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Safety Corner Tip of the MonthBURGLARY PREVENTION
•Lockallwindows.Awindowbarwhichwon'tallowthewindowtoopen,eveniftheglassisbroken,canbeinexpensivelyinstalledatthesideofallslidingwindows.Ifpossible,installdoublepanewindowsasthesearedifficulttosmash.
•Lockyourvehicledoorsandtrucktailgate.Mostfolkskeeptheirgaragedooropenerintheirvehicle–thisisaneasyintoyourhomeand/orgarage–keepyourgaragedooropenersecure.
•Putapadlockonallgates.• Installlong,heavydeadboltsonalloutsidedoors.• Installabaronanyslidingglassdoors.•Makesurethattheropefromyourgaragedooropeneristooshortto"fish"fromoutsidethe
garagedoor.•Applyforarchitecturalcontrolpermissiontoaddarotboardtoyourfence,therebyraising
theheightofthefence.•Getadigitalmeterforyourelectricitysothatyoudonothaveany"contractemployees"walking
intoyourbackyardtoreadthemeter.Thisway,youwillbeabletokeepyourgatelocked.•Plantingsadjacenttofencesshouldincludeverybushyones(bamboo,etc)andpricklyones
(Hawthorn,etc)Asthesegrow,theplantsdiscouragepeoplefromclimbingintoyouryard.Hereisalinktothornybusheswhichyoumightconsiderduringthisplantingseason:http://www.csoonline.com/article/221247/thorny-solutions-bushes-and-other-plants-that-deter-trespassing
•Talktoyourneighbors. Findoutwhoisathomeduringtheday.AskthemtowatchforsuspiciouspeopleandcalltheSheriff'sOfficeat7132216000toreportsuspiciouspersons.Thecalltakerwillpassthemessagealongtodispatchwhichwillrelaythisinformationtoourdeputyoronewhoisclosebyifourdeputyisnotworkingatthetime.Ifacalltakerquestionsyouaboutwhatissuspicious,simplytellthemthepersondoesn'tlivethere,isringingdoorbells,carryingabackpack,checkinggates,etc......whateverthereason.Ifthecalltakerpursuesthisbeyondyouranswer,simplyaskthemtodispatchthecallandaskfortheirnameandwhattimetheyareshowing.Thesecalltakershavebeentrainedtotakethecall,gettheinformationandputitintothecomputer.Theyarenotpoliceofficers.Theymust,bylaw,dispatchyourcall.
I realize the hold for 713 221 6000 is sometimes a long one. However, Crime in your neighborhood should be on your priority list. So, please call it in. If there is a crime in progress,
CALL 9-1-1.A nosy neighbor is the best friend you have when fighting crime.
Lynn Cirillo, Steeplechae Security Coordinator
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News from the SCIA Annual Meeting
Thankstoeveryoneforvoting! Wehadaquorumandagoodturnoutatour annualmeeting of thememberson February 21, 2012. Elected forthreeyeartermswereMauriceAmidei,RobertKaechlerandMikeYoung.TheSCIABoardmetonMarch6,2012andelectedofficersasfollows:President..................NacePeardVicePresident..........MikeCirilloSecretary..................VirginiaKelleyTreasurer.................. BillKuschmeider Wealsohadthreeresidentswinthe$100 door prize for turning in theirproxies,thankstoeveryonethatvotedandcongratulationstoDustinWenzel,TimothyMaywaldandVirginiaKelley.
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Emergency...............................................................................911Sheriff'sDept.......................................................... 713-221-6000Cy-FairFireDept....................................................................911Cy-FairHospital..................................................... 281-890-4285AnimalControl...................................................... 281-999-3191CenterPoint(Streetlights)..................................... 713-207-2222 http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outageNeighborhoodCrimeWatch...... [email protected].................................................................... 281-890-2665PostOffice.............................................................. 713-937-6827SteeplechaseCommunityCenter..........................281-469-CLUBDeedRestrictionIssues(CMC).............................. 281-586-1700Water/Sewer........................................................... 713-405-1750ArchitecturalControl(CMC)................................. 281-586-1700TrashPick-up(BestTrash,LLC)(Wed.&Sat.).....281-313-BESTHarrisCo.Pct.4RoadMaintenance...................... 281-353-8424HarrisCo.MUD#168……………hcmud168board@gmail.comCommunityEvents...............................................281-469-CLUBClubhouseRentals:PrivatePartiesandCommunityEvents (PhyllisMcFarland)............................................ 832-922-8030TrafficInitiative......................................................281-290-2100PrivatePoolParties................................................. 713-416-5161
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SchoolsEmmott Elementary.............................................. 281-897-4500Campbell Middle School...................................... 281-897-4300Cy-Ridge High School.......................................... 281-807-8000
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MarkyourCalendar’sfortheFollowingSteeplechaseEvents04|03|12.............................................. SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse05|08|12.........................................Open Resident’s Meeting ............................................ @7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse06|05|12............................................... SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse07|03|12............................................... SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse08|07|12.........................................Open Resident’s Meeting ...........................................@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse08|07|12................................................. National Night Out09|04|12............................................... SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse10|02|12............................................... SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse10|02|12.......................................................Texas Night Out11|06|12.........................................Open Resident’s Meeting ............................................ @7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse12|04|12............................................... SCIA Board Meeting .............. OpentoResident’s@7pmSteeplechaseClubhouse
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Butterfly Festival Fun for Family MessiahLutheranChurchishostingitsannualButterflyFamilyFestivalon Sunday,April 22, 12-3:00PMat 11522TelgeRoad inCypress.Theeventwillincludeabarbecuelunch,asilentauction,araffle,alivebutterflyrelease,andgamesandactivitiesforallages.RaffleitemsincludeaniPad2andotherpopularelectronics.Thesilentauctionincludesgreatitems,largeandsmall. Therewillbelotsoffreeactivities,includingtwofreeshowswithaprofessionalpuppeteer andachance tomeeta clownandher friend(pictured)!ThisyeartherewillbeanopportunitytoviewMessiah’sstafflockedincombatviasumowrestling,andevenparticipateifyouchoose! Theday’seventswillbenefitChrysalis,AGracePlaceforChildren,featuring a Christian preschool, after school, and summer campprograms.ChrysalisChristianPreschooladmits studentsofanyrace,color,andnationalorethnicorigin.Bringthewholefamilytoseethebutterflyrelease,eatsomegreatfood,andhavesomefun!Craftboothsareinvited.Call281-807-0764orgotowww.messiahlc.orgforfurtherinformation. MessiahLutheranChurch is a grace place, a congregation of theEvangelicalLutheranChurchinAmerica(ELCA).Messiahislocatedat11522TelgeRoad,½milenorthofHighway290.RegularSundayworshiptimesare:8am—Traditions;9:30am—TheGathering;and10:45am—TheCrossing.TheDiscovery (education) Hour is9:15-10:15AMonSundays.Formoreinformation,281-890-3013orwww.messiahlc.org.AllpeoplearewelcomeatMessiah.
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Youcanchangetheexperienceyouhaveinyourownneighborhoodbygettingmoreinvolvedwiththosearoundyouandtakingprideintheareainwhichyoulive.Thefollowingisanewarticlethatwillappearmonthlytopublishfriendlyneighborhoodnotesandreminderssubmittedbyreaders.YourownNeighbortoNeighbornotecanbeemailedtoNewsletter@SteeplechaseTX.com.
(Note: Editor reserves the right to edit notes for length and to maintain tone of friendliness. No names or addresses will be published.)
Dear Neighbor, Inresponsetocarsonthestreet:IparkonthestreetbecauseIlovemykidsandmypets.Iunderstandthatwhenyoudrivedownmystreetyouareinahurry.Youareinahurrytogettowork,togettoschool,togethome,tobeatcurfew,togettoWalmartorTargetorwherever.Butmykidsplayonmystreet.Peoplewalktheirdogsonmystreet.Thecountywillnotlowerthespeedlimitandtheywillnotinstallspeedbumpsbecauseitwillalsoslowdowntheemergencyvehicles.Iparkonthestreettoslowthetrafficdown.IparkonthestreetbecauseIlovemykidsandmypets.Thankyou!
Dear Neighbor, Iwould appreciate it if youwould please returnmy “3”, yesTHREE,gardenflagholdersyoutookfrommyfrontyard.Thankyouthoughforleavingtheflags,asoneofthoseflagswasmadebymysoninartclass.Iamnotreallysurewhysomeonewouldthink
itisoktodothistypeofthing.InowfeelasthoughIcannotputanythingofvalueinmyfrontyard.Ifyoudonotreturnthem,Idohopeyouareenjoyingthem.
Dear Neighbor, Icannotunderstandhowyouwalkoutyourdooreachdayanddonotnoticehowbadyouryardlookswhenyouhavenotmowed.Thereareseveralhomesoncornerlotsthatdonottakecareoftheiryardsproperly.Thisisanembarrassmenttoourneighborhoodandit is embarrassing forme tohave guests that see this. There aresomewhomoweveryonceinawhileandthendonotfullycleanupthestreetandsidewalkontheirproperty.Pleasedonotthinkyourneighborsdonotnotice.Ifyoudonotwantthischorepleaseconsideralawnservice.Wehavefliersandcardsputonourdoorsallthetimeforthistypeofservice.PleasemowyourYard!Thanks!
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STEEPLECHASENeighbor to Neighbor- (Continued from Cover Page 4)
DRIVE AFFORDABLY.
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate quoted is inclusive of all discounts and is dependent on credit worthiness. New auto is 2012 model or newer. Rates, terms and offers stated on this postcard are subject to change without notice. Your rate may vary based on the loan amount, term and your personal circumstances.
Certain loan terms and rates depend on model year and loan amount. Membership is required before loan can be funded. Effective 9/1/2011 rates will be discounted by .10% on these loans for each stipulation that is met from the following: 1)Auto loans, motorcycle, motorhomes, travel trailers, boats,
ATV and jet ski loans if the LTV (Loan to Value) is less than 90% at the time of the loan disbursement. 2)Auto loans, motorcycle, motorhomes, travel trailers, boats, ATV, and jet ski loans if GAP is elected. 3) If credit life and/or disability is elected. 4) if you apply online. The maximum discount for
auto loans, motorcycle, motorhomes, travel trailers, boats, ATV and jet ski loans is .40% if all of the above stipulations are met. The maximum for all other loans is .10% if the credit life and/or disability stipulation is met. The rate discount excludes VISA Platinum Credit Cards, Business
MasterCard Credit Cards, Home Equity, Mortgage and Business Loans. Discounts are only given at time of loan closing. **To receive incentive of $50 you must refinance an auto loan of at least $5,000, to receive incentive of $100 you must refinance an auto loan of at
least $10,000, and to receive incentive of $150 you must refinance an auto loan of at least $15,000. Incentive will be posted to your savings account, if you do not have a savings account, incentive will be posted to your checking account, 6 months after
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Cypress United Methodist Church Donates Thousands to Local School
$8K to Go Toward Adam Elementary’s (Cy-Fair ISD)
Running Track Peoplenormallythinkofchurchasaplacethatacceptsdonations,butthisweekCypressUnitedMethodistChurchisgivingadonationof$8,000toAdamElementarySchooltobeusedtocompletetheirrunningtrack.ThecheckpresentationceremonywasWednesday,February,29,at11:30a.m.atAdamElementary,11303Honeygrove,inHouston. “OurthemeforourChristmasEveofferingwas‘GiveItAllAway’,”saysJeromeBrimmage,SeniorPastoratCypressUMC.“Wefeltledtogive100%ofourChristmasEveofferingtosupportlocalandglobalmissions.Locally,thatportionofthemoneyisgoingtoAdam.” ThetrackprojectatAdamhasbeenintheworksforeightyears,buthadstalledduetolackoffunding. CypressUMC“adopted”AdamElementaryin2011,andhasbeeninstrumentalinprovidingbackpacks,schoolsupplies,andvolunteerstohelpthestudentsandstaffattheschool.Theprogramhasbeensosuccessful;otherlocalschoolshavecontactedCypressUMC,toseeiftheycanbeadoptedaswell.
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Online Service Option For Citizens Reporting Crimes
TheSheriff’sOfficehas implementedanon-line service called“CopLogic” forHarrisCountycitizens to report crimes.This is for reporting lostproperty, theftorvandalismONLYandwhenthecomplainthasNOsuspectinformation.Thisserviceisprovidedasanoptiontothecitizeninlieuofwaitingforaunittorespondtotheirlocation.
ExamplesofincidentsthatcanbereportedviaCopLogic:
1.LOSTPROPERTY:Whenpropertyismissingorlost,i.e.leavingitemsinarestaurantormissingfromhome.
2.THEFT:Propertyistakenwithouttheowner’spermission.3.VANDALISM:Theactofchanging,modifyingordefacingpublicorprivateproperty,
i.e.graffiti,knockingoveramailbox,throwingarockthroughawindow,etc.
Toaccessthisservice,pleasevisittheSheriff’sOfficewebsite:www.hcso.hctx.netClickon“ReportCrime”linkattopofscreenClickon“ReportanIncident”Followinstructionsonthescreenforfilinganoffensereport CopLogic is an alternative method for the citizen to report the crime quickly, get a case number and print a copy of the report. It does not replace entering a call for service for a unit to respond if the citizen prefers to see a unit or does not have access to the Internet.
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