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Westador Waves Complete Season with Five Wins; No Losses by Coach Geoff Wescott

Ladies and Gentleman, with five wins and no losses during the season, your Westador Waves Swim Team finished a spectacular year with a second place finish at the Division 15 Divisonals Meet. If you missed the meet, you missed a classic. It was close, as the Waves lost first place by only thirty points. We consider this a top rate finish as we crawled back from almost a one hundred-point deficit. Congratulations to all the swimmers. Special recognition belongs to the 7 and 8 year old girls freestyle relay and the dominant wins by the 9/10 and 13/14 year old girls. Lets not forger the coaches relay consisting of Michelle Davila, Cheryl Bruno, Geoff Wescott, and Steve Atkins.

To all our Westador Waves volunteers, coming from a coach who knows exactly how hard you all have worked, I would like to give each of you a HUGE thank you. It wouldnt have happened without you. Thank you for all that you've done and we will see you next year.

The season culminated with the end of year awards ceremony, including an Emmy-award winning slide show presentation courtesy of Coach Cheryl Bruno. Congratulations to all the award winners including Hannah Crain (high point total), Stanley Janoski and Rebecca Sneddon (most improved swimmers), Tiffani, Hannah, Francesca, Raquel, and Tori (red hot relay), Taylor Farmer (the Wonderball), Paula Shapiro (the alarm clock award), Garrett Wescott (best six pack), and of course our freak show Jared Kresse, to name just a few.

Independence Day Festivities Occurred on July 4 by Richard Murphy

Early nervousness was soon relieved as people arrived, both young and old, and big and small, and the July 4^th parade began shortly after 9 AM as planned. A big thanks to the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department for leading the parade. The fire truck was followed by two mounted Harris County Sheriffs (invited by Sue Strawbridge). Then came the kids and parents, mainly on bicycles. They were followed closely by vintage automobiles and CERT escorts driven by Stephen Ritchie. Thanks to all who brought out their finest to parade with us. The Westador lifeguards coordinated games at the pool for all the children. Special thanks to Mr. Ken Faour who provided lovely fruits for all. Lisa Drout sang superbly during some of the pool activities  Thanks Lisa! You were GREAT. Ann Koelling very ably ran the bake off and the winners were - First place: Alex Perez; Second place: Hali Poetz; and Third place: Billie Danner.

Westador Civic Association Quarterly Meeting is to be July 21

The third quarterly meeting of the Westador Civic Association for 2005 will be conducted at the Cali clubhouse on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at 7:30 PM.

Revenues were $1,413 above budget and expenditures were $2,267 below budget, resulting in a net change in cash that was $3,679 better than budget. Current year annual maintenance fee collections were $1,871 below budget.

Waterline Construction is in Progress

Westador Information Sheet is Printed Quarterly

The Westador information sheet is printed quarterly, or more often in the event of some major changes. The information sheet is being distributed this month along with the Westwind as a separate document. Since this sheet is only printed quarterly, residents are asked to retain this document until the next printing. It can be folded and inserted into the Westador Residents Directory.

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.

Some Homeowners have not Paid Their Annual Maintenance Assessments as of July 10

It is the duty of the Board of Directors to aggressively pursue the collection of all maintenance fees. 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.

Effective in July, the Board has authorized posting in the Westwind the addresses of homeowners who have a Lien Notice filed on their property or are delinquent for more than one year. The following list of addresses reflects those delinquent properties as of July 10, 2005.

Also effective in July, 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 homeowners 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.

Water Exercises Continue at Nanes Pool

by Loretta Castaqo

Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department Round Up

Several counties in our region recently experienced a major loss of electrical power. Here are some tips for you in the event of a similar situation (hurricanes, tropical storms, and other weather related situations) where we are without power for extended periods.

• Do not call 9-1-1 unless there is a real emergency; 9-1-1 is NOT your information service and it clogs the system.
• If 9-1-1 fails, our direct emergency number is 281-444-FIRE (3473); post this on the inside of a cabinet.
• Make information requests to 281-444-8465, but remember we will only know that we are busy addressing our citizen needs.
• Immediately turn off and unplug major appliances, especially air conditioning, refrigerators, and freezers. Power surges can damage or destroy these high amperage-drawing appliances.
• Wait several minutes after power has been restored before turning appliances back on (again  surges!!).
• Use caution with alternative lighting, heating, and cooking sources during outages; pay particular attention to candles to be in a safety location, have a large ceramic dish under them, and never place near combustibles such as drapes and papers. Turn off your main circuit breaker to prevent electrical surges.
• Do not open refrigerators or freezers unless you have to.
• Keep flashlights and radios with good batteries always available.
• Special needs such as oxygen systems  call us soon.
Purchase a small generator to run these items during long-term outages.

August 2 is National Night Out (excerpted in part from National Association of Town Watch Website)

National Night Out is America's Night Out Against Crime!

The "22nd Annual National Night Out" (NNO), a unique crime and drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, has been scheduled for Tuesday, August 2, 2005.

Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities, and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2004.

National night out is designed to:

7 Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;

7 Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs;

7 Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and

7 Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Deed Restriction Matters are Explored Excerpted from Neighborhood Network Neighbors Building Neighborhoods A Neighborhood Guide to Deed Restrictions by Cindy Poetz (WCA Deed Restriction Director  281-537-6990)

HELP! What should I do about a deed restriction violation? First, make sure that there is a violation. Review your deed restrictions carefully to determine whether your subdivisions restrictions are being violated. If you do not have a copy of the Westador deed restrictions, please contact John Danner to receive a copy of the Westador Residents Directory. A summary of the deed restrictions is printed in the book. If you are still uncertain, but believe a violation may be taking place, you may also file a complaint with the Westador Civic Association (WCA) Deed Restriction Director, Cindy Poetz at 281-537-6990. She will advise you as to whether a violation appears to be present, and whether WCA can participate in the enforcement on your behalf.

If a violation is apparent, you may want to begin by simply talking with the owner of the property where the violation is located. It is possible that he or she may not know that the matter is in violation of Westadors deed restrictions, or about the neighborhoods interest in deed restriction compliance. With notification, they may be willing to correct the problem without further action on your part. Feel free to involve your neighbors; a friendly visit from several concerned citizens can demonstrate neighborhood support for your deed restrictions. If talking to the property owner does not help matters and the WCA is convinced that a violation exists, the violator will be contacted again in person by the WCA followed by certified mail with a return receipt requested. The letter will make it clear that a violation of the deed restrictions is occurring and that WCA plans to take action if the violation is not corrected immediately.

You will need the following information when you file a concern regarding deed restriction violation:

• Name and address of the violator (name is not required but is desirable; at a minimum you should have the address where the violation is occurring).
• The nature of the violation (be ready to talk about the violation's impact on your neighborhood  is it affecting traffic flow, physical appearance, noise levels, and such? And if it is a business, are there signs, customers or employees on site, and is it advertised?)
• Name and address of complainant.
Names of persons willing to appear and testify if the violator must be brought to court to correct the situation.

Board Member Comments on Being a Neighborly Neighbor Board Members Message by Cindy Poetz, Deed Restrictions Director

Homeowners, on behalf of the Westador Civic Association, we are delighted that you choose to be a part of the Westador family. We hope that you live in Westador because you too want to preserve the residential character that Westador has been able to maintain for over 30 years.

Within your own home, you have rules and guidelines. You wouldnt allow a visitor to enter your home and be destructive or to take advantage of your finances. Please make note of some very important community house rules in Westador.

Along with Deed Restrictions, Westador stresses the safety of our family, children, and animals. In order to be a Neighborly Neighbor, please observe the following:

• Observe speed limits.
• No parking on the grass.
• Remove toys, bikes, and other family items from the sidewalk and street, which can be hazardous.
• Keep a look out for your children and others; especially at the pool and playgrounds. If vandalism occurs, you, the homeowner may be held responsible for damages.
• Be courteous to your neighbors; keep music down to a minimum, especially after hours.
• Be aware that fire tucks are unable to pass when cars are double-parked on the street. This includes trailers, rvs, and boats!
• Multiple family dwellings are prohibited.
• After you have mowed your lawn, although blowers are convenient and quick, it is still necessary to gather up all grass, leaves, and trash from your yard as well as any grass that has strayed into the street or your neighbors yard. DO NOT blow debris into the drains.
Stray dogs and cats will be reported. Please keep your pet in your yard. When walking your pet, remember to put him on a leash and carry a plastic bag to use for picking up droppings.

Senior Forum

Potluck Dinner Wednesday September 7, 2005 6:30 PM

Writers are Needed for the Westwind

The Westwind strives to bring informative news to the Westador residents. To that end, area news is constantly monitored for items of specific interest to Westador residents. For example, upcoming elections are reported with emphasis on voting places for Westador precincts.

But there is so much more. Residents can share their experiences with their neighbors. Senior citizens in Westador reside in more that 50% of the homes. A good way to pass this invaluable experience to your heirs (the new Westador residents) is to print them in Westwind.

Writers are also needed for quarterly articles. Such articles could provide information on Westador traffic, postal service, Westador specific new products, and more.

Each month, the residents would be pleased to read about the following:

News of our Teens: Our teens in Westfield High participate in a number of activities. The Westwind would like to tell your neighbors when one of our teens participates in a sports team, marches or plays in the band, or sings in the choir. There is not a system in place currently to gather such data. Contact your editor with ideas.

Gardening Tips: Your neighbors would like to know what is right for Westador. A gardening column would be appreciated, but it needs an informed writer.

Fifty plus NAM July/August Activities.

Precinct 4 Bus Trip to Country Goes Hawaiian Dance and Concert at Humble Civic Center Thursday July 21, 2005 12 Noon. Cost is $5 (light refreshments available) plus $1 daily user fee.

Special Small Group (limit 12) Trip to Museum of Fine Arts for the Baseball as America Exhibit Thursday July 28, 2005 9:15 AM. Cost is $3, plus museum entry fee, lunch on your own, and $1 daily user fee.

One Stroke Painting with Linda Sue Carter Monday August 8, and August 22, 2005 1 PM. Cost is $15 per class plus supplies and $1 daily user fee.

Precinct 4 Bus Trip to Opry in Humble Friday August 12, 2005 5:45 PM. Cost is $5 and daily users fee.

Guest Speaker Mitch Ames to Speak on Misdiagnosis in Seniors and Steps to Maintain and Improve Quality of Life (Non-Members are Welcome) Monday August 15, 2005 9 AM. Cost is $1 daily user fee.

Antique Group Show and Tell Luncheon Thursday August 18, 2005 11:30 AM.

Cypress/Woodlands Junior Forum Take Me Out to the Ball Game Party Wednesday August 24, 2005 9:30 AM. Cost is $1 daily user fee.

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.

Duplicate Bridge Group Class Mondays at 12 Noon.

Social Dance Class Tuesdays at 10:45 AM.

Yoga Classes Mondays and Wednesdays at 2 PM. Cost is $85 for 17 classes and $1 daily user fee.

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