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RYAN J STEPHENSON Awarded Eagle Scout
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Choose busy streets and avoid going through vacant lots, alleys, or other deserted areas. At night, walk in well-lit areas whenever possible. Try not to walk or jog alone. Take a friend or neighbor along for company. Get to know the neighborhood and neighbors where you live. Carry your purse close to your body and keep a firm grip on it. Avoid pickpockets by carrying your wallet in an inside coat pocket or front trouser pocket. Lynn Cirillo Steeplechase Security Coordinator
Mark and Deena Stephenson, are proud to announce their son, Ryan J Stephenson has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony was held Sunday, June 5th at Jersey Village Church of Christ witnessed by family, friends and fellow Scouts from Troop 1944. Ryan’s Eagle project was to create a new nature trail for the Klebb Woods Nature Preserve located in Tomball. He planned, executed and funded the project with donations and volunteers from scouting and within the community. Ryan, age 18, is a recent honors graduate of Cypress Ridge High School where he was a member of the Speech & Debate Team for four years and president for two, achieving many tournament awards along the way, including UIL District Champion. He was also a member of the National Honor Society and AP scholar. This Fall, Ryan will be attending the University of Texas at San Antonio majoring in Writing and Rhetoric with future studies in Pre-Law. Ryan joins an elite group of young men who have earned the Eagle rank. The first Eagle was awarded in 1912 and less than 4% of Scouts ever achieve Scouting’s highest honor. This elite brotherhood includes many famous people from astronauts to presidents, business leaders to military generals. The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based organizations. Its programs are designed to build character and leadership capabilities, teach principles of active citizenship and encourage personal fitness.
Congratulations Ryan!
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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.......
[email protected] Library.................................................................... 281-890-2665 Post Office............................................................... 713-937-6827 Steeplechase Community Center........................... 281-469-CLUB Deed Restriction Issues (PCMI).............................. 281-870-0585 Water/Sewer............................................................ 713-405-1750 Architectural Control (PCMI)................................. 281-870-0585 Trash Pick-up (Best Trash, LLC) (Wed. & Sat.)......281-313-BEST Harris Co. Pct. 4 Road Maintenance....................... 281-353-8424 Harris Co. MUD #168……………
[email protected] Community Events............................................... 281-469-CLUB Clubhouse Rentals: Private Parties and Community Events (Phyllis McFarland)............................................. 832-922-8030 Traffic Initiative ......................................................281-290-2100 Private Pool Parties.................................................. 713-416-5161 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. (Advertising)
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Community Center Contacts Community Maintenance Concerns PCMI................................................................. 281-870-0585 Clubhouse Rentals Private Parties and Community Events (Phyllis McFarland)............................................. 832-922-8030 Pool Company Contact Texas Aquatic Enterprises, Inc............................. 713-416-5161 ...............................................www.texasaquaticenterprises.com Board Member Contact PCMI................................................................. 281-870-0585
Schools
Emmott Elementary............................................... 281-897-4500 Campbell Middle School....................................... 281-897-4300 Cy-Ridge High School........................................... 281-807-8000
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Steeplechase Community Improvement Association Board of Directors Maurice Amidei Michael Cirillo James Clarke
Robert Kaechler Virginia Kelley Bill Kuschmeider
Nace Peard Kari Suttles Wade Wnuk
If you need to contact a Director, please contact PCMI/Severn Trent at 281-870-0585 and they will forward your request.
Steeplechase Sanctioned Committees Architectural Security Pool
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Communications Tennis Clubhouse
ONLINE SERVICE OPTION FOR CITIZENS REPORTING CRIMES The Sheriff’s Office has implemented an on-line service called “CopLogic” for Harris County citizens to report crimes. This is for reporting lost property, theft or vandalism ONLY and when the complaint has NO suspect information. This service is provided as an option to the citizen in lieu of waiting for a unit to respond to their location. Examples of incidents that can be reported via CopLogic: • LOST PROPERTY: When property is missing or lost, i.e. leaving items in a restaurant or missing from home. • THEFT: Property is taken without the owner’s permission. • VANDALISM: The act of changing, modifying or defacing public or private property, i.e. graffiti, knocking over a mailbox, throwing a rock through a window, etc. To access this service, please visit the Sheriff’s Office web site: • www.hcso.hctx.net • Click on “Report Crime” link at top of screen • Click on “Report an Incident” • Follow instructions on the screen for filing an offense report CopLogic is an alternative method for the citizen to report the crime quickly, get a case number and print a copy of the report. It does not replace entering a call for service for a unit to respond if the citizen prefers to see a unit or does not have access to the Internet. Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.
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IT’S TIME FOR CY-FEST 7 SET OCT. 8 Don’t miss Lone Star College-CyFair’s seventh annual community day. The college’s gift to the community since 2005, is a day of free festivities and family fun! There’s something for all ages with a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, face painting, duck races, a train ride, pony carousel, carnival rides and more. Cy-Fest is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. For information go online to LoneStar.edu/cy-fest. CHECK OUT COMMUNITY PARTNERS DAY,T.I.P. AND JOB CONNECTION DAYS
Lone Star College-CyFair hosts several community mid-day events each month in the College Center. On Community Partners Day, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., visit with community partners to see what goods and services they have to offer. The next Community Partners Day is Oct. 18. Watch for Transfer Information Program (T.I.P.) Days when, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., representatives from four-year universities are on campus to provide transfer information. The next T.I.P. day is Oct. 19. At Job Connection Days (mini-job fairs), from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., bring copies of your resume, wear business attire and meet with area employers recruiting for immediate openings. The next mini-job fair day is Oct. 11. Check the events calendar at LoneStar.edu for future dates.
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The Business Success Seminars are back with a free fall series. Topics are: “Measure Your Marketing Efforts” Oct. 5; “Google Tools for Advertising on the Internet” Oct. 12; “Facebook Essentials” Oct. 19; “Driving Revenue With Social Networking – Linked In and Google+ ” Oct. 26 and “eBay Selling and Buying” Nov. 2. Seminars are held Wednesdays from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. in library room 131, on the campus at 9191 Barker Cypress. No sign up is required and there will be door prizes. Sponsoring this series are the Small Business Development Center and the Lone Star CollegeCyFair Branch Library. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/library/ business-seminars or call 281.290.3214 or 832.482.1057. L.I.F.E. LESSONS IN OCTOBER
The Learning, Inspiration, Fellowship and Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) programs are free and held Wednesdays at 10 a.m. in the Lone Star College-CyFair Branch Library (Room 131.) Programs in October include: “The Think Factory” Oct. 5, “Atomic Alchemy or Nanotechnology” Oct. 12, “Lemongrass Chicken” Oct. 19 and “Feng Shui” Oct. 26. Call the library at 281.290.3214 for L.I.F.E. program information. (Continued on Page 4)
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STEEPLECHASE It's Time for Cy-Fest... - (Continued from Cover Page 3) LOOK WHAT’S IN THE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
On stage this month, the drama department presents “A Seagull in the Delta” from Oct. 13 to Oct. 23. For tickets and event information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice. In the Bosque Gallery Oct. 11 to Nov. 3 is the Faculty Art Show. Meet the artists at a reception set from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20. For gallery information, go to LoneStar.edu/bosquegallery. The Performance Troupe presents “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 6:30 p.m. and again at 9 p.m. Oct. 31 as a scholarship fund-raising event in the Black Box Theatre. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/boxoffice. ENJOY THIS ANNUAL TRICK-OR-TREAT ALTERNATIVE
The annual Lone Star College-Fairbanks Center Fall Festival is set 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. This event offers a safe trick-or-treat alternative for children and families as well as promotes activities that represent the diversity of different cultures in the community. Wear a tasteful costume and enjoy a free, fun family evening of games, prizes and food. For information, call 832.782.5000.
PEOPLE’S LAW SCHOOL RETURNS OCT. 20 TO LSCCYFAIR
Get to know your rights with the “People’s Lawyer” Richard Alderman at a free People’s Law School event at Lone Star CollegeCyFair, set from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Oct. 20 in the Conference Center at 9191 Barker Cypress. Cosponsoring this event are the LSC-CyFair Branch Friends of the Library, LSC-CyFair Branch Library and LSCCyFair Political Science Club. Seating is limited and registration is required for this evening. Register in advance at www.peopleslawyer. net starting Oct. 13 and choose two of the four sessions: consumer law, wills/probate, landlord/tenant or credit and debt collection. For information, go to LoneStar.edu/library/peopleslawschool or call 281.290.3214.
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STEEPLECHASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR for Saturday October 1st, 2011 for the annual
SAINT MAXIMILIAN KOLBE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FALL FESTIVAL.
Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10 AM - 8 PM. The church located at 10135 West Road, Houston, Texas 77064 ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Petting zoo, camel rides, games, mechanical bull, moonwalk, maze, giant slide, obstacle course, Kiddy train, silent auction, white elephant, crafters, vendors with great food, fun, music and fellowship. For information, Call Joy Onorato at 713-856-9609, or email at
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STEEPLECHASE Have YOU Visited our Website? Have you visited our website, www.SteeplechaseTX.com ? This website serves our community and is full of important and helpful information. The website is the Board of Director’s quickest form of communication with the residents. While you are there, be sure to click on the “Join our Mailing List” tab to add your email address to our system. Periodic Email Blasts will be used to inform you of neighborhood activities and events, or to notify you of criminal activity in our area. This list will not be shared with anyone, published, or used for soliciting. Email communication is also supportive of our neighborhood Green commitment and saves Steeplechase CIA money!
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ARE YOU RECEIVING NEIGHBORHOOD SECURITY ALERTS? Interested in receiving neighborhood security alerts? If so, please send an email request to steeplechasesecurity@gmail. Remember, for your safety, emails are sent using ‘blind copy’ (BCC) so you will need to add steeplechasesecurity@gmail to your safe senders list. Already on the security alert distribution list? Please make sure if you have changed your email address, to email steeplechasesecurity@ gmail.com so you don’t miss-out on important notifications.
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