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HARVEST BEND THE VILLAGE

Harvest Bend The Village

Volume 2, Issue 2

February 2005

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Pool House

It was very encouraging to hear from several of our residence concerning the state of our HOA. I thank each of you who replied. We received several very good comments and have begun to take action on these. Some will take a little longer. There were a couple of issues that came up in all of the comments and I have begun working on these. It is a great feeling to know that we are not alone in our concerns. Again thank you and if you have a concern take the time to E-mail Charles Darilek. [email protected]

The contract for Architectural services is being reviewed and will be signed shortly. This will allow us to proceed with the actual construction plans. Our schedule for construction is as follows. Award the architectural contract, Prepare plans and go out for bids by pool season 2005, begin construction at the end of 2005 pool season. With the construction complete by year end. Any questions about construction plans email Charles Darilek at hbtvpoolhouse@yahoo. com

Lawn Care Tip Of The Month

We do not have a year end report as to date. We are waiting on the final report to be issued along with our CPA audit results. If you have any questions to our financial conditions please feel free to email me Jerry Wilson at [email protected]

Treasurers Report

If you are planting a groundcover under trees with a root system close to the surface, add about 15 centimeters of topsoil along with your 10 centimeters of organic matter. Then spread bone meal at a rate of two kilograms per 10 square meters to promote root development. Turn the bed to a depth of about 20 centimeters (the depth of a garden fork); mix thoroughly, then rake smooth.

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HARVEST BEND THE VILLAGE IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Board of Directors

Emergency ..........................................................................................9-1-1 Constable Precinct 4 - 281-376-3472 Architectural Control Chairman: Sandra Thompson ..............................................................713-914-7135 Deed Restrictions ................................................................281-463-1777 Management Company SCS [email protected], 281-463-1777 7170 Cherry Park Drive; Houston, TX 77095 Pool Company Southwest Pool Management, www.swpools.com ............281-370-2474 Tennis Court Keys Laura Mlcak [email protected], 713-914-7135 Schools Francone Elementary ......... http://schools.cfisd.net/francone, 281-897-4512 Willbern Elementary .......... http://schools.cfisd.net/willbern/, 281-897-3820

Voice Mail ........................................................................713-914-7135 President Laura Mlcak ..................................................... [email protected] Vice President Thomas Brady [email protected] Secretary Charles Darilek .......................................................crd.4@juno.com Treasurer Jerry Wilson ..................................................... [email protected] Board Member at Large Craig Atkinson ......................................... [email protected] Board Committees include: Security, Pool Registration, Pool Building, Recreation, Architectural Control(ACC) If you are interested in volunteering on a committee, or establishing a new committee please contact one of the board members.

Campbell Jr. High ...... http://schools.cfisd.net/campbell/index.stm, 281-897-4300 Cy Falls High School ........... http://schools.cfisd.net/cyfalls/, 281-856-1000 Cypress Creek High School http://schools.cfisd.net/cycreek/index1.stm,281-897-4200 Cypress Fairbanks ISD ...................... http://www.cfisd.net/, 281-897-4000 Cypress Ridge H. S. ..... http://schools.cfisd.net/cyridge/index.htm,281-807-8000

School Buses Falcon Transp. ............ http://www.cfisd.net/dept2/transp.htm,281-897-4380 Other Animal Control ..................................................................281-999-3191 Cy-Fair Ambulance ............................................................713-466-6161 Cy-Fair Fire Department ..............................(emergency) 281-466-6161 .............................................................. (non-emergency) 281-550-6663 Cy-Fair Hospital.................................................................281-890-4285 DPS Sex Offenders ................. Website: http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/ FBI .....................................................................................713-693-5000 Highway Patrol ..................................................................713-957-8192 Houston Chronicle ............................................................. 713-220-7211 Houston SPCA ...................................................................713-869-8227 Leaking Gas Fire ................................................................713-659-3552 Metro Transit Info ..............................................................713-635-4000 NW Library .....................................................................281-890-BOOK Poison Control ................................................................1-800-764-7661 Time-Warner Cable ............................................................713-462-9000 Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills ...........................................1-800-424-8802 Texas Enviromental Waste .................................................281-368-8397 Harris County Commissioner, Pct. 4 .........................................................281-353-8100 Animal Control ..................................................................281-999-3191 Flood Control District ........................................................281-684-4000 Tax Office...........................................................................713-224-1919 Health Department .............................................................713-526-1841 Post Office - Willow Place .................................................281-890-2392 Utilities CenterPoint (Gas)............................................................... 713-659-2111 CenterPoint (Electric) ........................................................713-207-7777 ECO Resources (Water) .....................................................281-240-1988 Entex Gas ........................................................................... 713-659-2111 Emergency Gas Leaks........................................................713-659-3552 Reliant Energy (give pole # of street light which is out) ..........713-207-7777 Southwestern Bell ..............................................................800-246-8464 Water Repairs .....................................................................281-240-1300 Trash Company (Republic Waste) .....................................281-446-2030 Newsletter Publisher Adver. Donna [email protected], 832-237-4684 Kelly Peel ............................. [email protected], 512-589-5471 2

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February 8, 2005 – Second Tuesday of the month Please join the Northwest Harris County Aggie Mothers’ Club on Tuesday, February 8, 2005 to hear Lisa Whittlesey ’89, an Extension Program Specialist speak about the National Junior Master Gardeners and floral arranging. Our meeting begins with a brief social at 7:00p.m. at the Foundry Methodist Church, in the Fellowship Hall, 8350 Jones Road, Jersey Village (one block North of Hwy 290) For more information or carpool possibilities please call: Mary Vargo at 281-433-3042; E-mail – [email protected]

Come One! Come All! To The 13th Annual Dinner and Auction, ‘BOOT SCOOTIN’, sponsored by the Northwest Harris County Aggie Mothers’ Club. This ‘Silent and Live Auction’ fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 11, 2005, at the Wyndhaven Terrace Banquet Room (12716 Cutten Road; just off of FM 1960 W, Houston). The fun begins at 6:30p.m. Dress will be Casual Denim or Glitzy Bling!! Please plan on joining us for a delicious Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar. Tickets are $20.00 per person. For further questions, donation information, or to purchase tickets, please call Sue Dehnert at 281890-8686. Seating is limited, so we encourage you to purchase your tickets a.s.a.p.

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HARVEST BEND THE VILLAGE ATTENTION TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

If you are interested in having your name listed in the Teenage Job Seekers column in the newsletter please submit the following information to Jerry Wilson via e-mail to [email protected] by the 5th of the month. • Name • Age • Please indicate whether you would like to be listed under babysitting, pet sitting, or yard work • If you are listed under babysitting please indicate whether you have CPR or First Aid Training Other job ideas you might want to consider listing yourself for are car washing, house cleaning, computer services, tutoring, etc.

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HARVEST BEND THE VILLAGE Parents: Make Healthy-Eating A Family Affair, Not Family Feud

Baylor College of Medicine HOUSTON – (Jan. 13, 2005) – Encourage your family to make healthy food and fitness choices together this year, say experts at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. "Parents can help get their kids on the right track by encouraging healthy habits rather than focusing on weight problems. Supporting their kids’ positive actions, like going on a long walk every day or eating more fruits and vegetables, is one of the most important things a parent can do,” said Joan Carter, a registered dietitian at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Helping kids conquer their unhealthy tendencies is a team effort between parent and child. A few tips for parents include: · Enlist kids to help do a ‘kitchen and pantry makeover.’ Replace high-calorie sodas, teas and drinks with low-calorie versions or bottled waters. Stock the pantry with whole wheat crackers and single-serve canned low-sugar fruits like mandarin oranges. Buy a microwavable ‘hot air’ popcorn popper for low-calorie snacking. • Step it up. Buy inexpensive pedometers for everyone in the family and create a friendly family member competition by posting everyone’s daily step totals on the refrigerator. Experts recommend kids log 5,000 and 7,500 steps per day. • Pay attention to portion sizes. It is harder for kids to stop eating when they are full and food is still on their plate. • Make healthy eating a team event. Go grocery shopping together and make cooking dinner a fun activity for children. • Limit television- watching or any sedentary activities like video games to less than two hours per day. Turn on the music and dance instead. • Limit sodas, sweet tea and juices to just one 8 oz. serving per day to cut back on empty calories. • Ask children if they are hungry when they want a snack. Kids have a hard time knowing when they are full and may be tired or bored. A BCM website featuring interactive resources and health and fitness articles is available at http://www.bcm.edu/pa/fatfree.htm.

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HARVEST BEND THE VILLAGE February - Gulf Coast 1, 4, 6—HOUSTON: Il Trovatore In 15th century Spain, Count di Luna is obsessed with two things: his love for beautiful Leonora and revenge for his brother’s death at the hands of a gypsy. Wortham Theater Center. www. houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 or 800/626-7372 2-20—HOUSTON: Polish Joke Stages Repertory Theatre. 713/527-0123 3—SAN BENITO: Lonny Lynn Orchestra Begins at 7:30 p.m. Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Road. www.gocampingamerica.com/funnsun 956/399-5800 3-5—HOUSTON: Luisa Miller Opera in the Heights presentation at Lambert Hall. www.operaintheheights.com 713/861-5303 3-6—PORT ARTHUR: Mardi Gras Weekend/Jesters Treasures Festivities include parades, concerts, street entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival rides, fireworks, street vendors, rock climbing and more. Downtown Port Arthur. www.portarthur.com/mardigras 409/721-8717 5—HOUSTON: Moscow Chamber Orchestra with Olga Kern, Piano Begins at 8 p.m. Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4772 5—KEMAH: Yachty Gras Night Boat Parade Boaters cruise the Kemah Channel in lavishly decorated boats and toss beads to Mardi Gras enthusiasts. Kemah Boardwalk and Seabrook Restaurants. 281/615-6546 5, 8, 11, 13—HOUSTON: Idomeneo, King of Crete The Trojan War has ended and the victorious Greeks are on their way home when the ship is caught in a violent storm. To save the ship, the King of Crete makes a promise to Neptune to sacrifice the first person he sees upon reaching land. The king is devastated when he disembarks and is met by his son. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstongrandopera.org 713/228-6737 or 800/626-7372 8—PORT ARTHUR: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party The final event of Mardi Gras includes the presentation of the royal court, food, music and dancing. Bob Bowers Civic Center. 409/722-4233 10—GALVESTON: Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor Everyone’s favorite housekeeper throws her hat into the ring and puts in her two cents. Begins at 7 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Post-office St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 10-13—HOUSTON: Special Olympics Texas Winter Games www.sotx. org 800/876-5646 11-May 8—HOUSTON: Ellsworth Kelly: Tablet Consists of 188 framed works on paper in various media — collage, pencil, ink, oil — with each framed object containing two to six sketches. These sketches capture Kelly’s observations, random thoughts and recurrent themes during a 24-year period. The Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 12—HOUSTON: Diavolo Dance Begins at 8 p.m. Wortham Center’s Cullen Theater. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4772 12-13—GALVESTON: The Full Monty Musical tells of six buddies whose desperate plan to get their lives together requires them to triumph over their fears, their nerves and their clothes. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 17-20—BROWNSVILLE: International Birding Festival www. brownsville.org 800/626-2639 18—HARLINGEN: One Enchanted Evening Begins at 8 p.m. Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd. E-mail: [email protected] 956/748-3020 18—VICTORIA: Country Opry Hours are 7:30 to 10 p.m. Victoria Community Center Annex. 361/552-9347 18-19—GALVESTON: Moscow Circus Features folk musicians, traditional folk dancers, human puppets, gymnasts, contortionists and clowns. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 6

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19—PORT ARANSAS: Rotary Club Shrimp Boil Proceeds benefit local youth activities and scholarships. Port Aransas Civic Center. 361/7492208 20—GALVESTON: Rob Landes — Songs of World War II Relive the big band sounds that kept this nation’s spirit alive through the toughest war in our history. Begins at 2 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. E-mail: [email protected] • www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 24, 26-27—HOUSTON: Rock, Roll & Tutus Includes a new work by Stanton Welch set to Rachmaninoff’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini;” Rooster set to the music of the Rolling Stones; and Suite en Blanc, an elegant full-company classical work. Wortham Theater Center. www.houstonballet. org 713/227-2787 25—HOUSTON: Martha Graham Dance Company Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org 713/227-4772 25-26—GALVESTON: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers Begins at 8 p.m. The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand. com 409/765-1894 25-26—LAKE JACKSON: Gone to TX Quilt Festival Includes quilts, wearable art, auction, door prizes, demonstrations, vendors booths, tea room and Yellow Rose General Store. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Lake Jackson Civic Center. E-mail: [email protected] 979/2920554 G 26—HOUSTON: Conversations from Opposite Sides of the Room Presents deep, rich, vibrant ensemble singing — choirs in a conversation. Conspirare performs important works for double chorus. Begins at 8 p.m. Christ the King Evangelical Lutheran, 2353 Rice Blvd. 512/476-5775 Gulf Coast 26—HOUSTON: Vienna Choir Boys Begins at 8 p.m. Jones Hall. 713/2274772 26-27—GALVESTON: 17th Annual Galveston Home Garden & Leisure Show More than 280 exhibitors and vendors participate. Features exhibits, demonstrations, programs and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis. 409/762-3930

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