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Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition Sets Annual Meeting

Residents of North Harris County are encouraged to attend the annual meeting of the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition (CCFCC) to be held at the Ponderosa Fire Station, 17061 Rolling Creek on March 15, 2006 at 7:30 PM.   Raymond Anderson of the Harris County Permit Office and Andy Yung of Dodson & Associates will speak on “What is Happening in Your Neighborhood”.  This will include information on new development, drainage, fill, erosion, preservation, detention ponds, storm sewers, public follow-up, and new flood plain maps. 

Since Cypress Creek is adjacent to Westador, the information presented at this meeting should be of special interest to our residents.

Residents’ Directory is “Going to Press”

            The 2006 residents’ directory will be printed in mid to late February 2006. 

            Additions to the directory master file, maintained by Bill Streidl, are furnished by Hays Utilities, the contractor that services Westador for the Westador Municipal Utility District. 

            Whenever Hays “turns the water on” for a residence, Bill is notified and the new resident is posted to the directory master file.  The telephone number furnished by Hays is used, but it often is the resident’s number from their preceding address. 

            Residents who leave Westador do not always have the water service discontinued pending the sale or rental of their property.  In addition, errors can occur when adjusting data in the master file.

            Approximately 4 times a year, the master file is sent to residents by E-Mail.  Unfortunately, only 200+ residents have furnished E-Mail addresses. 

February 20 is Deadline for Free CPR Class Sponsored by WCERT by John Danner (WCERT Communications)

            The Westador Citizens Emergency Response Team (WCERT) will conduct a free CPR class at the Cali clubhouse Saturday, March 4, 2006 from 9 AM to 1 PM.  In order that a sufficient (but not excessive) number of instructors will be available, the registration deadline has been set for February 20, 2006.  Cypress Creek Emergency Medical Service is providing trainers. 

Call Richard Murphy  to register.  As of February 13, 2006, about a dozen persons have registered to be trained.

Senior Forum

Potluck Dinner Wednesday, March 8, 2006 6:30 PM

Start your Spring Social Season at the Westador Senior Forum Dinner.  Our first Westador Senior Forum Dinner this year will be at the Cali Clubhouse at 6:30 PM on Wednesday March 8, 2006.

Westador MUD Director Gordon Landwermeyer will discuss the Westador Municipal Utility District and Harris County Flood Control District joint flood relief project.  Seniors attending will have an opportunity to better understand the importance of, and ask questions about, the scope of this project and its effect on reducing flood conditions in Westador.  Gordon Landwermeyer and Ed and Millie Roth will host this event. 

Remember to:

ü Bring a hot dish, salad, or dessert!

Fifty plus NAM February/March Activities.

                The Fifty Plus program at Northwest Assistance Ministries has a new director, Anita J. Wertz, who replaces Charla Hannibal.  Anita will be making arrangements for future programs.   

Income Tax Aide Program Thursdays 11 AM and Tuesdays 9 AM through April 13, 2006.

Cypress/Woodlands Junior Forum Party Wednesday February 22, 2006 9:30 AM.  Cost is $1 daily user fee.

Country Western Dance and Waltz Class Mondays at 10:45 AM.  Cost is $1 daily user fee.

Mahjongg Group Tuesdays at Noon.

Basic Beginner Line Dance Class Wednesdays at 1 PM.  Cost is daily user fee.

One Hour Exercise Class Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 AM. 

Bingo Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 AM. 

Duplicate Bridge Group Class Mondays at 12 Noon. 

Social Dance Class Tuesdays at 10:45 AM.

Yoga Classes Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:30 PM.  Cost is $80 for 17 classes and $1 daily user fee.

The Society for Advancement in Floral Design (SAFD) to Present Floral Demonstration by Pam Dube

On Tuesday, March 21^st, Nora Cisneros, a local florist from Flowers of Kingwood will present “Body Flower Fiesta’.  Nora, who is a Texas Master Florist and has been in the industry for over 13 years, will demonstrate different styles and new techniques for corsages and other body flowers.  It is a program you will not want to miss with Mother’s Day and Prom just around the corner.

Some Homeowners Have Not Paid Their Annual Maintenance Assessments for 2005 and Prior as of February 10, 2006

Homeowners who are delinquent on the annual maintenance fees incur interest, collection and legal fees, have lien notices filed on their property, and are prohibited from using common facilities such as the tennis courts, pools, and clubhouses.  This month, four addresses were added where the homeowner had ceased making payments and one address was deleted where the homeowner had begun making payments.

The following list of addresses reflect only those homeowners who have a Lien Notice filed on their property or are delinquent for more than one year as of February 10, 2006.      

Also, the Board has authorized stopping the trash and garbage collection service for homeowners who are delinquent for more than one year.  If a delinquent homeowner is making monthly payments in accordance with an arranged payment plan, that homeowner’s address will not be listed and trash and garbage collection service will not be suspended unless they cease to comply with the arranged payment plan.

The Westador Information Sheet is Printed Quarterly

             The Westador information sheet is printed quarterly, or more often in the event of some major changes.  Of special interest are the teen helpers anxious to baby-sit, cook, and to do yard work while earning a buck or two in the process.  

Guidelines for Curbside Trash Service are Detailed by Jerry Butler

As always, bundles of tree branches, shrub and brush trimmings, or newspapers and magazines should be tied and neatly stacked, forming an easily handled package not exceeding 5 feet long or 50 pounds, and 18 inches in diameter.  Our contractor has the right to not pick up your bundles unless they meet these requirements.  Please note that such bundles and lawn clippings in bags will be left behind if not placed at curbside.

Please be aware that no items eligible for our existing curbside service should be placed there before 6 PM on Sunday and Wednesday nights.  Please help your neighbors and Westador’s appearance by dealing with your lawn contractors to avoid grass clippings and other debris sitting at the curb for days. 

Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department Round Up

The annual meeting of the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Association, Inc. (PVFA) will be held on March 14, 2006 beginning at 6 PM.  The meeting is located at Headquarters at 17061 Rolling Creek in the Ponderosa Subdivision.

We responded to a total of 1,379 emergencies in 2005.  The gross number doesn’t tell the whole story --- we are still seeing a significant number of cooking fires, but the number of structure fires has decreased compared to previous years (good news).  Our volunteer force is decreasing and we ask for you to consider joining our vital community service agency.  The next recruit class begins on March 4, 2006.  Please call for further information.

Life Line Screening® will be at Ponderosa VFD Headquarters at 17061 Rolling Creek in the Ponderosa Subdivision on Wednesday, March 8, 2006. Pre-registration is required, 1-800-324-1851. There is a charge for this service. The Ponderosa VFD does not endorse this company’s service nor does it benefit by allowing the company to utilize the PVFD facility.  This is an effort by the Ponderosa VFD to enhance our services to our community.  The screening will include stroke screening, carotid artery abdominal aortic aneurysm screening, peripheral arterial disease screening, and
osteoporosis screening