Terra Nova - May 2014 by Peel, Inc.

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VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 TERRA NOVA OFFICIAL COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER MAY 2014

CATN HOA APRIL MEETING REPORT

Spring Quarterly HOA Meeting: The first Quarterly HOA meeting of 2014 was held on Thursday, March 6, 2014. Discussion during this meeting revolved around preparations for the upcoming pool season. Mike Usimaki from Quality Aquatics Pool Management completed a walkthrough safety inspection of the pool area. No code violations were identified. Steps for the lifeguard stands have been ordered, so the stands can be repaired before the start of the season. New signage for the clubhouse reminding renters to clean up after themselves was approved; additional signage for the pool and park areas was also approved. Bids for power washing of the pool decking will be available for review by the April meeting. During the Member Forum, a home owner brought up an issue regarding the placement of a rolloff container in the lawn area of a house undergoing renovation. The request was made to move the container from the yard to the driveway of the property. April Regular HOA Meeting: The regular HOA meeting for the month of April was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. Representatives from Houston Concrete Solutions (HCS) presented the Board with a proposal to repair and resurface the concrete decking in the pool area with a textured overlay. After leveling the concrete, repairing any cracks and resealing the expansion joints, HCS would power wash the decking, spray on a base coat resin, followed Copyright © 2014 Peel, Inc.

by a layer of colorfast acrylic paint chips, which would provide color and texture to the area. The area would then be finished with an acrylic top coat to seal the textured overlay. HCS provides a 5-year warrantee against chipping, flaking or bond failure on the overlay, and a 3-year warrantee on the expansion joints. Cracks and stains are not included in the warrantee, but cracks are repairable and stains should not set in if they are cleaned up. HCS also provides a maintenance service contract, which includes scheduled inspections and pressure washing. With respect to ongoing HOA business, the board reported that landscaping work in Sabrina Park had been completed and that new LED lights would be installed before the next meeting. Three bids for the installation of security cameras were discussed, and the Board tentatively approved a bid from Central Security Group, pending information from the company on camera maintenance. Discussions regarding revision of the bylaws are ongoing. Issues under consideration are 1) the number of board members positions – currently, there are seven board positions (5 directors – voting, and secretary and treasurer, non-voting); the committee is considering reducing the number of positions from seven to five (three directors, secretary and treasurer, all voting positions) 2) the amount of time of a director’s term – currently, directors serve two-year terms. The committee is considering changing this to a three-year term. 3) HOA meeting structure – instead of four -quarterly meetings and eight regular, monthly meetings, the committee is considering holding one annual meeting and eleven regular monthly meetings. Disclaimer: The reports given above are NOT a record of minutes for the CATN meetings. The official minutes can be obtained from Andy Armstrong (aarmstrong@ communityassetmanagement.com) once they have been approved by the Board of Directors. The next regular monthly meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:30p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend. Terra Nova Community Newsletter - May 2014

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Community Asset Management, Inc 9802 F.M. 1960 Bypass W., #210 Humble, Texas 77338 281.852.1155 DIRECTORS

Samantha Heaton........Director of Legal and Deed Restrictions 832-372-0762.....................................samheaton@comcast.net Melanie Breed...................................Director of the Clubhouse 281-320-8353...........................................meeb@sbcglobal.net Debra Cariss...........................................Director of Recreation 823-559-1990..................................mutts.cariss@sbcglobal.net Trey Marrs............................Director of Insurance and Security 281-257-4233........................................wimarrs@hotmail.com L. “Gio” Giovanangelo........Director of Trash and Maintenance 281-376-9958........................................giovannangelo@att.net Bill Newman...............................................................Treasurer 713-907-5052................................newman77379@yahoo.com Joan Moreno...............................................................Secretary 281-782-8660.......................................dunmor63@gmail.com WELCOMING COMMITTEE

Melanie Breed.....................281.320.8353,meeb@sbcglobal.net Debra Cariss.............832.559.1990, mutts.cariss@sbcglobal.net Joann Cash.....................281.251.3427, bncash65@yahoo.com NEIGHBORHOOD NUMBERS

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Bulletin Board MAY HOA MEETING

A regular monthly meeting of the Civic Association of Terra Nova will be held at the Terra Nova Clubhouse (5200 Woodville Lane) on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 7:30p.m. All residents are encouraged to attend. TERRA NOVA PHONE DIRECTORY

The 2014 Terra Nova Directory is now available. You may get your copy in either of two ways: 1) by email - contact Melanie Breed at meeb@sbcglobal.net, or 2) in print - call Melanie at 281-320-8353. TERRA NOVA WELCOME COMMITTEE The TN Welcome Committee works very hard to greet every new neighbor and could really use your help. If you notice someone new moving in on your street, please contact us. We have a care package, containing important documents and gift, to welcome each new neighbor into the community. Our contact information is as follows: Joann Cash 281-251-3427 bncash65@yahoo.com Melanie Breed 281-320-8353 meeb@sbcglobal.net Debby Cariss 832-559-1990 mutts.cariss@gmail.com VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES YARD OF THE MONTH JUDGES

Terra Nova is looking for volunteers to take over Yard of the Month. If you are interested, please contact Debby Cariss at mutts.cariss@gmail.com or call 832-559-1990. The position is open home owners as well as renters. PARTY PLANNERS Volunteers are needed to help with the Memorial Day pool party. Please contact Pam Marrs at wimarrs@hotmail.com or 832-287-2169 if you can help.

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Around the Neighborhood MEMORIAL DAY POOL PARTY PLANNED

Terra Nova HOA will have a party at the pool from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM on Memorial Day – Monday May 26, 2014. Food, drinks, games and fun for everyone. Join us for a party to celebrate the start of summer season!! Volunteers are needed to help with the pool party. Please contact Pam Marrs at wimarrs@hotmail.com or 832-287-2169 if you can help.

TERRA NOVA Community Website

The new Terra Nova website is up and running. Direct your browser to terranovatx.org to find out what’s happening in your community. The CATN HOA website has contains information for TN residents, including bylaws and deed restrictions, clubhouse rental information, architectural committee requests forms, current postings of upcoming events and much, much more. There is no need to register or sign in, and the site is easy to navigate. Check it out!

POOL TAG DISTRIBUTION IN PROGRESS

The pool tags that were handed out last year are good for both the 2013 & 2014 pool seasons. If you still have last year’s tags, you do NOT need new ones. If you did not receive a pool tag last year, or if you lost them, stop by Debby Cariss’ residence at 18103 Fireside Drive to obtain new ones. Please do NOT wait until the last minute to get your pool tags. ASSISTED LIVING CENTER OPENING SOON

Cypresswood Senior Living Center, a small assisted living center currently under development on Cypresswood Drive, will be opening early to mid-summer. Although the center is adjacent to Terra Nova, there will be no street entry into the neighborhood.

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APRIL The Terra Nova April yard of the Month winners are 25-year residents Kathleen and Sidney Blumenthal at 5310 Summerfield Lane. This lovely home and yard shows years of care. The azaleas are all in bloom! WOW!! The pink and purple explosion of colors is a real show stopper. The stone lined beds contain a nice variety of plants that include agapanthus and hens and chickens (that's what my grandma called them). The lawn, sago palms and trees are well manicured and healthy. The flowerbeds extend around both sides of their house. Please stop and take a look at this lovely home.

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SUMMER POOL HOURS

SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND POOL HOURS:

Saturday--May 24th--10am-8:45pm Sunday--May 25th--1pm-8:45pm Monday--May 26th--Memorial Day--10am-7:45pm The pool will open for regular hours a week later, beginning on Saturday, June 7th. Regular pool hours are as follows: CLOSED every Monday OPEN--Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday--1pm-8:45pm OPEN--Friday & Saturday--10am-8:45pm OPEN-- Sunday--1pm-7:45p

At the Library Barbara Bush Library Book Clubs – May Meetings Susan Tsujimoto, Editor Evening Book Club On May 13, from 7:00 – 8:45 PM the Evening Book Club will discuss the book "A Lady Cyclist's Guide to Kashgar: a novel" by Susanne Joinson. The club will meet in the Women's Council of Realtors Conf. Rm. (2nd Floor). All are welcome, bring a friend. Great Books Discussion Group On May 19, from 7:00- 8:45 PM the Great Books Discussion Group will meet in the Women's Council of Realtors Conf. Rm. (2nd Floor) to discuss "Faust" part one by Goethe. The Great Books Discussion Group meets on the third Monday of each month. Afternoon Book Discussion Group The Afternoon Book Club will meet on two dates in May to discuss "The Signature of All Things” by Elizabeth Gilbert. The first meeting will be held on May 22 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM, in the Earl Elliot Room (Foyer). A second meeting will be held on May 23 from 2:30 – 4:30 PM in the Women's Council of Realtors Conference Room (2nd Floor). Detailed calendar with many other library events and programs at

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KISD News Briefs Mark your calendars: Monday, May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday – school’s closed Monday June 6 - Inclement Weather Make-up Day & Last Day of Classes Tuesday, June 7 – High School Graduation HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!

BLOOD PRESSURE TAKE CONTROL OF THE SILENT KILLER

The Recipe Box Susan Tsujimoto, Editor Summer’s almost here, and it’s time to dust (the pollen!!) off those grills. With Memorial Day being the unofficial kick-off to summer, I thought I’d share a chicken recipe with a good BBQ sauce that’s not too sweet and not too tangy. Get grilling’!!

Grilled Chicken with BBQ Sauce 1 ½ tbsp olive oil ¼ c onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 5 tbsp ketchup 3 tbsp honey 3 tbsp brown sugar 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper to taste 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is sometimes called the silent killer because there are often no symptoms. That’s why keeping track of blood pressure is one of the most important things a person can do to stay healthy, said doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Left untreated, hypertension, can cause organ damage over time, leading to heart attack, blindness, kidney failure or stroke, said Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, professor of medicine at BCM. Some factors that are associated with hypertension are diabetes, family history of hypertension, being overweight, taking in too much sodium, drinking excessive alcohol and smoking. Generally a healthy reading is 120/80, and hypertension diagnosis is made at 140/90. People considered prehypertensive generally have readings that fall between 120/80 and 140/90. Doctors always check blood pressure as part of appointments and there are also many locations where blood pressure machines are available for anyone to have their pressure checked. Bozkurt advises talking to a doctor to determine if your reading is at a healthy level rather than taking the machine's reading at face value. “For a relatively healthy person not suffering from any other illnesses, only a few lifestyle changes like diet modifications and exercise may be needed,” said Bozkurt.

Instructions: For the sauce - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until tender. Stir in ketchup honey, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Cook for a few minutes to thicken. Remove skillet from heat and set aside. To grilling – Heat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grate. Dip chicken in sauce, and turn to coat. Cook on grill for 10 -15 minutes, turning once, Move chicken to the skillet with the remaining sauce and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side. 6

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