Greatwood News The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc. H June 2012 Quarterly Neighborhood Representatives Meeting OA President Bob Hauck called the Quarterly Meeting of the Greatwood Neighborhood Reps to order at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, May 8. There were 26 Neighborhood Reps present, representing 22 out of 29 neighborhoods. COMMITTEE REPORTS Judy Holy reported that the seven members of the Color Landscape Committee have been meeting monthly to address all mailbox and other islands in the neighborhoods. They have taken pictures and compiled information on all of these areas and will come up with a uniform planting plan to improve them. Through the years, some neighborhoods have planted around these islands with either donated or neighborhood funds. The committee will not disturb these islands. George Ranch Historical Park is a living history museum that tracks four generations of one family over one hundred years of Texas history. You can visit the 1830’s Jones Stock Farm, the 1860’s Ryon Prairie Home, the 1890’s Davis Mansion, and the 1930’s George Ranch Complex. Enjoy historic home tours, cattleworking demonstrations, a working blacksmith shop and more. You can see cattle run through a dipping vat, cowboys cooking by a chuck wagon, and if you get there early, maybe your children can let the chickens out at the 1830’s Stock Farm and collect the eggs. Krystal Willeby told the group about the seasonal events and things that visitors could expect whenever they visit the Park. George Ranch is just minutes down the road. It is located at 10215 FM 762, Richmond, Texas. Phone is 281PROGRAM - GEORGE RANCH Bringing the story of the rich history 343-0218 of the area around Greatwood to our Neighborhood Reps, Krystal Willeby There were many questions from the and Matt Driggers, of the George Reps concerning not only the George Ranch Historical Park, told the tale Ranch Historical Park but also the of the settlement of the Richmond/ areas right in and around Greatwood. Did you know that we have a large, Rosenberg area. gated historical cemetery right here They took us on a journey to a place in Greatwood? It has a sign placed and time where cattle and cotton by the Historical Society that calls were king and Texas was a country it Pickens Cemetery. It is on Maple all its own. Matt Driggers gave a Run and Deer Hollow Drive off Rabbs presentation about the George Ranch Crossing. Historical Park and its treasury of (Continued on page 20) Texas traditions. 1 What’s Inside Useful Info............................................ 2 Safety and Security.......................... 3-7 Group and Club News................... 10-11 Library News................................. 16-17 Community News.......................... 20-30 School News.................................. 32-40 Neighborhood Reps........................... 43 Calendar 6/7.......................................... ACC Meeting 6/12...... Fairway Vistas Annual Meeting 6/14.............. Stonebrige Annual Meeting 6/14.............. Woodcreek Annual Meeting 6/21............................HOA Board Meeting ACC meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 at Rec Center #2. Board meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. At Rec. Center #1 Greatwood News Produced under the authority of the Greatwood Community Association by the Communications Committee. Committee Members: Judy Holy John Bowen Harold Symmonds Kate Brewer Published by Pamela Printing Co. Advertising: Pamela Printing Co. 550 Julie Rivers Dr, Ste. 310 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Greatwood@pamelaprinting.com 281.240.1313 • fax 281.240.1312 Please send inquiries about ads to Greatwood@pamelaprinting.com or call them at 281-240-1313. Editorial Policy: The purpose of “Greatwood News” is to inform residents of business affairs of the community, issues affecting residential and community property, useful information of general interest and reference information for community resources. No social, club, service organization news (unless directly connected to a Greatwood event), political advertising or church news will be accepted. All information and articles submitted to the Committee become the property of the Community Association, which publishes articles at its’ sole discretion. All submissions to the Newsletter must be in WORD format. Article submissions and suggestions: Email only to gwcomm@yahoogroups.com Deadlines for newsletter submissions: • • • • • • • • • • • • January – December 1 February – January 1 March – February 1 April – March 1 May – April 1 June – May 1 July – June 1 August – July 1 September – August 1 October – September 1 November – October 1 December – November 1 Useful Information Community Board Bob Hauck - President 281-937-0805 hourep81@gmail.com Robert Thompson - Vice President 713-402-8951 rthompson04@att.net Judy Holy - Secretary 281-343-7097 judyholy@comcast.net Bob Farr - Treasurer 281-937-9107 bobfarr2@swbell.net Jack Molho - Director 281-343-5819 j.molho@comcast.net Street Lights Out? If you notice street lights out, take note of the number on the pole, (should be 6 digits), and call Centerpoint Energy at 713.207.2222. www.centerpointenergy.com/outage To report lights out on the High Mast Lighting on the 59 feeder road take note of the number on the pole and report it to: Chris Cameron Traf ic Operations Manager 281-275-2490 Community Website www.mygreatwood.com Friendly Reminder visit www.mygreatwood.com for • Architectural Modiϐications Request Forms • Read Greatwood Board Meeting Minutes • Check out Greatwood’s Master Calendar • Rec Room Rental Form • Financials - and much more Other Useful Websites: sugarlandtx.gov lcisd.org FortBendCountyGov.com grandpky.com 2 New Greatwood Ofϐice Hours: The Greatwood of ice, located at Rec Center #2, will be opened on Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. and Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Greatwood Community Association Houston Community Management Services For questions or concerns regarding the Association: 17049 El Camino Real, Ste. 100 Houston, Texas 77058 832.864.1200 or 800.568.6807 Fax: 281.218.6973 LeJean Grifϐin, Property Mgr. Phone: 832-864-1228 Fax: 281-218-7018 email: lejean@houcomm.com Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr. Phone: 832-864-1277 Fax: 281-218-6973 email: danal@houcomm.com Nikkole Luna, On Site Mgr. Phone: 281-545-1134 Fax: 281-218-6973 email: nluna@houcomm.com For Recreation Room Rentals Phone: 281-545-1134 Fax: 281-218-6973 To rent the meeting room at Recreation Center One you can go to REC CENTER AGREEMENT on our new community web site: www.mygreatwood.com Pool Party Reservations Texas Aquatic Enterprises 713-416-5161 Pool Card & Tennis Court Key If you have recently moved into Greatwood and have not received your Pool Card, or have lost your card, please contact the Greatwood Of ice at: 281-545-1134. nluna@houcomm.com There is a $25 replacement charge for lost cards. Please remember that no signage whatsoever may be placed on Association property which includes all common areas Safety and Security News Constable’s Bulletin By Constable A.J. Dorr S drunk or high on drugs. Despite the doubt on many faces, most let the actor grab the keys and get behind the wheel. It’s the power of peer pressure and too many youngsters go along with the crowd unless someone is strong enough to take a stand. In the “Dateline” episode, a girl whose uncle was killed in a drunk driving accident was the strong one. The parents were in another room watching a TV monitor where they could see how their teens were handling the situation. For the most part, they were shocked and dismayed. We have mentioned in previous articles how children pick up their parents driving habits. The above example follows the same pattern. It is not enough to just say don’t text or use the phone while driving, or don’t get into a vehicle where the driver is impaired from alcoholic beverages or drugs. If you do not want them to do these things, you must set the example, and not do it yourself. Talk with your teens about how even the smallest amount drugs or alcohol effects the ability to drive. As you are planning your adventures away from home, call or go online to set up a house watch. The online address can be found at www.fortbendcountygov.com, or call our office at 281-341-4536, M-F, 8am-5pm. chool is out for summer vacation. Now, what do we do with the children? Most people have already made plans and rearranged schedules to keep the children entertained. Our teenagers will not have the same interests as they did in previous summers. For those who are mobile, they have more temptations and peer pressure to deal with. One area of concern will be their driving. Teens will promise that they will obey their parents’ rules on drinking, texting, and the use of cell phones while driving. What is of concern is that they may get into a vehicle in which the driver has consumed alcoholic beverages or drugs. Some of the examples on what your teen may do were aired on a new TV series called “My Kid Would Not Do That.” This educational special aired on Sunday evening at 6:00 PM on NBC Dateline. The teens promised their parents that they would never text or talk on their cell phones when behind the wheel. The vehicles were equipped with cameras for several months. Even though they knew the cameras were there, and they were being filmed, they exhibited behavior they said they would not do. The program showed actual footage of the teens being distracted while using the phone and running into signs, mailboxes, curbs, and other objects. 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School Primrose School Golf Club Realtor Ofϐice Grand Court Water Plant Total: Subtotal: Total From Worksheet: TOTAL ALL CALLS: CITATIONS WARNINGS ALARM PROWLER/SUSP ACT BURGLARY 2 THEFT 2 1 1 1 1 2 9 1 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 6 2 6 27 7 28 11 11 23 62 5 3 13 38 107 5 2 1 5 2 39 68 19 27 18 2 2 4 3 12 HOUSE WATCHES 1 2 2 23 12 50 12 51 1 1 40 26 1 2 1 1 56 36 818 4 918 1736 5 2 720 Ugly black ROOF streaks? Green algae on your home? We can clean it safely with NO PRESSURE WASHING 6 Safety and Security News Neighborhood Concerns SPEEDING Now that summer is here, many of our children are playing outdoors in their neighborhoods. Although they shouldn’t be playing in the street, the reality is that when you turn a corner there may be a couple of kids throwing a ball, riding their bikes or just crossing the street without looking. This is what kids do. We all have dinner parties or other social gatherings at our homes. Obviously there will be cars parked in the street for these occasions. Please make sure your guests are not blocking the street or your neighbors’ driveways. POOL PARKING Please be aware of your children when going to and from your cars when parked in front of our pools or on the streets going to or from swim meets. The speed limits in our neighborhood are 35 MPH on the main streets and 25 MPH in the neighborhoods. 25 MPH is SLOW and is posted for a reason. The reason is to keep us aware of the many children in our neighborhoods. It’s a hard speed to maintain in our rushed lives, but please make a real effort to SLOW DOWN. Many of our residents have had to slam on their brakes in order to avoid a child that suddenly appears from between parked cars. If we maintain our speed limits and keep our cars out of the streets, we will keep Greatwood a safe and attractive place for all of our residents. PARKING Many of our residents are concerned about the increased amount of parking in the streets on a daily basis. Not only is it an eyesore for our streets to resemble a parking lot, but also a huge safety issue. With high school and college-age drivers home for the summer, with lawn crews with trailers and other service people parked on both sides of the street, it’s an “accident waiting to happen.” Kids often don’t think before running into the street and when it’s between parked cars, it’s doubly dangerous. SNAKES There have been reports of snakes, some poisonous, in and around homes and around backyard pools. We do live in a heavily wooded community that has detention ponds and amenity lakes and we do back up to the Brazos River. Snakes are a fact of life and although most of us will never see one, they are around. PLEASE park your cars in your driveway. This is an inconvenience, when there are multiple drivers in the family, but a small one when weighed against a possible accident. Talk to your yard crew and other service people and ask them to drive slowly and not to park directly across from someone who is parked on the other side of the street. Just be aware of your surroundings and make sure you check your pools before taking a plunge. Make sure your kids are aware that snakes might be around, especially if they’re the explorer types that tend to roam the heavily wooded areas in the community. GOT GILLS? FREE ESTIMATES! WE DO ALL THE WORK! WE RECYCLE! If not, David Fullerton, age 17, is offering swim lessons to people of all skill levels! * AN ANYTHING & EVERYTHING! YARD WASTE GARAGE CLEANOUT FURNITURE DISPOSAL ELECTRONIC RECYCLING E David swam with the nationally ranked USA league First Colony Swim Team for 5+ years and gave swim lessons to kids ages 4 to 13 for the past 2 summers. 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Looking for fun and something different to do? This may be the group for you. If interested in joining the ISGA, contact the coordinator/founder, Vicki Latham. Activity Coordinators Lunch Bunch We have fun getting to know one another better while having lunch in area restaurants. We meet the third Wednesday of each month. Call us and let us know you’ll be there! Angela Cowen ......832.606.4714 Karen Hopper ......281.443.7600 Jean Rich ................281.343.8937 Christmas Light Decorating Contest ISGA members attending French dinner at Aura French Restaurant included (l to r standing) Vicki & Bob Latham, Tim Casey, Veronica & Will Procasky, Carey and Fred Guliksen, Kina Bekana, Tanya Shearer, (seated l to r): Antony Wu, Olga Casey, Jim Shearer, and Paule Bekana. Shelly Buechner ..281.650.4618 shelleybuechner2@hotmail.com International Social Group for Adults: The Ladybugs The International Social Group for Adults (ISGA) is a Greatwood couple’s social group open to all Greatwood residents. This is a way to meet neighbors of all nationalities and learn about their cultures in a social setting. If you’d like to become a member, contact: T he Ladybugs, a social/civic organization in our area, held a successful, spring fundraiser and garden party recently, which included all types of activities and various types of cuisine. They also collected items for the needy, elderly, and mentally challenged for future visits to those area facilities. Since 2007, the group has helped to cheer up many and have brightened the days of those who may otherwise have been forgotten about in local area facilties, but the Ladybugs stop to smell the roses too, by holding fun functions such as the annual big hat Garden Party, etc. The group’s schedule varies and they sometimes have functions on weekends as well as during the weekdays. For information on becoming a Ladybug to donate some of your time or to make new friends, contact the founder/coordinator, Vicki Latham, at vmlatham@yahoo.com. Toiletries for men and women and lap blankets are always needed so if you’d like to donate items such as those, contact the coordinator atto or for drop off information. “You can easily judge the character o off a man by how they treat those who can do nothing for him.” Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006 .............. vmlatham@yahoo.com The Ladybugs: The Ladybugs are a service/social group of Greatwood women who contribute their time and talents to several local charities in the area. If you’d like to become a member, contact: Vicki Latham .......281-384-4006 .............. vmlatham@yahoo.com Parent’s of UT Students: Rose Ford ...............281.343.7172 ......................... rose@wjford.com Greatwood MOMS Club - West and East: www.momsclubsugarland.org Moms In Prayer: Sharon Boehm ....281-343-9280 ...sugarboehms@earthlink.net (Left to Right) Ladybugs Karen Smith, Era Turner, Joanne Fisher, Darlene Gallow, Gloria Foley, Bukki Rojvgbokah, Karen Reeder, (sitting l to r): Vicki Latham Kathryn DeMoss, and Patsy Laurel had fun at the annual spring Ladybugs Garden Party and Fundraiser recently in Greatwood. 10 Group and Club News Greatwood Geysers Swim Team Ready for 2012! Greatwood Gators 20th Anniversary T he Greatwood Geysers Swim Team is ready to begin their 10th year of exciting competition! Head Coach Derek Zerber has welcomed back assistant coaches Justin Kempisty, Charlie Cox and Kasey Surratt as well as new coaches Rachel Johnson and Darcy Stavinoha. Together they have spent the last month conditioning the team and preparing them for their first season in Division 2. The Geysers will start this month with a Kickoff/Anniversary Party. They will be co-hosting the event with the Greatwood Gators (celebrating their 20th anniversary) on Friday, June 1st. This is a great opportunity for the families from both teams to come together and celebrate their community pride. This month the team will switch their practices to Pool #1. The practice times, however, will remain the same (4 p.m. – 8 p.m.). Due to the pool being cleaned on Tuesdays, Coach Derek will re-design the practices on that day to be land-based – you won’t want to miss them! Below is the team schedule: • June 1 Practice starts at Pool #1 4:00 pm • June 1 Kick-Off Party: Geysers/Gators 6:00 pm • June 4 First Colony Gators @ Geysers 4:30 pm • June 11 Geysers @ New Territory Torpedoes 4:30 pm • June 18 Geysers @ Meadows Marlins 4:30 pm • June 19 Mid Year Party at Life Time Fitness 5:00 pm • June 25 Geysers @ First Colony Gators 4:30 pm • July 2 New Territory Torpedoes @ Geysers 4:30 pm • July 9 Meadows Marlins @ Geysers 4:30 pm • July 12 Prelims @ Meadows Marlins • July 14 Finals @ First Colony Gators • July 15 Banquet (Tentative) • July 17 All Stars (Tuesday) @ Don Cook Natatorium on Lexington T hanks to the support and contributions of the Greatwood Gators sponsors, over 200 Greatwood children will enjoy working hard to improve their swim skills and techniques while still having fun maintaining wonderful Gators traditions and making lifelong friends. As a team we are also extremely proud of the sense of community within the team and Greatwood. In addition, the contributions of our sponsors allow the Greatwood Gators to provide: • • • • • Scholarships for graduating senior swimmers The best possible coaching staff Weekly swimmer incentives Bottled water for our volunteers during swim meets Additional equipment needed to keep children safe and comfortable throughout the meets • And other numerous essentials for operating a successful team. The Greatwood Gators would like to recognize our wonderful sponsors for the 2012 season. Platinum Sponsors: Chili’s; Energia Tejas, LLC; Gillman Nissan of Fort Bend; Pepperoni’s; Wings ‘N Things Gold Sponsors: Chick-fil-a; Cornerstone Christian Academy; First Tire and Automotive; Greatwood Automotive; Keller Williams Realty; Southwest; Kwik Kar Lube & Tune; Dr. Lee Mahlmann~Orthodontist; Methodist Family Medecine Group; Mighty Bounce Moonwalks; Mike Tate’s “99” Tire & Auto; Pawlik Farms; Reed & Terry, LLP; Richmond Bone & Joint MHMG; and Russo’s New York Pizzeria~Greatwood Silver Sponsors: Benjamin Franklin Plumbing; Beyond 20/20 Eye Care~Dr. Cindy Tu; cordin8technologies, llc; Crabb River Cleaners; Dr. Dennis E. Halford, DDS, MS; Grand Parkway Animal Hospital; Greatwood Training Center; Hartford Services A/C, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical; Dr. Jason R. McFall, DDS, Orthodontist; Kendig Keast Collaborative; Kids ‘R Kids Learning Academy of Greatwood; Lane Four Swim Shops; Dr. Larry Caldwell, DDS Dentistry for Children; Dr. Lloyd Hartmann, DDS; and Primrose School of Greatwood *Times Subject to Change Bronze Sponsors: Cookie Joe’s Dancin’ School; and Swantner & Gordon With the meets being held at Pool #1 this year, the team will face a new parking situation. Out of respect for the residents that live around the pool, the team is asking everyone to either park in the pool parking lot, along Greatwood Parkway, or in the Dickinson parking lot. Therefore, the Geysers suggest that its families consider supporting their team by purchasing a parking spot in the pool lot for all Geysers home meets for $100. If you didn’t take advantage during registration, it’s not too late. For more information about the Geysers please visit our website at www.greatwoodgeysers.org or friend us on Facebook. Family Sponsors: Anderson Family, Bradley Family, Breeze Family, Cunningham Family, Dernehl Family, Farrell Family, Ford Family, Glasnapp Family, Jackson Family, Keast Family, Klatt Family, Liang Family, Lieke Family, McKinnerney Family, Mitchell Family, Nelson Family, Pham Family, Reed Family, St. Jean Family, Terry Family, and Yanta Family Thank you to the Greatwood community for your continued support and participation with the Greatwood Gators Swim Team. We are looking forward to a fun filled 20th Anniversary season! You can find more information about the Greatwood Gators at www.greatwoodgators.org. 11 t t Dulles Ave. (Across from Dulles High School) Business Hours 4:30am - 10:00pm Drive Thru Dulles Ave. (Across from Dulles High School) Business Hours 4:30am - 10:00pm Drive Thru • Wood Fencing • Ornamental Iron • Driveway Gates • Gate Operators • Emergency Service Ask about our 20 Year Warranty! “Quality with Affordability” 12 Dental Care For Your Lifestyle! Dr. Dr Dr. r. 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Greatwood Golf Club &DOO12:$VNIRUWKH3URFUDVWLQDWRU¶V6SHFLDO Greatwood’s Choice for Professional Tax Preparation Services will once again host Junior Golf Summer Camps ´,·PVRUHOLHYHGWRÀQGVRPHRQHFORVHE\ZKRNQRZVKHUVWXIIµ a5*UHDWZRRG/DNHFUHVW5HVLGHQW Instruction will be with Greatwood G.C. teaching pro Ross Bartschy. ´<RXDOORZPHWRIRFXVRQP\IDPLO\FDUHHU«µ a0*UHDWZRRG)DLUYLHZ5HVLGHQW Ć7D[3UHSDUDWLRQ Ć4XLFN%RRNV7UDLQLQJ Ć6PDOO%XVLQHVV6WDUWXS&RQVXOWV The following are dates and times for each Group: ,563UREOHPV" 'RQ¶WJRLWDORQH 3DPLV)HGHUDOO\ OLFHQVHGWRILJKWIRU <28LQGLVSXWHV ZLWK8QFOH6DP Ages 10 and under: Tues. June 26 - Fri. June 29 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. Ages 11 - 14 yrs.: Tues. July 10 - Fri. July 13 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. Ages 15 - 18 yrs.: Mon. July 23 - Thur. July 26 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m. Your Sugar Land Tax Expert Junior Club Tournament will be Friday, July 27, 2012 Beginning at 7:30a.m. Britz Financial Group Pamela Britz, EA Pam with“Betsy Ross” In the neighborhood! Next to Greatwood Lake on Hwy. 59 feeder.. CALL NOW 281-937-0447 www.sugarlandtaxexpert.com All registration forms and information sheets will be in the Pro Shop starting April 15, 2012. $25 (Early Registration discount available thru May 15) off* For any further information, please call Ross Bartschy at 281.841.5543 Thank you ILUVWVHUYLFHQHZFOLHQWV &DQQRWEHFRPELQHGZLWKDQ\ RWKHURIIHU([SLUHV 15 Library News University Branch Library News are some of the family activities for June at University Library including free Practice ACT Exams. Below 10:30 AM - STORY TIME Thursday, June 14, 2012 Stories, crafts, & a movie for preschool children. Recommended ages 3-6 year There are many more programs for people of all ages. You can check these out by going to: www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/ branches/ub.html to ind out programs for this library and other Fort Bend Libraries. 10:00 AM - FREE PRACTICE ACT EXAM Saturday, June 16, 2012 Take a practice exam that colleges use to determine admissions and award scholarships. The test consists of ive sections - English, Math, Reading, Science, and Writing. Bring a non-graphing calculator and two #2 pencils. Results and strategies are discussed in a followup session. Registration Required 3:00 PM - FEAR FACTOR CHALLENGE Monday, June 04, 2012 TEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS - Face your fears! Try exotic lavors and gross challenges. For teens going into 6th grade and older. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend! 10:30 AM - TODDLER TIME Tuesday, June 05, 2012 Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. 3:00 PM - ORIGAMI June 18, 2012 TEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS - Join us for a live origami demonstration by Lisa Jastram. Space is limited. Registration required at 281-633-5100. For teens going into 6th grade and older. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend 7:00 PM - PAJAMA NIGHT STORY TIME Tuesday, June 05, 2012 Stories and other activities for the whole family. 10:30 AM - MOTHER GOOSE TIME Wednesday, June 06, 2012 for ages 0-12 months. 10:30 AM - TODDLER TIME Tuesday, June 19, 2012 Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. 2:00 PM - MAD SCIENCE Wednesday, June 06, 2012 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM - Wow them to the tips of their toes science show. For students going into grades 1st-5th. Hand must be stamped for admission. Free hand-stamps available 1 hour before show. Location: LARGE MEETING ROOM 7:00 PM - PAJAMA NIGHT STORY TIME June 19, 2012 Stories and other activities for the whole family. 1:30 PM - CULINARY BOOK CLUB Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Do you love food or have a love of cooking? Whether you’re someone who is just starting out as an at-home cook or someone who would love to share their cooking experience, there is something for everyone. Please join us at the University Branch Library for fun featuring food. Culinary Club meets every third Wednesday at 1:30 PM – Conference Room 1. 3:00 PM - GET YOUR GAME ON! June 11, 2012 TEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS - Come for a relaxing day of board games, Wii games and XBOX Kinect at the library. For teens going into 6th grade and older. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend! 10:30 AM - TODDLER TIME Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Age Group: Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. 2:00 PM - SUGAR LAND FIRE DEPARTMENT Wednesday, June 20, 2012 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM - Join us for a fun summer safety lesson and see a real ire truck. For students going into grades 1st-5th. Hand must be stamped for admission. Free hand-stamps available 1 hour before show. 2:00 PM - TED SCHWANK MAGIC AND ILLUSIONS Wednesday, June 13, 2012 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM - Join us for magical entertainment and amazing illusions. For students going into grades 1st-5th. Hand must be stamped for admission. Free hand-stamps available 1 hour before show. 16 Library University Branch Library News News Exciting Plans Underway For Fort Bend County Libraries’ Teen Summer Reading Club 2012 (Continued) 10:30 AM - STORY TIME Thursday, June 21, 2012 Stories, crafts, & a movie for preschool children. Recommended ages 3-6 years. “T.S.I.: Realm of the Unknown” is the theme for this summer’s Young Adult Reading Club for Teens, which began on May 29, at all Fort Bend County Libraries locations. Exciting free activities – from game days and movie nights to cookie decorating and scrapbooking classes - are planned, while area teens discover the wonders of the world that can be found between the pages of a book! Teens are encouraged to read as many books as they can, and they will earn rewards based on the total number of hours they spend reading or the number of readingrelated activities they complete. The reading activities may include watching a movie based on a book, attending a teen library program, or making a bookmark or poster based on a book. Listening to audio books and reading magazines and newspapers may also be counted. Participants may register at any Fort Bend County library, or they may register online by going to the FBCL website (http://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) and clicking on the “Teen SRC Sign-Up” image. Once the online registration form has been completed, the teens will then have their own online page on which to record their hours and activities. Registration ends July 28. For the irst ive activities completed, each teen will receive a bookmark. The rewards continue with a key light for 10 activities, a draw-string backpack for 15 activities, and a reading trophy for the irst 20 books read. Reading rewards can be redeemed beginning Monday, June 4. The last day to pick up awards is August 25. Weekly drawings for gift cards from area stores donated by the library Friends organizations -- will also take place at each branch library. In addition, the names of participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25gift card that will be awarded to several lucky readers completing 20 activities or more, in a drawing scheduled in August at each library location. There is no charge to join the Summer Reading Club, and it is open to all teens, regardless of the county of residence. The program is sponsored by the Texas State Library, Fort Bend County Libraries, and the Friends organizations that support the county library system. For more information, call the library’s Public Information Of ice at 281-341-2677 or the library branch nearest you. 10:00 AM - ACT PRACTICE EXAM FOLLOW-UP SESSION Saturday, June 23, 2012 Review scored practice ACT Exams, along with study and test-taking tips. Must have attended the irst session 3:00 PM - SHRINKY DINKS Monday, June 25, 2012 TEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS - Design your very own plastic Shrinky Dink and watch it become a piece of art. For teens going into 6th grade and older. Refreshments provided. Bring a friend! 10:30 AM - TODDLER TIME Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Parent/child activity time for toddlers. Recommended for ages 1-3 years. 7:00 PM - INDOOR GARDENING FOR FUN, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOR & HEALTH Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Beat the heat! Learn the ins and outs of gardening inside your home for fun, lavor, fragrance, and improved air quality. Presented by a Fort Bend Master Gardener. 10:30 AM - MOTHER GOOSE TIME Wednesday, June 27, 2012 Parent/infant activity time for infants. Recommended for ages 0-12 months. 2:00 PM - TEXAS SNAKES AND MORE Wednesday, June 27, 2012 SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAM - If you like snakes or want to learn about them this is the show for you. Live snakes will be present. For students going into grades 1st-5th. Hand must be stamped for admission. Free hand-stamps available 1 hour before show. 10:30 AM - STORY TIME Thursday, June 28, 2012 Stories, crafts, & a movie for preschool children. Recommended ages 3-6 years. 17 $#%-2#+0! 0'%-2#+0! The Spine Center at Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is the comprehensive, coordinated option for you in Fort Bend County. 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This is the information he sent. Pamela Britz, a Brooks Mill Rep, asked if they had any information about who threw nails in the streets and sprayed their neighborhood cars with fire extinguishers. Constable Deluhy said they have stepped up patrols in Brooks Mill and have an idea of those who were responsible for the recent activity. They did find the empty fire extinguishers. Officer Deluhy said they were beginning to see an increase in requests for House Watches and to call their office to schedule. All in all, Greatwood remains a very safe neighborhood. Jim LeMaire and Zac Pittinger, both Village Reps said that their scout troops would dispose of your old Texas and U.S. Flags in the proper manner. You can email them for drop off information. Jim LeMaire – jrlemairejr@comcast.net Zac Pittinger – zpittinger@gmail.com “The Bassett home was moved south of Richmond and is now the Great Oaks Manor Bed and Breakfast. It was built in 1913 by my great, great grandfather Clem Bassett. It is a Colonial Revival style home and occupied the entire block between Jackson & Liberty in Richmond, now the location of the Court House Annex. The county purchased the house around 1960 to use as an annex, then sold the home in 1975. Roseane Bernstein, a Lakeside Village Rep, asked about the poor paint condition of some of the fences around the amenity lake between Lakeside Village and Charleston Estates. This will be looked into. A question was asked about what the Post Office was going to do about the damaged parcel boxes that are in a lot of our neighborhoods. Kate Brewer, a Landing Rep, recently went to the Post Office to address this issue. She was told that although you could request that the Post Office replace the lock and key for your personal box for a $45 charge, they are not going to replace the locks on the parcel boxes. When they have to replace the entire bank of boxes, they will include new parcel boxes. If the parcel boxes in your neighborhood are not usable, the Post Office will deliver packages directly to your door. Clem Bassett was born in 1842 to Clement Bassett and Julia Lee Beal. They came to Richmond shortly after the Battle of San Jacinto. Clem Bassett was a member of Terry’s Texas Rangers in the confederate cavalry. He was a cattleman with an extensive farming operation. He also was a merchant and helped organize the Jaybird Association and was its first president. Clem Bassett was elected Sheriff of Fort Bend County in 1890 and became Tax Collector in 1902. His wife was Libbie Mitchell Bassett.” 20 21 H T .E BA 409 .938.3771 R R Ful eB c i v r l Se om o r h at R el d o em 1.800.BATHTUB er Mention Great News and receive Free Shower Spa Upgrade $500 Value **Not Valid with anyy other offer. Must purchase p one complete p bathroom system. 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I do not take in animals but act only as liaison to reunite pet with owner. I can provide shelter numbers if owners can not be located and lend out crates if needed. Happenings at Town Square www.sugarlandtownsquare.com Here is a list, available to us at the time of publication, of the upcoming events at Town Square for June. Check the web site above for updated information. Don’t forget your lawn chair. Friday June 1 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Giving Spirits Concert Series Enjoy live music featuring the Henry Darragh Quintet. Saturday June 2 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Music in the Plaza Enjoy live music in the Plaza. Friday June 8 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Music in the Plaza Enjoy the sounds of The Matchsticks performing a wide variety of musical styles. Saturday June 9 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Sugar Land Superstar presented by David Taylor Cadillac Friday June 15 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Music in the Plaza Enjoy the sounds of The Sugarland Brass Company HOA Board Members at Work Saturday June 16 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM Movie Under The Moon N o one can say that our HOA Board isn’t “hands on”! Friday June 22 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Opry in the Square Featuring country favorites that will appeal to all generations. Saturday June 23 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Paradise on the Plaza Break out your tropical shirts, sundresses and flip flops and join us for Paradise on the Plaza featuring music by Cas Haley! Pictured above is Board Director and Vice President, Robert Thompson who has Board responsibility for our ponds and lakes. Friday June 29 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Dancing Under The Stars With Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors. Saturday June 30 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Music in the Plaza Enjoy live music in the Plaza. WEEKLY EVENTS Every Friday Every Thursday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Urban Harvest Farmers Market Fitness in the Plaza Meet your local farmers Featuring FREE Boot Camp and vendors, and pick up with Jon Hood from Rush locally grown fresh fruits Fitness and Zumba with and vegetables, eggs, cheese, Abby Dorsey! honey, and much more! Boot Camp 9:00 am - 10:00 am Zumba 10:00 am - 11:00 am Director and Board President Bob Hauck discussing the latest upgrading of our Pool operating systems with our 2012 Pool Contractor, Texas Aquatic Enterprises Account Manager Scott Schwab and President Tommy Barrez. 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Become a member of the Brazos Bend State Park Volunteer Organization (BBSPVO). Staff is accepting applications for the next round of training that will take place September 8, 15 & 22, 2012. All three dates are mandatory. Park Staff is seeking outgoing, self-motivated individuals who are able to donate at least 48 hours per calendar year and are able to assist park visitors year round. Volunteers operate the park’s nature center and volunteer gift shop. They conduct programs and hikes for the general public and school groups, maintain various customer services and assist the park maintenance staff with trail maintenance, etc. Volunteers receive hands-on training in all areas. Application, interview, liability waiver and criminal background check required. Application deadline is June 30, 2012. Get your application in soon. We can only accept 15 participants. The BBSPVO has been serving park visitors for over 20 years and has been recognized by the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, the Texas State Senate and House of Representatives as an exemplary organization that consistently donates an average of 18,000 hours annually and in 2011 they donated an all-time high of 20,489 hours. The Organization also donates a substantial amount of funding that is used to directly assist the park with operational, educational and customer service needs. The majority of this funding is provided by BBSPVO gift shop sales but also comes from private donations. The BBSPVO is a 501, (C ), (3) non-profit organization. Applications are also accepted for maintenance work only. (One may start volunteering immediately after the criminal background check clears and liability waiver is signed.) Complete training information and application can be found at www.brazosbend.org. You may also contact BBSPVO Coordinator Sharon Hanzik at 979-553-5123. 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About Dickinson Elementary Dickinson Elementary, opened in 1993, is an exemplary school in the Lamar Consolidated ISD. Dickinson is located in the Greatwood subdivision at 7110 Greatwood Parkway in Sugar Land, TX. For more information or to contact the PTO, please visit: For more information, please contact Jill Carroll, Monster Mash chair, at jillcarroll@ comcast.net or (832)385-0530. Thank You Volunteers April Volunteer of the Month - Lisa Watson http://www.dickinsonpto.com/. April Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Poe-Thompson - 5th Grade Planning for Monster Mash 2012 Already in Progress Dickinson Elementary PTO’s 3rd annual Monster Mash is scheduled for Saturday, October 27, 2012.* May Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Hogg - 1st Grade We would also like to recognize Barbara Ott, who has volunteered countless hours! She works in the library, helps the teachers, and many more unseen jobs! Thanks for all you do Barb! Monster Mash, Dickinson Elementary PTO’s fundraising event, has family fun and entertainment for all ages including a haunted house, silent auction, games, dance-athon and costume contest. All proceeds benefit Dickinson Elementary! To all the volunteers this year, we could not have done it without you! You help make Dickinson a better place for our children! Thank you! It takes a village to host the Monster Mash… help us make the 2012 Monster Mash a huge success. As a Dickinson family, how can you help? Are you willing to donate your time…or volunteer in a small capacity? Here are some additional ideas: Thank You All! As a PTO we want to thank our families and community for their support. This year we were able to make sure every instructional classroom has a promethium board. We also funded all the field trips. We provided classroom and grade level funds to promote learning. And finally resurfaced our track! • Does your business or a friend’s business promote a popular product or service? Could include spa services, photography packages, hotel stays, restaurant gift cards, round of golf, auto detailing - the list goes on! We are getting excited for next year! • Do you know of or own a business willing to make a monetary donation for sponsor benefits? If you are interested in serving our school next year, there are still committee positions open! Programs, Breakfast with Santa and our Spring fundraiser are all events that need some extra volunteers. Please let us know if you are interested! We need you! • Do you have a job where you could provide a child a fun learning experience? Jobs could include (but not limited to) firefighter, police officer, athlete, tv producer, veterinarian, teacher, librarian, etc. Fort Bend Pool Service Residential Pool Cleaning Pump Repairs • Filter Cleaning Drain & Clean • Weekly Service Vacation Service Steve Carlson 281.750.6896 32 33 School News • 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine • 2 doses of Varicella vaccine on or after the irst birthday (separated by at least 1 month) OR provide a statement that your child has had the disease (chickenpox) George Ranch High School Summer Athletic Camps • 8/6 - 8/8 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., GRHS Football Camp for 2nd - 9th graders. Contact Coach Tullos for more info rtullos@lcisd.org Antoinette Reading Junior High News • 8/6 - 8/8 from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., GRHS Boys Basketball Camp for 4th - 9th graders. Contact Coach Negron for more info jnegron@lcisd.org ARJH 2012-2013 School Year Orientation Dates • 8/7: Incoming 8th graders 4 p.m. • 6/4 - 6/7 - GRHS Girls Volleyball Camp. Contact Cheyanne Forshee for more info cforshee@lcisd.org • 8/8: Incoming 7th graders 4 p.m. • 8/9: Incoming 6th graders 4 p.m. Forms to sign up for camps are available on the ARJH Athletics web page http://readingjh.lcisd.org/en/ Athletics/HomeAthletics.aspx or on the GRHS Athletics web page. • 8/27: First day of school New Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year For students entering 7th grade. Please be advised that your child will be required to obtain these immunizations, if they have not already done so, BEFORE the irst day of school, August, 2012. Some physicians have been giving these immunizations already, so your child may have already had all of these vaccines. Please be sure that you give us a copy of the most up-to-date immunization records for your child. GRHS Summer Theatre Workshop Don’t miss out on the George Ranch High School summer theatre workshop “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” Gain experience in acting, learn technical theatre skills and have a great time under the direction of Mrs. Rebecca Walters, Theatre Chair at GRHS. Workshop Dates: 6/18-6/21 and 6/25-6/28 (two week workshop) from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day with a performance on the last day, 6/28, at 7 p.m. The requirements for 7th GRADE students for the 2012/2013 school year are as follows: Cost: $300 (Includes a Free camp T-shirt and morning snack; students need to bring their own lunch and drink each day.) All Incoming 7th graders must show proof of: • 4 doses of Polio (The 4th doses is not required if the 3rd dose was received on or after the 4th birthday) Location: George Ranch High School Auditorium • 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine Ages: Incoming grades 5-9 • 2 doses of Measles vaccine on or after the irst birthday (separated by at least 1 month) How to Register: Contact Becky Walters at rwalters@ lcisd.org for registration forms • 1 dose of Mumps vaccine 1 dose of Rubella vaccine • 3 doses of DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine (with one dose after the fourth birthday) Registration and Payment Due: Registration and down payment of $150 due by 6/2; Full payment due on the irst day of camp • 1 dose of Tdap Booster if at least ive years have passed since the last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine Questions: Contact Becky Walters at 832-223-4350 or rwalters@lcisd.org 34 School Teen Hotline ARJH has been given access to the Crisis Hotline http:// www.crisishotline.org/ (sponsored by Crisis Intervention of Houston, Inc.). If any child would like to have access to a 24/7 peer-to-peer counseling session or referral service, we encourage you to call this phone number: (713) 529TEEN (8336). Students can also use the TEXT service by texting the word “TEEN” to “78247”. This service enables teens to discuss their problems non-judgementally, con identially and anonymously with other teens or adults trained to address teen problems. News and give back to ARJH by being part of the Partners in Education program. For every ARJH student that enrolls, Kumon Sugar Land-Greatwood will donate $50 to ARJH. Please be sure to mention that you are an ARJH student when enrolling. Kumon of Sugarland- Greatwood 1135 Crabb River Rd., Richmond, TX 77469 Ph: 832-595-8300 • Sterling McCall Lexus is proud to join the “Partners in Education” program. They will donate $200 to ARJH for every new or pre-owned Lexus purchased by an ARJH Longhorn parent, teacher, friend or family member. Just contact Ken Ward at (281) 658-6016 or kward@smlexus. com and let him know you are an ARJH Longhorn or Longhorn supporter. Spread the word and help support ARJH. Sign Up For the PTO Eblasts Even if you’re not a member of the ARJH PTO, you can sign up to receive the PTO weekly eblasts. If you know of a fellow ARJH parent or family member that is not on the eblast list, please forward this eblast to them or send them the link http://www.readingpto.org/PTOEMailList/ tabid/6854/Default.aspx or tell them to go to readingpto. org and click on the “PTO Email List” link. • Garrett & Boyd Orthodontics in Sugar Land have started a program called “Partners in Education” to assist schools with the recent budget cuts. They will donate $100 for every new patient who attends ARJH. The irst check ARJH received was for $1,000! Partners in Education • Kumon of Sugar Land-Greatwood would like to support Commercial & Residential Air Conditioning & Heating SALES SERVICE INSTALLATION QUALITY SERVICE SINCE 1990 TACLB26503E Providing Service & Installation On All Makes & Models! BAYOU CITY SERVICES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SPECIALS First pound of Freon is complementary. Present this coupon to receive your service call for $10.00 off our regular price of $79.50. This coupon cannot be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires /31/1 BAYOU CITY SERVICES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SPECIALS $20.00-PER-SYSTEM DISCOUNT Present this coupon to receive $20.00 off our regular price of $149.00-per system per year. Customer must present coupon or special price is not valid. This coupon cannot be combined with any other offer. Coupon expires $225.00 OFF PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF A COMPLETE HVAC SYSTEM Also Free 1 Year Preventative Maintenance Program (up to a $298.00 value) This offer covers up to 2 complete systems. 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If interested please call/email: Norma 713.894.6065 nnjc123@yahoo.com or the Young Life office at: 281.313.7636 5 Present this coupon for 5 Dollars off your total bill 6330 E Riverpark Dr. Sugar Land, TX 77479 (p)281-232-0680 (f)281-232-0688 5 5 *Free HOT Breakfast* *Free Internet* *Free Guest Laundry* *Business Center* *Fitness Center* *Free Weekday Happy Hour* www.BESTWESTERNsugarland.com Valid only at the BEST WESTERN Sugar Land Inn 5 BEST WESTERN Sugar Land Inn 6330 East Riverpark Drive - Sugar Land, Texas 77479 Nick Bhakta General Manager (office) 281-232-0680 (fax) 281-232-0688 BWSugarland@Yahoo.Com Please visit our new website at www.BESTWESTERNsugarland.com Each Best Western Branded Hotel is Idenpendently Owned and Operated. ©2010 Best Western® International, Inc. All rights reserved. 36 37 38 Lance Hatfield - Owner Serving *UHDWZRRG Since 2003 (713) 553-7335 (cell) (281) 491-3191 (office) LHatfield979@hotmail.com Preferred Lawn & Landscaping Professional and Reliable Landscaping and Lawn Maintenance YOUR COULD AD BE HERE TACL A002487E TO ADVERTISE IN THIS NEWSLETTER, CALL DAVID SMITH AT PAMELA PRINTING 281-499-3511 v www.freshairinc.com AIR CONDITIONING OR HEATING PROBLEMS? DAVID@PAMELAPRINTING.COM Same Day Response 94% of our calls are done the same day 550 JULIE RIVERS DRIVE, STE 310 SUGAR LAND, TEXAS 77478 The #1 Air Conditioning Co. in Greatwood 39 School News Campbell Elementary News Important Dates to Remember Campbell Elementary… You will ind a full list of dates on the Calendars page of the LCISD Website… “Get In The Game!” http://www.lcisd.org/DistrictbrInformation/Calendars/ Need information about Campbell? Go to: www.campbellpta.org Click on “New! Of icial LCISD 2011-2012 District Calendar” Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter directly to your inbox every two weeks. ORDER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES BEFORE JUNE 30TH As a convenience to parents, pre-packaged school supplies can be ordered directly from Innisbrook School Supplies and shipped directly to your home. This program was selected by the Campbell PTA board for its service and convenience and participation in this program is strictly optional. The supply kits will contain everything that is required per grade level. Online ordering will end on June 30, 2012, to ensure that orders will be delivered on time for the new school year. Please follow the directions below to order. REPAVEMENT OF TRACK BEGINS IN JUNE Beginning the irst week of June, work will begin on repairing Campbell’s track. Be aware that there will be heavy equipment and workers on school property while this process is taking place. For the safety of your family, use of Campbell’s playground equipment during this time is highly discouraged. Thank you for your understanding! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2012ǧ2013 PTA BOARD MEMBERS! At the Annual meeting in April, the 2012-2013 of icers were voted in by the PTA membership. Of icers and Chairmen include: Ordering Instructions: 1. Go to www.ordermypack.com, enter our school number: 109685. 2. Select the appropriate grade pack. Be sure to choose next year’s grade. President - Kelly Furgiuele 3. Pay with credit card at checkout. VP of Fundraising - Sally Paz 4. Order Dates: 05/01/12 - 06/30/12 5. Your Back-to-School PackTM will ship directly to your home before the irst day of class. VP of Student Services - Kelle Costa Secretary - Cindy Wurzburger 6. Questions? Contact Innisbrook Customer Service at 1-800-334-8461 (M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. eastern time). Treasurer - Shelly Giries Parliamentarian - Kristi Chambers Teacher Appreciation - Christina Chaveleh Price Information (cost per pack)* Grade Price Membership - Jill Paquette Kindergarten $53.17 First $63.36 Second $67.95 Third $61.38 Fourth $68.71 Fifth $68.05 Publicity and Website - April Machock Room Parent Coordinator - Jennifer Santiago Spring Fundraising Chairman - Gretchen Yax Congratulations to all these wonderful volunteers! There are still 3 positions open on the board: Yearbook, Volunteer Coordinator and Programs/5th Grade Coordinator. If you would like to take on any of these positions for the new school year, please contact Kelly Furgiuele at president@ campbellpta.org. *includes shipping charges *$1.50 handling fee will be added to each pack at checkout for online orders 40 In business in the Houston metro area since 1939. 713-782-9818 Providing complete design, installation and service of lawn sprinkler and drainage systems. fax: 713-782-9841 5711 Schumacher Ln., Houston, TX 77057 41 CELL: 713-628-1023 OFFICE: 281-207-5233 EMAIL: cecil@airmail.net Web Sites: www.mrgreatwood.com www.cecilpeschel.com Another Greatwood Home Sales Milestone!! CECIL IS ON TARGET TO SELL HIS 625TH GREATWOOD HOME IN 2012. In celebration he will waive the listing commission or rebate the selling commission up to $10,000 for the 625TH Greatwood Buyer or Seller! It could happen any time!!!* Call Cecil today for a no cost, no obligation Market Analysis of your home or start searching for your Greatwood dream home! Ask about his move-up & move-down plans that can save you $$Thousands$$ RE/MAX Southwest: 14905 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Each Office Independently Owned and Operated *Some Restrictions Apply 42 Neighborhood Arbor Barry Nicholson Devoni Wardlow Cecil Peschel Bend David Nevotti Dave Brittain JoAnn Ardoin Brazos Bend Phill Bratton Phil Rummel Brooks Mill Pamela Britz Debbie Page Steve Halligan (832) 444-4990 Enclave Joe Hovsepian John Hernandez James Burger Estates Gayle Madonna Susan Rozman Rhonda Ulen Fairview John Hidore Melissa Gorman Fairway Vistas Jim Burns Bernard Sugar Faye Brislan Forest Paul Turner Ron Meckler Marvin Eisenberg Knoll Jen Gawrys (281) 545-2257 Jengawrys@yahoo.com Lakecrest Robert Farr Tony Mendes (832) 443-6040 (281) 545-2922 bobfarr2@swbell.net omendes1934@hotmail.com (281) 343-1729 (281) 491-1776 cecil@neosoft.com 281-343-8406 281-343-8896 (281) 343-5807 281-217-6751 (281) 343-5105 (281) 937-1693 (281) 343-9956 (281) 545-1559 Charleston Estates Stephanie Grote Crossing Patrick Ricci John Hancock Chip Smith bnicholson1@slb.com Representatives djnevotti@sbcglobal.net dave.brittain@sbcglobal.net jjardoin@sbcglobal.net BrazosBend@Bratton-online.com prummel_houston1@comcast.net pjbritz@britzfinancial.com dpagetx@comcast.net sjhalligan@earthlink.net stephaniegrote@comcast.net (281) 705-1038 (281) 343-5969 281-343-7074 (281) 343-5756 (281) 343-7180 (281) 343-5101 patrick.ricci@comcast.net jb-tex@sbcglobal.net csmith@chipsmithlaw.com joseph.hovsepian@mustangeng.com Johntxn@hotmail.com James.Burger@co.fort-bend.tx.us GrammyMad@aol.com susanrozman@juno.com rulen@aol.com (281) 937-7259 (832) 459-7563 jhidore@chevron.com (281) 937-7137 melissagorman@aol.com (281) 937-1283 JSBurns@Hal-PC.org (281) 343-0216 sammbern@att.net (281) 343-8280 (832) 483-6516 (713) 504-5293 281-343-1757 PTurner13@msn.com rmeckler@swst.com pblumster@yahoo.com Glen Richard Boehck (281) 343-1966 Alan Young (281) 343-5909 Patricia Matthews (281) 343-8454 rboehck@boehckmortgage.com ayoung@redicarpet.com patty_matthews@hotmail.com Green Terry Nash Charles Dulaney Ann Silver (281) 545-3939 (281) 545-8542 annied50@aol.com annsilver1103@gmail.com Highland Park Joel Stelling Kim Castillo Charles Pearce 713-826-9603 (281) 733-5285 (281) 937-0460 joelstelling@hotmail.com kcastillo620@gmail.com cpearce19@yahoo.com Lakeside Village Jill Harrell (281) 343-0853 (713) 553-4503 BamaBino@aol.com Rosemary Maloney (281) 545-1813 birdbabe10@yahoo.com Roseane Bernstein (281) 343-8108 (281) 755-4275 keithneb@earthlink.net Landing Lloyd Ellison Ken Tyrell Kate Brewer (281) 545-8545 LloydEllison@comcast.net (713) 914-6431 (281) 224-2793 ken_tyrrell@urscorp.com (281)343-0440 kate@brewer.com Manor Tayo Iyiola (312) 399-0153 tmabs@hotmail.com Harold Symmonds (281) 545-8446 harold@hsymmonds.com Gary Walker (281) 937-0937 (281) 705-2324 g_l_walker@msn.com Shores Paul Raymond Stuart Rimes (832) 603-2111 (281) 343-5067 Springfield Bill Murray Thomas Barry Scott Schultz (281) 343-9586 (281) 380-4456 bill.murray@oursite.cc (832) 886-5274 Tbarry@cdbsoftware.com (281) 343-7205 sschultz76@gmail.com Stonebridge Robert Galloway James Pressler Mike Wills (281)343-0481 (713)253-2863 Dr.raymond01@gmail.com srimes@comcast.net macjanum@me.com jepressler@yahoo.com mglwills@att.net Terrace Doug Foster Roy Neer Cindy Schiefen (281) 937-7243 dougfoster1706@yahoo.com (281) 343-5121 (713) 299-2101 (281) 343-5999 CindySchiefen@comcast.net Trails Richard Vacek Cecil Williams Rocky Lane (281) 545-9868 ravacek@sbcglobal.net (281) 343-8900 (713) 643-2157 cecil.williams@genesis315.com (713) 822-8185 (281) 937-1698 RockyLane@RockyLane.com Tuscany Jeff Tallas Robert Daigle Donna Molho (713) 444-6137 jeff@tallasins.com info@daiglecs.com j.molho@comcast.net Village Jim LeMaire Zac Pittinger Erich Zenk (281) 545-9231 (281) 343-7419 (281) 343-0242 jrlemairejr@comcast.net zpittinger@gmail.com evzenk525@att.net Vistas Bobby Bresky David Haack Gregory Schnell (281) 702-7073 Bresky00@aol.com (281) 937-9558 (281) 536-4832 Jean4Golf@yahoo.com (281) 545-8184 (281) 546-2826 schnellgl@yahoo.com Woodcreek Linda Scott Carrie Surratt William Robinson (281) 343-9690 (281) 343-1948 (281) 343-1058 Ljoyce@tbredtech.com Bartmans@aol.com wcrobinson1@comcast.net Woodhaven Chris Legrand Doug Jasek (281) 682-0597 (281) 545-1931 clegrand@opportune.com d_jasek@sbcglobal.net 43 Greatwood News Presort Std. US Postage PAID Sugar Land, TX Permit #206 Ofϔicial publication of Greatwood Community Association, Inc. 550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310 Sugar Land, Texas 77478 Dear Class of 2012… It always give me such a sense of pride and joy to congratulate each of you for the milestone that you have achieved in your lives. Important Numbers Management Company Houston Community Management Services........800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200 LeJean Grif in, Property Manager ...................... 832-864-1228 - Fax: 281-218-7018 Email ............................................................................................................. lejean@houcomm.com Dana Ladd, Co-Property Mgr.……832-864-1228…..Email: danal@houcomm.com Nikkole Luna, On Site Mgr. ................................... 281-545-1134 - Fax: 281-218-6973 Email .............................................................................................................. nluna@houcomm.com Accounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054 For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact Nikkole Luna………………281-545-1134 ............................. Email:nluna@houcomm.com Newsletter - Pamela Printing Co. David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - greatwood@pamelaprinting.com School District Dickinson Elementary ............................................................................................ 832.223.1400 Lamar School Board Representative - Julie Thompson ....................... 281.343.1259 Campbell Elementary.............................................................................................. 832.223.1300 Antoinette Reading Junior High ........................................................................ 832-223-4400 George Ranch High School ................................................................................... 832-223-4200 Texas Park & Wildlife.................................................................................... 281.931.6471 Ft. Bend Animal Control ............................................................................. 281.342.1512 A couple of years ago, I quoted Albert Einstein… “Learn from yesterday, Live for today, Hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Another school year comes to an end, and as I’ve said so many times, this year is signi icant to me as my own son moves on. I am privileged to have gotten to know many seniors this year as they move on in different directions with their lives. I know that this is the beginning of a future that holds great promise for each of you. Follow your dreams, stay true to the path, and never stop questioning… I am looking forward to the next four years, as you begin the next chapter in your lives. Congratulations Class of 2012! And, thank you for letting us be a part of your neighborhood. - David Smith Police • Ft Bend Sheriff Pamela Printing, the preferred printer of the Sugar Land Skeeters Emergency/Crimes in Progress .............................................................................................. 911 Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.341.4665 Information/General Info ..................................................................................... 281.341.4704 Crime Prevention Unit ............................................................................................ 281.341.4618 Constable Precinct 1 ................................................................................................ 281.341.4536 House Watch ................................................................................................................ 281.341.4536 MUD and LID Directors & Meeting Times Meeting dates and times listed in bold italics Below is the list of the men and women, in our community, who presently serve on the Boards of our MUD and LID. Fire Department, Sugar Land Emergency........................................................................................................................................... 911 Non-Emergency.......................................................................................................... 281.491.0852 Ambulance EMS-Emergency (Life Threatening) ..................................................................................... 911 SIEnvironmental (Water/Sewer) 24/7 Customer Care…832-490-1600....... 24/7 Emergency Repairs…832-490-1601 Storm Water Illegal Dumping Storm Water Solutions ......................................................................... www.cleanbayous.org Waste Management Best Trash ...................................................................................................................... 281.313.2378 HOLIDAYS: If your regular pick-up falls on a holiday (NEW YEAR’S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, JULY 4TH, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY), pick up will be made on the next regularly scheduled pick-up day. Post Ofϐice Sugar Land..................................................................................................................... 800.275.8777 Library George Memorial Library ..................................................................................... 281.342.4455 University Library ..................................................................................................... 281.633.5100 CenterPoint ............................................................................................................. 713.207.2222 Reliant Energy...................................................................................................... 713.488.5800 (7:00am to 9:00pm Monday-Friday) CenterPoint Entergy/Entex (Natural Gas) .......................................... 713.659.2111 • 281.342.6665 Southwestern Bell Connect/Disconnect ................................................................................................ 800.464.7928 FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 109: 4th Thursday of every month - 8:30am James A. Kidda, President David Brittain, Vice President Bobby E. Rich, Secretary Frank Dea, Assistant Secretary Jackie Lawrence, Assistant Vice President FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 106: 3rd Thursday of every month - 5:00pm Matthew Schulte, President Stanton Nowak, Vice President Larry Shultz, Assistant Vice President Justin Ring, Secretary Stuart Rimes, Assistant Secretary FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 117: 1st Monday of every month - 4:30pm Jason Kelly, President Christina Vasquez, Vice President Terri Edwards, Assistant Vice President Michael T. O’Neal, Secretary Ann Cantu, Assistant Secretary FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 108: 4th Wednesday of every month - 5:00pm Roberta Terrell, President John Scarborough, Vice President Jennifer Dewey, Assistant Vice President Arthur W. Olson, Secretary Christopher B. Argo, Assistant Secretary All meetings are held at Professional Project Management Services 19875 Southwest Freeway, Suite 270 Sugar Land, TX 77479 Check the MUD website at: www.greatwooddistricts.com For meeting dates and times. Meeting Dates subject to change with holidays Comcast Cable Billing, Sales and Trouble calls .........................................................................713-462-9000 ATT Sales/Billing/Repair (ATT Uverse) .............................. 1-800-286-8313 Golf Club ..................................................................................................................... 281.343.9999 FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11: 4th Tuesday of every month - 2:30pm Ron McCann, President Jared Jameson, Secretary/ Assistant Vice President Michael E. Stone, Vice President/ Assistant Secretary www.greatwooddistricts.com For Assistance with MUD/LID Matters Contact SiEnvironmental, LLC For 24/7 Customer Care: 832-490-1600. For 24/7 Emergency Repair: 832-490-1601 44