Whispering Pines
Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova
June 2013 Volume 6, Issue 6
TNW POA BOARD MEETING
Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 4:30 pm, at Clubhouse All residents encouraged to attend www.terranovawest.com ∣ www.chaparralmanagement.com Resident input: 6:30pm / Constable: 281-376-3472 REPORT OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 14:
Submitted by Sharon Natenberg Security: One incident of criminal mischief occurred on Terrawren. There was also a male and female disturbance on Glenmere. Fifty-one traffic tickets were written. Constables on patrol drove 1,233 miles. Action Items: The Board voted to install new wrought iron fencing at the entrance of the Oaks of Terranova West. Our long-time landscaper, D.W. Miller, will be repairing a drain off the swimming pool pump room roof, fertilizing all irrigated turf areas, and trimming the trees in Terravista. Check on our website for the new code to the park fence. In the future, the water fountain in the park will be removed. We are completing the removal of dead trees from the park. A big “thank you” to President Bill Carpenter for “taking one for the team”! He was stung by the bees that were living in one of our dead trees! Bill is fine; the bee is a goner! The edging around the playground will be repaired. We are planning to install a sprinkler system on the west side of TC Jester between Springton and Glenmere and to eventually plant the ligustrum hedge to match the east side. Committee Reports: Maria Carra continues to handle the rental and maintenance of our clubhouse. Dan Winters reports that seven ARC requests were filed for various home improvements. Dianne Moynihan will be handing our wristbands for pool usage and she will be meeting with Sweetwater Pools who manage our pool. Dianne reports that our swim team, the Tidalwaves, have 130 swimmers! Good
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luck, Tidalwaves! The home meets will be May 26 and June 9 and the Divisional meet with all the teams will be here on June 23. Call Sweetwater if you wish to schedule a pool party: 281-988-8480. Bill Heuer, Beautification Committee, is encouraged that we are fertilizing, trimming trees, and investigating the sprinklers for TC Jester. The Board has learned that application has been made to build Federally-funded, subsidized housing on Kuykendahl between Louetta and Spring Cypress. If you wish to express your opinion or get further information, you can access the home page of Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs at www.tdhca.state.tx.us and click on “Join Our Email List.” Interested TNW Neighbor Kim Crites can also give you information at kimcrites51@gmail.com . You may also contact Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle at 512-463-0572, Texas State Senator Dan Patrick at 512-463-0107, and Texas State Rep Patricia Harless at patricia.harless@house.state.tx.us . Nineteen local HOA’s including TNW have signed a letter of protest on the possibility of building this housing because of the impact on our schools, our police and emergency services, our water, and traffic congestion. In addition, the Board has investigated the county’s plan to install stoplights on TC Jester. Contact any Board member for more information.
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Whispering Pines TNW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Bill Carpenter, President................................281-376-1127 Arthur Oden, Vice President...........................281-257-0694 Peter Vogel, Secretary/Treasurer.......................281-251-6543 Sharon Natenberg, Director............................281-257-9850 Mary Beth Kreml, Director.............................281-376-2310 NEIGHBORHOOD NUMBERS Security, Tom Harrington...............................281-352-3086 Maintenance—Chaparral Mngt......................281-537-0957 …………………………………….Judy Gordon, Manager Architectural Review, Dan Winters.................832-698-2448 Deed Restriction, Judy Gordon.......................281-537-0957 .......................................recpt1@chaparralmanagement.com Beautification, Bill Heuer......................bill@ihostpoker.com Tennis Keys, Jan Lundy....................................281-251-0510 Swimming Pool, Diane Moynihan...................713-898-4271 Sweetwater pools.............................................281-988-8480 Clubhouse Rental, Maria Carra.......................832-717-5202 .......................................................................carram66@ live.com Water Board, Bill Loyd, President...................281-379-6843 Park Issues/Suggestions........................tnw.mud@gmail.com Park Field Reservation...............res.a.park.facility@gmail.com SCHOOLS Benfer Elementary..........................................832-484-6000 Strack Intermediate........................................832-249-5400 Klein Collins High.........................................832-484-5500 Klein High.....................................................832-484-4000 KISD Central Offices.....................................832-249-4000 OTHER SERVICES Cypress Creek Library......................................281-376-4610 Fire & Ambulance Emergencies......................................911 Harris County Constable.................................281-376-3472 CCEMS...........................................................281-440-4300 Harris County Health Dept.............................713-439-6270 NW Hospital...................................................281-440-1000 Poison Control Center......................................281-654-1701 Royal Waste Disposal.......................................713-526-1536 Fire (Klein VFD)..............................................281-251-0101 Water/Sewer Repairs........................................281-353-9809 CenterPoint Energy..........................................713-659-2111 Reliant Energy..................................................713-207-2222 Street Lights Out (HL&P)................................713-207-2222 Harris County Prec. 4.......................................281-353-8424 (Street problems or tree trimming) Harris County Pollution Cntrl...........................713-920-2831 Report Dead Birds.............................................713-440-3036 NEWSLETTER INFORMATION Newsletter Editor, ShirleyWillis.....................832-559-7216 ...........................................................tnweditor@gmail.com Newsletter Publisher....................................www.peelinc.com
Graduating Seniors 2013
We would like to feature our graduating seniors in our July issue of the Whispering Pines. This is a great accomplishment and we would like to congratulate each of them by an individual recognition. Please submit to the editor a short article (about 6 lines of type) with the student’s name, school, and accomplishments from his/her senior year, as well as any future plans. A picture can also be included. Please send only photos that do not have to be returned. The preferred method is to send your information by e-mail. However, you may send it by regular mail. E-mail: tnweditor@gmail.com by June 12. For mailing, my address is Shirley Willis, 17802 Green Elm Lane. Brilliant Energy Texas OUC #10140
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4th of July Parade! 10 AM!
Meet at the corner of Terranova West Drive and Bryanhurst at 10 am with your decorated bicycle, baby stroller, wagon, cane, walker or antique car. We will follow a Klein Fire truck all the way down Terranova West Drive to the park. Refreshments will be served. The pool will be open. Small prizes will be awarded for the best decorated vehicle. If you are not in the parade, then be sure to watch the parade from the sidelines and wave and cheer us on. If you can help, please contact Sharon Natenberg at sharon.natenberg@gmail.com.
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Whispering Pines Do Not Flush Disposable Wipes! Your Terranova West Municipal Utility District is responsible for, among other things, the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Repair costs, like all production costs, are paid for by you, the residents of the Terranova West Municipal Utility District. Thousands of $$$$ have been spent to repair damaged equipment caused by “disposable” wipes and cleaning towels being flushed down toilets. Although the manufacturers of these items say they are eco-friendly, the truth is, they do deteriorate, but very slowly in landfills. They cannot pass easily through the District’s pumps and, when the pumps clog, it costs you and your neighbors money to remove and clean them. Please refrain from flushing these items down the toilet and help keep the sanitary sewer system running smoothly and at the lowest possible operating cost. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated! Thank you. –Your Terranova West Municipal Utility District Board of Directors
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Whispering Pines 2013 Swimming Pool Information
Wristbands will be distributed this summer to residents in good standing allowing them to use the pool facilities. All residents may use the pool Memorial Day Weekend…no wristband will be required for admittance. Beginning June 1, 2013 the pool will be open for the season. Wristbands must be worn by all residents (unless a minor with a parent) to use the pool.
Wristbands will be distributed on the following dates at the pool: June 1 June 2 June 8 June 9
12:00-‐3:00 p.m. 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. 12:00-‐3:00 p.m.
June 11 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 12 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 13 5:00-‐7:00 p.m.
After June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., residents will be required to go to Chaparral Management Company to get their wristbands and will be charged $5.00 per bracelet or a maximum of $20.00 per family. **CASH ONLY** May-‐September Pool Schedule • Memorial Day weekend -‐ Pool Open – wristbands not required • Beginning weekend of June 1 -‐ June 2 wristbands will be checked for remainder of season • June 8, 2012 – Regular Summer Hours Begin. Summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday (unless otherwise noted) • June 1 & June 15 – Saturday Home Swim Meets • June 22 -‐-‐ Pool Closed for Divisional Swim Meet • August 25, 2013 – Last day of Regular Summer Hours due to school opening (Pool Closed All Week) • Labor Day weekend, 8/31, 9/1, 9/2 – Pool Open • Pool season closes after Monday, September 2 • Other Closures as noted**
Hours Open 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Until July 2)* 1:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Beginning July 2, 2013 the regular pool hours will change to accommodate morning swimming. The new hours will be:
Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. **The pool is closed for chemical treatment on Mondays unless it is a holiday. If a holiday falls on a Monday the pool will be closed the next day, Tuesday, for cleaning and chemical treatment.
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Whispering Pines Neighborhood General Information PARK INFORMATION Up to date information about the Park, including a Q&A, can be found on the TNW website under the "Facilities" "MUD Park" tab. If you do not see what you are looking for, send an email to tnw.mud@gmail.com. TENNIS COURT KEYS Tennis court keys will be handed out in new homeowner packets. The first key is free but any extra or replacement keys cost $2.00. A record is kept of each key issued. Call 281251-0510 to arrange to pick up a key. My address is 5902 Ashmere Ln. My email is jplundy@sbcglobal.net. – J. Lundy
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TERRANOVA WEST WEBSITE INFORMATION
The TNW website address is: http://www.terranovawest. com. You will find current news, lost and found, pool information, and a form that will give you the Gate Code information. Please send a in a request for the code so that if the code changes in the future, you will receive an email with the new code. If you have timely information that can’t wait for the newsletter, it is a good place to display it. It is a great site and very easy to navigate! Check it out DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS WASTE There is a residential waste facility at 290 and Gessner that is open to all Harris County residents that live in the un-incorporated areas. The address of the program is: Residential Environmental Services, Harris County MultiUse Facility, 6900 Hahl Road @290 & North Gessner, Houston, TX 77040. Tel. (713) 290-3000—Main Line. Open Wednesday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and the second Saturday of the month 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Please call in advance around holidays as the facility may be closed to the public. Household Hazardous Waste Program Manager: Cheryl Burton-Fentress, (281) 560-6230 – Direct Line. cheryl.burton@hcpid.org
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If interested in playing bridge once a month, please call Emily at 713-306-3422 or 281-379-4504
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Sudoku The challenge is to fill every row across, every column down, and every 3x3 box with the digits 1 through 9. Each 1 through 9 digit must appear only once in each row across, each column down, and each 3x3 box.
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Trash Removal Rules • Monday and Thursday service. • Put trash out after 6 pm on day before service. • Household trash must fit into Royal bin. • If there is room, add your yard clippings to the bin. • Extra clippings should be bagged or placed in your own container and placed beside the bin. • Extra lawn clippings picked up each day. • Tree limbs/branches should be bundled and tied in 4 foot lengths. • Heavy items (boxes, large household items) on Thursday only. • Be considerate of driveways and mailboxes. • Put containers at least 5 feet away from mailboxes. • If trash pickup falls on these holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving © 2006. Feature Exchange Day, Christmas, our trash will not be picked up. Contact Royal Disposal with any questions – especially if you have a very large item to dispose of – like a refrigerator: www.royaldisposal. com or royaldisposal@comcast.net And, remember to replace your trash container/s COMPLETELY OUT-OF-SIGHT! Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.
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