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LAUREL CREEK August 2015

Official Newsletter of the Residents of Laurel Creek

LAUREL CREEK

Volume 2, Issue 8

LCN MANAGEMENT STAFF

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear Laurel Creek Residents, Crest Management Company would like to introduce you to Ty Howery, who is the new assistant manager for your community. Jennifer Petras is your community manager, and Dianne Broyles is your community accountant. Ty can be contacted regarding deed restriction matters, exterior modification requests, general maintenance issues and general HOA-related inquiries. Her contact information is as follows: Ty.Howery@crest-management.com / Direct: (281) 945-4651. She is available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., excluding holidays. To reach the board of directors, you may e-mail Jennifer Petras at Jennifer.Petras@crest-management. com. For all accounting matters, such as account balances or payment plan requests, Dianne Broyles can be reached at Dianne.Broyles@crest-management.com. We look forward to continuing to service Laurel Creek so please contact us for any HOA-related inquiries. Sincerely, Jennifer Petras, Community Manager

ACC VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Laurel Creek Board of Directors is looking to fill two (2) positions on the neighborhoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Architectural Control Committee (ACC). The duties of the ACC are to review applications received from residents for changes or improvements to their property. The ACC does not set guidelines or policy but rather applies the deed restrictions that each member of the neighborhood agreed to upon purchase of their home. These positions are by appointment of the board. Anyone interested in being appointed should have a history of compliance with the ACC rules. If you would like to be considered, please submit your name and contact information to Jennifer Petras at Jennifer.Petras@ crest-management.com. Laurel Creek - August 2015

LAUREL CREEK COMMUNITY CONTACTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Murphree......................................................... President Greg Magness................................................... Vice President Linda Pirtle-Porras................................................... Secretary Nathan Overstreet.................................................... Treasurer Valerie Phelps............................................................ Director

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS Crest Management.................... www.crest-management.com .........................................................................281.579.0761 Association Manager Jennifer Petras...........jennifer.petras@crest-management.com Assistant Manager Ty Howery......................Ty.Howery@crest-management.com .........................................................................281.945.4651 For Deed Restriction Matters & Architectural Modification Matters, contact Misti Gailey at Misti.gailey@crest-management.com Call Before You Dig ................................................................ 1.800.DIG.TESS ...................................................................1.800.344.8377 Street Light Outage www.centerpointenergy.com (Have light number) ......................................................................713.207.2222 Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Service ............................................. http://records.txdps.state.tx.us Police Information

WINDFERN FENCE – UPDATE Neighbors, I have good news and I have bad news. Let’s begin with the good news. The metal fence was installed by Southland Fence Company to secure the basketball park on Thursday, June 25, 2015. The bad news is that we were contacted by Exxon Mobil the day after the installation and informed that the fence company did not contact the pipeline companies prior to installation as they were instructed to do. The pipeline companies wanted to have personnel on site to assist the fence company in locating the support posts in a manner that would not damage the pipelines or endanger the neighborhood. The representative from Exxon Mobil also stated that they were not notified through the “One Call” system that the fence installation was about to take place. Standard operating procedure for any company or individual installing anything with an underground component is to call 8-1-1 to notify every company with underground utilities in the area. The pipeline company stated that it will be investigating whether or not any damage was done to the pipelines. They may seek reimbursement for the costs associated with this investigation. In that event, we will fight such claim and/or seek indemnity from responsible parties. While Laurel Creek is not at fault, we wanted to let the community know about the issue and potential claim. Until the investigation is complete, we will not know if the fence will be permitted to remain where it is.

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Kids’ Running Team’s Cross Country Season Starts September 8th

The Northwest Flyers Track Club Youth Cross-Country Team kicks off the fall season with registration and a mandatory orientation for parents and athletes on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at Cypress Creek High School, 9815 Grant Rd., Houston. Registration starts online September 1 at www.northwestflyers.org. Practices are held at the Cypress Creek YMCA and Spring Creek Park in Tomball. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a member program of USA Track and Field (USATF), the national governing body for track and cross country. The club is in its 28th year in the northwest Houston area. Ages 6 - 18 may participate in the team, and both beginners and experienced runners are welcome. Middle school and high school cross country athletes can also register, but should compete after their cross country season is over. For more information Contact Coach Eric Wentworth at emw185@gmail.com, 281961-6603, or Coach Donnell Carter at dcarter.nwflyers@yahoo.com, 281-467-4727. Email Coach Carter to get on the email list and you will receive a free running training video. Visit www.northwestflyers.org to get updates and learn more about the team.

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Cy-Fair Women’s Club

Girl Scouts = Girl Power

Shop ‘til you Drop Marketplace presented by Cy-Fair Women’s Club www.cyfairwomensclub.org September 12, 2105 9am-5pm at the Berry Center Free Admission and parking Child care available/Club Rewind

When most people think of Girl Scouts, they think about cookies, camping and crafts, but this organization is more than just those things. Girl Scouts is about charting the course of a girl’s destiny so she grows up confident, knowing she is capable of achieving great things in life …. of being successful and doing something significant! It’s August which means the summer is winding down and school is starting soon. As you start planning your daughter’s activities, we hope you plan make Girl Scouts a part of it. If you’d like your daughter to explore new interests, achieve their goals, or simply to make new friends to overcome their shyness, look for Girl Scout recruitment events in your school. Girl Scouts is for girls in grades kindergarten to 12th grade and the cost is $15.You can join Girl Scouts at www.gssjc.org or contact Jo Anna Harris at jharris@sjgs.org. We are looking forward to another great year in the Cypress area and hope you can join in on the fun!

NOBODY IS DROWNPROOF WATCH & KEEP KIDS IN ARM’S REACH

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COLIN HOLST

THESE TIPS CAN SAVE LIVES

CONSTANT VISUAL SUPERVISION

LEARN TO SWIM

WEAR LIFE JACKETS

MULTIPLE BARRIERS AROUND WATER

KEEP YOUR HOME SAFER

CHECK WATER SOURCES FIRST

PRACTICE DRAIN SAFETY

BE SAFER IN OPEN WATER

LEARN CPR

LEARN MORE: www.colinshope.org/RESOURCES DROWNING IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE, AND A LEADING CAUSE FOR CHILDREN AGES 1 - 14.

Children under the age of five are often at highest risk.

43 Texas children have already lost their lives to drowning in 2015 DROWNING IS PREVENTABLE 4

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Welcoming the World to our Town Throughout the month of August, neighbors in our area will be welcoming a new member into their families. They have chosen to open their hearts and their homes to an International Exchange Student. These courageous, dedicated and talented high school students leave their countries and their homes to fulfill one of their lifelong dreams of spending a year as an American teenager. Bring the World Home · Share a new language and culture with your family · Teach a student about American values and traditions · Change the course of a student’s life · Increase cultural awareness in your community Make a Difference If your family enjoys exploring new cultures and nurturing youth, please contact us to request more information about this amazing opportunity to share your life with a special young person and to learn how you can make a difference. The application process for the 2016/2017 school year will start in October – it is recommended to start now as available schools spots fill up early. 30+ Years Connecting People & Cultures Ayusa is a non-profit organization founded in 1981 to promote global learning and leadership through foreign exchange, study abroad, and leadership programs for high school students from the U.S. and around the world.

For more information about hosting a high school foreign exchange student, please contact your local representative Vicki Odom at 832.455.7881 or vodom@ayusa.org or Ayusa at 1.888.552.9872 or by visiting the website at www.ayusa.org. Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

Disposing of Paint, Batteries & other Environmentally Hazardous Items From time to time, most residents have unwanted paint, used batteries, chemicals or other items they no longer want, but that should not be disposed of the trash. The problem is how to dispose of these items in a manner that is environmentally compliant? Fortunately for residents of Laurel Creek, Harris County operates a collection site for many of these items a short distance away at 6900 Hahl Road, which is just North of 290 and Gessner. The site is open to the public every Wednesday from 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. (except for November 25th, December 23rd and December 30th). It is also open on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00a.m to 2:00p.m. (except for November 28th and December 26th ). The service provided is free. It is not necessary to even get out of your car as there are attendants to collect the items. Items accepted include the following: • Household cleaners • Yard products (fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, etc.) • Automobile products (Gas, motor oil, antifreeze, etc.) • Pool chemicals • Paint and paint related products • Fats, Oils, and Greases (FOG) • Batteries (small to car battery size) • Tires (up to 4 per visit) • Items containing mercury • CFL and fluorescent tubes • Aerosols (except for Freon and mace) • Fire extinguishers • Small and BBQ sized propane cylinders The sites phone number is 281-560-6232. To get to the location from Laurel Creek, turn left and drive South 2.1 miles. The site will be on the right side and has a chain link fence with green slats. A sign on the fence instructs visitors to enter off Hahl Road. Per Mapquest, turn right on the outer road of 290, go .1 mile and make a right turn onto Hahl.

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Cypress-Fairbanks ISD seeks Bus Drivers Positive, Capable, Caring individuals who enjoy working with young people, preferred. Work August through May—Summers Off! Split-shift work—work AM and PM and attend class during the day! Average 25-35 hours per week— Extra assignments and field trips available Start at $14.74 per hour Paid training provided Must have high school diploma or GED Must pass annual physical Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests Must possess satisfactory driving record Perfect part-time employment for stay-at-home parents who want the summers off. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Department of Transportation 11430 Falcon Road Houston, TX 77064 Phone: (281) 517-2668 Fax: (281) 517-2667 E-mail: kayne.smith@cfisd.net Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

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