Terranova West - March 2014 by Peel, Inc.

Whispering Pines

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

March 2014 Volume 7, Issue 3

REPORT OF MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 11 Submitted by Sharon Natenberg

Security: When it’s cold outside, the bad people stay home! neighborhood retain its beautiful appearance. We welcome Adam The Constable reported only one incident of damage to property Yauk for volunteering to replace Dan. We thank Adam profusely on Slashwood. However, all of us are ready for our cold weather for stepping forward to help. Reach Adam at ayauk@heritagetexas. to go away. Don’t hesitate to call the Constable: 281-376-3472. com 720-224-1759. Clubhouse: Maria Carra reports only one rental, and a new Action: The windscreens will be replaced at the tennis courts, vacuum was bought. and courts 3 and 4 will be resurfaced. We thank Sandy Eppright Swimming Pool: Think of relaxing in our crystal clear pool. for agreeing to be out neighborhood Tennis Representative. The time is coming soon. Still contact J. Lundy, 281Sweetwater Pools will again 251-0510, if you have lost be managing our pool. They your tennis court key. We will be training lifeguards have renewed the contract for there in April. Then the mosquito fogging. Did you DATE CHANGE: THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Tidalwaves begin practice the know the truck comes by in 4:30 P.M. AT CLUBHOUSE end of April. Watch for the ALL RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. the middle of the night from sign-up. Dianne Moynihan RESIDENT INPUT: 6:30 P .M. March 1 through Oct. 31? has graciously agreed to be our WWW.TERRANOVAWEST.COM WWW.CHAPARRALMANAGEMENT.COM neighborhood representative We have also continued our CONSTABLE: 281-376-3472 for the pool. She will be contract with the Constables’ managing the distribution of office for patrolling. Thanks our identifying wristbands. for paying your yearly dues so Her updated telephone number is listed within the newsletter. that we can have these services. ARC/Deed Restrictions: There were four requests—all were Our Board members have been in contact again this month with approved. As you know, Chaparral Management, as instructed the County Commissioner’s office over the issue of the stoplights by the neighborhood, inspects the appearance of our homes on T.C. Jester. We have not only questioned the need for these every month. This month many reminders went out to remove mildew from your home, attend to your lawn, and move items stoplights but also have questioned what type of lights they like barbeques, bikes, trash cans out of site. Spring will probably might be. Answers don’t come too quickly. Contact any Board be here by the time you read this. We’ll see you out front as we Representative with any questions you might have. Shake off those winter doldrums and take a walk in our park. clean off the mildew! Register on our website www.terranovawest.com and look under We thank Dan Winters for diligently managing our Architectural Review Application and Deed Restrictions issues. Dan’s efforts “Facilities” to get the current gate code. Thanks, Martin Littmann, have benefitted each resident he worked with and helped our whole for managing our website.

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Whispering Pines KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP AT BENFER ELEMENTARY 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 …………………………………….Stacy Johnston, Manager Architectural Review, Adam Yauk.................720-224-1759 Deed Restriction, Stacy Johnston......................................... ...................................sjohnston@chaparralmanagement.com Beautification, Bill Heuer......................bill@ihostpoker.com Tennis Keys, Jan Lundy....................................281-251-0510 Swimming Pool, Dianne Moynihan...................281-320-9234 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 2

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Tuesday April 29, 2014 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Cafeteria Come and register your future Kindergartener early and avoid the August rush! You will be able to register your student, meet the KG teachers and take a look around the KG classrooms. For registration, you will need to bring the following documents for your student: • Proof of Residence – a current utility bill or lease agreement • Original Proof of Identity – Birth Certificate • Social Security Card • Immunization Records If you are not able to come to our Round-Up, come by Benfer Elementary any time afterward to enroll your future Kindergartener. Please feel free to call the school at 832484-5939 if you have any questions.

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DAVID QUIROZ, Honors Breast Cancer Victim in Houston Marathon

On January 19 2014, David Quiroz completed the Houston Marathon in honor of Maritza Velasco who passed away of breast cancer January 2013. If you would like to make a contribution to help find a cure for this disease in honor of Maritza, please send it to:

Susan G. Komen – Houston 5433 Westheimer Road, Suite 325 Houston, TX 77056

FUN, FAIR, POSITIVE SOCCER Spring/Klein Registration Now Open!

For boys and girls, age 4-18. Spring season is April 12 to May 31, 2014. FFPS provides positive youth sports experience. FFPS offers fun and fair experience, weekly practices, equal play time and play every position, balanced teams, positive coaches and more. Go to www.FFPS.org to sign up. Registration fee includes full uniform (shirt, shorts & socks), trophy, trained positive coaches, nice fields and background checks on all volunteers. Coaches call players to schedule practice by April 9. Practice times and location determined by coach and team. Schedule includes eight games all played locally on Saturdays from April 12- May 31. Spring/Klein League plays at Reynolds Elementary (Stuebner Airline, just north of FM1960). Sign up early and save! For more information, maps of locations or to sign up, visit www.ffps.org or 1-800-828-PLAY (7529). Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

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 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 Whispering Pines - February 2014

Whispering Pines Olympic Fever Can Encourage Physical Activity In Children According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, the Olympics are a great opportunity for children to learn about physical activity and goal setting. According to Dr. Jorge Gomez, associate professor of pediatrics in the division of adolescent and sports medicine at Baylor, Olympic competitions will encourage children to do something fun and active. "Research has shown that the strongest predictor of children remaining physically active into adulthood is having experiences of being active with their parents," said Gomez. He offers the following tips for parents when watching the Olympic Games with their children: • Point out that the athletes are participating because it¹s fun for them. • Emphasize athletes are where they are after years of hard work. • Discuss what it means to be a team player and to have good sportsmanship. • Focus on the fact that the athletes are fit because they take care of themselves by eating well and exercising. • While encouraging children to explore new activities, keep safety in mind.

TRASH REMOVAL RULES • 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!

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Whispering Pines THIRD ANNUAL TEXAS STALLIONS RELAYS YOUTH TRACK MEET The 3rd Annual Texas Stallions Relays will be held Saturday, March 29, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. (Gates open at 7 a.m.) . The location is Klein Collins High School, 20811 Ella Boulevard, Spring, Texas 77388. Event Summary: The 3rd Annual Texas Stallions Relays promises to be a fun and exciting events offering 3 relays, 8 open running events and 4 field events with over 500 athletes. Competition takes place in ten one-two year age divisions, with athletes generally falling between the ages of 6 and 18. Awards will be given to the top six participants in each event. This event is sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union of the U. S., Inc. Registration: 7:00 a.m., Morning of Event. Cost: $6 per person. For more details, visit www.texasstallionsrelays. com. Contact: Lavoxkeia Carnes, 832-415-0568x101

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