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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5 In This Issue z Security & Safety z CONSTABLES A truly heartfelt thank you to our Constables for the security they pro- vide to Greenwood. If you are not a follower of the crime stats published monthly in the newsletter, you should take special notice of the last three months of activity. Our crime rate was down during this timeframe thanks to our Constables as well as to those residents who involve them- selves by watching neighborhood activity and alerting our Constables if they see something suspicious. If in doubt as to whether something is suspicious, call a Constable at (281) 376-3472, and let them check it out. SAFETY Riding through Greenwood after dark brings a stark realization of how few of our residents use their outside lighting. Darkness is a friend of the criminal element so please turn on your lights and keep your home’s exterior well lighted. Unlocked doors are also a friend of the criminal ele- ment so please keep doors locked and garage doors closed when not in use. Don’t tempt criminals by show- ing them what you have and making theft easy. PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION SIGNS Garage sales, yard sales, lost pets and other signs attached to public util- ity poles, stop signs, etc., are against the law in Texas. Having said that, it is highly doubtful that charges will be filed against residents involved in these endeavors within Greenwood. As a matter of common courtesy, however, it would be appreciated if after the sale is over, residents would remove their signs along with the material they used to attach them. Likewise, when the matter of a lost or found pet has been reconciled or a reasonable amount of time has passed, please remove the posting. NOTE: One area where signs will not be allowed is in the esplanades or common areas. Sign placement in these areas is pro- hibited by both State law and Greenwood deed restrictions so please refrain from plac- ing signage in these areas. GARAGE/YARD SALE LIMITS The Texas Comptroller’s Office limits the number of garage/yard sales a resident may hold to 2 in any 12-month period. If you exceed this amount you will be treated as operat- ing a business and will need to obtain a sales tax permit from the State. Please comply. • Fire Department: 2 • Women’s Club: 5 • Home & Garden Club: 7 • Safety & Security: 8 • Community News: 9 • Classifieds: 11 Wednesday, October 7, 2015 7:00 PM MUD Building HOA Board Meeting National Night Out October 6th Get outside and meet your neighbors See page 3 ´ 2 ¨ Annual Garden Club Garage Sale Inside Clubhouse Thursday, October 22th 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Donations Accepted Wednesday, October 21st nnn

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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5O C T O B E R 2 0 1 5

In This Issue

z Security & Safety z

CONSTABLESA truly heartfelt thank you to our

Constables for the security they pro-

vide to Greenwood. If you are not a

follower of the crime stats published

monthly in the newsletter, you should

take special notice of the last three

months of activity. Our crime rate

was down during this timeframe

thanks to our Constables as well as

to those residents who involve them-

selves by watching neighborhood

activity and alerting our Constables

if they see something suspicious. If

in doubt as to whether something

is suspicious, call a Constable at

(281) 376-3472, and let them check

it out.

SAFETYRiding through Greenwood after

dark brings a stark realization of how

few of our residents use their outside

lighting. Darkness is a friend of the

criminal element so please turn on

your lights and keep your home’s

exterior well lighted. Unlocked doors

are also a friend of the criminal ele-

ment so please keep doors locked

and garage doors closed when not in

use. Don’t tempt criminals by show-

ing them what you have and making

theft easy.

PUBLISHED COURTESY OF THE GREENWOOD FOREST HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION

SIGNSGarage sales, yard sales, lost pets and

other signs attached to public util-

ity poles, stop signs, etc., are against

the law in Texas. Having said that,

it is highly doubtful that charges will

be filed against residents involved in

these endeavors within Greenwood.

As a matter of common courtesy,

however, it would be appreciated if

after the sale is over, residents would

remove their signs along with the

material they used to attach them.

Likewise, when the matter of a lost

or found pet has been reconciled or

a reasonable amount of time has

passed, please remove the posting.

NOTE: One area where signs will not be

allowed is in the esplanades or common

areas. Sign placement in these areas is pro-

hibited by both State law and Greenwood

deed restrictions so please refrain from plac-

ing signage in these areas.

GARAGE/YARD SALE LIMITSThe Texas Comptroller’s Office

limits the number of garage/yard

sales a resident may hold to 2 in any

12-month period. If you exceed this

amount you will be treated as operat-

ing a business and will need to obtain

a sales tax permit from the State.

Please comply.

• Fire Department: 2

• Women’s Club: 5

• Home & Garden Club: 7

• Safety & Security: 8

• Community News: 9

• Classifieds: 11

Wednesday,October 7, 2015

7:00 PM

MUD Building

HOA Board Meeting

National Night Out

October 6thGet outside and meet

your neighbors

See page 3

´ 2 ¨

Annual Garden Club

Garage SaleInside Clubhouse

Thursday,October 22th

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Donations AcceptedWednesday,October 21st

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2 THE FOREST NEWS October 2015

It’s time for Fire Prevention Week, and during the

month of October Champions ESD is joining forces

with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

to remind local residents that Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm.

SMOKE ALARMS

60% of reported home fire

deaths result from fires in

homes with no smoke alarms

or no working smoke alarms.

Working smoke alarms cut

the risk of dying in reported

home fires in half.

In fires considered large

enough to activate the

smoke alarm, hardwired

alarms operated 93% of the

time, while battery powered alarms operated only

79% of the time.

When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually

because batteries are missing, disconnected, or dead.

An ionization smoke alarm is generally more

responsive to flaming fires and a photoelectric

smoke alarm is generally more responsive to smol-

dering fires. For the best protection, or where extra

time is needed, to awaken or assist others, both types

of alarms, or combination ionization and photoelec-

tric alarms are recommended.

ABOUT FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

Fire Prevention Week was established to commemo-

rate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 confla-

gration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000

homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and

burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on

October 8, but continued into and did most of its

damage on October 9, 1871.

COMMEMORATING A CONFLAGRATION

According to popular legend, the fire broke out after

a cow - belonging to Mrs. Catherine O’Leary - kicked

over a lamp, setting first the barn, then the whole

city on fire. Chances are you’ve heard some version

of this story yourself; people have been blaming the

Great Chicago Fire on the cow and Mrs. O’Leary, for

more than 130 years.

For more information and family safety tips visit the

NFPA at nfpa.org/safety-information/fire-prevention-week.

PaintInnovations

Formerly known as Miller & Son’s Painting

Interior & exterior paintingDrywall Repairs – Siding Replacement

Wood Rot Repair – insured

[email protected]

Fire Department FIRE PREVENTION WEEK

championsfi re.org

facebook.com/ChampionsESD

Twitter: @ChampionsESD

International Tree ServiceCommercial and Residential

* Stump Removal*Top Trimming* Tree Removal

* Fence Removal*Mulching

*Gutter CleaningFree Estimates /

Insured

Gerardo Pineda(832) 883-1839

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2015 3

Your NeighborhoodHandyman

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

All General House Repairs.Free Estimates. Reasonable Prices.

[email protected], Honest, and Reliable

ARTICLE DEADLINE FOR NOVEMBER:Monday, October 12th

Please e-mail articles to [email protected].

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

• Quality Work at a Fair Price

Leticia Villareal

• Move-In/Move-Out• References Available• 20 Years Experience• Holiday Cleaning

281-216-8001

Leticia’s House Cleaning

Past Due Assessments Anyone with outstanding assessment fees is urged

to contact the HOA to arrange payment. Payment

plans may be available; however you must com-municate with the HOA. Accounts that remain

delinquent will be forwarded to the attorney for

collection. The account will incur additional costs

which can be considerable. The HOA Board con-

siders legal action the last resort, however when

an owner is chronically delinquent, has refused a

payment plan, defaulted on the plan, and ignored

requests for communication; legal action becomes

the only option.

HOA fees are part of the covenants of the neigh-

borhood that you agreed to when purchasing your

home. Nonpayment of these fees can result in the

foreclosure of your home.

If you are delinquent and have not yet received a

letter from the attorney, please contact Caroline

Roberts at (281)444-3522 to make payment ar-

rangements or speak to the HOA Board. Please

don’t wait any longer.

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]

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, October 6th,

for this year’s National Night Out. Thank you to those

that have volunteered to host a front yard meet and

greet. Check your block for a location. If you don’t see

a sign for one, please consider hosting your block. Just

invite folks to bring a chair and a drink for an oppor-

tunity to meet neighbors.

Texas Premierscapes LLCLandscape Design and Installation Professionals

(281) 803-9448For more information, please call:or email us: [email protected]

Our services include: Landscape Design and Installation - Patios - Pergolas - Irrigation

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HN LAWN SERVICE713-483-8752

15 Years Servicing Greenwood ForestCall Elvis for a Free Lawn Quote

• Fall Clean Up• Mulch • Flowers

Women’s Club October…the month when children (and adults) celebrate Hal-

loween with costumes, parties, and go “trick or treating.”

Halloween or Hallowe’en a contraction of “All Hal-

lows’ Evening,” also known as All Halloween, All

Hallows’ Eve, or All Saints’ Eve, is a yearly celebra-

tion observed in a number of countries on October

31, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All

Hallows’ Day, to honor all the saints, known and

unknown, as well as deceased members of local con-

gregations. Halloween has its origins in the ancient

Celtic festival known as Samhain — a celebration of

the end of the harvest and the New Year. Costumes

and masks were worn in an attempt to mimic or pla-

cate the evil s pirits — goblins, ghosts and witches that

celebrated their black rites as the spirits and souls of

the dead roamed the earth.

In North America, trick-or-treating has been a Hal-

loween custom since the late 1920s. The tradition of

going from door to door and receiving food already

existed in Great Britain and Ireland in the form of

“souling,” where children and poor people would

sing and say prayers for the dead in return for cakes.

Guising — children disguised in costumes carrying

lanterns made out of scooped out turnips, going from

door to door for cakes, fruit and coins — is recorded

in Scotland on Halloween, 1895.

As usual, the September meeting allows for existing

members to catch up with whatever has happened

over the summer months. Also, to learn about some-

thing local; in this case, the Pearl Fincher Museum of

Fine Arts, 6815 Cypresswood Drive, near the library

and courthouse. The program, “The Girl with the

Pearl,” was presented by Laura Baker. An important

part — some would say the most important — is the

food, and for that thanks go to Sections 1-6. There

is always the opportunity to sign up for the various

interest groups. We would like to welcome new mem-

bers Kathleen Gage, Shirley Gouch-Bell, Paula Lans-

ford, Nora Martinez, and Era West.

What do you call a mouse that doesn’t eat, drink, or even walk?

A computer mouse. If you feel as mystified about the dif-

ferent parts, processes and programs related to any

type of computer, come prepared with your questions,

written down if necessary. Don’t miss the October 8th

meeting “Conquering your Computer.” Speaker Alan

Saber will answer your questions and provide up to

date information.

Antique Clock Services By Clock Collector

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

www.antiqueclocksusa.com

Daniel J. Marusa

Sales - Repair - Restoration

4911 Silver Frost Dr.Houston, TX 77066

bonded & insured

281 381 4910832 655 5007

Fax: 281 586 9519

JR Tree Services

Jesus RamirezOwner

Tree Cutting

Trimming

Pruning

Removal

Palm Tree Trimming

Stump Grinding

Land Clearing

Flower Beds

Mulching

Fertilizing

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6 THE FOREST NEWS October 2015

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

Selling Real Estate in Northwest Houston for 20 Years

5410 Lodge Creek

SOLD!

5514 Pine Arbor

LEASED!

5926 Templegate

JUST LISTED!

6615 Castle Lane

FOR LEASE!

SOLD!

11502 Clover Lane

at $1850/mo.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2015 7

It is already October and that means we are gearing

up for the annual Home and Garden Club Garage

sale. Please mark your calendars for October 22nd

from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and plan to attend. All

proceeds from the garage sale go directly to the

neighborhood for beautification and improvement.

We will be accepting donations of usable toys, books,

small appliances, electronics, clothes, garden items,

et. al. No heavy furniture. Don’t forget to check out

the plant sale as you enter the clubhouse. There will

be many varieties to choose from.

Donations can be dropped off at the clubhouse on

Wednesday October 21st. Please make sure items are

clean and ready to be placed on tables or stands.

Thanks in advance for all your donations. The sum

of our combined forces working together is what

makes this annual event such a success!

Home & Garden Club Remember to watch for the horticulture newsletter

that is emailed by Patty Natole. It is chock full of

information on what and when to plant, what is

going on in the gardening community, et. al. Patty

handed out plants and koozies to welcome new

members at our September meeting.

Second Vice President Charlotte Kelly is busy

working on our joint Christmas luncheon with the

Women’s Club. More information will follow as

details are finalized.

Kudos to Ellen Butler at 5707 Lodge Creek for Yard

of the Month for September. Lawn maintenance,

replanting spent flowers and bushes, trimming trees

and bushes, et. al., all keep Greenwood Forest a

beautiful place in which we can all be proud to reside.

Please remember: The Garage Sale is Thursday, October 22nd from 8 AM–4 PM. Donations may be dropped off at the clubhouse the day before on Wednesday October 21st. Thanks for your support; see you there.

Yard-of-the-Month for August was selected from homes on the east side of Champion Forest Drive.

YAR

D OF THE MONTH

5707 Lodge CreekEllen Butler

ST. DUNSTAN’S 44TH “STREET OF SHOPPES” FALL FESTIVAL

Booth space available for vendorsFor information go to

www.saintdunstans.org or call 281-440-1600

Saturday,Oct. 24 • 9 am to 4 pm14301 Stuebner-Airline • 1/4 mile north of FM 1960

Handcrafted gifts, crafts, festival food,classic car show,books, jewelry, bake shop,

second hand treasures and more.

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281 753 9909 Greenwood Forest Resident

COMPUTER REPAIR

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8 THE FOREST NEWS October 2015

The Houston Better Business Bureau hears from thousands of consumers and business owners every year about a variety of scams and frauds. #7 Government Grant Scam: You get a call saying you’ve

been awarded a government grant for thousands of dollars. It

may even mention a program you’ve heard about in the news.

All you have to do to collect your grant is pay a couple hundred

in fees by wire transfer or prepaid debit card…

#6 Emergency Scam: This 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.

#5 Medical Alert Scam: Another one that preys on older

folks. You get a call or a visit from a company claiming a con-

cerned family member ordered you a medical alert device in

case you have an emergency. They take your credit card or

banking information but you never receive anything.

#4 Copycat Website Scam: You get an email, text message

or social media post about a terrific sale or exciting new prod-

uct. You click through and it looks just like a popular retailer’s

site. But when you order, you either get a cheap counterfeit or

nothing at all… and now they have your credit card number!

#3 “Are You Calling Yourself ?” Scam: Scammers can

make a call look like it’s coming from anywhere. The latest trick

puts your number in the Caller ID, which piques your curiosity

and gets you to pick up the phone or return the call… and then

they’ve snagged you in whatever scam they are running.

#2 Tech Support Scam: You get a call or a pop-up on your

computer claiming 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 per-

sonal information.

And the top Scam of the Year, because it’s just so terrifying, is:

#1 Arrest Scam: You 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 overdue taxes

or for skipping out on jury duty, but you can avoid it 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.

Why Scams Work:• There is a science to scams, and it may surprise you to

know that scammers use many of the same techniques as

legitimate sales professionals.

Security & Safety TOP SCAMS – BEWARE!

AUGUST 2015 PATROL STATISTICS

Type of Activity No.Burglary of a Habitation 0Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 0Theft from a Habitation 0Theft of Motor Vehicle 0Theft - Other 0Robbery 0Assault 1Sexual Assualt 0Criminal Mischief 0Disturbance - Family 2Disturbance - Juvenile 0Disturbance - Other 10Alarms 20Suspicious Vehicles 16Suspicious Persons 23Runaways 0Telephone Harassment 0Other Calls 82Citations 125

• The scammer builds rapport and a relationship with you.

• The scammer uses techniques to make themselves look

legitimate.

• Scammers rely on emotion to get you to make a quick

decision before you have time to think about it.

What You Can Do:• Don’t be pressured into making fast decisions.

• Take time to research the organization. Check them out on

bbb.org, search online, etc.

• Never provide your personal information (address, date-of-

birth, banking information, ID numbers) to people you do

not know.

• Don’t click on links from unsolicited email or text messages.

• If you are unsure about a call or email that claims to be

from your bank, utility company, etc., call the business from

the number on your bill or the back of your credit card.

• Never send money by wire transfer or prepaid debit card to

someone you don’t know or haven’t met in person.

• Never send money for an emergency situation unless you’ve

been able to verify the emergency.

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THE FOREST NEWS October 2015 9

Third Friday Night Party Bridge **1. Tomiko Long2. Maurice Elkhazen3. Rosina Boswell** Party bridge is on the third Friday of the month at 7:00 PM.

To play October 16, call Carolyn Mason at (281) 440-1124.

Women’s Club Monday Bridge †1. Ann Palmer2. Beverly Barnes3. Mary Cortines† Women’s Club bridge group plays on

the second Monday of each month.

SEPTEMBER BRIDGE SCORES

2nd Thursday Evening Duplicate Bridge*1. Don and Joyce Trimble.2. Chuck and Diane Nott3. Patricia Jacques and Joyce Schnell* If you would like to join this group, please call Joyce at

(281) 444-3461. We welcome new members.

Community News SYMPHONY NORTH

Symphony North kicks off the 40th season of provid-

ing free symphonic concerts to the 1960 area. The

first concert on October 11th includes a 40th year

celebration with a silent auction beginning at 3:00 pm

on concert day; the concert at 4:00, intermission with

refreshments, raffle, and the conclusion of our silent

auction, the second half of our concert program; then

refreshments and selection of raffle winners after the

concert. Festivities will conclude by 6:30 pm.

Paula LansfordREALTOR®

Greenwood Forest Resident

[email protected]://PaulaLansford.GaryGreene.com ©2015 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 you are ready to sell your home, please call the one that wants

to sell your home for all it’s worth! Please call me.

Home Selling Upgraded!

your homeh

CRIME WATCH

The next Crime Watch meeting will be on Wednesday, October 14th at 7 PM in the Clubhouse.

Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

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10 THE FOREST NEWS October 2015

MARLA WADE, REALTOR®Phone: (832) 421 3483 Email:[email protected] My Website: www.marlawade.kwrealty.com

Keller Williams Realty Professionals8101 Cypresswood Drive – Spring, TX 77379

Greenwood Forest Resident wants to helpcurrent and future neighbors achieve theirreal estate goals.Call today for a FREE market analysis ofyour home and staging advice.

Community News (continued)

GLENWOOD CEMETERY TOUR

With Jim Parsons, Preservation Houston Special Projects Director and Author

As a result of a number of requests to visit historic

Glenwood Cemetery, Jim Parsons has graciously

agreed to act as a guide during a live tour on Thurs-

day, October 15, 2015, hosted by NHC AAUW. The

tour is open to the public. For details, contact Sharon

Jeremenko at (713) 206-7966 or [email protected].

KINSMEN LUTHERAN CHURCH FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL

On Saturday October 24, Kinsmen Lutheran

Church will host a fun-filled evening for your fam-

ily to help support the Food Pantry at Wunderlich

Intermediate School.

You can support the local food pantry by bringing

non-perishable food items to Kinsmen’s Fall Festival,

and in doing so, you will also be able to participate in

an evening of family fun festival activities — Trunk or

Treating, games, moonwalks, face painting, contests,

prizes, and much more. Food and refreshments will be

available for purchase at the event.

The Kinsmen Lutheran Church Fall Festival

will be held on October 24 from 6:30 pm until

8:30 pm. Kinsmen Lutheran Church is located at

12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77066.

For more information about the Fall Festival or Kins-

men Lutheran Church, call (281) 444-3126 or visit

kinsmenlutheran.org.

CHRIST THE GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL

Saturday, October 17, 2015Admission is F REE! All are Welcome!

18511 Klein Church Rd., Spring, TX 77379

For more information:cgsccdogh.org or 281-376-6831Email: [email protected]

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If you want your home to sell quickly, please call and let me share with you what we can do to make it happen!

Mobile: 832.715.8898 Office: 281.893.8400 x145

[email protected] www.fayegee.remaxtexas.com

Faye Gee BROKER

RE/MAX Northwest

Let my 30 years of

experience work for

you!

5115 Havenwoods Dr.

e

5115 Havenwoods Dr.

12606 Misty Valley

5527 Theall Rd.

Classifi eds 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.

SUCCINCTLY SAID – Puts pizzazz in your brochures,

refreshes stale copy and keeps wayward subjects and verbs

in perfect agreement. Available to proofread student’s

work and business copy; create new copy; compose let-

ters and thank you notes. A longtime Greenwood Forest

resident. Rosemary Mackin - (713) 385-0503 or (281) 440-

1220. [email protected] or succinctlysaid.com.

PIANO/KEYBOARD LESSONS – Given by expe-

rienced teacher. Accepting beginner – advanced levels.

GWF resident. Call Pat Counts (281) 444-8097, (832) 253-

8412, or email at [email protected].

WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE –

Machines and hand tools in excellent condition.Grizzly

13˝ planer. Grizzly 18˝ band saw. 12-speed floor model drill

press. Delta 6˝ joiner. 10˝ table saw w/ metal base has 42˝.

Obermeier fence and rail w/ magnetic hold downs & addi-

tional blades. Many more. Call Fred @ (281) 830-2295.

JOHNSON’S - EXTERIOR PRESSURE WASHING & CLEANING – Homes, Driveways, Patio, Decks, etc.

Call Mark – (832) 797-4585.

HOUSE CLEANING – Established Greenwood Forest

clients, excellent references. 20 Years experience, free esti-

mates, all supplies furnished. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly

rates. Also, house and pet sitting. Call Marcy Harris –

(832) 890-4043.

HOUSE & PET SITTING – Long-time GWF resident.

References on request. Robbie Pukler, (281) 880-9598.

Barry’s Tree andPressure Washing ServiceBarry Glisson Pressure Washing

Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Stump GrindingLandscaping

Roof & Gutter CleaningFence Installation

Since 2003281-808-1026

InsuredReferences Available

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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

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

Pest • Pool • Lawn • A/C • Heating • SecurityHOME & COMMERCIAL SERVICES

281-730-9500 ABCHomeandCommercial.com

Norman NelmsGreenwood Forest Resident

TPCL#6398 LI#0018431 B-17954 ACR-1764910 TACLB34739E

TimeWise®

Miracle Set®

Get 11 age-defying benefits

These potent products work together to deliver age-fighting benefits that will make you believe in everyday miracles. With formulas for normal/dry and combination/oily skin, I can help you choose the perfect set for your skin care needs!

Contact me to defy aging.

Amy Duty (GWF Resident)Independent Beauty Consultant

marykay.com/amyduty · [email protected]

713-252-2906 (call or text)

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GREENWOOD FORESTMARKET REPORT 2nd Quarter Statistics 2015

Your Neighborhood RealtorDirect: 281-610-3817

The above data does not include foreclosures.2 foreclosures reported for this quarter.

E-mail: [email protected]://www.greenwoodforestnews.com

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AverageSalesPrice

LowSalesPrice

HighSalesPrice

Homes sold 191,427

Price p. Sq.Ft. 63.89

Days on market 26

128,500

44.39

0

270,000

85.33

149

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

The Constable’s Offi ce!

(281) 376-3472Please 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?

Mobile: 713-443-5216 Fax: 281-586-8777 [email protected]

Jim Krupp Cost-effective climate-control

CEO

Vinyl

Wood & Wood Clad

Double & Single Hung

Tilts & Casements

Installed with 1 Year Warranty

35 Years Experience

Insured

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PRINT PROCustom Pr in t ing & Des ign

(281) 830-2295

Homeowner’s Association

Rebecca Rex President

John Peterson Treasurer

Kay Wilson Secretary

Ken Latimer V.P. Security

Jon Taylor V.P. Deed Restrictions

Monthly 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.

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) 444-9609Website: greenwoodforest.netRentals: Please call the office to set up an appointment.

Not responsible for the accuracy of advertiser’s claims.

Business Hours:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday9 am - 5 pmClosed Wednesdays

Important Numbers to KeepFire / Ambulance 9-1-1

Constable’s Office (281) 376-3472

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

Trash Service (713) 686-6666

Recycling (800) 449-7587

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

October 2015

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1Women’s Club

Board Meeting 9:30 am

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

2 3

4 5Billiards –Adult Room – 7 pm

6Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

National Night Out

7Quilters – 9 am

Women’s Book Club – 9:30 am

Bridge – 1 pm

HOA Board Meeting –

7 pm – MUD Building

8Women’s Club General Meeting – 9:30 am

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

Thurs. Night Dup. Bridge

Adult Room – 7 pm

9 10

11 12Women’s Club Bridge9:30 am – Adult Room

Water Board Mtg –7:00 pm, MUD Bldg

Billiards –Adult Room – 7 pm

13Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

14Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

Crime Watch MeetingBallroom – 7 pm

15Garden Club Board Meeting – 9:30 am

Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

16Night Bridge – 7 pm

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18 19Billiards –Adult Room – 7 pm

20Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

ESD Meeting @ Fire STation – 7:00 pm

21Garage Sale SetupDonations Accepted

22Annual Garage Sale8 am – 4 pm

23 24

25 26WCID 109 Board Mtg.

MUD Bldg – 7 pm

Billiards –Adult Room – 7 pm

27Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

28Quilters – 9 am

Bridge – 1 pm

29Tai Chi – 1-3 pm

30 31