Harvest Bend. The Village. Volume 7, Issue 1 January

Harvest Bend Harvest Bend The Village Volume 7, Issue 1 January 2010 www.harvestbendthevillage.webs.com Houston Dog Park Association Submitted by Tiffany Moore Go Green Go Paperless Sign up to receive Harvest Bend The Village in your inbox. Visit PEELinc.com for details. The Houston Dog Park Association is seeking candidates for the Treasurer position on our 5 seat Board of Directors. We are a small 501c3 NFP consisting of volunteers who are passionate about dog parks and responsible dog ownership. HDPA has been incorporated for over 10 years and was the main catalyst that got dog parks started in Houston, beginning with Millie Bush Park in 2002. We have been inactive the last few years and are currently reviving the organization to advocate for dog parks more actively. We each spend a few hours a week working to educate about dog parks, responsible dog ownership, advocating for dog parks that need improvement, and promoting the need for more dog parks. We have a book keeper volunteer that is a CPA. The ideal candidate would be able to attend one monthly meeting of the Board at 7 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. You will also attend the quarterly Membership meetings held at 3 pm on the third Sunday of the month that begins each quarter. The next one is in January. We also hold about one event per month on average to raise funds and awareness and we ask our Board to try to attend these events as their time permits. Please submit your resume and experience for consideration. Please include a paragraph telling us why you would be a good candidate. We are seeking an experienced NFP Treasurer to plan and manage the small yearly budget for HDPA and oversee the book keeper as well as maintaining and advising on HDPA s tax and nonprofit status and filings. Someone with training or knowledge of NFP budget and issues or direct NFP experience is preferred. Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Newsletter - January 2010

Important numbers Emergency...9-1-1 Constable Precinct 4...281-376-3472 Architectural Control Chairman: Sandra Thompson Deed Restrictions...281-447-3388 Management Company Sterling ASI... servicedesk@sterlingasi.com, 281-447-3388... P.O. Box 38113, Houston, TX 77238 Pool Company South Pool and Spa...713-423-4663 Tennis Court Keys Sterling Management...281-447-3388 Schools Francone Elementary... http://schools.cfisd.net/francone, 281-897-4512 Willbern Elementary...http://schools.cfisd.net/willbern/, 281-897-3820 Campbell Jr. High...http://schools.cfisd.net/campbell/index.stm, 281-897-4300 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 S.W. Water Co (Water... 713-405-1750 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 board of directors President...Robbie Adams Vice President...Susan Norris Secretary...Ella Darby Treasurer...Ella Darby Directors at Large...Stella Coupe & Lucretia Allen 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. newsletter info Newsletter Editor Ella Darby...darbyel2@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc...advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Classified Ads Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as used bike...) run at no charge to Harvest Bend residents, limit 30 words, please submit at darbyel2@sbcglobal.net. Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50 limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 888-687-6444 or advertising@peelinc.com. Harris County Precinct Four Constable s Office Contract Activity Statistical Report Type of Activity nov OCT Year 2009 2009 to Date Burglary of a Habitation 0 1 13 Burglary of a Motor Vehicle 0 0 14 Theft from a Habitation 0 1 1 Theft of Motor Vehicle 1 0 5 Theft Other 0 0 1 Robbery 0 0 0 Assault 0 0 1 Sexual Assault 0 0 0 Criminal Mischief 1 0 13 Disturbance Family 1 3 12 Disturbance Juvenile 1 1 15 Disturbance Other 9 1 76 Alarms 11 9 96 Suspicious Vehicles 4 3 38 Suspicious Persons 3 5 37 Runaways 0 0 0 Telephone Harassment 0 0 3 Other Calls 36 32 388 Newsletter - January 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

SUMMARY OF December 7, 2009 BOARD MEETING Submitted by Ella Darby, HBTV HOA The meeting was called order at 7:02 p.m. Board members in attendance were Robbie Adams, Susan Norris, Stella Coupe, Ella Darby not in attendance was Lucretia Allen. Also in attendance were Leigh Pollard and Albert Quintero with Sterling Association Services, Inc. and Sergeant Redd (Harris County Constable Precinct #4). Sergeant Reed was unable to present the statistics for the November, at the meeting because their system had been currently down. Sergeant Reed stated that crime was very minimal and Deputy Sharon King was assigned to patrol Harvest Bend replacing Deputy Ewing. A motion was made, seconded and passed unanimously to approve the October 5, 2009 minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors as written. The November 30, 2009 financial statements were reviewed by the Board. It was reported that repairs to the baby pool have already started by Southwest Pool. A replacement of some pool furniture will need to be done since some pieces are beyond repair. Also replacement of the sand filters will be needed. Repairs to the pool lights are being worked out, a malfunction with the electrical wiring is causing the breakers to trip. The Board will later address the need to revise pool hours to offset expenses. Two lights are reported out in the park area and will need to be replaced. On Landscape plants for the median entrances have been damaged due to the recent cold front, those plants will need to cut back. Lighting options for the Monument Signs at the entrance were discussed, a draft was requested to determine the position of the lights, so that it would not affect the view of the arch in the sign. The Architectural Control report was submitted for review. The following Officers were elected; President Robbie Adams, Vice President - Susan Norris, Secretary Lucretia Allen, Treasurer Ella Darby and Director at Large Stella Coupe. The Board moved into Executive Session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m. The monthly meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month. The next monthly meeting will be held 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 4, 2010 at HBTV Pool House As always, everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. Promote Your Business BUSINESS CARDS / BUSINESS CARD MAGNETS / MAGNETS POST-IT NOTES / CUBES & MEMO PADS / DECALS BUMPER STICKERS / MEMBERSHIP CARDS & ID BADGES PERSONALIZED WRITING INSTRUMENTS / CALENDARS HEALTHCARE PROMOTIONS / DRINKWARE & KOOZIES NEWSLETTERS / BOOKLETS / FLYERS ENVELOPES / LETTERHEADS / RUBBER STAMPS BUSINESS FORMS / AND MUCH MORE... need an advertising speciality item? 1-888-687-6444 ext. 24 Experience Matters Doing business for 30+ years. Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Newsletter - January 2010

US Olympian to Speak at Northwest Flyers Registration Breakfast on February 6th The Northwest Flyers Track Club will host its annual free information / registration breakfast on Saturday, February 6, 2010, for all boys and girls, and their parents, interested in joining for the 2010 track season. The breakfast starts at 8:30 AM at the Cypress Creek Christian Community Center Forum located at 6823 Cypresswood Dr., Spring, TX, 77379. The breakfast is the annual opportunity for youth athletes to register for the 2010 summer track season, and to meet the Northwest Flyers coaches and staff, and other new and returning athletes. The event will be highlighted by a special presentation from a member of the USA Track & Field Olympic team. The Northwest Flyers Track Club is a youth (ages 6-18) track organization, affiliated with USA Track & Field (USATF), that provides a full program of sanctioned track events such as sprints, hurdles, middle distance, distance and relays, and sanctioned field events such as long jump, triple jump, high jump, pole vault, discus, shot put and javelin. The Northwest Flyers has approximately 285 members, boys and girls. The club was founded 23 years ago by Olympic gold medalist Fred Newhouse to foster the development of youth track & field in the Northwest Houston area. The Northwest Flyers is a member of the Win with Integrity program, a partnership between USATF and the American College of Sports Medicine. Win with Integrity brings elite track & field athletes and school-aged kids together to promote healthy lifestyles, keeping active, and living with integrity through the sport of track & field. For additional information on the Northwest Flyers Track Club, please visit the team website at http://www.northwestflyers.org or contact Linette Roach at (281) 587-8442 or linette.roach@sbcglobal. net. Do You Have Reason to Celebrate? We want to hear from you! Email articles@peelinc.com to let the community know! 269 Selling??? 268Harvest Bend Homes Sold!!! Free Market Analysis & Consultation Buying??? Up to $8000 tax credit till April 30, 2010!!! Foreclosures: Call for updated list Mary Sangalang Just Sold!!! Just Listed!!! 9166 Golden Sunshine Dr. 10810 Gusty Winds Ct. 10911 Rustling Winds Dr. Harvest Bend s #1 Realtor for the past 23 years!!!!!! Direct: 281-989-8064 Need to get Pre-approved for a Mortgage? Want to know how much home you can buy? Call Frank Sheehy at Flagstone Lending 713-539-9697 Newsletter - January 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

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Health Briefs Baylor College of Medicine Don t lose sleep over nighttime bed wetting Giving children control over bed wetting helps them overcome not only the nighttime nuisance but also the stigma of it, say doctors at Baylor College of Medicine. Because studies have yet to identify the cause of nighttime bed wetting, no one treatment is guaranteed to work for everyone. Nevertheless, the course of action with which the child is most comfortable tends to produce the best outcome, said Dr. Edmond T. Gonzales, Jr., professor of urology at BCM. With parents support, giving children an active role in treatment builds confidence. Some of the treatment options include prescription medications. One commonly used medicine makes the body react as if dehydrated so the kidneys retain liquids overnight. Another treatment involves an alarm system worn in pajamas that sounds when it becomes wet. More commonly, doctors suggest parents limit the amount of liquids children drink in the evening and schedule a bathroom break before bed. Gonzales said family doctors can help rule out any major health problems that could be contributing to bed wetting before discussing the many options. Cell phone usage may send wrong message If you roll your eyes when people are chatting away on their cell phones in a public place, you re not alone. According to an expert at Baylor College of Medicine, public cell phone use may show disrespect and impede social interaction. Depending on the situation, cell phone use can be problematic, said Dr. Catherine Barber, assistant professor in the Menninger department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at BCM. Talking on your cell phone at social events conveys that other people s time is not as important as yours. Loud cell phone talk can intrude on others privacy and need for quiet, and it can even make people feel uncomfortable. Romero suggests talking quitely if you must use the phone, or excusing yourself to take a call and making it brief. She suggests not accepting non-urgent calls. It s important to be mindful and respectful of others around you, said Romero.If someone around you is disturbing you with their cell phone conversation, Romero suggests gently approaching them and asking them to reduce their volume. It s important to convey that you are not angry. If they refuse, remove yourself from the situation. Spark Power Bank Electricity Rates Are At Near Record Lows! Compare our rates to ANY power provider in Texas and you ll see why SparkPowerBank.com is the low cost leader! SIGN-UP ONLINE TODAY! WWW.SPARKPOWERBANK.COM Please choose Newsletter Ad as your referral I m Texas Energy Analyst Alan Lammey. Maybe you ve heard me on the radio talking about the market forces that drive energy prices. I m here to tell you that you re not stuck paying those high prices to big electric companies anymore! Why pay more than you have to? Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Newsletter - January 2010