Wimbledon Champions - October 2013 by Peel, Inc.

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS

October 2013

The Official Newsletter for The Wimbledon Champions Community

2013 Wimbledon Champions H. O. A. Meeting Dates All meetings will be held at Chaparral Management Company, 6630 Cypresswood Drive. The meetings will begin at 6:00pm. Every resident may sign up for the Wimbledon Champions web-site and receive the agenda for the meetings. To register for the web-site, please go to wimbledonchampionshoa,org and select click here to register for a user name and password. November 11th December Annual TBD

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Social Corner HOST HOME NEEDED!! The Wimbledon Champions Social Committee is still looking for a host home for our annual Holiday Party. This neighborhood event is traditionally held in December and the host gets to select the date that works best for them. Our Social Committee will come in to help setup and cleanup, and when you host you always get the best parking! If you are interested, please contact Cheryl Garza at 713-828-4780 or via email, ‘cheryl.garza@sbcglobal.net’. Currently for planning purposes, the Social Committee has reserved the clubhouse on December 14th to hold the Holiday Party. This will be the party location for the festivities unless a host home is offered before. Save this date till further notice!! Wimbledon Champions Social Committee (Kelli Adams, Diana Eberhard, Gayle Jennings, Jean Kuecher, and Cheryl Garza)

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EMERGENCY.................................................................911 Harris County Constable..................................281.376.3472 Sergeant............................................................281.376.3472 C.C.E.M.S........................................................281.440.4300 N.W. Hospital...................................................281.440.1000 Poison Control Center......................................800.222.1222 Republic Waste..................................................281.446.2030 Fire (Klein VFD)...............................................281.251.0101 Water/Sewer Repairs.........................................281.374.8989 ......................................................................281.379.6948 Centerpoint.......................................................713.207.7777 Street Light Repair............................................713.207.2222 Cypress Creek Library.......................................281.376.4610 SCHOOLS Mittelstadt Elementary......................................832.484.6700 Kleb Middle......................................................832.249.5500 Klein High........................................................832.484.4000 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Editor..............................................sharonconnors@msn.com Peel, Inc...................................................... www.peelinc.com Advertising....................................................... 888-687-6444 2

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NEIGHBORHOOD COMMITTEES Newsletter Contact Sharon Connors................................................281.374.8877 Contact for HOA Tom Worley......................................................281.370.8264 Landscape Gayle Jennings.................................gmjenn65@sbcglobal.net Kelli Adams..................................... kelliadams@sbcglobal.net Contact for MUD 316 Jimmy T. Watson...............................................281.379.2252 Architectural Control Tammy White.................................................. 281-537-0957 Block Captains Jean Kuecher............................................. jkpuppet@aol.com Communications (Public Relations & Signage/Web) Gayle Jennings.................................gmjenn65@sbcglobal.net Yard of the Month Gayle Jennings, Doris Edmonds Newsletter/Directory Sharon Connors..............................sharonconnors@msn.com Kelli Adams..................................... kelliadams@sbcglobal.net Security ............................................................................................ Social Cheryl Garza................................. cheryl.garza@sbcglobal.net Women's Coffee Jean Kuecher............................................. jkpuppet@aol.com

IM B L E D O Yard of the Month

CHAPARRAL MANAGEMENT....................281.537.0957 Amy Davidson............................................................ Ext. 12 ............................................................. FAX 281.537.0312 adavidson@chaparralmanagement.com

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October Congratulations to Midge and John Fischer at 6514 Kodes Clay Court The October Yard of the Month is awarded to Midge and John Fischer in the Estate Section of Wimbledon Champions. Their yard is always well-manicured and spotlighting seasonal color. With a variety of palms anchoring the garden, they have planted Variegated Flax Lily, Myers Asparagus Ferns, Bottle Brush and Allamanda (Yellow Bells). A peaceful water feature and large Ivy and Lily filled urns at the entrance add dimension to this well designed landscape. Additional color can be seen throughout the gardens from the Chartreuse Sweet Potato Vines, Knock-out Roses, Society Garlic and pink and white Vinca. In appreciation for all of their efforts, the Fischer’s will receive a $50 gift certificate from Plants for All Seasons and have their address highlighted on the Wimbledon Champions Marquee, located on Cypresswood, as Yard of the Month. See the color version of this home on the Peelinc.com/newsletters website. Plants For All Seasons—Louetta 6610 Louetta Spring, TX (281) 370-6390 plantsforallseasonslouetta.com

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Fall Recipe Very Berry Bundt Cake, glazed with Lemon Juice Icing

This is a great way to use up the last of the summer berries. A great recipe that should be shared! INGREDIENTS:

2 Â˝ Cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar zest of 1 lemon 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tsp almond extract

3/4 cup buttermilk 3 cups mixed berries (I used 1 cup raspberry, 1 cup blackberry, 1 cup blueberry) GLAZE INGREDIENTS:

2 cups powdered sugar juice of 1 lemon 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened In a mixing bowl cream butter, lemon zest and sugar until combined. Add eggs and cream thoroughly. Add vanilla and almond extract. Then add flour, baking powder and salt combined alternating with buttermilk. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are combined. Fold in rinsed and dried berries and spoon into a greased and floured bundt pan. Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely. Invert and icing with glaze. Enjoy! Bon Appetit! If you would like to share a recipe with your WC neighbors, please call Kelli Adams at 281-374-6246 or email kelliadams@ sbcglobal.net.

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GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION Tuesday, November 5th is the Harris County Joint Election. Voting will be at the Barbara Bush Library from 7am-7pm. Photo ID is required to vote. Driver’s license, passport, and military ID’s are examples of valid photo ID’s. Other acceptable credentials for voting are detailed at www.harrisvotes.com Residents of Wimbledon Champions will vote For or Against each of nine proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. To read a condensed summary of the proposed amendments, and comments by both supporters and opponents, go to: www.tlc.state. tx.us/pubsconamend/ analyses13/analyses13_ condensed.pdf Additionally, Klein ISD Trustee Positions 6 and 7 will be on the ballot. For more information go to: http://www.kleinisd.net/default. aspx?name=board.electioninfo Precinct specific sample ballots and ballot by mail information as well as early voting locations & voting hours are available at www.harrisvotes.com Early Voting locations in Harris County will be open October 21st - November 1st. The closest ones to Wimbledon Champions are: • Champion Forest Baptist Church/ Multi-Purpose Bldg. , 4840 Strack Road • Prairie View A&M, 9449 Grant Road, Houston (just west of SH 249) • Mercer Arboretum, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble Kathie Quayle Election Judge, PCT 631 281-376-9322 4

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PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMMENDMENTS The following is a list of the Constitutional Amendments that will be on the ballot November 5. PROPOSITION 1

The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action. PROPOSITION 2

The constitutional amendment eliminating an obsolete requirement for a State Medical Education Board and a State Medical Education Fund, neither of which is operational. PROPOSITION 3

The constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision of this state to extend the number of days that aircraft parts that are exempt from ad valorem taxation due to their location in this state for a temporary period may be located in this state for purposes of qualifying for the tax exemption. PROPOSITION 4

The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization. PROPOSITION 5

The constitutional amendment to authorize the making of a reverse mortgage loan for the purchase of homestead property and to amend lender disclosures and other requirements in connection with a reverse mortgage loan. PROPOSITION 6

The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the State Water Implementation Fund for Texas and the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas to assist in the financing of priority projects in the state water plan to ensure the availability of adequate water resources. Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc.

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The constitutional amendment authorizing a home rule municipality to provide in its charter the procedure to fill a vacancy on its governing body for which the unexpired term is 12 months or less. PROPOSITION 8

The constitutional amendment repealing Section 7, Article IX, Texas Constitution, which relates to the creation of a hospital district in Hidalgo County. PROPOSITION 9

The constitutional amendment relating to expanding the types of sanctions that may be assessed against a judge or justice following a formal proceeding instituted by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

TEXAS GENERAL ELECTION DATES ONGOING

Apply for Ballot by Mail for November 5 Election OCTOBER 7

Last Day to Register to Vote for November 5 Election OCTOBER 21 First Day of Early Voting for November 5 Election OCTOBER 25

Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail for November 5 Election (Received not Postmarked) NOVEMBER 1

Last Day of Early Voting for November 5 Election NOVEMBER 5

Last day to for County Clerk’s Office to Receive Ballot by Mail (Received not Postmarked) NOVEMBER 5

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WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS St. Ignatius Women’s Club 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar St. Ignatius Women’s Club will host their 19th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Make plans now to drop off your RECYCLING* items and come shop from the many vendors for handcrafted items, Fall and Christmas specialties, our fabulous homemade Bake Shop, jewelry, children’s toys, clothing, fantastic raffle prizes and more! Stop by the Attic Treasures Booth (hosted by the Women’s Club in the Christus Center) to discover a gently used Treasure. Bring your camera and take pictures with Santa from 12-2pm! St. Ignatius Loyola Church is located at 7810 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, Tx next to Meyer Park. For more information call Melanie at: 832.567.5406 or the church office at 281.370.3401 or e-mail us at: Holiday Bazaar@SILCC.org *FREE Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding from 10am – 2pm in Church parking

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John Wesley United Methodist Church is proud to offer “Delicious, Delightful DISNEY” on October 18, 19, 25, and 26, at 7 p.m. This will be a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and music that we would like to share with the community. Children may have their picture made with Winnie the Pooh, Belle, Cinderella, Jasmine & Aladdin and many more. There is no charge for this event! Free tickets will be available beginning Sunday, September 29 for any evening by calling the church office at 281-444-2112 or coming by the church office and picking them up. John Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston, TX 77069. We hope you’ll plan now to attend this special event that the entire family will enjoy!

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Ladies and Gentlemen are cordially invited to our General Luncheon Meetings where we have guest speakers covering local, Texas, Washington, The Middle East and a range of pertinent issues. Shirley Acres, 217 Woerner Road at Kuykendahl is our meeting place. Begins at 11AM to gather, Program promptly 11:30; Short business; delicious lunch noon with adjournment at 1PM. Complete cost for lunch is $21 with reservation/$25 at the door-last minute. Call Rita H for your reservation 281286-9282. Our August Speaker was Congressman Ted Poe who captivated our audience with the "goings on" along the Border of Texas and the "goings on" in D.C. Our own Precinct 4 Constable Ron Hickman spoke in September explaining some of the advances in technology in criminal investigations and up-to-date Forensic computer lab program and FBI National Steering Committee policing practices. This month, Monday, October 14, we welcome Don Carlson as our featured speaker. Many may recall him in his capacity as Bill Archer's Chief-of-Staff. So plan to join us for an excellent speech and discussion plus special luncheon, too. Invite a friend to join you. We hope to see you soon. Best to you all and see what we can do together for a better future.

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