Steeplechase - April 2014

STEEPLECHASE

The Official Newsletter of The Steeplechase Community Improvement Association, Inc. and Steeplechase

Steeplechase Pools Open Memorial Day Weekend

Residents Swim for Free Memorial Day Weekend !!!!!

After Memorial Day Weekend, residents will need to be registered to use the pool and must have a pool id. You can register and obtain your pool id BEFORE THE POOLS OPEN at the Steeplechase Pool during the following hours: Saturday, May 3, 1 pm – 3 pm Sunday, May 4, 6 pm – 8 pm Wednesday, May 7, 6 pm – 8 pm Saturday, May 10, 3 pm – 5 pm Sunday, May 11, 6 pm – 8 pm Wednesday, May 14, 6 pm – 8 pm Saturday, May 17, 10 am – 2 pm Sunday, May 18, 6 pm – 8 pm Wednesday, May 21, 6 pm – 8 pm After May 21, 2014 you can register and obtain your pool id at Chaparral Management Company 6630 Cypresswood Drive, Suite 100 Spring TX 77379 during the following hours: Monday – Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm (Closed for Lunch Between 12:00 – 1:00) Friday, 9 am – 12

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Your assessment fee and any accrued penalty and interest must be paid in full on the account in order to receive a pool id. If you are renting, you must bring a copy of your rental lease. The cost for a pool id will be: Before May 22, 2014 Register at Pool Adults (17 +) $5.00 Children (3 - 17) $5.00 Guest $5.00

After May 21, 2014 Register at Chaparral Mgt. $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

CASH ONLY, EXACT CHANGE Credit cards or checks not accepted.

POOL HOURS – 2014 May 24 – June 7 *Mon-Fri Closed Sat. 11 am – 9 pm Sun. 11 am – 9 pm *MEMORIAL DAY 11 am – 9 pm Residents Swim Free on Memorial Day Weekend June 8 – July 4 Mon. Closed Tues. – Sun. 11 am – 9 pm

July 5 – August 24 Mon. Closed Tues. – Sun. 10 am – 9 pm August 25 – September 1 *Mon – Fri Closed Sat. 10 am – 9 pm Sun. 12 pm – 8 pm *LABOR DAY 10 am – 9 pm

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STEEPLECHASE IMPORTANT Telephone Numbers Emergency................................................................................911 Sheriff's Dept.......................................................... 713-221-6000 Cy-Fair Fire Dept.....................................................................911 Cy-Fair Hospital...................................................... 281-890-4285 Animal Control....................................................... 281-999-3191 Center Point (Street lights)...................................... 713-207-2222 http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage Neighborhood Crime Watch....... SteeplechaseSecurity@gmail.com Library.................................................................... 281-890-2665 Post Office............................................................... 713-937-6827 Steeplechase Community Center............................. 281-586-1700 Deed Restriction Issues (CMC)............................... 281-586-1700 Water/Sewer............................................................ 713-405-1750 Architectural Control (CMC).................................. 281-586-1700 Trash Pick-up (Best Trash, LLC) (Wed. & Sat.)......281-313-BEST Harris Co. Pct. 4 Road Maintenance....................... 281-353-8424 Harris Co. MUD #168……………hcmud168board@gmail.com Community Events................................................. 281-586-1700 Clubhouse Rentals: Private Parties and Community Events (Jinnie Kelley)..................................................... 832-922-8030 Traffic Initiative ......................................................281-290-2100 Private Pool Parties.................................................. 281-446-5003 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER

New Tennis Court Windscreens At the February 19th SCIA meeting, the BOD approved the installation of new windscreens on the tennis courts at the clubhouse.

These new windscreens will be installed by early March.

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Community Center Contacts Community Maintenance Concerns Chaparral Management Company...................... 281-586-1700 Clubhouse Rentals Private Parties and Community Events (Jinnie Kelley)..................................................... 832-922-8030 Pool Company Contact Aquatic Management of Houston....................... 281-446-5003 www.houston-pmg.com Board Member Contact Chaparral Management Company...................... 281-586-1700

Schools

Emmott Elementary............................................... 281-897-4500 Campbell Middle School....................................... 281-897-4300 Cy-Ridge High School........................................... 281-807-8000

Contact the Management Company cmc@chaparralmanagement.com or by phone 281-586-1700

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SCIA Approves Tree Trimming Program LicensePlate Tags & Inspection Stickers During the SCIA Board Meeting on Tuesday, February 19th, the Constable reported that he tagged eighteen (18) vehicles parked on the street with expired tags or inspection stickers.

Check yours and stay current.

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The Association approved tree trimming for trees in the common ground areas throughout Steeplechase. The club house, pool and athletic areas, the playground area near Steepleway Blvd & Saddlebough, the playground area near Steepleway Blvd & Roan, and all along Steepleway Blvd from Jones Road to the boundary with the apartment complexes are included. Likewise, trees along Eldridge from Fetlock to the northern boundary will be trimmed.

Work will be completed this spring.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Chapparal Management at 281-586-1742.

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BIKE FOUND A bicycle was recovered on a public sidewalk after being abandoned for 3 days. If you are missing a bicycle, send a detailed description of the bicycle including color to teicho9838@aol.com. Include your e-mail and phone contact.

The bicycle will be held for 30 days after this post. If no one claims the bicycle, it will be donated to a worthy cause. The Sheriff Dept. has no reports of a stolen bicycle.

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LANDLORD/TENANT REMINDER If you are the owner of Steeplechase property that is rented to others, please ensure that Chaparral Management has an alternate set of contact information so that Chaparral can make sure that you receive all communication about important Steeplechase events and issues. This alternate contact information should include a mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address together with the street address of the

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rental property.

Additionally, you have a responsibility as a landlord to get your tenants a copy of the Steeplechase rules and regulations, covenants and restrictions.

Furthermore, you need to ensure that your tenants abide by these governing documents while a tenant in your Steeplechase property.

If you have questions, please contact Chaparral Management.

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- Kids Stuff-

Section for Kids with news, puzzles, games and more!

When it’s hot outside and you’ve been sweating, you get thirsty. Why? Thirst can be a sign of dehydration (say: dee-hyeDRAY-shun). Dehydration means that your body doesn’t have enough water in it to keep it working right.A person gets water by drinking and eating.You lose water when you sweat, urinate (pee), have diarrhea, or throw up. You even lose a little water when you breathe. Our bodies need water to work properly.

Usually, you can make up for the water you lose — like when you come in from outside and have a long, cool drink of water. If you don’t replace the water your body has lost, you might start feeling sick.And if you go too long without the water you need, you can become very ill and might need to go to the hospital.

WHY AM I DEHYDRATED? Many times kids get dehydrated when they’re playing hard and having fun. Have you ever gotten really sweaty and red-faced when you’ve been playing?This often happens when it’s hot outside, but it can happen indoors, too, like if you’re practicing basketball in a gym. Kids also can get dehydrated when they’re sick. If you have a stomach virus, you might throw up or have diarrhea (say: dyeuh-REE-uh) or both. On top of that, you probably don’t feel very much like eating or drinking. If you have a sore throat, you might find it hard to swallow food or drink.And if you have a fever, you can lose fluids because water evaporates from your skin in an attempt to cool your body down.That’s why your mom or dad tells you to drink a lot of fluids when you’re sick.

SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION In addition to being thirsty, here are some signs that a person might be dehydrated: • feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or tired • rapid heartbeat • dry lips and mouth Another sign of dehydration is not peeing as much. Normally, urine should be a pale yellow color. Dark or strong-smelling pee can be a sign of dehydration.

WHAT TO DO If you can, try not to get dehydrated in the first place. If you’re going to be going outside, it’s a good idea to drink water before,

during, and after you play, especially if it’s hot. Dehydration can happen along with heat-related illnesses, such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. In addition to drinking water, it’s smart to dress in cool clothes and take breaks indoors or at least in the shade.

If you’re sick, keep taking small sips of drinks like water or diluted juice, even if you’re not that thirsty or hungry. Eating an icepop is a great way to get fluids. How is an icepop a liquid?

Well, it’s basically frozen water and flavoring. The warmth in your mouth and stomach turns it from a solid to a liquid. Other foods, such as fruits and vegetables, contain water, too, but if your stomach is not feeling well you might not be ready for them.

DO I NEED A DOCTOR? Some cases of dehydration can be handled at home. But sometimes, that isn’t enough to get a kid feeling better. A kid may need to go to the doctor or emergency room if he or she has a heat-related illness or a virus with vomiting or diarrhea that just won’t quit. At the hospital, the good news is that an intravenous (say: in-truh-VEE-nus) (IV) line can get fluids into your body fast.An IV line is a special tube (like a very thin straw) that goes right into your vein, so the liquid goes right to where your body needs it most. It may pinch a little when the nurse is inserting it, but it will help you feel much better.

THIRST-QUENCHING TIPS So do you have to drink eight glasses of water a day? No, but you do need to drink enough to satisfy your thirst, and maybe a little extra if you’re sick or if you’re going to be exercising.

The best drink is water, of course, but milk is another great drink for kids. Juice is OK, but choose it less often than water and milk. Sports drinks are fine once in a while, but water should be considered the drink of champions. Limit soda and other sugary drinks, such as fruit punches, lemonades, and iced teas.These drinks contain a lot of sugar that your body doesn’t need. Some of them also contain caffeine, which can cause you to urinate (pee) more often than normal. In other words, it tells your body to get rid of fluids.And as you now know, that’s the opposite of what you need to do if you’re dehydrated!

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD Date reviewed: July 2013

This information was provided by KidsHealth, one of the largest resources online for medically reviewed health information written for parents, kids, and teens. For more articles like this one, visit www.KidsHealth.org or www.TeensHealth.org. ©1995-2006. The Nemours Foundation

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