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June 2013 edition of The Whispering Pines for Terranova West
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Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Whispering Pines - June 2013 1
Whispering Pines
Official Community Newsletter of Terranova West, Oaks of TNW, Terravista, Terravista Estates & Villa Nova
June 2013 Volume 6, Issue 6
REPORT OF ANNUAL MEETING HELD MONDAY, MAY 14:
Submitted by Sharon NatenbergSecurity: One incident of criminal mischief occurred on
Terrawren. There was also a male and female disturbance on Glenmere. Fifty-one traffic tickets were written. Constables on patrol drove 1,233 miles.
Action Items: The Board voted to install new wrought iron fencing at the entrance of the Oaks of Terranova West. Our long-time landscaper, D.W. Miller, will be repairing a drain off the swimming pool pump room roof, fertilizing all irrigated turf areas, and trimming the trees in Terravista. Check on our website for the new code to the park fence. In the future, the water fountain in the park will be removed. We are completing the removal of dead trees from the park. A big “thank you” to President Bill Carpenter for “taking one for the team”! He was stung by the bees that were living in one of our dead trees! Bill is fine; the bee is a goner! The edging around the playground will be repaired. We are planning to install a sprinkler system on the west side of TC Jester between Springton and Glenmere and to eventually plant the ligustrum hedge to match the east side.
Committee Reports: Maria Carra continues to handle the rental and maintenance of our clubhouse. Dan Winters reports that seven ARC requests were filed for various home improvements. Dianne Moynihan will be handing our wristbands for pool usage and she will be meeting with Sweetwater Pools who manage our pool. Dianne reports that our swim team, the Tidalwaves, have 130 swimmers! Good
TNW POA BOARD MEETINGTuesday, June 11, 2013, 4:30 pm, at Clubhouse
All residents encouraged to attendwww.terranovawest.com ∣ www.chaparralmanagement.com
Resident input: 6:30pm / Constable: 281-376-3472
luck, Tidalwaves! The home meets will be May 26 and June 9 and the Divisional meet with all the teams will be here on June 23. Call Sweetwater if you wish to schedule a pool party: 281-988-8480. Bill Heuer, Beautification Committee, is encouraged that we are fertilizing, trimming trees, and investigating the sprinklers for TC Jester.
The Board has learned that application has been made to build Federally-funded, subsidized housing on Kuykendahl between Louetta and Spring Cypress. If you wish to express your opinion or get further information, you can access the home page of Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs at www.tdhca.state.tx.us and click on “Join Our Email List.” Interested TNW Neighbor Kim Crites can also give you information at kimcrites51@gmail.com . You may also contact Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle at 512-463-0572, Texas State Senator Dan Patrick at 512-463-0107, and Texas State Rep Patricia Harless at patricia.harless@house.state.tx.us .
Nineteen local HOA’s including TNW have signed a letter of protest on the possibility of building this housing because of the impact on our schools, our police and emergency services, our water, and traffic congestion.
In addition, the Board has investigated the county’s plan to install stoplights on TC Jester. Contact any Board member for more information.
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TNW BOARD OF DIRECTORSBill Carpenter, President................................281-376-1127 Arthur Oden, Vice President...........................281-257-0694Peter Vogel, Secretary/Treasurer.......................281-251-6543Sharon Natenberg, Director............................281-257-9850Mary Beth Kreml, Director.............................281-376-2310NEIGHBORHOOD NUMBERSSecurity, Tom Harrington...............................281-352-3086Maintenance—Chaparral Mngt......................281-537-0957…………………………………….Judy Gordon, ManagerArchitectural Review, Dan Winters.................832-698-2448Deed Restriction, Judy Gordon.......................281-537-0957.......................................recpt1@chaparralmanagement.comBeautification, Bill Heuer......................bill@ihostpoker.comTennis Keys, Jan Lundy....................................281-251-0510Swimming Pool, Diane Moynihan...................713-898-4271Sweetwater pools.............................................281-988-8480Clubhouse Rental, Maria Carra.......................832-717-5202.......................................................................carram66@live.comWater Board, Bill Loyd, President...................281-379-6843Park Issues/Suggestions........................tnw.mud@gmail.comPark Field Reservation...............res.a.park.facility@gmail.comSCHOOLSBenfer Elementary..........................................832-484-6000Strack Intermediate........................................832-249-5400Klein Collins High.........................................832-484-5500Klein High.....................................................832-484-4000KISD Central Offices.....................................832-249-4000OTHER SERVICESCypress Creek Library......................................281-376-4610Fire & Ambulance Emergencies......................................911Harris County Constable.................................281-376-3472CCEMS...........................................................281-440-4300Harris County Health Dept.............................713-439-6270NW Hospital...................................................281-440-1000Poison Control Center......................................281-654-1701Royal Waste Disposal.......................................713-526-1536Fire (Klein VFD)..............................................281-251-0101Water/Sewer Repairs........................................281-353-9809CenterPoint Energy..........................................713-659-2111Reliant Energy..................................................713-207-2222Street Lights Out (HL&P)................................713-207-2222Harris County Prec. 4.......................................281-353-8424(Street problems or tree trimming)Harris County Pollution Cntrl...........................713-920-2831Report Dead Birds.............................................713-440-3036NEWSLETTER INFORMATIONNewsletter Editor, ShirleyWillis.....................832-559-7216...........................................................tnweditor@gmail.comNewsletter Publisher....................................www.peelinc.com
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GraduatingSeniors 2013
We would like to feature our graduating seniors in our July issue of the Whispering Pines. This is a great accomplishment and we would like to congratulate each of them by an individual recognition. Please submit to the editor a short article (about 6 lines of type) with the student’s name, school, and accomplishments from his/her senior year, as well as any future plans. A picture can also be included. Please send only photos that do not have to be returned. The preferred method is to send your information by e-mail. However, you may send it by regular mail. E-mail: tnweditor@gmail.com by June 12. For mailing, my address is Shirley Willis, 17802 Green Elm Lane.
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Whispering Pines4th of July Parade!
10 AM!
Meet at the corner of Terranova West Drive and Bryanhurst at 10 am with your decorated bicycle, baby stroller, wagon, cane, walker or antique car. We will follow a Klein Fire truck all the way down Terranova West Drive to the park. Refreshments will be served. The pool will be open. Small prizes will be awarded for the best decorated vehicle. If you are not in the parade, then be sure to watch the parade from the sidelines and wave and cheer us on. If you can help, please contact Sharon Natenberg at sharon.natenberg@gmail.com.
Do Not Flush Disposable Wipes!
Your Terranova West Municipal Utility District is responsible for, among other things, the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system. Repair costs, like all production costs, are paid for by you, the residents of the Terranova West Municipal Utility District. Thousands of $$$$ have been spent to repair damaged equipment caused by “disposable” wipes and cleaning towels being flushed down toilets. Although the manufacturers of these items say they are eco-friendly, the truth is, they do deteriorate, but very slowly in landfills. They cannot pass easily through the District’s pumps and, when the pumps clog, it costs you and your neighbors money to remove and clean them. Please refrain from flushing these items down the toilet and help keep the sanitary sewer system running smoothly and at the lowest possible operating cost. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated! Thank you. –Your Terranova West Municipal Utility District Board of Directors
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2013 Swimming Pool Information
Wristbands will be distributed this summer to residents in good standing allowing them to use the pool facilities. All residents may use the pool Memorial Day Weekend…no wristband will be required for admittance. Beginning June 1, 2013 the pool will be open for the season. Wristbands must be worn by all residents (unless a minor with a parent) to use the pool.
Wristbands will be distributed on the following dates at the pool: June 1 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 2 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 8 12:00-‐3:00 p.m. June 9 12:00-‐3:00 p.m.
June 11 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 12 5:00-‐7:00 p.m. June 13 5:00-‐7:00 p.m.
After June 13, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., residents will be required to go to Chaparral Management Company to get their wristbands and will be charged $5.00 per bracelet
or a maximum of $20.00 per family. **CASH ONLY**
May-‐September Pool Schedule Hours Open • Memorial Day weekend -‐ Pool Open – wristbands not required 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Beginning weekend of June 1 -‐ June 2 wristbands will be checked
for remainder of season
• June 8, 2012 – Regular Summer Hours Begin. Summer hours are Tuesday through Sunday (unless otherwise noted)
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Until July 2)*
• June 1 & June 15 – Saturday Home Swim Meets 1:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • June 22 -‐-‐ Pool Closed for Divisional Swim Meet • August 25, 2013 – Last day of Regular Summer Hours due to
school opening (Pool Closed All Week)
• Labor Day weekend, 8/31, 9/1, 9/2 – Pool Open 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. • Pool season closes after Monday, September 2 • Other Closures as noted**
*Beginning July 2, 2013 the regular pool hours will change to accommodate morning swimming. The new hours will be: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. **The pool is closed for chemical treatment on Mondays unless it is a holiday. If a holiday falls on a Monday the pool will be closed the next day, Tuesday, for cleaning and chemical treatment.
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PARK INFORMATIONUp 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 KEYSTennis 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 281-251-0510 to arrange to pick up a key. My address is 5902 Ashmere Ln. My email is jplundy@sbcglobal.net. – J. Lundy
TERRANOVA WEST WEBSITE INFORMATIONThe 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 WASTEThere is a residential waste facility at 290 and Gessner
that is open to all Harris County residents that live in the un-incorporated 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
Neighborhood General Information
CLASSIFIEDSIf interested in playing bridge once a month, please call
Emily at 713-306-3422 or 281-379-4504
Not Available Online
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Whispering PinesAt no time will any source be allowed to use The Whispering Pines' contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from Peel, Inc. The information in The Whispering Pines is exclusively for the private use of the Terranova West HOA and Peel, Inc.
DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.
Trash Removal Rules• MondayandThursdayservice.• Puttrashoutafter6pmondaybeforeservice.• HouseholdtrashmustfitintoRoyalbin.• Ifthereisroom,addyouryardclippingstothebin.• Extraclippingsshouldbebaggedorplacedinyourowncontainerand placed beside the bin.• Extralawnclippingspickedupeachday.• Treelimbs/branchesshouldbebundledandtiedin4footlengths.• Heavyitems(boxes,largehouseholditems)onThursdayonly.• Beconsiderateofdrivewaysandmailboxes.• Putcontainersatleast5feetawayfrommailboxes.• Iftrashpickupfallsontheseholidays: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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