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GreatwoodNews

The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc. November 2016

Quarterly Neighborhood Rep Meeting Report

The Quarterly Meeting of the Neighborhood Reps was held at Greatwood Rec Center #1 on Tuesday, October 11, 2016. The meeting was called to

order by Board President Jack Molho at 6:30 p.m..

SHERIFF’S REPORT – Sgt. Jean GobarSgt. Gobar stated that they were still addressing some minor traffic issues around the schools but overall traffic issues were under control.

There were no significant crime issues to report and Greatwood continues to be a very safe place to live.

HOUSE WATCH PROGRAM:There will be a change in Greatwood’s House Watch Program. Residents will no longer be able to sign up for the program for an extended period of time. There will be a 14 day limit. If a resident needs to extend that period they will have to resubmit their form. Greatwood was the only neighborhood in Fort Bend County that did not have a 14 day limit and this was causing some confusion for the dispatchers.

SGT. GOBAR TO RETIREA gift of appreciation was presented to Sgt. Jean Gobar along with the well wishes of the Greatwood community. Her cheerful disposition and service will be missed but she’s looking forward to spending time with family and grandchildren.

SECURITY STAFF CHANGES:With the retirement of Sgt. Gobar, Greatwood welcomes Sgt.William Bennett as her replacement.

Greatwood also welcomes our newest Deputy, Jason Denby.

FINANCIALS – Treasurer Chip SmithThrough August the Association’s operating budget is running slightly over budget but is expected to finish the year well because the fourth quarter has fewer expenses. The pool has closed for the season, irrigation costs taper off, and most of the planned repair and replacement expenses for the year have already occurred.

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Calendar 11/1.............. Board of Directors Meeting

11/3........................................ ACC Meeting

11/8.......................Trails Annual Meeting

11/8.............Woodhaven Annual Meeting

11/10..................... Arbor Annual Meeting

11/10.....................Green Annual Meeting

Architectural Control Committee (ACC)

located at Rec. Center #2

Board meetings are on the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at Rec Center #1.

Any change of meeting times will be posted on the Greatwood Website:

www.mygreatwood.com

What’s Inside Useful Info ........................................... 2

Safety and Security ......................... 6-7

Manager’s Corner ........................ 10-14

Library News ..................................... 18

Group and Club News ....................... 20

Community News ......................... 23-27

School News.................................. 30-34

Neighborhood Reps. ......................... 39

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Community BoardJack Molho – [email protected]

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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:

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Irrigation Issue?Occasionally, our irrigation system may go on and not shut off. If you notice this, we ask that

business hours, 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday, at 281-545-1134. Before or after business hours, weekends and holidays, contact Houston Community Management at 832-864-1200 so

Please make sure that you can give the location of the issue by citing an exact location or cross

street.

Friendly Reminder visitwww.mygreatwood.com for

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

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Rec Center #2 at 8802 Greatwood Parkway will be opened on

Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

and Tues. and Thurs. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

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For any billing questions or concerns,

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For all other questions or concerns regarding the Association, including deed restrictions,

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For Recreation Room RentalsPhone: 281-545-1134

Fax: 281-545-1136

To rent the meeting room at Recreation Center One you can go to

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Pool Card & Tennis Court KeyIf you have recently moved into

Greatwood and have not received your Pool Card, or have lost your card, please

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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

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Greatwood Patrol Activity September 2016

Greatwood is very fortunate to have the Vacation/

House Watch Program. As part of our contract with

the Sheriff ’s Department, residents can call in and request

that our Greatwood officers check on their homes when

they are out of town.

Greatwood has had this program for many years but

since the Sheriff ’s Department is now in charge of our

security, some residents have said they’ve had trouble

registering for this program when they’ve called the

Vacation/House Watch number.

Keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of

neighborhoods in Fort Bend County with one set of rules and

Greatwood has another. The exceptions are that Greatwood

residents may have people

coming into their house to

check on pets and plants

and they may be gone

longer than two weeks and

can have the Officers check

on their homes for a longer

period of time.

It is not hard to

see how new personnel

might find this difficult to

remember at first when a resident calls in to sign up.

In an effort to insure that all Greatwood residents

receive this service there is a “safety net”. If, for some

reason, dispatch refuses to accept the Vacation/House

Watch request the resident can send the following form to

our Assistant Property Manager, Wendy Sulak at: [email protected]. She will forward it to the Sheriff ’s office.

We will include the following form in all upcoming

issues of the newsletter for your convenience.

Vacation / House Watch Program

On October 18th 5 burglaries of automobiles were reported in Greatwood. In all cases cars

were left unlocked and valuables were removed

from the car.

Please remember to remove any valuables and lock your

car at all times, even if you’re just running into the house

for a few minutes.

From The Sheriff

Safety and Security News

Type Number

Dispatched Calls 152

Traffic 138

Field Contacts 34

Property Checks 186

Arrests 5

Case Reports 16

Alarm Calls 78

911 Calls 3

House Watches 533

* CRIMINAL ARRESTS includes: traffic stops, felony & misdemeanor.* HOUSE WATCHES includes: vacation watches and close patrols

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Print and fax to: 281-341-4674, or Email to: [email protected]

Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office Vacation House Watch Form

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Just a reminder about Greatwood’s balanced bike

program. Designed to assist children aged 3-5 with

learning to ride a bike, Balance Bikes focus on the

fundamentals of balancing, leaning and steering without

the distractions and complications of pedals or training

wheels. The simple, no-pedal design build confidence

and eliminate fear by allowing kids to have their feet on

the ground and progress at their own pace. This teaches

young children balance on two wheels right from the

start, avoiding developmental delays typical with other

ride-on toys or tricycles.

Greatwood HOA has a limited number of Balance

Bikes for short-term use. Send an e-mail to

(greatwoodbalancebikes@ gmail.com) with your contact

information and you will be notified as soon as a Balance Bike becomes available. The Balance Bikes are available to

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Most Greatwood residents have never even seen a mouse or rat near their homes. Recently, there have

been reports of these nasty critters invading our “human space”. This may have been because of the really wet spell and flooding earlier in the year. The article below gives you everything you’d ever want to know about preventing and/or getting rid of these rodents. UGH!

Please Note: Fort Bend County - Environmental Health Department does not provide bait stations, rodenticide or traps to or for the public.

HOW TO CONTROL AND KILL RATS AND MICE In your personal battle against rodents such as rats and mice, it is important to remember that you are dealing with an animal that is capable of crawling, climbing, and chewing its way into your home or business. They can flatten themselves out and squeeze through the smallest of openings, even under closed doors. If the hole is not big enough, they can easily chew it or gnaw it to a large enough size so that they can get through. Generally, if a rodent can squeeze its head through an opening, (most rodent’s heads are the size of a quarter or smaller), it will eventually get through. This is why your strategy for rat or mice control always starts on the outside of the structure.

There are 3 main species of rats and mice that are of significance in the United States. They are the Roof Rat or tree Rat, the Norway Rat or ground rat, and the House Mouse. Of course there are lots of other species such as field mice, field rats, wharf rats, sewer rats, etc. But the Roof Rats, Norway Rats and the House Mouse are the ones of primary importance. They are the species of common rodents that homeowners and building owners deal with 90% of the time.

THE BOTTOM LINE ON CONTROLLING RATS AND MICE: • Limit or eliminate any food sources. Garbage, pet food, animal feed, etc., are much more acceptable to rodents than any rodent bait. Even though rats and mice will eat almost anything, the effectiveness depends on sanitation practices. If sanitation practices are an issue, the effectiveness of your baiting program will be minimal. In other words, if the outside areas contain garbage, pet food, animal feed, etc, the rats or mice usually will not eat the bait. Clean it up first and your program will be successful.

• Stop them from getting in by sealing up any holes or cracks where they can find entry into the structure.

• Use outdoor bait stations or trap stations to give them what they are looking for (food).

Residents that clean up their yards, limit food sources and place bait stations traps on their own property are having much more success at ridding their homes of rats. Unless absolutely driven to a foreign pole or tree, rodents prefer to stay right in a residential backyard.

Eradication of rodents in any neighborhood is a team effort and requires the relentless effort of the whole neighborhood. Work together with your neighbors. Organize and call the people in your block together. As a group, you can make a commitment to make your neighborhood a place where rats cannot survive.

OUTDOORSThe first thing to do is to make sure that there are no holes that the rodents can get through. Check all plumbing and electrical entrances, doors, folding garage doors, etc. Also check behind gutters, around plumbing stack flashing, and in the case of raised or pier and beam homes, make sure that they cannot get access under the foundation or skirting or through screened vents. The point is that any hole on the outside of the house can give rats or mice entrance. If the hole is not big enough, the rats or mice will gnaw it to make it bigger. Rats must constantly gnaw and sharpen their teeth to keep them filed down. Rat’s teeth grow an average of 7“ per year. This is why they constantly gnaw and chew.

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Outside rodent “Exclusion” is very simple in most cases, however most pest control companies may charge upwards of several hundred dollars for this service. Small holes in need of repair can easily be patched with copper or steel wool. Because of the weaving pattern, the copper steel wool tends to get caught in the rodent’s teeth making it hard for them to chew through or remove.

Placed in pipe entrances, etc. that are smaller than 2” will help to keep rodents out. Larger holes need to be fixed or repaired properly with quality building materials. You may wish to consult a building contractor for this service. It is also very important to make sure that tree limbs, shrubs, etc., do not overhang the structure and are trimmed back at least 5 feet. Overhanging tree limbs can provide relatively easy access to the rooftop - especially for roof rats which are capable of jumping several feet.

Outside protected feeding stations can be used against the sides of the home or building at 30 - 50 foot intervals. Feeding stations are easily placed behind shrubs, ornamental plants, etc., or openly placed along foundation walls. Inside the stations, Rodenticide is placed. The stations provide the rodents exactly what they are looking for, food and shelter -

hopefully before they find their way into your home. Outside rodent bait stations are commonly used around commercial buildings, restaurants, food processing plants, etc., and work extremely well in the residential environment.

Before using any outdoor bait station, make sure that there are not competing food sources for the rodents. Garbage, pet food, animal feed, etc., are much more acceptable to rodents than any rodent bait. Final Rodenticide

Final Rodenticide:A rodent that eats a rodenticide dies because of internal hemorrhaging. All rodent baits currently on the market work by thinning the rodent’s blood or anticoagulation.

• Always follow all label precautions and recommendations.

• Always wash your hands after handling any pesticide.

• Application Don’ts: Don’t place rodent bait of any kind in an area accessible to children or pets. Do not place Rodent bait indoors as it may result in rodents dying inside walls or in attics. If the rodent dies in an unreachable area of your attic or wall, they cannot be removed.


INDOORSAfter the outside environment has been cleaned up, sealed up and outdoor bait stations have been used, inside control can begin. The idea is that once the outside environment has been repaired and cleaned up, hopefully, the rodents will be unable to gain entrance to the home or building and will be happy either remaining outside, until they consume the outside bait, or they will be trapped inside.

Do Not Use Rat Baits Indoors!Do not use rat baits or rodenticides indoors. If a rodent eats a rodenticide indoors, unless it can find its way out of the structure before the effects of the rodenticide set in - usually 3 to 5 days, it will die indoors. There is no such thing as a


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rodenticide or a rat bait that causes the rodent to become thirsty and look for water. There is also no such thing as a rodenticide that causes the rodents’ body to not smell or to dry out during the rotting phase.

If you use a rodenticide indoors and the rodent dies indoors, be prepared for a period of several weeks to months in which pungent foul odors wills linger in the air. A rotting animal carcass usually bloats and the resulting body fluids will seep out and cause the odors. Flies and other insects can be attracted to the rotting rodent carcass resulting in new problems. The bottom line: Don’t use rodenticides indoors. If the rodent dies in an unreachable area of your attic or wall, they cannot be removed.

Ketchall Mouse TrapFor mice trapping indoors, a good trap is the Ketchall Mouse Trap. This trap is a repeating mouse trap that catches up to 15 mice in 1 setting. Upon entering the side of the Ketchall, the rodent steps on a trigger that causes a large door to revolve around and toss the mouse into the

side chamber where the air holes are located. The mouse or mice depending on how many you catch can then be let go or disposed of. This type of mouse trap is recommended by PETA because it is a live trap. The Kechall trap is better for use around children and pets and should capture mice, field mice and smaller field rats and immature rats. The Ketchall will not catch large roof rats or Norway Rats.

Glue BoardsGlue Boards can also be used indoors to capture mice and rats. A glue board is a plastic pan of glue about 1/4” thick. When the rodent steps onto the glue trap it becomes lodged in the glue base unable to get away. Care should be taken to remove rats or mice that may still be alive but trapped on a glue board. Glue boards are inexpensive but have to be

replaced with each catch. Glue boards are not recommended by PETA as it is thought glue board cause a cruel death to the rodent. What happens is that the rodent tries desperately to get loose from the glue board and as a result becomes covered in glue, usually suffocating. An opinion on glue boards is that they are a tool to control rodents and should be viewed as such. They are effective and are recommended over rodenticides indoors.


When handling rodents, the following precautions should be followed to minimize disease transmission:

• Ventilate the affected area the night before clean-up by opening doors and windows.

• Use rubber gloves.

• Apply household disinfectants at maximum recommended concentrations to dead rodents, rodent droppings, nest and surrounding area, and allow for at least 15 minutes contact time before removal.

• Clean the affected area with paper towels or a mop. DO NOT SWEEP OR VACUUM. Double bag the disinfectant-soaked rodent and clean-up materials securely in plastic bats and seal.

• Before removing gloves, wash in disinfectant, then soap and water. Thoroughly wash hands with soap and water and dispose of gloves and clean-up materials with other household waste.

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Library News

University Branch Library Schedule: November 2016

University Branch Library14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land Tx • (281) 633-5100

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 4:00 PM - Kinder Korner• 7:00 PM - Pajama Night Story Time

2• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - Microsoft Publisher

3• 10:30 AM - Story Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - Facebook

4 5• 10:30 AM - NO RISE & SHINE STORY TIME TODAY• 11:00 AM - Maker Day at the Library• 2:30 PM - NO CREATIVE CONNECTIONTODAY

6 7• 10:30 AM - 10:30 am - Mother Goose Time

8• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - PowerPoint Basic• 4:00 PM - Kinder Korner• 7:00 PM - Pajama Night Story Time

9• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - Digital Photo Editing• 4:00 PM - After-School Break• 6:30 PM - Social Security--What You Need to Know

10• 10:30 AM - Story Time

11• All Day - LIBRARIES CLOSED for Veterans’ Day

12• 10:00 AM - University Branch Library Friends Book Sale• 10:30 AM - 10:30 am - Rise & Shine Craft Time

13 14• 10:30 AM - 10:30 am - Mother Goose Time• 7:00 PM - University Branch Book Club--”Big Little Lies”

15• 10:30 AM - Librarian Book Talk• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - PowerPoint Intermediate• 4:00 PM - Kinder Korner• 7:00 PM - 7:00 pm - Pajama Night Story Time

16• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 1:30 PM - University Branch Culinary Book Club--Finger Foods

17• 10:30 AM - Story Time• 6:30 PM - Get Hooked on Crochet!

18 19• 10:30 AM - Rise & Shine Story Time• 2:30 PM - Creative Connection

20 21• 10:30 AM - 10:30 am - Mother GooseTime

22• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - PowerPoint Advanced• 4:00 PM - Kinder Korner• 7:00 PM - 7:00 pm - Pajama Night Story Time

23• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time4:00 PM - After-School Break

24• LIBRARIES CLOSED for Thanksgiving




28• 10:30 AM - 10:30 am - Mother Goose Time

29• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - Word Basic• 4:00 PM - Kinder Korner• 7:00 PM - 7:00 pm - Pajama Night Story Time

30• 10:30 AM - Toddler Time• 2:00 PM - Computer Class - Excel Basic

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At this time of year, I am reminded of my many Greatwood friends and clients and want to wish you and your families a very

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Greatwood Activity Directory If you would like to list your Greatwood group

please send a notice in WORD [email protected]

Activity Coordinators

The MOMS Club of Sugar Land:Greatwood is a support group for stay at home moms or part time working moms (but we welcome all moms!) in the Greatwood subdivision. Check out our website greatwoodmomsclub.weebly.com for more information.

Lunch BunchWe 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!

Karen Hopper ...................281.343.7600

Jean Rich .............................281.343.8937

Greatwood Gators Swim Team:Join the Gators and make some wonderful summer memories for your family! For 23 years the Gators have been competing within the Greatwood community. We are members of the West Houston Aquatic League. To inquire about your child becoming a part of this fun and exciting swim team, send an email to: [email protected] or visit: www.greatwoodgators.swimtopia.com or LIKE our Facebook page “Greatwood Gators Swim Team”.

Greatwood Geysers Swim Team:Join the Geysers for a summer of swimming excitement. As part of the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League (SHRSL) the Geysers continue to emphasize good sportsmanship, team pride and competition with an emphasis on having fun along the way. For information on the Geyser’s swim team go to: www.greatwoodgeysers.org

Christmas Light Decorating ContestAudra O’Neal .....................713.410.7009GreatwoodHolidayContest@gmail.com

Moms In Prayer:Moms in Prayer International is an inter-denominational Christian ministry for women to come together regularly to pray for children and schools. We have groups all over Greatwood from elementary to college and career. For more information, visit www.momsinprayer.org or contact Pam Liang, [email protected] or 281-343-5674. Visitors are always welcome!

Group and Club News

Bigfoot Patrol from Cub Scout Pack 1121 (Dickinson

Elementary) was visited by County Commissioner

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Quarterly Neighborhood Rep Meeting Report(Continued from page 1)

Community News

Areas which are under budget for the year are include security because of rebates from the prior year and irrigation water because of a rainy spring and the installation of moisture sensors (WaterLogic).

RESERVE BUDGET:Many improvements and repairs have been made from Reserve Budget. Notable expenditures include the installation of Security Cameras at the entrances, new pool furniture at REC I, the replacement of the Gazebo in Highland Park, the replacement of worn out fountains, and the placement of over 100 brick wall panels.

2017 BUDGET:The 2017 Budget was presented. The budget calls for an increase of $20 (2.5%) in the Assessments. This takes into account annual increases in vendor contracts plus the continuing need to increase repair and replacement items because of aging infrastructure. The budget also takes into account the increase in the number of lifeguards at REC 3 expected in the summer of 2017. The budget continues the goal of limiting increases to inflation + 1%.

All reports from Sugar Land continue to be that Greatwood will be annexed by 2018. This will free up funds (at least $300k in street lighting alone) for improved maintenance and take pressure off the need for Assessment increases in the near future.

The Association has $947,000.00 in its permanent reserve fund which is in excess of the amount called for the in most recent reserve study.

COMMUNITY PROJECTSAs of the date of this meeting there are no final contracts that have been executed.

Some of the contractors that have been contacted felt that the work on the 3 acres / Pool site were too small to be “separate” and as such we have, at the advice of the consultant, DeForest, to combine these projects.

We have again requested bids from a wider group of contractors – this is specifically with regards to the enhancements to the pool at Rec 3, the related parking areas and the building containing the restrooms and the gazebo area.

These bids are to be in no later than Monday, October 17 2016. A guiding principle has been that the overall project needs to be at or below budget.

A stipulation for all the work is that the pools must be open for normal pool seasons – this is part of the contract being presented to the contractors.

The plans for the new community center at Rec. 1 are 90% complete and building will not interfere with the pool opening in the Spring.

CAMERASOur Security Cameras will be fully operational soon. The entrance video surveillance system is installed and operating. There are still some connectivity issues directly related to AT&T but this does not affect the operation of the cameras.

How They Work:There are cameras on each pole. The objective is to capture a wide view from one of the High Def cameras while the other camera, a true License Plate Reader (LPR) focuses on capturing the license plates (front and back of vehicle) of all vehicles entering and leaving our neighborhood.

1. One gives a high definition and general view of the vehicle

2. Second camera is a license plate reader.

3. They are set to retain film for 30 days per the adopted policy which closely follows the City of Sugar Land’s adopted policies regarding video surveillance retention

4. Main office will have password protected accessa. Data will be available only to law enforcement personnel for an authorized investigation

5. Our goal is to be able to connect to Sugar Land’s police department when we are annexed into the City.

6. There are incoming and outgoing cameras at all Greatwood entrances and exits.

7. Signs will be posted at all camera locations.

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Happenings at Town Squarewww.sugarlandtownsquare.com

Here is a list, available to us at the time of publication,of the upcoming events at Town Square for November.

Check the website above for updated information.Don’t forget your lawn chair.

Lost/Found a Pet? Call TraceyIf you lose or find a pet, please call

Tracey Ranauro at 713-825-7014.

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.

Community News

Signs

It is against the Greatwood Deed Restrictions for ANY

SIGNS to be placed on the Common Areas of our

Community. ANY SIGNS FOUND ON THE COMMON AREAS WILL BE REMOVED. This includes realtor signs.

Signs for school sponsored or Greatwood Community

events will be allowed with permission of the HOA

Board of Directors.

Friday, Nov. 4, 2016

Live music from Strange Days Band

Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016

Get ready for exciting cultural performances and activities

at iFest Live 2016.


Featuring country favorites that will appeal to all

generations of Country Music fans!


Come see some of the slickest Jaguars on display

in the plaza!


sponsored by First Colony

Enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon. This month’s

movie is Zootopia.


Holidays in the Plaza sponsored by Wells Fargo

Get in the holiday spirit with our first concert of the year!

Bring your friends and family to the Plaza for an evening of

holiday entertainment and festivities from The Freedom

Center Church


Holidays in The Plaza sponsored by Wells Fargo

Get in the holiday spirit with our first concert of the year!

Bring your friends and family to the Plaza for an evening of

holiday entertainment and festivities from Sunset Blvd.

Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016

Enjoy a free holiday photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, sponsored by Wells Fargo!

Photos will take place in the lobby of 16190 City Walk,

Sugar Land, TX 77479. Since it is the season of giving, we will be collecting new

and unwrapped toys for the Fort Bend Rainbow Room’s

Christmas Project.

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Community News

November Gardening TipsGot Renovation?November is a grand time to implement those landscape

improvement ideas you’ve been thinking about all year.

Some of the many advantages are lower stress levels on the

newly installed plant material, root zone acclimation due to

cooler temperatures, less frequent maintenance and added

curb appeal.

Tree SafeguardingThis is an excellent time to evaluate and maintain your

trees. Look for and remove dead branching, cross branching,

double leaders and suckers. This will help in avoiding

structural damage during periods of heavy rain or wind.

Dead trees should always be removed to keep away from

property or people damage! Also remove any staking wire

that may be around the tree as it can become too tight and

kill the tree.

Christmas DecoratingIf this is something you plan to do in the outdoors this

month remember to check for insect or disease problems

that may still be hanging around while you are hanging

your decorations! Brown Patch in St. Augustine could still

be quite prevalent and in need of attention.

Tool TimeNow is the time to maintain that equipment; clean soil and

mud off of shovels, rakes and pruning tools and coat with

light application of lubricant so they are in good order for

the springtime season ahead. Motorized equipment would

appreciate an oil change, lube and sharpening and adds

longevity to your investment.

Don’t Leave Those LeavesA build up of leaves in the bed or turf areas can create a

fungus problem that will take more time & money to cure

than using that leaf rake or blower!

Annual Color PlantsDeadheading or removing spent blooms is the best way

to keep your seasonal color in shape and help it make it

through the holiday season with flying colors.

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Campbell Elementary News

FALL BOOK FAIRWe invite you to support your child’s love of reading. The Scholastic Book Fair will be at the Campbell library from Monday, November 7th through Friday, November 11th. Monday and Tuesday will be preview days. Your child will bring home a wish list to you with an estimated cost. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be purchase days where you can join your child in purchasing their books. The book fair will close at 11:30 am on Friday, November 11th.

4TH GRADE PATRIOTIC PROGRAMOn Thursday, November 10th, the fourth grade students will be performing a patriotic program called “This is America” at 8:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. in the gym. We will be honoring American heroes who have served our country as veterans,

will have the opportunity to come forward and be personally recognized. We will also be presenting a Power Point

responders who are related to Campbell staff members and students. Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you at the program!

THE 8TH ANNUAL CAMPBELL ELEMENTARYFUN RUN AND COUGAR CARNIVAL!

Save the event date:

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Registration is Open - Early Bird Pricing: Visit our website for more details on how to register for the event.

Calling all Volunteers for the 2017 Online Auction!We are looking for volunteers to collect auction items from local merchants. Become a member of the fun run auction committee today! Contact Jennifer Pomadchin at [email protected].

School News

“Catch the Wave”with the

Campbell Cougars Need information about Campbell?

Go to: www.campbellpto.org

Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter

directly to your inbox once a month.

2015-16 Campbell Elementary Calendar

Dates Events

11/2/2016 AR Free Dress Day - For students in grades 1st-5th that qualify

11/3/2016 Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences11:30 a.m. Release

11/4/2016 Early Release for Parent/Teacher Conferences11:30 a.m. Release

11/4/2016 Health T-Shirt Day - Can be worn in place of school shirt

11/7 thru 11/11/2016 Fall Book Fair - Library

11/8/2016 Monthly PTO Board Meeting - 6 p.m.

11/10/2016 4th Grade Patriotic Program - 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

11/13 thru 11/18/2016 Parent Involvement Week

11/18/2016 Parents and Pastries - 7 - 7:30 a.m. - Gym

11/21 thru 11/25/2016 Thanksgiving Break - No School

11/27/2016 Yearbook Order Price IncreasesOrder online at www.campbellpto.org

11/29 thru 12/14/2016 Holiday Giving Tree - Pull your tag and support a family


12/8/2016 3rd Grade Holiday Program - 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.

12/13/2016 Monthly PTO Board Meeting - 7:45 a.m.

12/16/2016Grade Level Holiday Parties & School Wide Sing Along

KG: 11 - 11:30 a.m. / 1st: 11:30 - 12 p.m. / 2nd: 12 - 12:30 p.m. 3rd: 12:30 - 1 p.m. / 4th: 1 - 1:30 p.m. / 5th: 1:30 - 2 p.m.

12/19/2016 thru 1/2/2017 Winter Break - No School

1/3/2017 School Resumes - Full day


1/10/2017 Monthly PTO Board Meeting - 6 p.m.

1/13/2017 Second Nine Weeks Ends

1/16/2017 School Holiday - MLK Day - No School

1/17/2017 Third Nine Weeks Begin

1/18/2017 AR Free Dress Day - For students in grades 1st-5th that qualify

1/19/2017 Class Pictures - Uniform Dress

1/19/2017 Report Cards Go Home

1/21/2017 Science Olympiad - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

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Need information about Dickinson?

www.dickinsonpto.com

PTO MEMBERSHIP DRIVEResults are in for our 2016-2017 PTO Membership Drive!

The grade level with the highest participation rate was

Kindergarten and each kindergartener received a pass

for a FREE dress day! Mrs. Hyles’ class had the highest

individual class participation rate and each student in

her class received a homework pass. Congrats to these

classes!

But remember… you can still join the PTO. Why join?

The membership drive is a fundraiser. The PTO spends

an average of $46 per kid funding programs such as field

day, field trips, end of year awards and more. Joining PTO

doesn’t obligate you to volunteer - although we’d love and

welcome your time! Have questions - please ask! There

are different levels and membership benefits.

Join online now at dickinsonpto.com!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTAMark your calendars for our annual Breakfast with Santa

event at Dickinson Elementary on December 2, from

8-10am. Bring the family for a memorable morning as

you meet Santa, take pictures, eat breakfast and make

crafts. This event is always a community favorite. Don’t

miss out on the fun… only a limited number of tickets will

be available. Look for information to be posted on our

website soon!

SPIRIT NIGHTThe November Dickinson Spirit Night will be held

Thursday, November 17 at Freddy’s (20450 Southwest

Fwy, Richmond, TX 77479) from 4-8pm. Take a night off

from cooking and join friends for dinner while supporting

Dickinson Elementary. A portion of the night’s sales will

be donated back to our school.

YEARBOOK SALESDickinson Elementary Yearbooks may be ordered online

only at balfour.com. Type in our school name and use a

credit or debit card to make your purchase. Yearbooks are

$25 each. But hurry… prices go up to $30 on November

1st! Yearbooks will be delivered in May.

YEARBOOK PHOTOGRAPHERSDo you like to take pictures? Are you willing to attend

some of our school events? We need you! We’re looking

for a number of photographers to share the responsibility

of taking pictures for our school yearbook. You don’t

need to be a professional nor do you need to attend all

of the school events. We’re hoping to enlist a number of

photographers to share the work. Please contact Rebecca

Rautio, Communications PTO Chair, if you’re willing to

help at [email protected].

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

November 17 Spirit Night

November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break – School CLOSED

Dickinson Elementary News

“There’s No Place Like Dickinson”

School News

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GEORGE RANCH PTO NOW HAS A WEBSITEGRHS PTO website is up and running! All PTO information

can be found on www. myvlink. org/georgeranchpto/. The

website if fully functional and ready to accept payments

for memberships. Online payments may be made by credit

card or PayPal. You also have the option to join PRMS

RCO and ARJH PTO, as well as all GRHS Booster Clubs.

The GRHS PTO is an amazing organization that provides

communication about GRHS and PTO activities, as well

as updates on student performance in extracurricular

activities. The PTO also provides start funds for student

clubs, meals, and other items for GRHS faculty and staff,

volunteer opportunities, etc. Please check out our website

and join today!

THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING PARENTS!Once again our parents went above and beyond to take care of the teachers and staff on October 3 for a breakfast and dessert bar. We can’t thank you enough for all the wonderful donations! Also, thank you to Panera Bread, Watchmen, Banditos, and Edible Arrangements for your contributions as well. Parents, we really couldn’t do this for the fabulous GRHS teachers without you. THANK YOU!

CLASS OF 2017 PARENTSSenior tribute ads in the yearbook are now available for purchase. The yearbook staff has experienced student designers who will create a special memory just for your senior. Due to publishing deadlines, all photos, messages, forms and payments MUST be received no later than 3:30p.m. on November 30, 2016 to be included in the 2017 yearbook. To purchase the ad, visit www.balfour.com/texas/richmond/george-ranch-high-school and click “Yearbooks” to get started. Orders will also be accepted on campus in the front office in an enveloped marked “GRHS Yearbook.”

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Want to help but don’t know where to go? Check out our website to find many opportunities! Currently we are in need of volunteers to sell football tickets for the dates and times (from 10:30 - 1:30) listed in the sign up area on the website. If you can spare a few hours, it is greatly appreciated!

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBERCanned Food Drive: October 17 - November 4 Each GRHS student and staff is asked to donate 2 canned goods or $1.00 and can be dropped off to their advisory teacher’s classroom.

Red Ribbon Week: October 23 - 28

Thanksgiving Holiday: November 21 - 25

NEED INFORMATION ABOUTGEORGE RANCH HIGH SCHOOL GO TO:

www.lcisd.org/campuses/georgeranchhs/home

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This list of Neighborhood Representatives is published for the sole purpose of providing Greatwood residents a means to contact their neighborhood representatives. This list is not to be used or published, for any reason, by any persons or organizations

other than the Greatwood HOA.

Neighborhood Representatives

ArborJon Klubnik (832) 524-3636 [email protected] Mock [email protected]

BendTim Ehlen (713) 478-0168 [email protected] Brittain (281) 343-8406 [email protected] Ardoin (281) 343-8896 [email protected] BendPhil Rummel (281) 343-5105 [email protected] Mathis [email protected]

Brooks MillChristina Donaldson (281) 685-7457 [email protected]

Charleston EstatesDenise Silva (281) 937-0441 [email protected]

CrossingPatrick Ricci (281) 705-1038 [email protected] Hancock (281) 343-5969 [email protected] Morgan (713) 249-9901 [email protected] Gilbert [email protected] Willis [email protected]

Estates

FairviewJill Hoelscher (281) 660-7703 [email protected] Gorman (281) 937-7137 [email protected] Pippenger (281) 545-2444 [email protected] VistasJim Burns (281) 937-1283 [email protected] Cobb (618) 604-8300 [email protected] Ledbetter [email protected] Turner (713) 504-5293 [email protected] Meckler [email protected] Smith (281) 413-8531 [email protected] Reed (713) 825-7598 [email protected] Lineberger [email protected] Boettcher [email protected] Nash (281) 299-5814 [email protected] Dulaney (281) 545-3939 [email protected]

Highland ParkJoel Stelling (713) 826-9603 [email protected] Jung [email protected] Fite (832) 651-1022 [email protected]

KnollMike Nugent [email protected]

LakecrestDaniel Asbury (281) 446-3890 [email protected] Ridgeway (281) 545-9237 [email protected] Mendes (281) 545-2922 [email protected] VillageButch DePaula (281) 772-2809 [email protected] Maloney (281) 545-1813 [email protected] Bernstein (281) 343-8108 (281) 755-4275 [email protected] Crowell (832) 368-0695 [email protected] Holy (281) 343-7097 [email protected] Schilling (832) 607-9655 [email protected] Kowalczyk (281) 545-8402 [email protected]

ShoresM.K. Lord (281) 343-7088 [email protected] Saha (713) 705-7476 [email protected]

SpringfieldRodney Hamp (832) 361-9291 [email protected] Capdau (713)419-6180 [email protected] Murray (281) 343-9586 (281) 380-4456 [email protected] Galloway [email protected] Frontera (832) 588-5668 [email protected] Rendon [email protected] Neer (281) 343-5121 (713) 299-2101 [email protected] Schiefen (281) 343-5999 [email protected]

TrailsRichard Vacek (281) 545-9868 [email protected] Bowen (281) 343-0238 [email protected] Wheeler [email protected] Decal (832) 641-0405 [email protected] Gaetti (618) 315-0009 [email protected] Tallas [email protected] Thomas (713) 826-0593 [email protected] LeMaire (281) 545-9231 [email protected]

VistasJennifer Cutler [email protected] Bobbie Bresky [email protected] Lynn Bigby (832) 735-2022 [email protected] Surratt (281) 343-1948 [email protected] Scott (832) 443-9690 [email protected] Hydo (281) 937-7371 [email protected] Giardina [email protected] Lyall (281) 937-9409 [email protected]

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GreatwoodNews

Greatwood Community Association, Inc.550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310

Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Our First Thanksgiving…

FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11:Justin Ring, President

Stuart Rimes, Secretary/

Assistant Vice President

Jared Jameson, Vice President/

Assistant Secretary

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 106:Larry Shultz, President

Jack Molho, Executive Vice President

Stanton J. Nowak, Vice President

Julie Sams, Secretary

Charlie Bryant, Assistant Secretary

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 108:Roberta Terrell, President

Arthur W. Olson, Vice President

Jennifer Dewey, Assistant Vice President

Christopher B. Argo, Secretary

John Scarborough , Assistant Secretary

FORT BEND COUNTY MUD NO. 109: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. 117:Jason Kelly, President

Christina Vasquez, Vice President

Terri Edwards, Assistant Vice President

Michael T. O’Neal, Secretary

Ann Cantu, Assistant Secretary

All meetings are held at

For meeting dates and times.

Meeting Dates subject to change with holidayswww.greatwooddistricts.com

For Assistance with MUD Matters Contact SiEnvironmental, LLCFor 24/7 Customer Care: 832-490-1600. For 24/7 Emergency Repair: 832-490-1601

MUD and LID Directors & Meeting TimesFor meeting times go to www.greatwooddistricts.com

Below is the list of the men and women, in our community,

who presently serve on the Boards of our MUD and LID.

For updated information and email blast sign-up

GO TO OUR COMMUNITY WEB SITE:www.mygreatwood.com

Important NumbersManagement CompanyHouston Community Management Services ........800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200Nikkole Luna, Assoc. Community Mgr ...........281-545-1134 - Fax: 281-218-6973Email ..............................................................................................................nluna@houcomm.comWendy Sulak, Asst. Community Mgr ...............281-545-1134 - Fax: 281-545-1136Email ...........................................................................................................wsulak@houcomm.comAccounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054

For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or toObtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys ContactNikkole Luna………………281-545-1134 .............................Email:[email protected]

Newsletter Advertising - Pamela Printing Co. David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - [email protected]

School DistrictDickinson Elementary ............................................................................................832.223.1400Lamar School Board Representative - Dr. Tyson Harrell [email protected] Elementary..............................................................................................832.223.1300Antoinette Reading Junior High ........................................................................832-223-4400Polly Ryon Middle School......................................................................................832-223-4500 George Ranch High School ...................................................................................832-223-4200

Texas Park & Wildlife....................................................................................281.931.6471

Ft. Bend Animal Control .............................................................................281.342.1512

Police • Ft Bend SheriffEmergency/Crimes in Progress .............................................................................................. 911Non-Emergency ..........................................................................................................281.341.4665Information/General Info .....................................................................................281.341.4704Crime Prevention Unit ............................................................................................281.341.4618Housewatch ..................................................................................................................281.341.4665

Fire Department, Sugar LandEmergency........................................................................................................................................... 911Non-Emergency ..........................................................................................................281.275.2873

AmbulanceEMS-Emergency (Life Threatening) ..................................................................................... 911

Fort Bend Road and Bridge…………………………………………………281.342.4513To report issues with street signs and roads call Fort Bend Road and Bridge

SIEnvironmental (Water/Sewer)24/7 Customer Care…832-490-1600.......24/7 Emergency Repairs…832-490-1601

Storm Water Illegal DumpingStorm Water Solutions ......................................................................... www.cleanbayous.org

Waste ManagementBest 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.

Sugar Land.....................................................................................................................800.275.8777

LibraryGeorge Memorial Library .....................................................................................281.342.4455University Library .....................................................................................................281.633.5100

CenterPoint .............................................................................................................713.207.2222To report a streetlight that is out call Center Point with the number of the pole.

Golf Club .....................................................................................................................281.343.9999

GO TO OUR COMMUNITY WEB SITE:www.mygreatwood.com

dinners in a row one year. My wife looked at me and said “What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner?” My reply, “The turkey.” So, a few years back we decided we would add a new meat to

The next year we decided that we would buy a fresh whole ham and I would smoke it. It was beautiful – Picture perfect. But, I

nothing. The following year we bought a Virginia Ham – it said ready to cook. Well, it was so salty we couldn’t eat it… This year, I’m going to try that Virginia Ham again… and I’m going to

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Happy Thanksgiving!

And, thank you for letting us be a part of your neighborhood.- David Smith

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