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Volume 5, 2, Issue 2 8

Official newsletter for the villages of northpointe HOA

FEBRUARY August 2014 2011

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The Compass IMPORTANT NUMBERS Villages of Northpointe Security Director........................................ Andy Elmore ............................................. hit02@scbglobal.net Waste Management (garbage – paid through MUD #281)................. .............................................................................. 281-376-8802 Centerpoint Energy (street lights – get 6 digit # off lamp post)............. .............................................................................. 713-207-2222 Tomball Post Office................................................... 281-516-0513 Harris County MUD #281 (water and recycling)...... 281-376-8802 Harris County Constable Precinct #4............................................... 24-hour Dispatch ................................................ 281-376-3472 Villages of Northpointe Patrol Officer.............................................. Deputy Miller...................................................... 281-370-9106 SCHOOLS Tomball Independent School District................. www.tomballisd.net Canyon Pointe Elementary.................................... 281-357-3122 NorthPointe Intermediate...................................... 281-357-3020 Willow Wood Junior High.................................... 281-357-3030 Tomball High School............................................. 281-357-3220 Tomball Memorial High School............................ 281-357-3230 TAX ENTITIES: Tomball ISD Tax Office......................................... 281-357-3100 . www.tomballisd.net and follow the link to the Tax Office MUD #281 & NorthPointe WCID...................... 713-462-8906 ................................................................. www.wheelerassoc.com Harris County Appraisal District........................... 713-957-7800 ............................................................................... www.hcad.org Electric Company Choices.......................................866-7974839 ..............................................................www.powertochoose.corg MANAGEMENT Chaparral Management (Villages HOA Issues)............ 281-537-0957 Please direct all questions, comments, and concerns about the landscape along NorthPointe Blvd. to: TEAKWOOD LANDSCAPING............................281-720-0022 http://www.teakwoodlandscaping.com marisa@teakwoodlandscaping.com WEBSITE www.villagesofnorthpointecai.com

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2014 Social Calendar 5TH ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED -- Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for 2014 info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net To help out next year or for questions and suggestions! SPRING GARAGE SALE Contact Events Rhonda Harshbarger for 2014 info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net To help out next year or for questions and suggestions! A BIG Thanks to Patti Ardoin who put it together last year! ICE CREAM SOCIAL Pool Passes were handed out for 2013 and will be done again this year- Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for 2014 info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net BIKE PARADE July 4th -- To Volunteer Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for 2014 info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Date and time to be determined (Typically in October) – Brought to you by Andy Elmore Andy.Elmore@hts.com FALL GARAGE SALE Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for info. rhondakay2003@netzero. net To help out next year or for questions and suggestions! BREAKFAST WITH SANTA December TBD -- Brought to you by our VNP Women’s Club! To Volunteer Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net NIGHT OF THE CAROLERS December 6th -- Sign up by Sunday, November 30th to have carolers come sing for you at your home or to come sing with us! This is a ‘FREE’ service in the spirit of Christmas! Brought to you by VNP Compass Editor Jessica Rushing vnpcompasseditor@gmail.com CHRISTMAS LIGHT CONTEST December 12th – 14th -- Winners will be mentioned in the Newsletter for February due to newsletter deadline. Check the newsletter for details on judging and what we need to keep this going every year! We need prize donations… Brought to you by VNP Christmas Contest Committee - Jessica Rushing vnpcompasseditor@gmail.com COOKIE EXCHANGE December TBA – Brought to you by our VNP Women’s Club! To Volunteer Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT December TBA – Brought to you by our VNP Women’s Club! To Volunteer Contact Rhonda Harshbarger for info. rhondakay2003@netzero.net Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

The Compass EVENTS AROUND TEXAS LOCKHART Texas Independence Day Celebration and The Virginian Cast Reunion February 28 - March 2 Agarita Ranch 1000 Pin Oak Rd. Lockhart, TX 78644 A 3 day festival celebrating Texas Independence. Living history, celebrities and dramatic presentations of events that took place during the Alamo siege www.TexasIndependenceDay.Homestead.com DALLAS Hopper Drawing January - February 16 dma.org/View/FutureExhibitions/dma_496179 BROWNSVILLE King Tutankhamun, Egyptian Treasures January - February 28 marcela@brownsvilemfa.org KERRVILLE Symphony of the Hills Concert January - May 1 www.symphonyofthehills.org GRANDVIEW Antique Alley and 37 Miles of Shopping January - April 20 www.antiquealleytexas.com

NEW BRAUNFELS Come and Taste It at the Grapevine Iin Gruene November 21 - November 18 The Grapevine serves as host to various wineries and their winemakers in this monthly complimentary tasting experience. Takes place every 3rd Thursday of the month. www.gruenetexas.com HOUSTON Into the Woods Book by James Lapine January 19 - February 16 Main Street Theater 2540 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005 www.mainstreettheater.com/mainstage/intothewoods.html HOUSTON Antonio Berni: Juanito and Ramona November 10, 2013 - February 02, 2014 Law Building, 2nd Floor 1001 Bissonnet, Houston, TX 77005 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston www.mfah.org/exhibitions/antonio-berni-juanito-andramona/ CEDAR HILL 3rd Valentine Marriage Reignited Gala February 2, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Look forward to dinner, romantic music, private tables, door prizes, pictures and moreâ&#x20AC;ŚThis serene location is just right for you. The 3 years running date night event is bound to reignite your friendship, romance and marriage. www.marriagereignited2013.eventbrite.com

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VNP KIDS IN THE SPOTLIGHT Cypress Christian student and neighbor nominates her teacher for Capital One Bank Red Apple Award To view the TV segment shown on Channel 11’s Great Day Houston: http://www.khou.com/great-day/videos/ gdh_12-18-13-seg2-236408511.html. Shown in photo left to right: Great Day Houston's Courtney Perna, CCS high school student Landen Nealy, middle school teacher and Red Apple Award winner Mrs. Jean Hinn, and Landen's mom, Kristi Nealy. Please click through the photo gallery for more fun pictures of the presentation.

Cypress Christian Drama Students Perform “Stuart Little” "Stuart Little" opened to smiling audiences as middle school drama students presented this beloved story. The cast received rave reviews after each of their performances, and audience members were delighted with the effects created by Director Blythe Kirkwood’s

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clever staging. This is the story of a little mouse who faced adventures big and small with courage and heart, trying to survive in a “real people’s world.” The students tackled this play in the same way, with courage and heart. Director Blythe Kirkwood commented.

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We are women who prayer together on a regular basis for children and schools, as an interdenominational, Christ centered prayer ministry – moms, grandmas, aunts, any women desiring to pray for children and schools, whether public, private or homeschool, from preschool to college. Praying together provides hope and strength to moms who carry burdens for their children. Our purpose is to pray for our children, teachers, staff and schools – to pray that our schools will be directed by biblical values and high moral standards. We have a small core group of ladies already meeting together in prayer! If you are interested in joining our newly formed Moms in Prayer group, we meet on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. For more information, contact Kyla Bayang at kylabayang@att.net.

The Neighborhood Yahoo Group is used to quickly communicate information as needed concerning issues, requests, lost/found pets and events that affect our neighborhood. Neighbors (Villages of Northpointe residents only) can join the group by contacting Debbie Parker at dparker39@att.net or they can make a request through the Yahoo Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ NorthpointeNeighborhood.

VNP WOMENS GROUP MEETING FEBRUARY Monday, February 17th 2014 @ 7PM AT THE VNP CLUBHOUSE

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MUD BATH Friends, Countrymen, lend me your ear. News from the MUD board is good as we once again have reviewed the debt load of the district and combined with the increased tax base we are able to announce a reduction in the tax rate. (OK English teachers…that probably is a run-on sentence but I am typing too fast to go back) Specifically a 12 cent reduction which is the largest we’ve been able to accomplish. This translates to a savings of $300 per year on a $250.000 home. It ain’t much, but it ain’t chickenfeed either! We will continue to assess our bond issues on an annual basis and any opportunity to reduce your tax burden will be taken up with great vigor and diligence. On another note, the trash/recycle receptacle change over is complete and aside from some displeasure at the size of the bins this program has been accepted. I will admit that it does make the neighborhood nicer without all the trash blowing around. And the recycling has increased dramatically so there’s another plus. I hope it’s working out for you and if you have any issues

with same please bring them to my attention. And finally the toll way construction is going full speed (or hadn’t you noticed?!). We’ve had some updates on road construction schedules too numerous to mention but suffice it to say these projects are fully funded and will proceed very rapidly. The board would like to ask all of you to please be careful in these construction zones. There have been a few accidents already and patience is the watchword here. Your safety is more important than your position in the Chick-Fil-A drive thru. Take care all and we’ll be back to you soon with more from the board. A chuckle for your attention to the above is in order…to wit: I was in Walmart on the clearance aisle, saw a TV for $20 bucks. A sign said “volume stuck on full”, I thought, “I can’t turn that down!” Suckers! See you next time. Paul Hicks, Hicks and Associates Properties

PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS FORMAL DINING ROOM TABLE WITH SIX SWIVEL CHAIRS. With cushion seats. In like new

condition. Bought from Star Furniture about six year ago. Have used about six times. Asking 825.00. Contact Dan @ 281-5161082 if you have any interest $400 46" GLASS TABLETOP AND 4 SWIVEL, ROCKER HIGH BACK CHAIRS. Has opening in table

for umbrella which is not included. This is a quality, heavy duty set in excellent condition. Powder coated. White frame and green fabric chairs. Purchased new 7 years ago at chair king for $1,600 For information please call 713.306.3656 or email at missellie18@comcast.net. BRINKMAN ELECTRIC SMOKER W/COVER $40.

Used only 1 time. Sells for $69 at Academy. Contact Ellie missellie18@comcast.net ‘54 F100 PROJECT TRUCK $4,000: Jaguar independent

front and rear suspension setups w/ disc brakes and power steering. Ready for hot rod performance. and I can help you get it over to your house from ours Emery Meadows. Contact Darren Morrison itbuildscharacter@hotmail.com See link below to the Craigslist ad. http://houston.craigslist.org/ cto/3783302031.html 6

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TV STAND, black metal and glass $100/OBO: 1 year

old, great condition. We are happy to deliver in VNP. Please contact The Webers: wileywebers@gmail.com For photos, please see the Craigslist ad below: http://houston.craigslist.org/ fuo/3560883167.html 2004 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Black Truck $12k OBO: Fully Loaded with Leather. Contact Phil Quaschnik 832-677-6041 or philquaschnik@hotmail.com (REDUCED) MOBILITY SCOOTERS $300: 1 motorized

scooter left in very good condition. Both parents have passed on. Also on Craigs List. Call or email for photos Patty 832-4923625 or Tom 832-423-2024 nursepjs@yahoo.com TAKING OFFERS: wheelchair, shower chair,walker, and

several walking canes. Also on Craigs List. Call or email for photos: Patty at 832-492-3625 or Tom at 832-423-2024 nursepjs@yahoo.com BMX BIKE $150: BOYS 20" HARO X-0 Freestyle/BMX

BIKE Slightly Used. Call or email for photo, Stephanie at 281-290-0780 andrews41@peoplepc.com If your Ad is no longer needed please email me at vnpcompasseditor@ gmail.com and I will discontinue the Ad. Thanks ~ Jessica Rushing Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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President............................................Rhonda Harshbarger 713-447-1024.........................Rhondakay2003@netzero.net

Programs/Social Events.....................Rhonda Harshbarger 713-447-1024.........................Rhondakay2003@netzero.net

Vice President.................................................Deana Clark 281-706-6894.............................willowhousedc@gmail.com Secretary.........................................................Elicia Moody 832-492-3013....................................eve_ayla@hotmail.com Treasurer.......................................................Linda Holmes ..............................................................lsh55@sbcglobal.net Community Services............................................NEEDED

.......................................................................Linda Skelton Historian.........................................................Robyn Clark 281-635-4926.............................robynclark615@gmail.com Audit................................................................Sally Dresch ...............................................................larsal@sbcglobal.net Hospitality...........................................................NEEDED This person/persons’ would welcome new neighbors, acknowledge any neighbors who have major events happening in their lives or that may have needs that can be provided by the women in the community.

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would like to know more about Kiwanis and the programs it promotes, we invite you to be our guest at one of our monthly meetings. The Cy-Fair Kiwanis meet at Hearthstone Country Club on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at 12:15 for lunch and informative programs. February meetings will be on the 4thd, 11th, and 18th. For more information, call John Carroll (Copperfield and Hearthstone areas) at 281-463-0373; George Crowl N (Jersey Village area)at 832-467-1998; or Peggy Presnell (Fairfield and CyRanch) at 281-304-7127. If you live anywhere in the Cy-Fair Communities, you may call any one of the above for information. COME, BE A PART OF OUR FELLOWSHIP. See www.kiwanishoustoncyfair.com for more information. d.

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Come join us at the CY-FAIR KIWANIS CLUB and be a part of sponsoring children’s activities that help to develop leadership and good citizenship in the youth of our community. CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE is the motto of Kiwanis Clubs worldwide. The Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club sponsors nine Key Clubs in the Cy-Fair High Schools;, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and Sea Scout troops and activities; provides scholarships to outstanding Key Club members in our district; assists at Cypress Assistance Ministries , Bear Creek Ministries; the Houston Food Bank; and other charitable groups. Membership is open to persons of good character who adhere to the standards of good conduct in their community and believe in and subscribe to the objects of Kiwanis International. If you

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Simply Seeking SPECIAL NEEDS CARETAKER NEEDED: Looking for a mature-possitive lady that wants to help and teach a 11 year old boy. Training will be provided. Experience working with special needs kids preferably. Part-time job. Two to four days a week. After 3:00 p.m. and until 8:00 or 8:30 p.m. If you are willing to help and minister this sweet boy, this is your job. mcpulger@ att.net Carmen. SHALOM! Hi Jewish Community. Let's get connected! To share Shabbat dinners...Chanukah parties. Passover Seders...or simply get together! Interested? E-mail us at info@shalomcypress.org. Or visit our website at www.shalomcypress.org SENIOR CARE: for anyone seeking a "break" from their

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senior care responsibilities (if only for an hour to shop or attend Church, or for a day or evening out, or longer). I have a very flexible schedule as I am retired from a Human Resources position I held for 26 years and live in VNP. Contact Geri Ridley geriridley694@yahoo.com POKER TOURNEMENT: Texas Hold-Em’ tournament every other Thursday to join call Jack..281-744-8636..or Don 281256-8711 If you need to change or remove any of your ‘simply seeking’ personals please contact the Compass Editor, Jessica Rushing, vnpcompasseditor@gmail.com

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