Steeplechase - August 2015 by Peel, Inc.

STEEPLECHASE

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

Great Turnout for Memorial Day Cook Out The weather was beautiful, attendance good and the food was delicious! The Board of Directors cooked 120 hamburgers and 160 hot dogs. Robert Chan and Sofia Martinez-Vilarino roasted a pig in a box which was a huge success. At one point in the afternoon there were 200 residents at the pool. Thank you to all who came to enjoy Memorial Day with their neighbors! A special thank you to the volunteers!!

Steeplechase Community Association Newsletter - August 2015

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 Peel, Inc. (Advertising)............kelly@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Articles........................... sjohnston@chaparralmanagement.com

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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 www.steeplechasecia.com or by phone 281-586-1700

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– ARE YOU READY? Plan ahead for a hurricane to minimize loss and injury. The list below was taken from Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. The time to plan and prepare is now, not when the hurricane forms in the Gulf. Before the Storm General Preparedness through the Season • Keep your vehicle gas tank above ½ full through the season. • Test run generators monthly with a load to insure proper working order. • Consider the purchase of flood insurance, even if outside of a floodplain. • Have cash on hand in small denominations for year-round preparedness. • Maintain portable battery powered AM radio. • Contact 2-1-1 to register if you need transportation assistance to evacuate. Home Preparedness • Board up your windows or close storm shutters. • Trim the trees and shrubs around your home. • Cleared loose and clogged downspouts and rain gutters. • Perform an inventory of home contents (electronics, jewelry, appliances, clothing, etc.) and store in safe place. • Take detailed photos(s)/videos(s) of home property and contents (internal and external) and store in safe place. • Secure or remove all items outside your home (grill, hanging plants, potted plants, etc.). • Tie down small or young trees to prevent uprooting. • Store all important documents (insurance papers, etc) in a waterproof container and in a secure location. • Prepare your evacuation kit using the pertinent items in the attached Emergency Essentials Kit checklist. • Turn off propane tanks. • Fill the bathtub and other large containers with water for sanitary purposes (cleaning, flushing toilets, etc.) Visit www.hcoem.org for additional information on Hurricane Preparedness. Copyright © 2015 Peel, Inc.

STREETLIGHT NOT WORKING PROPERLY? REPORT IT. If you notice a streetlight is out, going on and off or flickering, report it. Make a note of the pole number. Go to www. centerpointelectric.com and fill out a streetlight repair request. Street lighting helps to improve security.

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STEEPLECHASE AHFC JUNIOR HURRICANES (JHSL)

Registration Now For Fall 2015 Open The Junior Hurricanes Soccer League (JHSL) is led by professional United States Soccer Federation (USSF) licensed staff and is designed for boys & girls who want to play and have fun in a safe and developmentally appropriate environment. The JHSL program is being offered at multiple locations and in conjunction with CFSA at the Schiel Road Complez.To learn more about each location and to register please visit www. albionhurricanes.org. Email us at jhsl@albionhurricanes.org Office Phone:713-939-7473

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 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. Stacy Johnston sjohnston@chaparralmanagement.com Tel: 281-586-1742

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STEEPLECHASE Back To School

School starts in August, so now is the time for drivers to pay closer attention to the school zones in the neighborhood. We want to remind you that the speed limit in a school zone is 20mph and traffic fines double! Other changes to be aware of include; • Children behaving unpredictably • School Bus Stops • Crossing Guards – please obey the guards! Remember, they are there for the safety of you and your children • New areas of traffic congestion • Be prepared for delays • Use of cell phones in schools zones is prohibited! Please give yourself extra time in the mornings and midafternoons and remember if you are traveling in a school zone to slow down.

Time To Slow Down!

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STEEPLECHASE HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW VENDORS WANTED! August Meeting The next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. It will be held at Rudy’s Grill & Cantina, 11760 Grant Rd., Cypress, TX 77429, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Former Harris County Sherriff Adrian Garcia, a candidate for Mayor of Houston, will be the guest speaker. He will discuss his plans for the City of Houston and how Democrats can win in 2015 and 2016. All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. The meetings are open to all, and always feature great fellowship and informative guest speakers. For more information, visit the website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at cytomdems@ yahoo.com; or “Like” the club on Facebook.

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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's Ladies Auxiliary is hosting their 23rd Annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Market on October 24, 2015. It will take place at 6646 Addicks Satsuma Road, Houston, TX 77084. If you would like to showcase your arts, crafts, seasonal decor, etc., please contact Fae Krenek at fae@krenekprinting.com.

STEEPLECHASE NORTHWEST HARRIS COUNTY AGGIE MOM’S CLUB The Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom’s Club wants to extend a big “Howdy” to all Moms of incoming freshman Aggies and current Aggie students. Please join us for our HOWDY PARTY on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Social time begins at 6:30, with meeting beginning at 7 p.m. at the Houston Distributing Center, 7100 High Life Drive, conveniently located near Willowbrook Mall at the intersection of High Life Drive and Cutten Road. This fun-filled Aggie evening is a great way to meet other Aggie Moms, find out about upcoming events and Aggieland trips, buy care packages for your student and win door prizes! We provide light refreshments while you shop our Boutique for that oneof-a-kind Aggie treasure. Our hand-crafted items as well as our popular Tradition Beads celebrate the heart-warming TAMU traditions and will be available for purchase.

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Aggie Moms as an organization, encourages parents to become familiar with A&M during their student’s freshman year. Aggie Moms has been here for 25 years and we’re committed to helping your student and you enjoy the Texas A&M experience through graduation. The Northwest Harris County Aggie Mom’s Club meets August thru May on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at 7100 High Life Drive. All meetings are open to Aggies, future, present or past. You will also enjoy hearing from dynamic speakers throughout the year like, Lt. Colonel Jay Brewer, Sr. Associate Director of the Texas A&M Aggie Band, or a visit from the Texas A&M yell leaders! For more information on our monthly speakers or upcoming events visit our website at www.nwhcaggiemoms.org or contact Club President, Patty Rabel at rabelpp@aol.com. We are looking forward to meeting all our Aggie Moms!

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