Cypress Point - November 2011

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NOVEMBER 2011 VOLUME 3, ISSUE 11

C I R C U L A ROfficial Publication of the

Cypress Point Homeowner's Association

NovemberCalender of Events

2 ....... Orchestra Ice Cream Social 2:30 – 4:30 – Goodson

4 ....... End of 2nd 6 Weeks5 ....... Community Garage Sale6 ....... TIME CHANGE FALL BACK ONE HOUR7 ....... Athletic Booster Clug Mtg.

Commons/FFA Mtg. (location ?) 7:00 p.m. CyWoods

8 ....... WRAP Mee t ing Commons 7:00 p.m CyWoods

9 ....... Eight Grade Party 2:30 – 4:30 – Goodson11 ..... Veterans Day – THANK A VET!11 ..... Houston Salutes American Heros

Parade - Downtown11 ..... Region Choir Weekend - CyWoods14 ..... Secondary report cards15 ..... PTO Spaghetti Dinner in the

Cafeteria - Farney16 ..... Willie’s Restaurant Night - Farney21-25 Student/Staff Holidays24 ..... Thanksgiving25 ..... Black Friday/Official Start of

Christmas Shopping28 ..... Texas Roadhouse Night – Farney29 ..... Cadette Parent Mtg. Teaching Thtr.

7:00 Cy Woods29 ..... Choir, Pre Area Auditions &

CyRanch HS 3:30 a.m. (that’s what it says!) – 9:00 p.m

News, News and More NewsCOMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

Don’t forget, the community wide garage sale will be Saturday, November 5th. If you haven’t started, get those closets cleaned out!!! You don’t have much time!

WELCOME HOMEPFC Ryan Patrick, son of Jeff and Wendy Patrick was welcomed home in Cypress Point

recently. PFC Patrick is with the Texas Army National Guard, US Army, Delta Company 787th Military Police. Family and neighbors welcomed him with a party. He will be deployed to Africa in January of next year for a years deployment. Please accept a big “Thank You” from all of Cypress Point for your dedication to your Country and the continuous fight for our freedom. Until you arrive home again, may God watch over you and keep you safe!

VETERANS DAY – NOVEMBER 11THFor it has been said so truthfully that it is the soldier, not the reporter, who has given us

the freedom of the press. It is the soldier, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the soldier, not the agitator, who has given us the freedom to protest. It is the soldier who salutes the flag, serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, who gives that protester the freedom to abuse and burn that flag. - Zell Miller (D) Georgia 2004 Let us never forget to give thanks to all honor all who served in the United States Armed Forces.

HOUSTON SALUTES AMERICAN HEROESOn Friday, November 11, 2011, the City of Houston will show support of our Armed

Forces as we celebrate the 13th Annual Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Commemoration and Parade. The ceremony begins at 10:00 a.m. on the steps of City Hall. The American Heroes Parade will follow at 11:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. AT&T Veterans Job Fair ... The job fair booths are free for hiring companies. Please contact Susan Bono at [email protected]. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Walgreens Veterans Health Fair

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GOES MOBILEHARRIS COUNTY — When Harris County residents see something suspicious, they

can now instantaneously let the sheriff’s office know about it by using their mobile phones.The sheriff’s office launched a free mobile application, iWatchHarrisCounty, Sept. 9. The

application allows users to text tips, photos and videos of suspicious and criminal activities directly to the sheriff’s office while remaining anonymous or, if they choose, with their identity.

“The iWatchHarrisCounty app helps us reach out to a digitally connected community in ways never before possible,” said Sheriff Adrian Garcia in a press release. “Nowadays, almost everyone has a cell phone or a computer. Now you can use that mobile device, that

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CIA OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

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.

“Meet your neighbors and keep everyone wel l informed”

PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDSBach trumpet great for practiceAsking $150Contact Al Campodonico 281-373-5528

Couch for sale $150.00 and sideboard for $75.00 May reach me at 713.854.9186 or [email protected] Will email pictures if you are interested.

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technology, to help us prevent or solve crimes by sending us a tip from anywhere, anytime—if you see something, say something.”

Other areas in Texas, including the cities of Dallas and Grapevine, use iWatch applications, which were developed by iThinQware, Inc.

However, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office is the first sheriff’s office in the county to use the application.

“Dallas has over 8,000 users and had 936,000 page views in the first few months,” said Dan Elliott, founder of iThinQware, Inc. and “intelovisionary.” “We have ended up with some great results…catching drug chains, chop shops, even cyber stalking.”

The iWatchHarrisCounty application is different than iWatch applications for specific cities, Elliot said. Since Harris County encompasses many different cities, tips submitted to iWatchHarrisCounty can be directed to either the sheriff’s office or more local law enforcement agencies within the county depending on the location of crime.

Smartphone users can download the iWatchHarrisCounty application on iPhone, Android or Blackberry software. Tips can also be submitted by computer at www.iwatchharriscounty.com or by calling or texting 1-855-HCSO-iWatch (1-855-427-6469).

“As we are approaching the 10th anniversary of 9/11, we are in a

much more heightened sense of awareness,” said Christina Garza, manager of media relations for the sheriff’s office. “We are always encouraging individuals to contact us, and now we are making it easier to report the suspicious activity or person.”

For more information about iWatchHarrisCounty, visit www.iwatchharriscounty.com.

FASHION WITH PASSION

Jordan Merecka was born with multiple congenital heart defects, including Dextrocardia (his heart was on the wrong side of his chest). As a child, he experienced two open chest surgeries. Later, he received several surgical revisions and an implantable defibrillator. For many years after his early surgeries, Jordan was able to

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live an active childhood. As a teen, he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his father; and at school, he participated in FFA (Future Farmers of America). But, in September 2010, Jordan’s heart began to fail, and he was placed on a waiting list for a heart transplant. With medical treatment, he was able to attend school as he waited. At the start of 2011, the senior at Cypress Woods High School was looking forward to three major milestones in his life: his prom on May 27, his eighteenth birthday on May 29 and his graduation on June 5. In April 2011, his health took a turn for the worse and he was admitted to Texas Children’s Hospital with heart failure symptoms and kidney insufficiency. He critically needed a heart transplant. Over the weekend of May 21, all of his organs began to fail acutely and he could not breath on his own because his heart was so weak. On May 22, Jordan received the Total Artificial Heart that saved his life. Jordan missed his prom, but thanks to a diligent heart-failure team and the availability of the artificial heart, he celebrated his birthday at Texas Children’s on May 29 -- a week after his surgery. On June 5, Jordan watched his graduation ceremony online while his 16-year-old sister walked across the stage to accept his diploma on his behalf. His class rose to their feet for a standing ovation. Jordan has been accepted at Texas A&M University Galveston and looks forward to studying marine biology. But for now, Jordan’s focus is on gaining his strength and being ready for his new heart.

We invite you to join us in supporting this incredible young man and his family as they continue this journey. This fundraiser is an avenue to let the Merecka’s see just how big this Community can be. Please join us Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Enchanted Cypress Ballroom for an unforgettable evening of dinner, silent auction and a fashion show. Tickets are $35.00 and can be purchased at the Quance Design Studio, 13101 Kathy Lane (Off of Grant and Louetta), 281-320-0443. For you Face Book fans, please visit and “like” their page: Fashion with Passion Fundraiser.

“RUNNIN’ WILD” PROJECT WRAP FUN RUNBenefitting Cy-Woods High School. Saturday, Dember 10th,

8:00 a.m. Start. 1K Kids, 5K Fun Run/Walk. Entry fee: Ages 10 & Under - $10.00 Ages 10 & Up - $25.00 Register today: www.cywoodswrap.org. Sign up now for “Runnin’ Wild”, the December 10th Cypress community fun run benefiting Wildcats Right After Prom (WRAP). Runnin’ Wild offers fun for everyone with a 10 and under Kids Run (1K) and a 10and up 5K run. Runnin’ Wild will take place in the Coles Crossing subdivision on the trails. For more information, please contact: [email protected]

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CRAFT SHOWJohn Westley United Methodist Church will be hosting a Fall

Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 19, 2009 at their church located at 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston, 77069. This is 2 lights north of FM-1960 off of Champion Forest Drive. There will be over 60 vendors, crafts of all kinds, baked goods and gifts. Start your Christmas shopping now!!!

“SHOE BOX” DONATIONSEpiphany Lutheran Church and School is giving thanks for the

chance to play an important role in providing needy children with a simple gift this Christmas season. Last year was Epiphany’s first time participating in Operation Christmas Child, a ministry devoted to providing needy children shoe boxes full of toys, hygiene items, school supplies, candy, etc. The congregation collected over 80 boxes to send overseas. “We were strongly moved by this particular ministry” commented one member. The church members felt that the increased visibility of the new location this year made it a prime spot to become a “drop-off” location for OCC. This means that during “Collection Week” (Nov. 14th-21st) they will be accepting shoe box donations from the general public. “We are so excited to



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We the residents of Cypress Point need to show our MUD board of directors that we want curb-side recycling.

COST

• Monthly cost of $2.75 to $2.80 per each household in the MUD 10 district• Recycling costs will be applied to each household regardless of participation

RECYCLABLE MATERIAL CLASSIFICATIONS AND HANDLING

• Plastics 1-7, all glass, aluminum, steel and tin cans, all paper and cardboard• Do not need to be separated• Residents may use an extra trash can or any can of your choice with a supplied recycle sticker• Containers will need to be rinsed out before being placed in recyclables container

FREQUENCY• One day per week

The more people who participate in the poll, the better the chances are for us to bring curb-side recycling to our neighborhood. If enough people recycle, our trash bill will go down, and may eventually offset the cost of recycling. Please email your vote and/or suggestions to [email protected] or clip and mail the form to the right to:

Cypress Point Community Improvement Association14415 Barker Cypress Rd.Cypress, TX 77429

Recycling Poll

Name _______________________

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_____ in opposition

of a standard monthly fee between $2.75 and $2.80 being added to my MUD 10 (Severn Trent) Utility bill to pay for curb-side recycling.

Please return to:Cypress Point Community Improvement Association14415 Barker Cypress Rd.

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serve our community in this way. What a wonderful beginning to the Christmas season.” remarks Lauren Thom, an Epiphany Member and OCC volunteer.

For more information about Operation Christmas Child and where you can donate your items go to http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/.

LOST PETSFace Book site: Lost and Found Pets – Cypress TexasIf you have lost your pet, please go to this site and post a picture

and description. Hopefully your pet will be found fast!ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Applause Theatre & Houston’s Center Stage Performances at 7:30 PM on Nov 4, 5, 11, & 12th and Sunday matinees at 2:30 on November 6th and 13th. For tickets, please visit our website www.applausetheatre.org or call (281)440-4111.

Ballet Theater Houston (BTH) presents, The NutcrackerRichard E. Berry Center,8877 Barker-Cypress Road, Friday,

November 18th at 7:00 p.m, Saturday, November 19th at 1:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 3 Oyster Creek Park

5K timed run/walk and 1K kids’ fun run Plus music, refreshments,

children’s activities and more!

Saturday, December 3 Oyster Creek Park

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