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February 2012 Volume 4, Issue 2

Official Publication of the Cypress Point Homeowner's Association

News, News and More NewsChristmas Decorating Contest Winners on Page 3

Congrats!Happy Anniversary to Melissa and Mike

Ralls February 14th.  Mike is the son of Les and  Joan Sutton Best wishes and here’s to many more years of happiness!

Coyote alert• For those of you who have not heard,

there has been much discussion on the subdivision web page regarding coyotes prowling through the neighborhood. With so much of the land being taken away for more homes, businesses and streets, animals are being run out of their natural habitant. Unfortunately we have had at least one homeowner loose their precious fur-baby to the coyotes. We do not want to have any of our children or any other fur-babies harmed. Texas Parks & Wildlife has some info on urban/suburban nuisance wildlife & how best to educate people who live in proximity to their habitat:

• http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild...isance/coyote/

• from the site: There are some common sense precautions people can take to manage coyotes:

• Do not feed coyotes! Keep pet food and water inside. Keep garbage securely stored, especially if it has to be put on the curb for collection; use tight-locking or bungee-cord-wrapped trashcans that are not easily opened.

• Keep compost piles securely covered; correct composting never includes animal matter like bones or fat, which can

draw coyotes even more quickly that decomposing vegetable matter.

• Keep pets inside, confined securely in a kennel or covered exercise yard, or within the close presence of an adult.

• Walk pets on a leash and accompany them outside, especially at night.

• Do not feed wildlife on the ground; keep wild bird seed in feeders designed for birds elevated or hanging above ground, and clean up spilled seed from the ground; coyotes can either be drawn directly to the seed, or to the rodents drawn to the seed.

• Keep fruit trees fenced or pick up fruit that falls to the ground.

• Do not feed feral cats (domestics gone wild); this can encourage coyotes to prey on cats, as well as feed on cat food left out for them.

• Minimize clusters of shrubs, trees and other cover and food plants near buildings and children’s play areas to avoid attracting rodents and small mammals that will in turn attract coyotes

• Use noise making and other scaring devices when coyotes are seen. Check with local authorities regarding noise and firearms ordinances. Portable air horns, motor vehicle horns, propane cannons, starter pistols, low-powered pellet guns, slingshots, and thrown rocks can be effective.

sChool newsCy-Woods - WRAP 2012 planning is

underway! WRAP is Cy-Woods High

School’s parent-driven Project Prom organization. The purpose of WRAP is to provide a drug- and alcohol-free all-night party for the graduating seniors and their guests after their prom.

UpComing events:"Give Back Night” at Raising Cane’s

every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. 15% of your purchase will be donated when you mention “WRAP” to the cashier. No flier needed, and anyone can support WRAP, so tell your friends and neighbors! Good all day long: dine in, carry out, or drive thru

Night at Newk’s – every 4th Monday.  20% of your purchase will be donated to WRAP, but you will need to bring the flyer. Tell your friends and neighbors to print a flier and eat there, too! Good all day long: dine in or carry out. (see attachment or go to the website!) 

Kroger Gift Cards: Contact JJ Walden at [email protected] to get a Kroger Gift Card. Kroger gives 3% back to WRAP of the amount you load onto the card. Each card you request will be linked to your senior, so family, friends and neighbors can use it to support your senior and WRAP! Reload the card as often as needed to keep earning WRAP Bucks.

Self Defense Class: Cypress Taekwan Do has offered to host a self defense class for WRAP, February 26 (Sunday) 2-4 pm. Not limited to WRAP parents. Contact Kim Dudzik at [email protected] for more details.

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important nUmbersnon-emergenCy nUmbersCy-Fair V.F.D ................................................ 281-550-6663Sheriff’s Department....................................... 713-221-6000Cypress Substation ......................................... 281-376-2997Cy-Fair Medical Center .................................. 281-890-4285government nUmbersAnimal Control ............................................. 281-999-3191Automobile Registration................................. 713-224-1919Dead Animal Pick-Up .................................... 713-802-5000Department Of Public Safety ......................... 713-681-6187Driver’s License .............................................. 281-890-5440FBI ................................................................. 713-693-5000game warden(Tx. Parks & Wildlife Dept.) .......................... 281-842-8100Harris County Judge ...................................... 713-755-4000Harris County Precinct 3 ............................... 281-463-6300Harris County Tax Office ............................... 713-224-1919(Tags/Titles, Taxes & Voter Registration)Health Department ........................................ 713-439-6000Social Security .............................................1-800-772-1213U.S. Post Office ..........................................1-800-275-8777misCellaneoUs nUmbersBetter Business Bureau ................................... 713-605-7767Cypress Creek Library .................................... 281-376-4610Cy-Fair Sports Association .............................. 281-345-7426Harris County Library (NW Branch .............. 281-890-2665The Houston Chronicle ................................. 713-220-7171Victim’s Assistance .......................................... 713-755-5625Special Pals (lost pets ...................................... 281-579-7387sChool nUmbersGoodson Middle School ................................. 281-373-2350Bus Information ............................................. 281-897-4380Cy-Fair Administration .................................. 281-897-4000Cy-Fair College .............................................. 281-290-3200Cy-Fair High School ...................................... 281-897-4600Cy-Woods High School .................................. 281-213-1800Farney Elementary.......................................... 281-373-2858Utility nUmbersNWHC MUD 10 (Water & Sewer) ............... 281-578-4200 Severn Trent, 16337 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084-5109Gas Customer Service ..................................... 713-659-2111Power Outages/Downed Power Lines ............. 713-207-2222Best Trash (Trash) ........................................... 281-313-2378Comcast (Cable/Internet/Phone) ................... 713-341-1000emergenCy nUmbersAmbulance, Fire, Sheriff ................................................911Sheriff’s Department (non-emergency) ........... 281-376-2997Poison Control ........................................1-800-222-1222Report Street Lights Out .... http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/putage

Mike Flowers .......................................................... PresidentLes Sutton .......................................................Vice PresidentTom Weathersby .................................................... TreasurerDan Lowe ...............................................................SecretaryGary Stebbins .............................................Director-at-LargeKevin Leitner .............................................Director-at-LargeMary Laughlin ...........................................Director-at-Large

Community website is www.cypresspoint.org.

NewSletterEditor - Tammie Ogrodowicz .............. [email protected]

Board Members can be reached via private message and/or email by looking up each member by name on the website.

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Visit us online at cypressfellowship.org and then stop by any Sunday @ 9 or 11 am. We are located at the corner of Spring Cypress and Telge. See you Sunday!

Keep your eyes open for more details about ‘Rangler & Rhinestones Silent Auction & Dinner.• Denim Sponsors: ($150-$499) • Jewel Sponsors: ($500-$999) • Diamond Sponsors: ($1,000+)

To find out more about becoming a community sponsor for this wonderful event please email [email protected]. MEETINGS: Other meetings will be the 2nd TUESDAY of each month in the Cy Woods Commons @ 7:00 pm. Next General Membership Meeting Dates: Feb 14th & March 20th  Visit us on Cy-Woods W.R.A.P. 2012 and become a fan or www.wix.com/wrap2012/wrap and be an active parent!

Christmas awardsCongratulations to the winners of the

2011 Christmas decorations contest. First place receives a $100 gift certificate and keeps the sign. Second place and third place also get signs along with gift certificates for $75 and $50, respectively.

There have been six different first-place winners in the last six years. However, these six homeowners have dominated the top three spots, with each having won two or more prizes. White Heron won “Best Street” for the sixth year in a row (and collectively were better than ever this year.)

the 2011 winners are:

First Place: 16502 White HeronSecond Place: 16602 Spring BarkerThird Place: 14218 Plum Springs

Remaining Top 25 (In Alphabetical Order):

14331 Copper Trace16514 Cypress Downs16502 Cypress Waters Court14919 Cypress Waters Drive16227 Cypress Valley Drive14403 Golden Cypress14219 Scenic Path16603 Spring Barker16735 Spring Barker16726 Summer Cypress Court16730 Summer Cypress Court14911 Terra Point15015 Terra Point

16507 Timberidge16723 Thorn Cypress16706 Town Glade16709 Town Glade16715 Town Glade16719 Town Glade16510 White Heron16511 White Heron16514 White Heron16522 White Heron16710 Wine Meadows16727 Wine Meadows

Best Street: WHITE HERON Runner-up Street: TOWN GLADE

Best new Blow-up:1. Santa “Occupied” Outhouse: 16735 Spring Barker2. Santa & Mrs Santa Swing: (Two Homes Had This) 16310 Cypress Valley 16510 White Heron3. Santa Helicopter: 16510 Timberidge

Best Wooden:1. Angel Overlooking Manger: 14419 Lawton Ridge2. (Display) Large Cross & Reindeer: 14911 Terra Point3. (Display) Santa, Elves, Reindeer Crossing Sign: 14402 Barker Pelican

Best Manger Scene:1. 16514 White Heron

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The scheduled 2012 meeting dates for the Cypress Point Community Improvement Association at the Barker Cypress Recreation Center Building are as follows:

Monday February 27 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday March 26 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday April 23 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday May 28* 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting(*May 28 is Memorial Day---subject to change)Monday June 25 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday July 23 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday August 27 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday September 24 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday October 22 7:00pm Regular Monthly MeetingMonday November 26 7:00pm Regular Monthly Meeting

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According to the American Heart Association (AHA), an estimated 71 million Americans have some form of heart disease, the most common being high blood pressure. And most of these problems are self-created by poor lifestyle choices.

What can you do to live heart healthy?The AHA recommends:

eating a healthy diet• Lean, skinless meats and poultry• Fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products• Avoid foods containing par t ia l ly

hydrogenated vegetable oil or added sugars• Avoid foods high in dietary cholesterol• Prepare foods without added salt, saturated

fat, and trans fatexerCising regUlarly

• 20-to-60 minutes per day, 3-to-5 times per week

• Avoiding tobAcco products and tobaCCo smoke

• Limiting your ALcohoL intake

• Women: 1 drink per day (maximum)• Men: 2 drinks per day (maximum)

In addition to poor lifestyle choices, heredity plays a factor in heart disease, too. It is therefore important to know your family history to help identify familial risk factors and help prevent the development of certain familial illnesses.

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any known Congenitalor hereditary disorders

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Childhood Conditions• Major illnesses• Vaccinations• Surgeries• Treatments, especially those involving

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For more information on living a heart healthy lifestyle, you can contact your health care provider or visit the

American Heart Association’s Web siteat: www.AmericanHeart.org.

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Cypress pointwhat Causes sensitive teeth

& what to do about itDo you experience discomfort in your teeth? Do you find it difficult

to drink icy or hot beverages? You may have a case of sensitive teeth. Luckily, it’s very treatable. Find out what causes sensitive teeth and how to change your habits to avoid sensitivity.

What does it mean to have sensitive teeth?If you experience pain or discomfort when consuming foods or

beverages that are hot, cold, sweet, or sour; when brushing or flossing; or even when breathing sharp, cold air, you may have sensitive teeth.

What is the reason for sensitive teeth?Common CaUses of tooth sensitivity:

• over-brushing – brushing your teeth too hard may wear down enamel or irritate the gum line, causing it to recede and expose the tooth’s sensitive roots.

• Cracked teeth – a crack or chip in your tooth may expose the underlying dentin or may fill with bacteria from plaque, causing the nerve to inflame.

• teeth grinding – over time, grinding or clenching your teeth can erode enamel and expose dentin.

• Gum disease – gum disease leads to tooth decay which breaks down enamel; gum disease can also lead to infection which may attack the tooth’s roots or cause the gum line to recede.

• tooth whitening – using products with peroxide or baking soda can seriously aggravate exposed roots or dentin.

• Age – studies have shown that tooth sensitivity occurs most often in people between the ages of 25 and 30.

It is possible to experience tooth sensitivity after routine dental procedures such as the placement of a filling or crown, tooth restoration, or even tooth cleaning. Such sensitivity is temporary; if it does not cease after four to six weeks please consult your dentist.

How should I take care of my teeth if they are sensitive?Tooth sensitivity is very treatable, no matter what the cause.Here are a few remedies you can take advantage of at home:

Try a desensitizing toothpaste which contains chemicals that block sensations like hot and cold from reaching the nerves in your teeth. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush that will be gentler on both your teeth and gums. Switch to a fluoride mouthwash. Avoid acidic foods such as tea, tomatoes, and citrus fruits. Maintain good oral hygiene by brushing twice every day and flossing once daily.

Depending on the cause and severity of your sensitivity, you may benefit from professional treatment. If you suffer from sensitive teeth, please be sure to contact your dentist. We can set up an appointment to discuss what is bothering you and determine the best way to address the problem.

Submitted by Dr. Flury

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