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K leinwood Krier Official Publication of the Kleinwood Homeowners Association

November 2013

Volume 3, Issue 11

Klein High Orchestra Presents Fifth annual

“Taste of Klein”

A Sampling Feast & Concert November 8, 2013 @ 7:00 PM Faithbridge Church East Bldg 18000 Stuebner Airline Rd. Spring,Texas 77379

Come join the award winning Klein High School Orchestra for an evening of fine food and outstanding musical entertainment!

Our annual fundraiser “Taste of Klein” is a sampling feast featuring signature dishes from some of our area’s restaurants. In addition we have silent auction and raffle items. You will also be entertained

by Chamber ensembles of our very talented orchestra students!

This concert and fundraiser pays the cost of our Master Teacher Series which brings area musicians into the school to interact with our students.

The Klein High School orchestra program currently has 185 students involved in five different performing groups. This musical organization has a fine tradition of performing excellent quality musical works as well as building teamwork concepts and individual character. The KHS Orchestra has been named the Texas Honor Orchestra four times, and has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York, DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC, and Symphony Hall in Chicago.

Tickets: $10 Please contact melissalsaxton75@gmail.com / (832) 217-4215 or ask a Klein High Orchestra student!

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 lot!

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Kleinwood Important numbers Kleinwood Maintenance board Larry Chamberlin, President............................ 281-580-2222 Ronnie Brod, Vice President............................. 281-370-9200 Tom Houser, Secretary..................................... 281-379-6517 Jeff Gobbell, Treasurer...................................... 281-251-7767 Kelly Smith, Director at Large.......................... 281-370-9735 Kleinwood Municipal Utility District Robert Ehmann, President............................... 281-251-8621 Sherry Allard, Vice President............................ 281-923-8603 Joe Fratangelo, Secretary/Treasurer................... 281-251-3189 Bernie Bryl, Assis. V. P. & Asst. Sec.................. 281-251-2688 Mike Morgan, Assis. Sec.& Investment Off...... 281-376-6607 Management Company Chaparral Management.................................... 281-537-0957 Pool Management company Southwest Pool Management........................... 281-370-2474 mud facility manager & building rentals Roger Schuett................................................... 281-685-1275 neighborhood coordinators Jeff Gobbell, Message Board Coordinator................................ ...........................................................jeffgob1@sbcglobal.net Jeff Gobbell, Pool Liaison................................. 281-251-7767 Mona Currey, Newsletter Editor............. mona@aegis-web.com Ronnie Brod, Tennis Liaison............................ 281-370-9200 Head Block Captain.....................................................OPEN Schools Mittelstadt Elementary..................................... 832-484-6711 Kleb Middle School......................................... 832-249-5500 Klein High School............................................ 832-484-4000 community services Emergency........................................................................911 Harris County Constable................................. 281-376-3472 C.C.E.M.S....................................................... 281-440-4300 St. Lukes Vintage Hospital............................... 832-534-5000 Methodist Willowbrook Hospital..................... 281-737-1000 Poison Control Center..................................... 281-654-1701 Waste Management.......................................... 713-686-6666 Klein VFD Business Office............................... 281-376-4449 Water/Sewer Repairs (24/7).............................. 832-467-1599 Water/Sewer Billing Questions......................... 832-467-1599 Reliant Energy/HL&P..................................... 713-207-7777 Centerpoint (report streetlight outings)............ 713-207-2222 Harris County Library, Barbara Bush Branch... 281-376-4610 Harris County, Precinct 4................................. 281-353-8424 Harris County Animal Control........................ 281-999-3191 Aircraft Noise Complaints................................ 281-233-3900 Environmental Development Partners.............. 832-467-1599 newsletter publisher PEEL Inc.................................................... www.peelinc.com Advertising....................................................... 888-687-6444 2

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Cypress-Tomball Democrats Host November Monthly Meeting

The next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, 2013. It will be held at Rudy’s Grill & Cantina, 11760 Grant Rd., Cypress, TX 77429. A meet and greet starts at 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month, and always features an informative guest speaker. For more information, visit the website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at cytomdems@yahoo.com; or “Like” the club on Facebook.

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Kinsmen Luthern November 28 Don’t cook! Thanksgiving is our treat this year. Come alone or bring your family. Spend Thanksgiving with us! Come to Kinsmen Lutheran Church’s 4th Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day, November 28th.

The day begins at 8AM with a Run for Your Turkey 5K/10K walk or run. The traditional Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings will be served from 11:30AM thru 1:30PM. The football game will be on and there will be crafts, games and moonwalks available. There is no charge for the Feast. Everyone is welcome. Please join us! Register for the run at www. kinsmenlutheran.org. Registration cost for the run is $20 before November 17 and includes a t-shirt. Late registration is $25. All proceeds benefit the Thanksgiving Feast. We’re located at 12100 Champion Forest Dr. Houston TX 77066.

Call us at 281-444-3126 if you have questions.

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John Wesley United Methodist Church John Wesley United Methodist Church is presenting a recreation of Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’ birth. Share this unique, hands-on experience with the whole family. Meet the Holy Family, ride the camel and donkey, and visit local craftsmen as they ply their trade. There is no charge for this event. Dates/times for this event are: Saturday, December 7 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 8 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Monday, December 9 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

John Wesley United Methodist Church 5830 Bermuda Dunes Houston, TX 77069 281.444.2112 www.jwumc.org

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Open to the Public A COMMUNITY EVENT: KLEBFEST HOLIDAY Market SAVE THE DATE for the KlebFest Festival and Holiday Marketplace to be held on Saturday, December 14, 2013. 10 am to 4pm at KLEB Intermediate. Photos with Santa, Games, Shopping, Food, Cakewalk and performances by students.

Bring this newsletter article and get 3 free tickets to games.

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Kleinwood Shared by one of our neighbors Personal Security Always a Concern Last night was the scariest night of my life. I've been trying to find the words to tell everyone all day. I feel everyone needs to know how close to home this can hit. So here it goes...

After the game last night we stayed at the stadium late visiting with family like we always do. Then Avery and I decided to get something to eat in the area while we waited to pick up Jordan from eating with her friends. We went to DQ on Louetta close to Stuebner Airline. The dining room was closed but the drive thru and outside eating area was open. So we decided to have a picnic... One of Avery's favorite things to do.

I'm always very aware of my surroundings and decided to park where I could see my car from where we were sitting in the outside courtyard. It was across the parking lot from us but in a well lit area and I had backed in so I could easily leave if I needed to.

(Always thinking ahead) We ate, talked and even posted on FB about the great game. As I hit send on that post, a white cargo type van pulled in on my left side with the window down and a big, white male in his 30's wearing a dark blue shirt and a dark hat of some sort in the driver’s seat. His stare was cold and at that second my gut told me we needed to get out of there. I looked at Avery and said in my stern but calm voice "Avery we have to leave right now. Grab your stuff and stay right beside me." She instantly knew something was wrong and started doing what I said. She asked what was wrong and I told her "It is going to be okay but I need you to listen to me and do exactly what I say."

At that time the van circled around to my right and he was still starring at us. We began moving quickly towards the exit to my left and I told Avery "If I tell you to run, you run as fast as you can to the car, get in and lock the doors." The van sped around to the exit where we were. It came to a screeching halt on my left side (thinking my car was to the left by the entrance I'm sure instead of across the parking lot). He was trying to block us from our car. The man was grabbing at his door and I saw the hat he was wearing was actually a beanie/ski mask type that he had pulled up. At that point I yelled at Avery to RUN and she did. I positioned myself between her and the van with the man getting out and ran behind her.

She did exactly what I asked and I got in right after her, started the car and took off as he was still trying to get to us. We got away, drove a few miles and called the police. He was gone when they got there of course. Avery was shaking, terrified and I was too but trying to stay strong for her. I'm sure he thought I was an easy target because I'm still in the boot and shouldn't be able to run fast. He obviously didn't take into account that a stupid boot isn't going to slow me down and keep me from protecting my daughter.

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I keep thinking that if certain things were different, the outcome could have been devastating. Had I not been paying attention to my surroundings, had Avery not listened and done exactly what I said, had I parked by the door instead of under the light...

The outcome would have been tragic. I don't know what he was after... Avery, me or both. I didn't have my purse or my wallet...

Only a phone. I know better than to make myself a target. But I am also the person who has no problem going to the store late at night by myself or being out on my own. That has definitely changed! These things are happening every where and you cannot be too cautious.

I hope this never happens to anyone you know or love. I hope my story will help every one to think twice, be aware and don't take unnecessary chances. We were lucky. I am forever changed with a new amount of fear in my heart and mind because of this evil man. We had angels looking out for us last night for sure! I won't take our safety for granted again.

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Kleinwood Shared by one of our neighbors Diseased Skunks in the Neighborhood

The other day there was a young skunk on my patio in the daytime. Since skunks are nocturnal, that was not a good sign.

Since Harris County Animal Control does not deal with wildlife, I contacted A All Animal Control, a wildlife specialist. I was surprised when I was told it was $250 to have it removed. I decided to observe it for a couple of hours. I realized the skunk could barely walk. Then I actually watched the skunk have a seizure so I knew for sure it was sick. The contractor came out and trapped it. I was told the seizure was most likely a sign of distemper.

I have been reading about skunks on the Internet and learned they are known to carry rabies. This is to remind people to make sure they have their pets vaccinated against distemper and rabies. Skunks are very passive and are more afraid of us. They recommend if you encounter one, just back away so you don't scare it. I've noticed several holes in my yard and others which is a sign of skunks digging for grubs.

State water plan aims to prevent future shortage

by Tamra Santana If Texas does not implement a new water plan soon, Magnolia and Tomball area residents and the more than 10,000 farmers, ranchers and energy businesses in the region, will have a water shortage by 2060, according to area leaders.

With explosive energy sector and population growth in Harris and Montgomery counties, ensuring adequate water supply is crucial to continuing a strong region, said Texas State Representative Cecil Bell Jr., a freshman legislator representing parts of Montgomery and Waller counties in District 3.

Voters will weigh in on the issue on Election Day through Proposition 6, which asks whether legislators can move $2 billion from the rainy day fund to a new account for a state water plan to address the shortage.

“We know that in 50 years, the demand for water is going to be up and the supply down,” said Bruce Hillegeist, president of the Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce. “The aquifers are low. There are many businesses that rely on an abundance of water to run their factories. For residents in Tomball, we have to have good quality water and sustainable water. It’s a huge challenge we have to come to grips with in order to continue to remain attractive.”

House Bill 4 was constructed in early January to support the next 50 years and $30 billion worth of the state’s water supply and 6

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promote water conservation after the statewide 2011 drought that created $8.7 billion in damages. The state water plan will ensure that cities, rural communities, farms, ranches, businesses and industries have enough water during a drought.

Proposition 6 does not add any extra fees or costs to residents, Bell said. It opens an avenue for funding for Harris and Montgomery counties for potential future water projects.

“People generally don’t understand that Proposition 6 is not a tax,” said Barbara Payne, spokeswoman for the North Harris County Regional Water Authority. “It is money that has already been collected by the state. It simply puts it in a way that it can be utilized for something that affects every single one of us. It was for a rainy day. Actually what it’s turned out to be for is a drought.”

Local effect

Tomball and Magnolia residents and businesses currently use groundwater, and residents will be indirectly impacted by other nearby regions using the funds to convert to surface water, Payne said. The reduction of nearby communities on the ground supply will leave more water available to groundwater users. It’s a domino effect, Payne said.

One of the major factors playing into why Tomball and Magnolia are not being converted to surface water is that groundwater supplies for both cities are strong.

The water levels in Magnolia and Tomball are not currently in any danger, according to city water officials. Last year, Tomball added two wells to its system, bringing the total to five wells.

Even though the current situation is manageable and neither city is expecting water shortages in the near future, population growth does raise questions about the long term.

One project that would help Tomball and Magnolia’s long-term groundwater supplies, is the Luce Bayou Project, developed to stream water from the Trinity River into Lake Houston to alleviate Lake Conroe water levels. Water supply in Harris County residential areas will look to benefit the most. The Luce Bayou canal, once completed, would have the capacity to pump 400 million gallons of water daily to residents within the Houston Metro area.

That project could potentially be funded with money from the State Water Implementation Fund of Texas (SWIFT) account.

“Down the road, Tomball and Magnolia may be in line to receive surface level water,” Payne said. “For right now, the more people you can get off groundwater [and converted] to surface water, it extends the life of the aquifer. For the people who have to be on [groundwater], their supply is extended. If people can be weaned off to surface water, you have a better chance of everybody continuing their supply.”

House Bill 4

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account, outside the general revenue, to fund the water plan laid out in HB 4.

Texas does not have a dedicated funding source for water infrastructure to support the anticipated future rise in public demand on the water supply, Bell said. By 2060, the state water supply is expected to decrease 18 percent, while the water demand is expected to increase 27 percent, Bell said.

“If we do nothing, we will come up short 3 trillion gallons of water by 2060,” Bell said “While that seems like a long time, if you consider where we are today, we’ve not done anything to address the problem, and our population is literally doubling. We have to address it and we have to address it now. Proposition 6 certainly moves that ball forward.”

Texas State Representative Allen Fletcher, a three-term legislator representing Harris County in District 130 in Northwest Houston, supports Proposition 6.

“I’m really happy we’re getting some rain, but we’re still way below our numbers,” he said. “I think it’s important we pass the use of these monies. We can’t just put our heads in the sand and wait. We have to deal with the reality of the future. The truth is it takes 40 years for these big projects to take effect. You have to think long term.”

The 2012 State Water Plan integrated with HB 4 recommends 562 unique water supply projects to meet the state’s projected needs for additional water supplies throughout the next 50 years.

“Everybody understands we have to have a plan,” said Gary Underwood, director of agriculture appraisal for Harris County.

“We’re growing rapidly here. The demand is going to be there more and more. We’ve got to have more water. It’s a continual need as long as we have the growth we have.”

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Economic concerns

A stable water supply is essential to continuing to attract businesses to the region, legislators said.

“Water is a critical part of Texas and we have to do something about the water issue,” Fletcher said. “I voted for it. We have to make smart business decisions. The only thing other states can say about Texas is ‘be careful if you go to Texas, they may not have water’. That is the only push back. The truth is that’s not a reality.

We’re not going to let that happen in Texas.”

Proposition 6 will benefit future generations of Texans, Bell said.

“It’s a topic we cannot downplay,” Bell said. “We owe it to future generations of Texans to be responsible and address this problem now to ensure that the water is available for our kids, so that Texas will continue to be the prosperous state that it currently is.”

With additional reporting by Connor Hyde and Shawn Arrajj

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