Kleinwood - February 2014 by Peel, Inc.

KLEINWOOD

K leinwood Krier Official Publication of the Kleinwood Homeowners Association

February 2014

Volume 4, Issue 2

From one of our neighbors…

Have you had a chance to check out the website Nextdoor yet? A few of our neighbors are already using the website and it’s a good way to share quick information like lost dogs or service issues. The web address is: HTTPS://NEXTDOOR.COM/

Cypress Tomball Democrats

Chairman of Texas Democratic Party to Speak at Local Meeting The next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 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. January’s special guest speaker will be Gilberto Hinojosa, Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party. All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. For more information, visit the website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at cytomdems@yahoo.com; or “Like” the club on Facebook. Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

Host an international exchange student through Ayusa. Learn the true heart and soul of a culture! Ayusa is a non-profit high school foreign exchange student organization. We welcome teenagers from over 60 countries worldwide and provide host family placement and ongoing supervision for 5 and 10 month academic programs. These exceptional young people look forward to a warm bond of friendship with your family and a rewarding cultural exchange. Host families are asked to • provide meals • provide a bedroom either shared or private. Students pay for all other personal expenses while in the U.S. Ayusa is currently accepting applications for the 2013/2014 program year. Visit our website to fill out your online application – the schools in our area have limited spots available for exchange students, so act now! All across the world, Ayusa students are eagerly awaiting their host family placement. Please call today and begin the adventure of a lifetime! Visit our website at www.ayusa.org or call us at (888) 552-9872. You can also contact our local representative Vicki Odom at vodom@ ayusa.org or call 832-455-7881 for more information as well. The Kleinwood Krier - February 2014

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 Sherry Allard, President.................................... 281-923-8603 Joe Fratangelo, Vice President.......................... 281-251-3189 Bernie Bryl, Secretary-Treasurer........................ 281-251-2688 David C Guerrero, Assistant Secretary.............. 281-376-6607 Robert Ehmann, Asst. V.P. & Asst. Sec.................................... 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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KLEINWOOD The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk Nearly six of ten Americans will develop kidney disease in their lifetime, according to a new analysis published in the American Journal of Kidney Disease. In comparison, lifetime risk of diabetes, heart attack and invasive cancer is approximately four in ten. The Kidney Walk is the nation’s largest walk to fight kidney disease and is held to raise awareness of, and support those who are battling this disease. Held in nearly 100 communities, the event raises awareness and funds lifesaving programs that educate and support patients, their families and those at risk. Take a lifesaving step today and sign up for a walk below. The Houston Walk will be held on May 4th at 7:30am at Discovery Green Park Downtown. Registration at www.donate.kidney.org. For more information on forming teams or sponsorship, please call 713-964-2644.

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KLEINWOOD Metro makes city-wide changes to HOV, HOT lanes by John Rigg

How Burglars See Your Home What makes a home an attractive target for burglars? What can you do to protect yourself? Here are five easy tips to “think like a burglar” and keep your home safe. Keep a low profile. Is your flat-screen TV visible through a window from the street? Do you have an expensive car parked in your driveway? To a burglar, those are signs that your home might offer a lucrative haul. Keep expensive items concealed, and don’t advertise large purchases by leaving boxes at the curb. Maintain visibility. Tall shrubs and privacy fences provide burglars with cover so your neighbors won’t see them breaking in. Keep windows and doors visible to deter burglars. Install motion-activated floodlights around your home to draw attention if someone approaches after dark. Lock upstairs windows, and don’t keep ladders outside. People often forget to lock upstairs windows—and burglars know it. Make sure all your windows are locked when you’re not home, and keep your ladders in a locked garage or shed so a burglar can’t use them to access upstairs windows. Make it look like you’re home. Unoccupied houses are prime targets. Use timers on lights, televisions and radios to create the appearance of activity. Hire landscapers if you’ll be out of town for an extended period so your home looks well cared for. If a burglar thinks someone is home, they’re more likely to skip your house. Secure doors and windows. Burglars look for weak doors with old hardware that are easy to kick in. If your doors aren’t secure, replace the knobs, locks and hardware. Use long screws that help resist kick-ins, and consider adding dead bolt. If you have a doggie door, secure it with a lock or just seal it up. See more at: http://www.ahs.com/home-care-advice/pages/feature. jsp?featureId=m1880104&utm_campaign=cust_nl_oct2013&utm_ medium=email&utm_source=ahsemail&utm_content=burglars_ mostpop&full=true#sthash.VTLsCOLC.dpuf 4

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In response to increased congestion and slowed speeds, Houston Metro announced in early January it will raise high occupancy toll lane toll rates by as much as $2.25 during peak commuting hours and extend the HOV-only hours on several Houston freeways starting Jan. 6. “Metro wants to improve traffic flow in the HOV/HOT lanes, which currently—especially during the morning commute—has slowed down, causing longer trip times,” said Carolina Mendoza, media relations specialist with Metro. “The changes impact the peak morning commuting hours only.” To help facilitate traffic flow, the hours that high occupancy vehicles can access HOV lanes will be extended by 30 minutes during morning rush hour. Motorists will be able to access north and southbound HOV lanes along Hwy 59 from 6:30–8 a.m.—previously 7–8 a.m—as of Jan. 6. In addition, the Hwy. 59 northbound HOT lane toll rates will increase to $4.50 from $2.25, and southbound HOT lane toll rates will increase to $6.50 from $4.50 between 6–6:30 a.m. Metro's HOT lanes were first implemented to provide an additional mobility option and help reduce congestion, said Tom Lambert, interim president and CEO of Metro. “The lanes are first and foremost HOV lanes, and we don't want to compromise the benefit of the HOV system for those who ride the bus, vanpool or carpool,” he said. “We need to tweak the system to ensure traffic flows smoothly.” Changes to the HOV and HOT lanes are being made based on recent traffic pattern studies, according to Metro. Other changes to regional HOV/HOT lanes that go into effect Jan. 6 include: • High occupancy vehicles will be able to access Hwy. 290, I–45 and Hwy. 59 HOV lanes from 6:30–8 a.m. • Hwy. 290's 3+ HOV requirement will start at 6:30 a.m.—previously 6:45 a.m. • Toll rates on I-45 south and Hwy. 59 south will increase to $6.50 between 6–6:30 a.m. • Toll rates on Hwy. 290 and I-45 north will increase to $7 between 6–6:30 a.m. • Toll rates on Hwy. 59 north will increase to $4.50 between 6–6:30 a.m. For more information, visit

WWW.RIDEMETRO.ORG Reprinted with permission: Community Impact News http://impactnews.com/houston-metro/sugar-land--missouri-city/metromakes-city-wide-changes-to-hov%2C-hot-lanes/ Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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10 POWERHOUSE FOODS THAT WILL HELP YOU BURN FAT Marissa Balch - CPT, Nutrition Coach -Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp 1. Oatmeal - Great source of soluble fiber and slow-digesting carbohydratesthat will keep blood sugar and insulin in check so fat burning can stay high. 2. Eggs - A form of well-absorbed protein, healthy fats and Vitamin D (found in the egg yolk). Eggs also contain lecithin, which promotes healthy liver function, thereby helping the body to burn fat. 3. Salmon - High in omega-3 fatty acids, salmon reduces inflammation in the body and lowers LDL and triglyceride levels while raising good HDL levels. Salmon also has a beneficial effect on leptin (hunger hormone) levels in the body, which means it helps to suppress your appetite. 4. Nuts - Another source of fiber and rich in omega-3s, these fats help to regulate blood sugar and protect the heart and the immune system. 5. Grapefruit & Berries - These fruits contain slow-digesting carbs and are rich in fat-fighting fiber. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries all are loaded with soluble fiber and antioxidants that protect blood vessels and promote healthy blood flow.

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6. Avocado - It’s got fat, yes, but the good kind! The monounsaturated fats found in avocado are burned readily for fuel during exercise and actually encourage fat burning. Good source of fiber and antioxidants. 7. Leafy Greens - Broccoli, specifically, is a fibrous carb that can make you feel full quickly—one reason why it’s a great food for getting lean. Broccoli also contains phytochemicals that can help enhance fat loss. 8. Cinnamon - Helps to reduce blood sugar levels, which in turn prevents the body from storing sugar as fat. Add it to your oatmeal and yogurt to enhance flavor without adding calories. 9. Green Tea - Drink this! Not only is green tea packed with antioxidants, it also contains catechins, a phytochemical that helps speed up metabolism and burn more fat. 10. Beans & Legumes - Great sources of protein and they normalize insulin levels and help keep your blood sugar steady throughout the day. Black beans, Garbanzo beans, red beans and lentils are all great to incorporate into your diet.

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