Terranova West - January 2014 by Peel, Inc.

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Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova

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DECEMBER NEWS Submitted by Sharon Natenberg

As is customary, there was no Board meeting in December. However, to keep you abreast of neighborhood news, this is a report of the Harris County Public Safety Town Hall Meeting held at Northwoods Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, December 10. Officials at the meeting included: District Attorney Devin Anderson, County Commissioner Jack Cagle, Constable Ron Hickman, a Harris County Sheriff officer, and an officer from the Klein and Spring school districts. Attendees were able to question the officials by writing a question on a card. Our local citizens group that has been active in protesting the pending installation of traffic lights and the removal of stop signs along T.C. Jester had many supporters in attendance. However, the panel addressed only a few questions on this topic, dismissing the issue at this meeting by saying there will be a new study on the necessity of the traffic lights. Shannan Rumsey, activist from Spring Creek Oaks, requested to be able to give a statement, but was denied. She was able to give Commissioner Cagle a binder with letters explaining local neighborhood protests of the traffic light situation: the main issue being the probable increased traffic on T. C. Jester and its effect on the safety of our neighborhoods. The TNW Board signed Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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one of these letters as well as Boards from other area subdivisions. This citizens group is determined to continue questioning the installation of the traffic lights. Please contact any of our TNW Board members for more information or contact Commissioner Cagle directly at commissionercagle@hcp4.net. The panel addressed issues of crime. Questions were directed to the school officers as to our students’ safety. The school officers are regulated by the school administrators who are in charge of determining what punishments to give to offenders, of course, except in the case of an actual felony. Both school districts have added officers. Klein reports that they have a dedicated officer not only at the junior high and high schools but also at the elementary schools. Spring has eight (8) officers at Spring High School and five (5) at the other Spring high schools. There are gang suppression units and plainclothes officers that seek information on gang activity. District Attorney Anderson emphasized that there is “zero tolerance” for gang activity. Even though we certainly have crime issues in our area, the Sheriff and Constable reported that crime was actually down over the past 10 months. Nevertheless, they are working hard to shut down those massage parlors that are actually fronts for prostitution. An expert, Ann Johnson, has been hired to detect human trafficking. Game rooms are also an area of high crime because of the large amounts of money that accumulate there. Businesses “tagged” by graffiti are responsible for the removal of this graffiti. A question was asked about the on-going issue of those who stand along Steubner-Airline in front of Wimbledon to be picked up for day labor. Police officers cannot arrest these people unless someone makes a direct complaint. The businesses along SteubnerAirline don’t protest the presence of these people as they are customers in their businesses. Also, those who ask for assistance, wash your windows or ask for contributions as they are standing in the median of our busy streets, are not breaking any laws unless they threaten you. (Continued on Page 2) Whispering Pines - January 2014

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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, Stacy Johnston......................................... ...................................sjohnston@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

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The panel encouraged all to be extra careful in the busy shopping season, even encouraging you to shop on-line. Be careful of leaving your purse or valuables in the passenger seat when your car is unlocked. Hide packages in your car. Be careful using your credit cards as there are devices that can “skim” your card to make a copy of all its information. The Sheriff’s Department has a holiday overtime incentive to encourage more officers to work extra hours. iWatch is a free smartphone app from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office that enables you to turn in anonymous tips, images and videos about crimes or suspicious activities directly to law enforcement. Text 832-241-5355 to receive the download code for your phone. Commissioner Cagle noted that a new location is being sought to relocate our Precinct 4 offices on Cypresswood as this site is very congested. He also commended the Houston Ministers Against Crime for their work in helping families of those who are incarcerated and helping those who are recently out of jail to find re-training and job placement.

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A Toast to January "Little January Tapped at my door today. And said, "Put on your winter wraps, And come outdoors to play." Little January Is always full of fun; Until the set of sun. Little January Will stay a month with me And we will have such jolly times Just come along and see." ‒ Winifred C. Marshall, January, 1761-1839

"The first of January rolls around Like clockwork it appears I find its timing most profound As it brings us each new year Right on time, It’s never late Has never ever blown it Apparently this wise old date Refuses to postpone it Drink a toast to January one For annual consistence Its coming means the old year’s done Let’s drink to its persistence." ‒ Stanley Cooper, Happy New Year, 1926

"Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first day of January let every man gird himself once more, with his face to the front, and take no interest in the things that were and are past." ‒ Henry Ward Beecher, 1813-1887

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Whispering Pines TRASH REMOVAL RULES

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

• 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. • He a v y i t e m s ( b o xe s , l a r g e h o u s e h o l d i t e m s ) 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 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!

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 unincorporated areas. The address of the program is: Residential Environmental Services, Harris County Multi-Use 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 4

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December Graduates We would like to feature our December graduating seniors in our February 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 a short article (about a 2-inch tall, typed paragraph) with the student’s name, school, and accomplishments from his/her senior year, as well as any future plans. A photo can also be included. (Please submit only photos that do not have to be returned). You may e-mail your bio with photo attached to tnweditor@gmail.com by January 12, or you may send it by mail to arrive by January 12, to Editor, 17802 Green Elm Lane, Spring, TX 77379. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

Whispering Pines Houston Northwest Chamber Names Annual Gala Honorees and Awardees The Houston Northwest Chamber is excited to announce its premier event, the Annual “Diamonds & Ice Gala” on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Northgate Country Club. The Gala is the pinnacle of the Chamber year, and will honor Jack and Gloria Thoner for their contributions to northwest Harris County. Barbara and Rusty Schlattman were also named as the Diamond Award recipients for their economic development contributions to the northwest area. As the Chamber’s premier event, the Diamonds & Ice Gala will include dinner, dancing, auctions, awards, entertainment, and of course – a diamond raffle! This year’s theme is “A Night of a Thousand Stars,” a tribute to Hollywood glitz and glamour. The community is invited to attend, but seating is limited so all should make reservations early.

2014 Gala Honorees Jack and Gloria Thoner were married in 1960 in California. In January 1980, Jack purchased a 434 acre land parcel that is today’s Northgate Forest. Development work began in early 1981, and construction started in 1983. Jack and Gloria moved their family of four children to Northgate in January 1985. Northgate Forest has grown into a shining star in the community. Its development made it possible for the Cypress Woods Medical campus to be placed there. Northgate Forest also led the way in the creation of a permanent 80-foot deep green belt along the Cypress Creek Parkway frontage. Together Cypress Woods and Northgate Forest have created a beautiful destination along the Parkway. Kelsey Seybold clinic (Continued on Page 6)

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in Cypress Woods is the second most successful clinic in their entire Houston chain of clinics! 2014 Gala Diamond Awardees Barbara & Rusty Schlattman have called our area home since 1973. Rusty is a member of the Willowbrook Rotary, has served NAM in different roles, is an emeritus member of the NAM Foundation Board and was appointed by Governor Perry to serve on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for six years. A highlight of his career was receiving the Texas Dentist of the Year Award in 1996. He is currently serving as president of the UT Dental School Foundation and president-elect of the International College of Dentists of Texas. Barbara is owner of Barbara Schlattman Interiors, Inc., a residential and commercial interior design firm. She graduated from the University of Houston in interior design and has been practicing for 38 years. Barbara is NCIDQ certified and the 11th designer licensed in the state of Texas. Barbara co-founded the Green Medians Committee that landscaped 9 miles of Cypress Creek Parkway and raised over $555,000 to plant the medians. Barbara is a new member of the Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Board of Directors and her and Rusty’s philanthropic support has benefitted the arts and community development in our community. For more information about the Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce, contact the Houston Northwest Chamber at 281-440-4160 or visit the web at www. HoustonNWChamber.org. For more information about “Grow Northwest,” go to www.GrowHoustonNW.com . The Houston Northwest Chamber of Commerce has enjoyed over 39 years of service in north Houston, Spring, Klein, Champions, FM 1960, FM 2920, SH 249 and Sam Houston Tollway Corridors. The Chamber has over 700 members and is committed to its mission of developing successful businesses and a thriving community.

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