11-2013 - My Greatwood

Greatwood
News
The publication of the Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
November 2013
Home Burglary Information
By Constable A.J. Dorr - Precinct 1
T
he current trend of today’s burglar(s) is to drive down a
street and look for homes where there is no activity, no
vehicles and the house appears dark and unoccupied during
a weekday. The suspect(s) will exit the vehicle and knock
on the front door. If no one responds within a moment the
suspect(s) will go to the side gate or walk up the driveway
and enter the back yard. Typically they will bring a tool
or object to strike the latch area of a low window after
removing the screen. They have also used a tool or screw
driver that was left on the back porch. Occasionally they
will even find a window that is unlocked. If an alarm has
not started beeping as they enter they begin the search
for small items, jewelry or electronics. They are fast
and leave within a couple of minutes. The suspect(s)
will drive to the nearest exit from the neighborhood
then head to their favorite pawn shop or buyer to sell
the stolen items.
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What’s Inside
Useful Info ........................................... 2
Safety and Security ......................... 4-7
Manager’s Corner ........................ 10-11
Group and Club News ....................... 14
Library News ..................................... 18
Community News ......................... 25-29
School News.................................. 30-38
Neighborhood Reps. ......................... 43
Calendar
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effort to provide our community with timely information.
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Management Company at 281-545-1134 or any HOA Board Member.
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11/7........................................ ACC Meeting
11/12.....................Trails Annual Meeting
11/12...........Woodhaven Annual Meeting
11/14..................... Arbor Annual Meeting
11/14.....................Green Annual Meeting
11/26.................... Vistas Annual Meeting
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There is a box on the top of the home page for you to register for e-mail
alerts.
We are hoping that this will be a good way to keep our residents current on
anything that can’t wait for the newsletter.
ACC meets the first Thursday of the
month at 6:30 p.m. at Rec Center #1.
Board meetings are on the fourth
Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
At Rec. Center #1
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Useful Information
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Greatwood Community Association
by the Communications Committee.
Community Board
Committee Members:
Judy Holy
John Bowen
Harold Symmonds
Kate Brewer
281-937-0805
[email protected]
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property, useful information of general
interest and reference information for
community resources.
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news (unless directly connected to a
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or church news will be accepted.
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Judy Holy - Vice President
281-343-7097
[email protected]
Bob Farr - Treasurer
Jack Molho - Secretary
For any billing questions or concerns,
contact 832.864.1200 or 800.568.6807
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Stuart Rimes - Director
281-343-5067
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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
All submissions to the Newsletter must
be in WORD format.
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Managed by
281-937-9107
[email protected]
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
Deadlines for newsletter submissions:
Greatwood Ofϐice Hours:
The Greatwood of ice, located at
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.
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
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For all other questions or concerns regarding
the Association, including deed restrictions,
contact our On Site of ice at 281 -545-1134
Nikkole Luna,
Assn. Community Mgr.
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-545-1136
email: [email protected]
Maggie McKay, On Site Manager
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-545-1136
email: [email protected]
For Recreation Room Rentals
Phone: 281-545-1134
Fax: 281-545-1136
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
A Beautiful Pools: 281-376-6510
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.
[email protected]
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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Safety and Security News
Home Burglary Information
(Continued From Page 1)
Alarm Systems
If you have an alarm system, teach everyone how to
use it and turn it on when you leave. If you don’t have an
alarm shop for a reputable well established monitoring
company. Learn how to use your alarm system properly to
prevent false alarms. Fines can be assessed for excessive
false alarms. Do not write your alarm code/password on or
near the alarm keypad. Put a warning sign on windows and
entrances. Make sure your alarm activation contact list is
always up to date.
PREVENTION
Exterior and Landscape
Make the residence appear occupied. The typical burglar
does not want to meet you. Radios on or sounds inside can
help. To discourage an intruder plant thorny hostile plants
along fences and under or near windows. Rose bushes or
holly bushes are popular. A good fence should not block
visibility. Do not leave ladders or tools outside that they can
use to gain entry. Gates on fenced yards should be locked
with good quality padlocks. Install large reflective numbers
(minimum 3 inches) on your house, or curb so police and
other emergency personnel can find your home quickly.
Additional Information:
Acknowledge all callers through locked doors day
or night to let them know someone is home. Keep doors,
windows and garage doors closed and locked even when at
home. Before moving into a new house, re-key or change
the locks on all exterior doors, also change the code to your
garage door opener. Draw all curtains or shades at night to
prevent viewing from the street. Never leave a house key
in an obvious place such as a mailbox, under plants or a
doormat.
Keep a current inventory of all your valuables. Include
photos or video of jewelry, descriptions, and serial numbers
of all electronic equipment. Engrave valuables with your
Texas driver’s license number or other identifying number.
It is not recommended to put your social security number
on your valuables. In the event your home is burglarized,
this will help police identify the property if it is recovered.
Engraving property can also help with insurance claims.
Secure cash and jewelry in bonded storage.
Doors and Windows
All exterior doors should be solid core or of metal
construction. All entry doors should be equipped with a
good quality deadbolt lock having a minimum of a one inch
throw.
A good quality double cylinder deadbolt lock should be
used if there is glass within 40 inches of the lock. If using
a double cylinder deadbolt lock make sure a key is in the
lock in case of an emergency during the night. Remove the
key when you leave the residence. Use a heavy duty strike
plate secured with number 12 gauge three-inch wood
screws. All exit doors with outside hinges should have
their hinges pinned. Install a peephole with at least a 180 degree viewing area. Secure all sliding glass doors with an
anti-lifting device and a secondary locking device. Windows
have latches and not locks, therefore, install secondary
locking devices on all windows.
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Safety and Security News
Scams Are Alive and Well
By John Bowen
B
esides death and taxes, there appears to be other things
you can guarantee will be part of your everyday living.
One of those being the continued onslaught of scams directed
toward various sectors of our society.
There are at least three more scams that have recently
reared their ugly heads. One current scam involves various
companies who supply electricity to our residents and
businesses, a second involves senior citizens studying and
selecting their Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan
beginning October 15th, and the third scam involves the
Affordable Care Act, commonly referred to as The Obama
Care Act enrollment beginning October 1st.
The electric company scam has the same intentions
found in any other identity theft operation you may have
experienced, read about, or saw on one of the television
news programs. The scam works like this: someone contacts
a resident and informs him or her that they have defaulted
on, or have a late payment status on their electric bill. The
individual is further told that if they don’t respond to the
call by providing certain personal information to confirm
they are the person the representative is trying to contact, or
refuse to get a money order, a cashier’s check, or supply credit
card information, their electricity service will be terminated.
This approach is especially effective with our more elderly
folks, who may panic or display a higher level of trust. As
always, the key here is that no one government or private
enterprise will ever ask you to provide private information
over the telephone. If you get a call from someone claiming
to represent a certain entity, you should say that you will
contact the office, agency or company and confirm that you
do, in fact, have a payment issue. You most likely will not hear
from them again.
The Prescription Drug enrollment runs from October
15th through December 7th, can be a difficult or confusing
process for those senior citizens who become eligible for the
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan, or wish to change
their source for prescriptions during the enrollment period.
Each year around the first part of October, senior citizens are
usually inundated with mail or phone calls from companies
or agencies offering them various programs from which
they can chose initial coverage or make annual changes in
companies currently supply their medications for the next
year. Seniors may find themselves being contacted by a socalled advisor, the new term being used is Navigator, who
gives the impression he is on line to help the senior select a
program. The Navigator may take it so far as to offer an over
the phone enrollment which will obviously require the senior
to provide the individual all the personal data they claim is
needed to complete that enrollment effort. The bottom line
here is: companies providing prescription or medical device
service or programs will not enroll you over the telephone.
Enrollment will be accomplished normally by providing a
phone number to call for a brochure and enrollment forms, or
a brochure received in the mail for the individual to complete
enrollment or request information or forms.
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act program is a
first time nationwide effort that has been full of delays and
glitches at the time this article was written. Being brand
new, the process is new to both the entity trying to do the
online enrollment as well as to the individual trying to gain
information or enrollment online. The rule of thumb here is
that the individual has the responsibility to contact the website
to initiate the process. The government agency or private
insurance companies will not, at least at this time, be actively
seeking out insurable individuals to start the enrollment
process. Given that the government has initiated programs
through advertising, handing out pamphlets, or individuals
or groups providing information on the street, you may come
in contact with one of those media, however, the bottom line
again is if you are contacted by someone claiming to be a
government or insurance company representative, take the
appropriate action or caution in dealing with that person and
tell them you will contact the appropriate website or phone
number to instigate that search or possible enrollment.
As always, you need to stay focused on what is going on
around you. As I have said before, don’t allow yourself to stay
in the so called White Zone, either over the phone, through
the mail or on the Internet. It only takes one bad judgment to
cause you and your family a lot of problems or loss.
Signaling at Stop Signs
By W. E. Pinkston
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ignaling at stop signs is simple and will help to move
traffic SAFELY in our community. Please use your turn
signals. Countless times four cars, at a four way stop, just
sit there waiting for someone to make a move to indicate
their intentions. That is exactly what the turn signal is
for. It is also frustrating to sit and wait safely at a stop sign
for an oncoming car to pass only to have them turn at the
intersection without signaling. So, be neighborly and use
your signals.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
6:00 pm
George Ranch Arena
For more information call
281-240-1313
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Safety and Security News
Neighborhood Incident Statistics - September 2013
SECTION
Arbor
Bend
Brazos Bend
Brooksmill
Charleston
Crossing
Enclave
Estates
Exec. Towers
Fairway Vista
Fairview
Forest
Glen
Green
Knoll
Highland Park
Lakecrest
Lakeside
Landing
Manor
Shores
Springϐield
Stonebridge
Terrace
Trails
Tuscany
Village
Vista of GW
Woodcreek
Woodhaven
Rec Center #1
Rec Center #2
Rec Center #3
Visitor Center
Campbell School
Dickinson School
Mont. 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
THEFT
HOUSE
WATCHES
70
19
9
40
1
1
2
1
4
1
14
74
1
2
5
2
4
3
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
8
3
4
1
145
48
27
18
29
59
35
16
7
7
37
138
46
28
46
62
51
20
1
53
37
35
1
1
3
13
1189
4
1184
2373
31
118
7
2
1117
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Manager’s Corner News
Wood Fences & Driveways
By Nikkole Luna
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found on our website, www.mygreatwood.com.
I have also noted there are many driveways that are in
disrepair. As we know, replacing a driveway is a big task and
expense. This also is an item that needs to be addressed to
maintain the community-wide standards. If you are someone
who needs to have your driveway replaced, you are not
required to submit an ACC Application if you are replacing
it with the exact same materials. If you plan to make any
changes to the driveway and/or material used, you are
then required to submit the ACC Application. Please refer
to the Greatwood Deed Restrictions, page 4 and 5, Section
4, Owner Responsibilities of the Supplemental Declaration
of Amendments to Declaration of Protective Covenants for
Greatwood and First Amendment to By-Laws of Greatwood
Community Association, Inc., which can be found on our
website, www.mygreatwood.com.
This will be a blanket notice to all homeowners. Please be
aware that a two-month time frame will be given for those that
need to make these repairs. In January, the deed restriction
process will be put in place and notices will be sent to all who
are not in compliance.
s I have driven through Greatwood and its many
neighborhoods, I have seen several items on properties
that need to be addressed. Prior to sending out deed
restriction letters on these items, I would like to give you all
the opportunity to make the repairs. Now that fall is here and
hopefully some cooler weather, this would be a great time to
work on these…
I have seen wood fences in disrepair. They either need to
be totally replaced, re-stained (clear coat only) or have broken
or missing fence pickets replaced. In order to maintain the
integrity of the community and community-wide standards,
we ask that you take a look at your fence to determine what
needs to be accomplished to maintain our “community-wide
standards.” If you find that your wood fence is in need of
replacement, please remember you must complete the ACC
Application and follow the ACC Guidelines for wood fences.
Please refer to the Greatwood Deed Restrictions, page 4 and
5, Section 4, Owner Responsibilities of the Supplemental
Declaration of Amendments to Declaration of Protective
Covenants for Greatwood and First Amendment to By-Laws
of Greatwood Community Association, Inc. which can be
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Manager’s Corner News
New Signs
Holiday Lighting
ome of you may have noticed we have installed new
signs at the main entrances, Riverbrook, Greatwood
Pkwy and Sansbury. These new signs take the place of the
smaller signs that inform all residents that signs are not
allowed in Greatwood on any common area property. The
smaller signs that were in place were difficult to see and
read. The rest of the existing smaller signs remain at other
entrances to Greatwood.
he holidays are just around the corner, and for many
people, that means many residents will be preparing
to decorate. This is a reminder; holiday lighting and/
or decorations may displayed no earlier than November
9 and must be removed no later than 1 week after New
Year’s Day.
By Nikkole Luna
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Group and Club
News
Greatwood Activity Directory
Rosenberg BSA Troop
1630 holds Eagle Court of
Honor for 7 Scouts
If you would like to list your Greatwood group
please send a notice in WORD to
[email protected]
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Activity Coordinators
osenberg Boy Scout Troop 1630 recently held an Eagle
Court of Honor for 7 scouts that achieved the rank of
Eagle from 2011 to 2013. The troop along with family and
friends, gathered at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sugar
Land to honor Tanner Feldhoff, Ryan Grissett, Troy Hausler,
Mitchell Mercado, Taylor Penny, Tyler Richards and Jonathan
Willis. Troop Leader Larry Grissett coordinated the event
and former troop member and Eagle Scout, Rory Conley, lead
the ceremony.
As part of the Eagle requirement each scout was required
to complete an Eagle project. The Eagle projects included
building a butterfly garden for Hutchinson Elementary in
Rosenberg (Jonathan Willis), paving a handicap walkway at
Sutton Elementary in Houston (Mitchell Mercado), renovating
the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Navasota (Tyler
Richards), erecting three crosses for Trinity Lutheran Church
Cemetery (Troy Hausler), building a picnic area for the Gulf
Coast Regional Blood Center in Houston (Ryan Grissett),
building a shed for Lutherhill Camp in LaGrange (Tanner
Feldhoff), and restoring a WWII era cannon for VFW Post
3903 in Rosenberg (Taylor Penny).
Their trail to Eagle started as early as 2000 in Cub
Scouts before moving on to Boy Scouts and involved
numerous camping trips, merit badges, high adventure treks,
leadership activities and service projects. The 7 Eagle Scouts
worked on a total of 107 service projects in addition to their
Eagle projects and represent more than 600 service hours
donated to the community. Troop 1630 meets at First United
Methodist Church in Rosenberg.
Greatwood MOMS Club - West and East:
East Chapter -zoned to Campbell Elementary
…www.momsclubsugarland.org
West Chapter - zoned to Dickinson Elementary
…www.momsclubgreatwood.weebly.com
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 ................... 281.343.7600
Jean Rich ............................. 281.343.8937
Greatwood Gators Swim Team:
Join the Gators and make some wonderful summer
memories for your family! For 21 years, the Gators have
been competing within the Greatwood community in the
Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League. To inquire
about your child becoming a part of this a fun and exciting
swim team, send an email to [email protected]
or visit www.greatwoodgators.org or LIKE our Facebook
page “Greatwood Gators Swim Team”.
Christmas Light Decorating Contest
Shelly Buechner ............... 281.650.4618
[email protected]
Parent’s of UT Students:
Rose Ford ............................ 281.343.7172
..................................... [email protected]
Moms In Prayer:
Sharon Boehm .................. 281.343.9280
[email protected]
Mahj Jong
Looking for experienced Mahj Jong players to join a group
of Greatwood women players. We usually play on Monday
nights and sometimes a day game. Please contact:
Trudi Esses......................... 713.443.9019
[email protected]
The following Scouts were honored (top row left to right): Ryan
Grissett, Taylor Penny, Troy Hausler, (bottom row l to r) Tyler
Richards, Mitchell Mercado, Tanner Feldhoff, Jonathan Willis
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Library
News
University Branch Library Schedule: November 2013
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Lost/Found a Pet? Call Tracey
If 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.
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 November.
Check the web site above for updated information.
Don’t forget your lawn chair.
Friday November 1
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Music in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends
to the Plaza to enjoy live music
by The Revelators.
Saturday November 2
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Taste of Town Square
Benefiting The Fort Bend Junior
Service League. Stroll through
the Plaza and sample dishes
from Town Square Restaurants,
wine and beer while enjoying
live music by The Brew
Friday November 8
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Music in the Plaza
Enjoy live music by The
DarDans, one of Houston’s
favorite Classic Rock and
Country music cover bands.
Saturday November 9
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Music in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends
to the Plaza to enjoy national
saxophone recording artist
Chris Mitchell!
Ruth Galdamez
Personal Stylist
Stylist ID: 163032
Friday November 15
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends
to the Plaza to enjoy
Holiday Entertainment and
Festistive Activities.
Phone: 713-410-9478
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Please call or email me if you would like to host a Jewelry Trunk
Show or if you would like to join my team as a Stylist.
Saturday November 16
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Movie Under The Moon
Bring your family, friends
and lawn chairs to the Plaza
to enjoy a free Movie
Under the Moon.
Friday November 22
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends
to the Plaza to enjoy
Holiday Entertainment and
Festistive Activities.
Saturday November 23
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Holidays in the Plaza
Bring your family and friends
to the Plaza to enjoy
Holiday Entertainment and
Festistive Activities.
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Community News
2013
Greatwood Holiday Lighting Contest
G
et ready to add holiday sparkle to your home for the Greatwood
Annual Holiday Lighting Contest!! Mark your calendar for
Tuesday, December 10th for individual neighborhoods and Thursday,
December 12th for the “Best of Greatwood” contest. If you would like
to be considered for the contest, have your lights on by 6:30 pm.
Tuesday, Decemer 10th
Each individual neighborhood will be judged in the following
categories:
Best Decorated Home
Honorable Mention Home
Best Street
*Winners will be awarded that night.
Thursday, Decemer 12th
Selected winners from Tuesday’s contest will be considered for the
following categories:
Best Decorated
Most Elegant
Most Creative
Best Theme
Kids Choice Award
Best Decorated Street
Best Decorated Neighborhood
*Winners will be awarded Friday night
The Greatwood Holiday Light Contest winners will be posted on
www.mygreatwood.com Saturday, December 14th after 3:00pm.
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Community News
Thanksgiving Thoughts
By Judy Holy
F
those that have left everything familiar behind to become
an American citizen, the rewards are great for themselves
and their families.
rom the time we are small children, we are taught
how the Pilgrims, escaping religious persecution, got
into a small ship called the Mayflower and sailed from
Plymouth, England in 1620 to America.
So, when we gather around the table for our traditional
Thanksgiving meal, let’s all take a moment to give thanks
for all of our blessings. We have many.
Unfortunately, they missed their original destination
near the mouth of the Hudson River and after 66 days
at sea, ended up off the coast of what is now Cape Cod,
Massachusetts. They arrived in November. There were
102 passengers and a crew of about 30 who sailed on the
Mayflower. The ship measured about 100 feet long and
25 feet across. It’s hard to imagine the conditions of that
voyage. All but two survived the sea journey.
To all our Greatwood Residents,
Happy Thanksgiving!
After landing off the shores of Massachusetts in the
winter months, the Pilgrims were forced to stay on the
ship until the weather warmed. At the end of winter, only
53 passengers and half of crew had survived.
Except for our Native Americans, we are all “pilgrims.”
Years ago many of our ancestors came to these shores
seeking religious freedom, freedom of expression,
freedom from political oppression, fleeing wars and
starvation in their native lands, and seeking the
opportunity to improve their lives. Every day modern
day “pilgrims” are welcomed into this great country. The
journey is still hard, the path to citizenship difficult, but to
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Dickinson Elementary News
DICKINSON TEACHER APPRECIATION
Dickinson Teacher Appreciation Committee would like to invite
our parents to help provide snacks for our wonderful teachers
every Tuesday for their weekly team meetings. Please help us by
providing a small, simple snack. Snacks can need to be dropped off
to the front office by 9:30 a.m. Visit the PTO website and click on
the “Volunteer” tab. There you find a link for each grade or specials
group. Sign up for one group or all six! Let our teachers know just
how much we love them all year long!
“Planting Seeds for Success…Watch us Bloom”
Congratulations!! We are Exemplary again!!
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:
RECYCLING AT DICKINSON
You can help the school earn money and save the environment at
the same time! In the parking lot at the back of the school, there are
two green and yellow paper recycling receptacles. The school earns
money based on how much paper is recycled. Instead of recycling
your paper a the curb, make a weekly trip to the school and recycle
there. You can recycle newspaper, junk mail, school paperwork and
even bags of shredded documents.
http://www.dickinsonpto.com/.
JOIN THE PTO
Our Dickinson Dolphins need your support! Our goal this year is
to have 100% participation in our PTO. If that means a donation of
just $15 or more or volunteering only an hour of your time you are
appreciated! By donating $15 or more you are helping pat for things
at our school like: a new poster maker, a Guided Reading Library,
field trips, and new technology in the classroom. Past PTO funds
have been used to provide promethean boards in the classrooms, a
shaded cover for the playground, and to put in a new track.
Please have your children bring empty glue sticks, glue bottles,
plastic tape rolls, old cell phones, laser & inkjet cartridges, and
small old electronics to school. All your efforts will help us earn
money for our Dolphins!
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
Becoming a member of the PTO doesn’t mean you have to give
hours and hours of your time volunteering, but we wouldn’t turn
you away if you did! Every contribution helps. Donate today and
support our Dickinson Dolphins!
Cut out and save your box tops for education; every top turned in
is money for our school! Turn them in at any time; the coordinator
will save them for the next deadline.
If you have time, bundle them in groups of 50 - keep bonus
certificates separate, and throw away any that are expired. If not,
our committee will do this work for you.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!
The 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday, December
14th from 8-10 a.m. Come and enjoy a delicious breakfast and
take pictures with Santa with out fighting the mall crowds. Flyers
for this event will be coming home with students early November
and ticket sales will open November 18th. Tickets will be $10 per
person. There is a limited number of tickets available so don’t delay
getting your purchase turned in. There will also be a raffle with
some great items available. Be sure to purchase your raffle tickets
too! Raffle tickets will $5 for 6 raffle tickets.
Place them in a small bag or envelope. Write your child’s name,
teacher, and grade on the outside. If you counted them, write the
total number of boxtops as well. Have your child turn them in to
his/her teacher and she will place them in the PTO mailbox.
If you have any questions please contact Chris Keenan at boxtops@
dickinsonpto.com.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
HELP FUNDRAISE FOR DICKINSON ELEMENTARY ǧ EASY!
Cut out and save your box tops for education; every top turned in
is money for our school! Turn them in at any time; the coordinator
will save them for the next deadline.
How can your shopping and dining out earn money for Dickinson
Elementary? Find out how at www.dickinsonpto.com Spirit
partners include Chick-Fil-A, Pepperoni’s, Kroger, Office Depot,
Target…the list grows daily…And continue to save and turn in your
BoxTops for Education!
If you have time, bundle them in groups of 50 - keep bonus
certificates separate, and throw away any that are expired. If not,
our committee will do this work for you.
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Do you know a teacher at Dickinson Elementary that goes above
and beyond the call of duty for his or her students? Tell us why this
amazing teacher your child succeed and nominate him or her for
Teacher of the Month. Simply send an email to vp@dickinsonpto.
com. Your nominated teacher could win a Japaneiro’s Gift Card for
his or her hard work and dedication to educating our kids!
Place them in a small bag or envelope. Write your child’s name,
teacher, and grade on the outside. If you counted them, write the
total number of boxtops as well. Have your child turn them in to
his/her teacher and she will place them in the PTO mailbox.
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If you have any questions please contact Chris Keenan at boxtops@
dickinsonpto.com.
News
Newton Family Chiropractic
Orthodontique - Quynh Tan, DDS, MS
Pamela Printing
Primrose School of Greatwood
Ramzey Helal, DDS
Unity Taekwondo
A BIG MONSTER MASH THANK YOU!
Dickinson PTO would like to thank all the parents and children
who attended the 2013 Monster Mash at Dickinson Elementary on
Oct. 26, 2013. Your attendance helped make Monster Mash a huge
success. The money raised will benefit all Dickinson Elementary
children and will be used to purchase new classroom technology
and supplies, fund field trips and more!
In Kind Donors
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
Lenny’s Sub Shop
Pepperoni’s New York Style Pizza
Raising Cane’s
McAlister’s Deli
Please Mr. Dj Entertainment
A tremendous thank you to the many Dickinson parents, teachers,
administrators & George Ranch High School students who helped
by folding flyers, collecting silent auction items, decorating setting
up and volunteering at Monster Mash—without your donation of
time this event could not be possible.
Monster Mash required the dedicated efforts of many fantastic
committee chairs whose generosity, hard work & creativity in
planning this fundraiser are greatly appreciated:
Kim Brown, Terri Brown, Jill Carroll, Cyndi Cook, Jessie Corning,
Marci Doss, Missy Finch, Melanie Hausmann, Chris Keenan, Heather
Lovell, Jayson Mitchell, Karie Prevette, Jennifer Rsyz, Brenda
Thompson, Rick Thompson, Jamie Wright and Shannon Woodruff.
Thank you the more than 100 generous companies who
donated to the Monster Mash Silent Auction
(as of 9-30-13)
1710 Designs
A.D. Players
Alley Theater
AMC Theatres
APEX Cheer & Athletic Training Facility
Baby’s & Kids 1st Furniture
Baker’s Street
Bella Spatique, Too!
Benihana
Brookstreet Bar-B0-Q
Bombay Pizza Company
Candace Byers Photography
Carlino’s Photography
Carmelo’s Ristorante Italiano
Children’s Museum of Houston
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Chuck E Cheese
Cinemark Theater
Corelli’s Italian Cafe
Critical Air
Crowhop Camps
Dave and Kim Brown
Define Body and Mind
Denbar’s Hallmark
Dewberry Farm
Disney on Ice
Disneyland & Disney California Adventure Theme Parks
Downtown Aquarium
Eileen Koler
Enchanted Forest
Many Thanks to our Fantastic Monster Mash Sponsors
(as of 9-30-2013)
Title Sponsor
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Presenting - The Mash Sponsors
FASTSIGNS-Houston Galleria Area
Sugar Land Skeeters
Team Sansone - RE/MAX Fine Properties
Gold Sponsors
The Butch Watterson Team
- Keller Williams Southwest & Amcap Premier Mortgage
David Taylor Cadillac
Kids ‘R’ Kids of Greatwood
Lemke Orthodontics
Southwest Urgent Care
Orange Sponsors
Dr. Cindy Tu, Optometrist - Beyond 20/20 Eyecare
Critical Air
Gretchen Jetton, DDS - Dentistry for Children
First Tire and Automotive, Greatwood
Healthy Teeth Pediatric Dentistry - Shilpa Chandiwal, DDS
Houston Community Bank
Lee A Mahlmann, DDS, MS Inc.
Michael J. Su, DDS, PA
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Escalantes
FADI’s Mediterranean Grill
Fish City Grill
Five Guys Burger and Fries
Fred Astaire Dance Studio
George Ranch Historical Park
Gifts Galore/Staci Hartfiel
Greatwood Auto Repair
Great Play
Gretchen Jetton—Dentistry for Children
Grimaldi’s
Gringos Rosenberg
Hickman Ranch
Houston Ballet
Houston Grand Opera
Houston Museum of Natural Science
Houston Rockets
Houston Symphony
Hyatt Place of Sugar Land
i9 Sports
Iron Cross Gymnastics
Jewel Kade-Dawn Ledgerwood
Jumping Jacks
Kids ‘R’ Kids Greatwood
Kublai Khan Crazy Mongolian Stir Fry
Kuk Sool Won of Richmond
La Madeleine
Lasagna House
Magpies
Main Event
Main Street Theater
Mark’s American Cuisine
McDonalds-Janus 1 Unlimited
Mia Bella Trattoria
Michael Klein’s Fine Jewelry
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
My Mélange – Melanie Schwank
National Fusion Soccer Club
Natural Bridge Caverns
Nike, Inc
Olive Garden
P.F. Chang’s
Panera Bread-Rosenberg
Pine Cove Camps
Pinot’s Palette
Rajin Cajun
Rebecca Cox
Riverstone Gymboree Play & Music
Rose-Rich Veterinary Clinic
Ruggles
Salt Grass Steakhouse
Schlitterbahn Galveston
SeaWorld San Antonio
Sensory Solutions for Kids
Set Them Up For Success Parent Coaching - Debbie Elder
Skeeters Grill
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
Smashburger
Sport Clips-Riverpark
Sport Clips-Rosenberg
Stacey Richards Photography
Star Cinema Grill
Sugar Land Skeeters
Sunny Beach Tans
Sweet and Sassy
TanFastic Salon & Boutique
Texas Renaissance Festival
The Ehlen Family
The Honey Baked Ham Company
The Little Gym
The Rouxpour
The Swinging Door
Toni & Guy
Tracy Reed “Art from the Heart”
Willie’s Grill & Icehouse
You Only Younger Medspa
Zoe’s Kitchen
THANK YOU!
Important Dates to Remember
Nov. 4
PTO General Meeting, 3:00 p.m., in the library
Nov. 7
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Nov. 7-8
Early Release, 11:30 a.m.
Nov. 12
Lenny’s Spirit Day/Night
Nov. 20
Pepperoni’s Spirit Night
Nov. 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 2
PTO General Meeting, 3:00 p.m., in the science room
Dec. 5
Chick Fil A Spirit Night
Dec. 10
Lenny’s Spirit Day/Night
Dec. 14
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 18
Pepperoni’s Spirit Night
Dec. 21-Jan 6
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Campbell Elementary News
4TH GRADE PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
On Thursday, November 14th, the fourth grade students will
perform a program called “Freedom” in honor of veterans and
irst responders (police, ire ighters, etc.). The performances
take place at 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Both performances are open
to anyone who wishes to attend. The student body will attend
the morning performance. We will be presenting an onscreen
montage featuring veterans and irst responders who are
related to Campbell Elementary staff members and students.
In addition, all veterans and irst responders who are present
at the performances will be invited to come forward and
introduce their names and line of service. If they are related to
a staff member or Campbell student, they may announce that
as well. The program lasts approximately one hour.
Campbell Elementary…
“We Volunteer!
What’s Your Super Power?”
Need information about Campbell?
Go to: www.campbellpta.org
Remember to subscribe to receive our newsletter
directly to your inbox every two weeks.
THE CAMPBELL PTA IS PROUD TO PRESENT
5TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND FUN RUN
AND COUGAR CARNIVAL
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014
Calling all Runners - Registration is now open!
Online registration for individuals, families & teams is available
on Active.com.
2013-14 Cougar Calendar
Dates
Events
11/1/2013
Health T-Shirt Day/Field Day
To access our event, simply use the event or registration link
or QR code below.
11/1/2013
Yearbook Memory Message Due
11/7/2013
Early Release
Event Link:
http://www.active.com/5k-race/sugar-land-tx/5th-annualmemorial-hermann-sugar-land-fun-run-and-cougarcarnival-2014
11/8/2013
Early Release
11/13/2013
Monthly PTA Board Meeting
11/14/2013
4th Grade Patriotic Program
11/15/2013
Parents and Pastries at 7:15am
11/11 thru
11/15/2013
Fall Book Fair
11/21/2013
Fall Picture Retakes
11/26/2013
Teacher Appreciation: Holiday Pies
11/26/2013
Yearbook Order Deadline
11/27 thru
11/29/2013
Thanksgiving Break
12/2/2013
Holiday Giving Tree Begins
12/6/2013
Health T-Shirt Day
12/11/2013
Monthly PTA Board Meeting
12/12/2013
PTA Holiday Teacher Luncheon
12/12/2013
3rd Grade Holiday Program
12/20/2013
Grade Level Holiday Parties
12/23 thru
01/06/14
Winter Break
Registration Link:
https://endurancecui.active.com/eventreg/select-race?e=5397854
How to volunteer for the event:
1. Go to www.signupgenius.com
2. Click on “Find a List”
3. Type [email protected] when prompted
for an email
4. Select all the areas where you would like to help
For sponsor information please contact us at:
[email protected]
The Campbell PTA organization and its activities are not
related to or sponsored by Lamar CISD.
FALL BOOK FAIR UPDATE
The Southwest book fair will be at Campbell from Monday,
November 11th through the Friday November 15th. This is a
change from previous date publication. Monday and Tuesday
will be preview days. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be
purchase days. The book fair will close at 11:30 am on Friday,
November 15th.
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Scarecrow, senior Sean Hardin, the Tin Woodman,
junior Arnold Alaniz, and the Cowardly Lion, senior
Shannon Paradine. Dorothy is frightened by senior
Sarah May as the Wicked Witch of the West, while
she is comforted by The Good Witch, Sorceress of
the North, senior Abby Eschler. Major munchkins
include, a Munchkin Farmer – freshman Emma Jobes, a
Munchkin Barrister –senior Haley Nelson, a Munchkin
Coroner - freshman Valentina Bilic, and the Mayor
of the Munchkins – junior Cameron Hardee. The
“little” Munchkins will be played by students from
Dickinson, Campbell, Velasquez, Williams, and Thomas
elementary schools.
Other favorite characters from the WIZARD OF OZ
include: Aunt Em – Sophomore Caroline Burden; Uncle
Henry and Lord Growlie – Senior Bryan Kelly; Farm
Hands - Freshman Tristin Collom and Sophomore Haig
Moses; Private – Sophomore John Teinert; Foremost
General – Junior Darion Rivers; Oz Lady – Sophomore
Clare Bates; Gloria – Junior Cara Morton; The Wizard
of Oz – Senior Trevor Martin; Visiting Witches – Senior
Princess Johnson and Junior Sam Oesch, Tibia –
freshman Emma Glose; Servant – freshman Georgeth
Garay, and Ozmas – Tyler Richards. Rounding out the
production are the Citizens of Oz: Ashley Adair, Chioma
Aladume, Leann Anderson, Kaylah Ashley, Rachel
Badger, Rachel Buchanan, Sofie Caruso, Lily Castillo,
Andraya Cobige, Joe Cretsinger, Bailor Erdeljac, Chellcie
Edmondson, Jack Greene, Peyton Heussner, Parker
Hylton, Megan Lepovitz, Aspen Lovell, Denise Marin,
Chisom Ottih, Hanna Redenius, Hannah Smith, Jenna
Swift, Dani Torres, Gabby Torres, Meaghan Veazey, and
Diana Vega.
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GRHS Theatre
George Ranch High School Fine Arts Department has
begun the wonderful trek down the yellow brick road
in preparation for its production of THE WIZARD OF
OZ. The production will be mounted Thursday through
Saturday, December 5, 6, and 7, 2013, at 7:30 PM and
offers a matinee Sunday, December 8, 2013, at 2:00
PM. The ticket price is $10.00 for adults and $5.00
for students while admission for pre-school children is
free.
The directors for the production are theatre directors
Rebecca C. Walters and L. Jay Meyer, vocal director
Chris Cuellar assisted by student teacher Melanie
Morris, choreographer Tashane O’Haver, and orchestral
directors Daren Jordan and Lisa Stiles. The directors
are so excited to venture down the yellow brick road to
mount this classic tale, THE WIZARD OF OZ.
Senior Haley Enns will perform the much loved role of
Dorothy, a child who is literally caught up in a whirlwind that lands her in a confusing, frightening but
beautiful world called Oz. In Oz, she encounters the
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BOYS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS
Boys Basketball Tryouts will be held the week of November
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my old friends. It’s at this time of year, that I am reminded of all that
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Coast. And, on behalf of my family (Michelle, Madison,Canon, and Kendall) thanks to all the
special people who have been loyal and true friends over the years.
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Neighborhood
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his 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.
Arbor
Bend
Tim Ehlen
Dave Brittain
JoAnn Ardoin
Brazos Bend
Phill Bratton
Phil Rummel
(713) 478-0168
(281) 343-8406
(281) 343-8896
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
(281) 343-5807
(281) 343-5105
[email protected]
[email protected]
Brooks Mill
Kelly Sullivan
(281) 755-1736
Christina Donaldson (281) 685-7457
John Cahill
Charleston Estates
Stephanie Grote
Cathy Iffergan
(713) 898-9299
Crossing
Patrick Ricci
John Hancock
Ken Head
Enclave
Joe Hovsepian
Stephanie Gilbert
Jamie Rozell
Estates
Susan Rozman
Fairview
John Hidore
Melissa Gorman
Fairway Vistas
Jim Burns
Phillip Butler
Faye Brislan
Forest
Paul Turner
Ron Meckler
Chip Smith
Glen
Richard Boehck
Patricia Matthews
Green
Terry Nash
Charles Dulaney
Ann Silver
Highland Park
Joel Stelling
Delise Jung
Charles Pearce
Knoll
Jen Gawrys
Jill Abe
Eric Viktorin
Lakecrest
Tony Mendes
Lakeside Village
Jill Harrell
Rosemary Maloney
Roseane Bernstein
Landing
Gary Crowell
Lloyd Ellison
Ken Tyrell
Manor
Harold Symmonds
Janet Harper
Anthony Lane
Shores
Paul Raymond
Greg Saha
Kevin Duncan
Springfield
Rodney Hamp
Dana Capdau
Bill Murray
Stonebridge
Robert Galloway
Ben Swan
Mike Wills
Terrace
Doug Foster
Roy Neer
Cindy Schiefen
Trails
Richard Vacek
Cecil Williams
John Bowen
Tuscany
Elizabeth Lorber
Jeff Tallas
Lupita Decal
Village
Tracey Thomas
Zac Pittinger
Jim LeMaire
Vistas
Janet Davis
David Haack
Gregory Schnell
Woodcreek
Linda Scott
Carrie Surratt
William Robinson
Woodhaven
Chris Legrand
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(281) 705-1038
(281) 343-5969
(979) 240-3367
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(281) 343-8280
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Greatwood
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Ofϔicial publication of
Greatwood Community Association, Inc.
550 Julie Rivers Dr., Suite 310
Sugar Land, Texas 77478
Each year about this time…
GO TO OUR COMMUNITY WEB SITE:
www.mygreatwood.com
Important Numbers
Management Company
Houston Community Management Services........800.568.6807 or 832.864.1200
Nikkole Luna, Assoc. Community Mgr........... 281-545-1134 - Fax: 281-218-6973
Email .............................................................................................................. [email protected]
Maggie McKay, Greatwood On Site Mgr. ....... 281-545-1134 - Fax: 281-218-6973
Email ........................................................................................................ [email protected]
Accounting ................................ 800.568.6807 or 832.864.1229 - Fax: 281.333.2054
I guess it’s normal to think about all the things we are thankful
for.
My new “baby” arrived this week. A state of the art printing press
that will allow us to expand and serve the growing needs of our
customers. In a sense, I’m grateful for the past 35+ years that
have allowed us to reach this point.
For Questions about Recreation Center Reservations, or to
Obtain Tennis Court and Pool Keys Contact
I ind myself thinking about Thanksgiving and all the related
things of that holiday. I’m thankful for all the family, friends and
food, but more importantly, I’m thankful for all the years that I’ve
been healthy and blessed to enjoy this time of year.
Newsletter - Pamela Printing Co.
And inally, speaking of thankful…
Nikkole Luna………………281-545-1134 ............................. Email:[email protected]
David Smith .....281.240.1313 - Fax 281.240.1312 - [email protected]
School District
Thank you for letting us be
a part of your neighborhood.
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
- David Smith
Texas Park & Wildlife.................................................................................... 281.931.6471
Ft. Bend Animal Control ............................................................................. 281.342.1512
Police • Ft Bend Sheriff
Pamela Printing, the preferred printer of the Sugar Land Skeeters
MUD and LID Directors & Meeting Times
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
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
Fort Bend Road and Bridge…………………………………………………281.491.0852
To 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 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
Golf Club ..................................................................................................................... 281.343.9999
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
Michael E. Stone, President
Stanton J. Nowak, Vice President
Larry Shultz, Assistant Vice President
Jack Molho, Secretary
Scott Richardson, 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
CenterPoint ............................................................................................................. 713.207.2222
To report a streetlight that is out call Center Point with the number of the pole.
FORT BEND COUNTY LID No. 11:
3rd Tuesday of every month - 5:00pm
Justin Ring, President
Stuart Rimes, Secretary/
Assistant Vice President
Jared Jameson, Vice President/
Assistant Secretary
www.greatwooddistricts.com
For Assistance with MUD Matters Contact SiEnvironmental, LLC
For 24/7 Customer Care: 832-490-1600. For 24/7 Emergency Repair: 832-490-1601
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