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A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 In This Issue PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION • Fire Department: 2 • Women’s Club: 5 • Home & Garden Club: 6 • Safety & Security: 7 • Community News: 9 • Classifieds: 11 Wednesday, August 2, 2017 7:00 PM MUD Building HOA Board Meeting The Greenwood Forest Breakers Swim Team is happy to invite all Greenwood Forest residents (pool tags required) to a Back-to-School Swim Party at the clubhouse pool! Join us Saturday, August 19th from 2-5 pm for an afternoon of swimming, games, and treats as we celebrate the last days of summer break and the beginning of a new school z Summertime z 1st Annual Back to School Swim Party Saturday, August 19th from 2-5 PM year! Our Breakers swim team will be providing free snow cones and lemonade, plus there will be hotdogs & treats available for purchase. More details to follow on Nextdoor. We hope to see you there! If you do not have your tags, stop by the pool or office and fill out the required form to start enjoying the pool before the summer is over! Our appreciation goes to Ken Latimer, who coordinated our Traditional Small Town Parade, and his hard working crew: Jo Latimer, Lynn and Don Dozier, Judy and Larry Study, Hope and Warren Carroll, Anne and Vic Robson, Kathy and Okey Johnson, and Gary Webb. We would also like to thank ESD 29, Champions Fire Department, for their participation again this year and for their contribution of prizes for the bike contest. Thanks as well to International Divers Corp for Prizes contributed for the Bicycles decorating contest. Our gratitude also extends to the Constables Office of Precinct 4 and the men and women who help make the parade possible. Thanks to all participants for making our Parade a success! 4th of July Parade Thanks ´ 2 ¨ Pool Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 11 AM – 9 PM Closed on Mondays KISD Opens August 21th (Pool Closes) Pool will re-open Aug. 19, 20, 26, & 27 Sept. 2, 3, & 4 (Labor Day) Saturdays: 11–9 Sundays: 11-6 Labor Day: 11-6 nnn WOMENS CLUB & GARDEN CLUB Membership Applications Page 3

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A U G U S T 2 0 1 7A U G U S T 2 0 1 7A U G U S T 2 0 1 7A U G U S T 2 0 1 7

In This Issue

PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

• Fire Department: 2

• Women’s Club: 5

• Home & Garden Club: 6

• Safety & Security: 7

• Community News: 9

• Classifieds: 11

Wednesday,August 2, 2017

7:00 PM

MUD Building

HOA Board Meeting

The Greenwood Forest Breakers

Swim Team is happy to invite all

Greenwood Forest residents (pool tags required) to a Back-to-School

Swim Party at the

clubhouse pool! Join

us Saturday, August

19th from 2-5 pm

for an afternoon of

swimming, games,

and treats as we

celebrate the last

days of summer break

and the beginning of a new school

z Summertime z1st Annual Back to School Swim Party

Saturday, August 19th from 2-5 PM

year! Our Breakers swim team

will be providing free snow cones

and lemonade, plus there

will be hotdogs & treats

available for purchase.

More details to

follow on Nextdoor.

We hope to see

you there!

If you do not have

your tags, stop

by the pool or

office and fill out the

required form to start enjoying the

pool before the summer is over!

Our appreciation goes to Ken Latimer, who coordinated our Traditional

Small Town Parade, and his hard working crew: Jo Latimer, Lynn and

Don Dozier, Judy and Larry Study, Hope and Warren Carroll, Anne and

Vic Robson, Kathy and Okey Johnson, and Gary Webb. We would also

like to thank ESD 29, Champions Fire Department, for their participation

again this year and for their contribution of prizes for the bike contest.

Thanks as well to International Divers Corp for Prizes contributed for the

Bicycles decorating contest. Our gratitude also extends to the Constables

Office of Precinct 4 and the men and women who help make the

parade possible.

Thanks to all participants for making our Parade a success!

4th of July Parade Thanks

´ 2 ¨

Pool Hours:Tuesday – Sunday

11 AM – 9 PM

Closed on Mondays∑

KISD Opens August 21th

(Pool Closes)∑

Pool will re-open Aug. 19, 20, 26, & 27

Sept. 2, 3, & 4(Labor Day)

Saturdays: 11–9Sundays: 11-6

Labor Day: 11-6nnn

WOMEN’S CLUB& GARDEN CLUB

Membership ApplicationsPage 3

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ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR SEPTEMBER:

Friday, August 11th

Please e-mail articles to [email protected]. 346-754-2058

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Do not rely on a fan as

your primary cooling device

during an extreme heat

event.

Drink plenty of water and

don’t wait until you’re thirsty.

Check on a friend or

neighbor who may

need assistance.

Know the signs of heat

related emergencies and call 9-1-1:

- Muscle Cramps

- Headaches

- Nausea

- Vomiting

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JOINGREENWOOD FOREST

HOME AND GARDEN CLUB

NAME:_______________________________________ SPOUSE: ______________________________________

PHONE: ______________________________________ CELL: _________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH (M/D):__________________________ EMAIL:________________________________________

The Greenwood Forest Home and Garden Club meets at the clubhouse on the fourth Thursday, September through May, at 9:30 .

Our monthly get-togethers provide a pleasant atmosphere, in which to make or renew friendships. Our .

Wilma Colbert, Membership Chairman • 5419 Boyce Springs • Houston, Texas 77066All GF Assessments & Fees must be current

Full Name ___________________________________Street Address________________________________Phone # _______________ Cell # ________________

Spouse’s Name ________________________E-mail _______________________________Birthday (MM/DD) ______________________

Special Interest Groups

Antiques_______ Bridge ________Quilting_______ Book Club _______Wineaux Night______ (A quarterly wine and hors d'oeuvres social)

JOIN THEGREENWOOD FOREST WOMEN’S CLUB!

Connect with other interesting women and be a contributing influence in our neighborhood. During the year, you’ll hear varying and informative programs, meet new and old friends and have the opportunity to partici-pate in special interest groups and events!

We invite you to our monthly meetings held at the Resident’s Club the 2nd Thursday of each month at 9:30 .

All Greenwood Forest Assessments and fees must be current for membership.The first meeting will be held September 14, 2017

Membership is $20.00 annually.Make Checks payable to GFWC

Mail to: Mail to: Carol Vander Voort • 5203 Pebble Springs Dr. • Houston, TX 77066For information, call Carol at (281) 444-8285

REMOVE AND MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS

To join a group, you must be a member of the Women’s Club. Please check the group(s) you would like to join.

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We have received a number of complaints over

the last year about properties that have become a

nuisance. While we do what we can under our deed

restrictions, unfortunately some residents refuse to

comply. When this occurs, we find that it is very

helpful to contact Harris County Public Health and

Environmental Services (HCPHES) at 713-274-6300. HCPHES investigates complaints that may

violate the Texas Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement

Act, a law intended to eliminate public nuisances

in unincorporated areas of Texas. Following an

investigation that results in a nuisance notification,

a property owner or occupant has thirty days to

eliminate the nuisance. Failure to comply can result

in civil action or criminal prosecution. We ask that

homeowners notify both the HOA and the County.

The HOA follows up with the County regarding

complaints, however those effected by the problem

need to be involved as well. We get a much better

rate of response working together.

What constitutes a “public nuisance?”

Public nuisances are grouped into six (6) categories:

1. Keeping, storing or accumulating refuse on

premises in a neighborhood unless the refuse is

entirely contained in an enclosed receptacle.

2. Keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish or any

unused, discarded or abandoned object, including

newspapers, vehicles, tires and cans on premises

in a neighborhood for ten days or more, unless

the rubbish or object is completely enclosed within

a building or is not visible from a public street.

3. Maintaining premises in a manner that creates

an unsanitary condition likely to attract or

harbor mosquitoes, rodents, vermin or disease-

carrying pests.

4. Allowing weeds to grow on premises in a

neighborhood if such weeds are located

within 300 feet of another residence or

commercial establishment.

5. Maintaining a building in a manner that is

structurally unsafe or constitutes a hazard to

safety, health or public welfare because of

inadequate maintenance, unsanitary condition,

dilapidation, obsolescence, fire hazard, disaster,

or abandonment.

6. Maintaining a swimming pool or unoccupied

property in a neighborhood that is not protected

with a fence that is at least four feet high and

that has a latched gate that cannot be opened by

a child, or protected by a cover over the entire

swimming pool that cannot be removed by a child.

If you are currently dealing with any of these

problems, please contact HCPHES at 713-274-6300. To file a complaint, you will need to provide

the address for the offending property.

DavLar Construction, Inc.Ps.103:12

[email protected]

Carpentry, Flooring, Brick & Concrete, Custom Stone, Countertops, Decks, Fences, Painting, Remodeling & New Construction

Phone & Fax281.444.7449

Cell713.398.5944

David and Laura Maier

The Constable’s Offi ce!(281) 376-3472

Please report suspicious persons, cars, or events. If something does not look right, give them a call. The deputies need our

help, so let’s assist them as much as possible!

Who Ya Gonna Call?

NEIGHBORHOOD NUISANCE ABATEMENT

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The 4th of July celebration and parade in

Greenwood Forest is always a great experience with

the participation of decorated bikes, floats, fire

trucks, and a parade of vehicles. The theme of the

Women’s Club float was “Let Freedom Ring” with

the ladies ringing cow bells, sleigh bells, dinner bells,

and wind chimes. The bell ringers were Ann Stone,

Kay Wilson, and Trudi Trainor. Sue Ann Lurcott

and Lavern Bowden (dressed as Uncle Sam) rang

bells and tossed candy to the crowd. Many thanks to

those who decorated the float: Mary and Ron Jacoby,

Shirley and Tony Darrow, Trudi Trainor, Pat Ashton,

Doris Johnson, Brenda Roberson, Kathy Krimsky,

Betty Mills, and Roger Bensman.

With the coming of fall just around the corner, the

ladies of the Women’s Club have been busy planning

for our 2017-18 meetings and programs. President

Doris Johnson, Vice President Sue Ann Lurcott, and

Program Chair, Diane Webb, have scheduled activi-

ties and programs you will not want to miss.

Many of you ladies living in Greenwood might have

wanted to join the Women’s Club in the past but

did not for some reason. We invite you to join us at

the Clubhouse the 2nd Thursday of each month at

9:30 am for refreshments. The meeting will start at 10 am.

There are also benefits for becoming a member

as you will be eligible to join our various groups:

Antique Club, Bridge, Quilting, and Book Club.

AND Wineaux Night (a quarterly wine and hors

d’oeuvres social) which also includes spouses.

Wineaux Night started over ten years ago when

Wilma Baker Colbert suggested that would be a great

way for our spouses (or significant others) to meet. It

has been a huge hit from the very beginning.

If you would like to participate in any of the above

activities, please complete the form found in this

Newsletter, along with your $20 check payable to

GFWC, and mail to Carol VanderVoort, Membership,

5203 Pebble Springs, Houston, TX 77066.

See you on Thursday, September 14th!

Women’s Club

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Home & Garden Club The fourth of July started with the annual parade

down Champion Forest Drive. Benette Schreiber and

Joyce Vinyard, decked out as beautiful butterflies,

handed out plants to residents along the parade route.

Patty Natole provided us with a place to decorate and

celebrate the successful completion of another July 4th

project. As always, we have to extend a big “THANK

YOU” to the Garden Club members and their spouses

for helping out with the decorating July 3rd. We

couldn’t do it without your help, guys! It was great

to see so many different groups join the parade, boy

scouts, bikers, dogs, the Red Hat ladies, Romeos, etc.

Our local fire department, EMS, ATF, and constables

were also part of the activity. The kids love getting

hosed down when they reach the clubhouse. A fun day

for everyone. Thanks, Benette!

Congratulations to the recipients of the Yard of the

Month, Charles & Randy Vento. Their home is at

12003 Soft Pines. Thank you for adding to the beauty

of Greenwood Forest!

Our next meeting will be September 28th at the

clubhouse. Social time begins at 9:30 am, the meeting

begins at 10 am. You will find a membership applica-

tion in this issue of the Greenwood Forest Newsletter.

Please fill out the form, even if you are a past member.

It makes everything so much easier for the membership

committee. Thanks, ladies! You can drop the form off to

Wilma Colbert, or bring it to the September meeting.

If you aren’t a Home & Garden Club member, we

hope you will consider joining us. We have a lot of fun

and it’s a great way to meet your neighbors!

Enjoy the summer!

YAR

D OF THE MONTH

Charles and Randy Vento 12003 Soft Pines

Yard of the Month for July was selected from homes on the west side of Champion Forest Drive.

Type of Activity InstancesBurglary of a Habitation 3Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 1Theft from a Habitation 0Theft of Motor Vehicle 0Theft - Other 0Robbery 0Assault 0Sexual Assualt 0Criminal Mischief 1Disturbance - Family 2Disturbance - Juvenile 0Disturbance - Other 6Alarms 21Suspicious Vehicles 21Suspicious Persons 14Runaways 0Telephone Harassment 1Other Calls 49Citations 238

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HOUSTON BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AREA SCAMSFollowing are scams that have been proven to be successful year after year. They are successful because scammers are professionals who have tried and true techniques to swindle their victims for big bucks. They do things like build relationships and connections and play on a targeted victim’s emotions to get them to make hasty decisions. They often go through extensive measures to make themselves

appear credible. Be aware of the following and don’t become a victim.

Safety & Security

Medical Alert ScamThis is another scam that preys on older folks. You get

a call or a visit from a company claiming a concerned

family member ordered a medical alert device for you in

case you have an emergency. They take your credit card

or banking information but you never receive anything.

Tech Support ScamYou get a call or a pop-up on your computer claim-

ing to be from Microsoft (or Norton, or Apple) about

a problem on your computer. They say if you give

“tech support” access to your hard drive, they can fix

it. Instead, they install malware on your computer and

start stealing your personal information.

And the TOP Scam of the Year – because

it’s just so terrifying is:

Arrest ScamYou receive an ominous phone call from someone

claiming to be a police officer or government agent

(often the IRS). They are coming to arrest you for over-

due taxes or for skipping out on jury duty, but you can

avoid the arrest by sending them money via a prepaid

debit card or wire transfer. Another variation on this

is that you’ll be arrested for an overdue payday loan.

Whatever the “violation,” it’s scary to be threatened

with arrest, and many people pay out of fear.

CRIME WATCHThe next Crime Watch meeting

will be on Wednesday, August

9th at 7 pm in the Clubhouse.

Meetings are held the 2nd

Wednesday of each month.

Robocall ScamThe notorious “Rachel from Cardholder Services”

made a resurgence in 2016. This scam claims to be

able to lower your credit card interest rates and takes

personal information – including your credit card num-

ber – and then charges fees to your card. Robocalls will

always give you the option to be removed from their

call list by pressing a certain number. Hang up and do not press anything! This will on ly confirm that there

is a live person on the other end of the phone and they

will keep calling back.

Government Call ScamScammers will call claiming to be a representative from

some government agency (the IRS, Medicare, etc.).

They will then either inform you that you owe their

agency money and request immediate payment or they

will need you to verify some sensitive information over

the phone that they will then use to do further damage.

Emergency ScamThis one is sometimes called the “grandparent scam”

because it often preys on older consumers. You get a

call or email from your grandchild or other relative who

was injured, robbed or arrested while traveling overseas

and needs money ASAP. Do not send money!

Can You Hear Me ScamYou get a call from someone who immediately asks

“Can you hear me?” Their goal is to get you to answer

“Yes.” These phone calls are recorded and then

edited to make it sound like you have authorized a

major purchase. “Working In Your Neighborhood”• Residential• Deep Cleaning• Regular Cleaning• Free Estimates

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John CopeBroker

ReMax Professional Groupis eager to serve the residents of Greenwood Forest.

I can answer all of your questions about Selling, Buying and Mortgages.

Let John Cope, the Broker that “knows Greenwood Forest best ”,

Handle the Marketing and Sale of Your Home. “I’ll Market Your Home with Maximum Market Exposure to Get You the Highest Possible Price!”

ReMax Professional Group9234 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, Texas 77070

For a Free, No Obligation, Market Analysis of Your Home, Call Me.

New Number: 832-878-5884

“When it’s time to sell your home,

Call John Cope. I can sell your home too!”

Here is a list of my recent Greenwood Forest sales.

5419 Havenwoods5910 Foresthaven5907 Queensgate5307 Dana Leigh5310 Lawn Arbor

12019 Champion Forest12019 Greenwood Estates

5927 Miller Valley5927 Miller Valey - Leased

5510 Green Springs5618 Green Springs

5410 Lodge Creek - Leased5330 Pine Arbor5430 Pine Arbor5514 Pine Arbor

5602 Pine Arbor5414 Spanish Oak - Leased

5314 Pebble Springs12611 Misty Valley

5934 Theall Rd.5935 Theall Rd.5942 Theall Rd.

5314 Pebble Springs - Leased12003 Paradise Valley

5903 Templegate - Leased5926 Templegate

5322 Boyce Springs5503 Boyce Springs Dr.

12035 Indian Wells5503 Boyce Springs Dr. - Leased

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Community News

Exercising Avoid midday sun by exercising in the morning or

evening when it is likely to be cooler outdoors.

Lightweight, loose fitting clothing promotes sweat

evaporation and cooling by letting more air pass

over your body. Avoid dark colors which can

absorb heat.

Carry water with you and drink continuously,

even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Sun Exposure Stay in the shade whenever possible and limit sun

exposure during peak intensity hours – between

10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

On both sunny and cloudy days use a sunscreen

with an SPF of 15 or greater.

Reapply sunscreen every two hours or after

swimming or sweating.

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Antique Clock ServicesBy Clock Collector

Phone: (281) 440-4391Mobile: (281) 728-7668

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Daniel J. Marusa

Sales - Repair - Restoration

Greenwood Forest Resident 40 Years

FLAGSTONE CONCRETE

(281) 350-6145

Jim Ellis, Owner

Specializing in Concrete Driveways

Keep Children Safe In, On, & Around the Water

Maintain constant supervision. Watch children

around any water environment (pool, stream, lake,

tub, toilet, bucket of water), no matter what skills

your child has acquired and no matter how shallow

the water. For younger children, practice “Reach

Supervision” by staying within an arm’s length reach.

Don’t rely on substitutes. The use of flotation

devices and inflatable toys cannot replace paren-

tal supervision. Such devices could suddenly shift

position, lose air, or slip out from underneath,

leaving the child in a dangerous situation.

Enroll children in a water safety course or swim

lessons. Your decision to provide your child with

an early aquatic experience is a gift that will have

infinite rewards. These courses encourage safe

practices. You can also purchase a Water Safety

Handbook at the Red Cross Store.

Parents should take a CPR course. Knowing

these skills can be important around the water

and you will expand your capabilities in providing

care for your child. You can contact your local

Red Cross to enroll in a CPR course.

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Community News (continued)

Women’s Club Monday Bridge

1. Rosina Boswell

2. Pat Jacques

Women’s Club bridge group plays on the

second Monday of each month.

JULY BRIDGE SCORES

2nd Thurs. Evening Duplicate Bridge

1. Tomiko Long and Sandy Davis

2. Ron Kowalczyk and Mile Hagen

3. Chuck and Diane Nott

4. Pete and Lee Peterson

If you would like to play with this group, please

call Joyce at (281) 444-3461. We meet at the

Clubhouse on the 2nd Thursday at 7 PM.

KINSMEN CHILDREN’S ACADEMY

Kinsmen Children’s Academy – Early Learning is now

accepting new registrations for children 6 weeks to 4

years. We are an established school conveniently locat-

ed in Greenwood Forest. The fall session begins August

21 (following the K.I.S.D calendar). We offer full- and

part-time schedules Monday-Friday and are open year

round. Please contact Lisa Yeager at (281) 444-3127

ext. 23 to schedule a tour of the preschool and visit

kinsmenlutheran.org/early-learning for more information.

Kinsmen Children’s Academy Before & After School

program is now accepting new registrations for chil-

dren who attend Yeager, Klenk, and Greenwood For-

est elementary schools, Wunderlich Intermediate and

Harmony School of Technology. For more informa-

tion please visit kinsmenlutheran.org/before-after-school-care.

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Maya HoREALTOR,® CNE

Greenwood Forest Resident

[email protected]

GREENWOOD FOREST MARKET REPORTFOR JUNE 2017*

Homes SOLD in June 10 Avg Days on Market 26.3 Avg Sales Price $240,730 Average List Price vs Sales Price Ratio 98.7%

*Data is from HAR for 6-1-17 through 6-30-17

As of July 11, 2017: Homes on the Market 23 Price Range $176,500 - $350,000 Homes Under Contract 8 Option Pending 4 Price Range $158,000 - $192,500 Pending Continue to Show 1 Price Range $299,900 Pending 3 Price Range $219,900 - $245,000

©2017. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Better Homes and Gardens® is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation licensed to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Each Franchise is Independently Owned and Operated. If your property is currently

listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers.

For all your real estate questions,please call or email me today!

Classifi eds HOUSE & PET SITTING – Long-time GWF

resident. References on request. Robbie Pukler,

(281) 880-9598.

PIANO & KEYBOARD LESSONS – Counts Piano Studio. Ages 7-Adult. Beginner to advanced levels. Contact Pat Counts, GWF Resident. Call her at home: (281) 444-8097, cell: (832) 253-8412, or email her at: [email protected].

DO YOU DREAD THE BUSINESS OF WRITING? – I restrain run-on sentences, referee quarreling subjects and verbs and discretely use commas. I edit from novel-length to minimum copy. For all your writing needs, please call Rosemary Mackin at (713) 385-0503. www.succinctlysaid.com.

DOES YOUR CHILD STRUGGLE WITH READING? – I test, tutor, and create lesson plans to meet specific reading needs and I provide strategies to improve reading comprehension; I am a certified teacher, reading interventionist, and dyslexia specialist with Cy-Fair ISD. Contact Teresa Hime, cell: (713) 594-2007, email: [email protected].

ORGANIC GARDENING, CONTAINERS OR ABOVE GROUND BEDS – Let me teach you how to grow your own food w/correct soil & nutrients, get rid of chewing pests safely; easy way to put in above ground beds (no weeding). Cell: (346) 316-3067, [email protected]

PET SITTING – Let me take care of your pets while you are away. I will let them out, love on them, play with them, brush them, and walk them if you like. They will be well loved while you are away. GWF Resident. Call Candi @ (281) 513-4721.

HARLEY FOR SALE – 2002 H-D Roadglide has had lifetime service through Mancuso HD, Lots of upgrades and chrome, wired for Sirius XM, cruise, LED lights, unique factory “Green Ice” color. All the good-ies. Must see. $6,500 Call Harry (Greenwood resident): (713) 419-7151.

HOUSE CLEANING & PET SITTING – Have 25 yrs. experience. House cleaning. Greenwood Forest clients established. Excellent references, free estimates. All sup-plies furnished. Bi-weekly, weekly, monthly. Reasonable rates, also available for holiday cleanings. Marcy Harris – (346) 316-9519.

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Ornelas Sprinkler SystemsFree estimates on new installations

Drain system repairs and new installations

832 435 5355Call Chano

Chano Ornelas, OwnerTX License Irrigator #7627

[email protected] • ornelassprinklersystems.com

Thinking of selling?Inventory is low.

Prices are up.The time to sell is NOW!

Call us for a free market analysis. Office:

281.893.8400 x145

Faye [email protected]

Jon Gee832.715.2697

[email protected]

Greenwood Forest Residents for over 31 Years

PaintInnovations

Formerly known as Miller & Son’s Painting

Interior & exterior paintingDrywall Repairs – Siding Replacement

Wood Rot Repair – insured

[email protected]

Drywall Painting Fencing & Repairs Product Assembly Gutter Cleaning & Repairs Most Home Inspection Repairs

No job

too small!

Siding Cabinetry

Remolding Window Repairs

Mounting Home Decor Handicap Modifications

Shane Masters703-307-0536

[email protected]

Because he can’tor he won’t!

YOUR HONEY DO HELPER LLC

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QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

by P J Martinez

832 286 [email protected]

Quality Improvements by PJ on Facebook

• Total Kitchen/Bath Remodeling

• Granite Counters• Room Additions• INT. EXT. Painting• Window Replacing• Patio Enclosures

Call forall your housemaintenanceneeds!

• Driveways• Siding• Roofing• 18 years Experience• References Available• GWF Resident

Start Your Holiday shopping with me!

Carol MauroIndependent Beauty Consultant

(c) 281-772-8613(h) [email protected]/cmauro1Enriching Women’s Lives ™

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tant

Your Neighborhood HandymanLB Re id

Carpentry / Doors / Painting / Decks / RoofsFences / Honey Do Lists / No Job Too Small!

All General House RepairsFree Estimates Reasonable Prices

[email protected], Honest, and Reliable

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GREENWOOD FORESTMARKET REPORT 1st Quarter Statistics 2017

Your Neighborhood RealtorDirect: 281-610-3817

The above data does not include foreclosures.1 foreclosure sale reported for this quarter.

E-mail: [email protected]/Khudhairy

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AverageSalesPrice

LowSalesPrice

HighSalesPrice

Homes sold 204,372

Price p. Sq.Ft. 70.33

Days on market 75

110,000

45.99

0

390,000

87.32

268

THINKING OF MOVING?CALL FOR YOUR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS TODAY!

Bring us your brake shop estimates. In most cases We can meet any written estimates for brake work.

Factory maintenance schedules available.

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We Accept Major Credit Cards

4950 FM 1960 West, Suite A6 • Next to Sketcher Shoes

281-444-1711www.champions-urgentcare.com

CHAMPIONS

URGENT CAREMinor wound care e.g. laceration repair

WEIGHT LOSS special – $125.00School & sports physicals – $35.00

Office visit only – $95.00

ABLE DOOR SERVICES

Quality Repair or ReplacementResidential/Commercial

www.thedoorstore.info

Sales & Service ManagerOwner - Ron Hathaway

cell (281) 827-1290showroom (281)444-4224

email: [email protected]

Barry’s Tree andPressure Washing ServiceBarry Glisson Pressure Washing

Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Stump GrindingLandscaping

Roof & Gutter CleaningFence Installation

Since 2003281-808-1026

InsuredReferences Available

832-335-3782HGI Remodeling

- kitchens- bathrooms- flooring- painting

[email protected]

- sheetrock- patio- yard design- custom built-ins

“Donna and I have lived here for 28 years and you have done the very best work we’ve ever had.”

C&D Guy, Spanish Oak

G E R M AN

YQUALITY

MADE IN

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PRINT PROCustom Pr in t ing & Des ign

(281) 753-9909

Greenwood Forest Residents Club12700 Champion Forest Drive

Houston, TX 77066-1528

Caroline Roberts – Club Manager

E-mail: [email protected]

Denise Delmedico - Deed Restrictions

E-mail: [email protected]

Phone: (281) 444-3522

Fax: (281) 444-9609

Website: greenwoodforest.net

Rentals: Please call the office to set up an appointment.

Not responsible for the accuracy of advertiser’s claims.

Important Numbers to Keep*** Emergency Only ***Fire / Medical / Police

Non-Emergency / Administrative Questions

Constable’s Office (281) 376-3472

Champions Fire Dept. (281) 444-2014

Cypress Creek Ems (281) 378-0800

Street Lights-Center Point Energy (713) 207-2222

Trash & Recycling Services (800) 800-5804

Water – Billing & Service “EDP” (832) 467-1599

Greenwood Forest Elem. (832) 484-5700

Wunderlich Intermediate (832) 249-5200

Klein Forest High School (832) 484-4500

Vacation Watch (281) 376-3472

or visit www.cd4.hctx.net

Breakers Swim Team www.gwfbreakers.com

Lost Pets (Robbie Pukler) (281) 880-9598

Homeowner’s Association

Jon Taylor President

John Peterson Treasurer

Kay Wilson Secretary

Ken Latimer V.P. Security

Larry Allen V.P. Deed RestrictionsMonthly board meetings held first Wednesdays at 7:00 pm at

5302 Old Lodge. All residents welcome. If you would like to

address the board regarding a specific subject, please call the

President to be added to the agenda.

Business Hours:Tuesday, Thursday, &

Friday, 9 am - 5 pmClosed Mondays &

Wednesdays

9-1-1

August 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

POOL HOURS:TUESDAY – SUNDAY

11 AM – 9 PM

Through 8/20/17

1Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

2Women’s Book Club – 9:30 am

Bridge – 1 pm

HOA Board Meeting –

MUD Building – 7 pm

3Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

4 5

6 7Women’s Club Bridge9:30 am – Adult Room

WCID 109 Board Mtg –MUD Bldg – 7 pm

8Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

9Bridge – 1 pm

Crime Watch MeetingBallroom – 7 pm

10Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

Thurs. Night Dup. BridgeAdult Room – 7 pm

11 12

13 14 15Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

16Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

17Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

18 19

20

POOL HOURS:11 AM – 6 PM

21WCID 109 Board Mtg –MUD Bldg – 7 pm

22KISD Schools Start

Pool Closed till 8/27

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

23Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

24Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

25 26

POOL HOURS:11 AM – 9 PM

27

POOL HOURS:11 AM – 6 PM

28 29Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

30Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

31Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

1 2POOL OPEN:

SATURDAY, SUNDAY, & MONDAY

SEPT. 2, 3, 4For Labor Day

11 AM – 6 PMSeptember