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WCA Annual Meeting is set for October 27; Maintenance Fees to Increase to $575

The annual meeting of the Westador Civic Association, Inc. (WCA) will be held at 7:30 PM at the Cali clubhouse on Thursday October 27.  Five candidates (three incumbents and two new candidates) are running for positions on the board.  The budget for 2005 is to be presented.

There are five candidates for the available board positions.  Incumbents (Jean Landwermeyer, Don Markus, and Sue Strawbridge) and new candidates (Doug Barnes and Carl Mayes) are on the ballot to be elected to the board.  Their biographies are included on the proxy distributed with this issue of the Westwind as a flyer.

Financial results for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 show the WCA’s financial position to be on target with budget

The budget for 2005 shows an increase in maintenance fees of $40.  The board of directors has approved the budget for the year ending December 2006 with an increase in maintenance fees.  The maintenance fee will be $575, with a $20 discount if payment is made by December 31.  The increase results from increasing costs in almost all areas of spending resulting from increased fuel costs being passed on the consumers, especially in costs of trash service and security patrols. 

There was no increase in the year ending December 31, 2005 over 2004.

 

            A comparison of the anticipated results for 2005 to the approved budget for 2006 follows.

Fall Activities have been Scheduled by Ann Koelling

Neighborhood-wide garage sale  The garage sale is on schedule for Saturday, October 22^nd.  If you are still interested in participating, please let me know.  About 20 households have responded. 

            Thank you for your suggestions.  They have been very helpful.  We have antiques, furniture, an electric hospital bed, bicycle, and David Winter Cottages being offered.  There are many more items, too.  I think it will be a successful garage sale. 

Children’s Halloween Party  The children’s Halloween party is scheduled for October 29^th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Cali clubhouse.  If any of the parents are interested in volunteering for this event, we will be happy to have the help.  Cookies and candy would be a great donation to this party. 

Veterans’ Reception  November is the Veterans’ celebration at Cali clubhouse.  If you are a veteran, please call Nana Midcap.           This is a great honor for our veterans, and we are looking forward to meeting all of you and also for the veterans in the neighborhood to get to know each other!

Veterans’ Day is almost here.  About 50 veterans who live in Westador have notified Nana Midcap of their years of service to our country.  If you are a vet and have not called us to let us know who you are, please do so as soon as possible.

We will have a reception on Veterans’ Day, November 11th, at the Cali clubhouse at 6:30 PM.  We would like to see as many Veterans and their families there as possible.  Wives, if you would like to help Nana with the food and set up, please notify her at the number above.

            We would like to see our children and grandchildren help to honor these veterans. There will be a Veterans’ Day poster contest held to do so.  All posters should be delivered to Nana Midcap at 1106 Rhine Lane, by November 10th. The child’s name, age, address, and phone number should be put on the back.  All Westador children or children and grandchildren (or great grandchildren) of the vets are eligible.

Some Homeowners Have Not Paid Their Annual Maintenance Assessments as of October 11

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 no addresses were deleted that paid up and added back one that had fallen behind on 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 October 11, 2005.

1102 Baffin	806 Maranon	815 Romaine
1118 Baffin	818 Maranon	703 Timor
819 Baltic	802 Misty Lea	719 Timor
1027 Baltic	814 Misty Lea	1114 Timor
706 Loire	706 Oder	1010 Tuliptree
1010 Loire	1006 Rhine	17903 Zagar
706 Maranon	1011 Rhine	17918 Zagar

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.

Hazardous Waste Fall Event is to be November 5th by Jerry Butler

Not sure how to safely dispose of those hazardous items such as old paints, yard chemicals, or automotive products lying around your home, garage or garden shed? Harris County sponsors FREE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION EVENTS, which allow residents to properly dispose of these unwanted items. The next event for north Harris County residents will be held Saturday, November 5, 2005 at Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, from 8 AM to 2 PM only.  The County also has an excellent downloadable .PDF file entitled “Recycle & Disposal Quick Guide” listed at:

WWW.CleanwaterClearchoice.Org/Documents/Recycle_Disposal_Guide.PDF. Harris County’s main website is at WWW.Co.Harris.TX.US.

“Street of Shoppes” Bazaar is Set for November 4th and 5th

St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church’s 34^th Annual "Street of Shoppes" Holiday Bazaar will take place from 9 AM to 4 PM, Friday and Saturday, November 4 and 5, 2005 at 14301 Stuebner-Airline, ¼ mile north of FM 1960.  Items available will include handmade gifts, ornaments, collectibles, plants, pottery, baked goods, snacks, a Silent Auction, and much more!  Booth space will be available for local crafters on Saturday, November 5th. 

Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department Round Up

Thanksgiving and deep fried turkeys – Almost every year we respond to some type of fire involving deep frying turkeys.  You must be very careful, read the instructions, and cook OUTSIDE away from any overhangs, structures, or other combustibles.  Wear gloves, eye protection, and a long sleeved jacket.  Be very aware that when you lower the turkey into the hot oil the remaining moisture will BOIL and cause the oil to splash, sometimes enough to spill over and cause an oil fire from the direct propane flame.  The key to safely cooking a turkey is to measure the oil by using water FIRST.  Dip the turkey (before seasoning) into the pot and mark the water level; then replace the water with the oil.  Leave at least 6 inches of open space above the submerged bird since some water will be within the bird. 

Assure that your propane supply is as far away as possible - consider a “shield”.  If the worst happens, call 9-1-1, and don’t use water on the burning oil.  If you follow this procedure, you should be eating that wonderful turkey without exposure to a disaster.

We survived a near hit with Hurricane Rita.  We hope that the “test” allowed you to plan better for future events.  Don’t hesitate to plan now because the next time it could be a local weather event, flooding, or power outages.  Always run a generator VERY FAR from your residence.  Carbon monoxide poisoning will kill!

Smoke Alarms  Don’t forget that Daylight Savings Time ends on October 30.  Change Your Clock – Change Your Smoke Detector Battery. 

Security by Sue Strawbridge

The August Report from the Sheriff’s Department reflected a very quiet month for our subdivision. We had one motor vehicle burglary report made. However, the vehicle was burglarized on FM 1960 and not at the resident’s house. During the days of Hurricane Rita (September 23 and September 25), we experienced two attempted home burglaries – one in the 1000 block of Drava and one in the 1000 block of Romaine.  Complete details are not available at this time since some information and reports are still pending or being processed. The county was swamped with a lot of increased criminal activity during this hurricane time.

Don’t forget that little ghosts and goblins will be on the streets soon.  Drive cautiously so our children will be safe while walking or riding their bikes in our subdivision.

Whenever there is an important security notice for residents, the message will be recorded on our Security phone line – 713-267-1366.  You will be advised of this notice with the message Security Alert posted on the event boards located in front of the Cali and Nanes clubhouses.  We utilized the phone line during Hurricane Rita to get messages to residents.

AAUW Announces Annual Holiday Tour of Homes by Judy Brownlie

Plan to kick off the holiday season with this traditional area event!  The North Harris County Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) announces its 32nd Holiday Tour of Homes.  This traditional holiday event will be held on Sunday, November 13th between noon and five PM.  The tour will highlight five homes selected for their unique interior design and architectural style. 

Beginning October 24th, tickets may be purchased in advance for $12 from any AAUW member, from one of the participating florists, or from Randall’s stores - Champions Village, Champion Forest, and Louetta locations, eklektic, Elsie’s Consignment House, and Cornelius Nurseries, Inc.  On the day of the tour, tickets are $15 and will only be available at the homes, at Cornelius Nurseries, or at the listed Randall’s stores.  Children must have a ticket to enter the homes and the tour will be held rain or shine.

Proceeds benefit the AAUW Educational Foundation and local community grants.  For more information regarding the Holiday Tour of Homes, call 281-376-7998.

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.

Beth Anne Lechmann is the New Pool Director by Richard Murphy

A change of guard has taken place at our pools.  Longtime pool director Beth Fuller has taken leave and Beth Anne Lechmann has replaced her.  A big thank you goes out to Beth for her many years of diligent service attending to our pools.  I am sure we will still see Beth often, but now as a floater. 

Trash Service Weathers the Storm by Jerry Butler

I sometimes wonder where the subject matter for the next trash article is coming from.  Well, no problem this month!  I received dozens of calls following Hurricane Rita from residents who rightly wanted to know when their trash, garbage, and storm debris would be picked up.  The problem could be summed up in one word: communications.  Beyond extremely poor communications from Republic Waste to me, there was poor guesswork by me in anticipating what their next steps would be.  As soon as I opined that they would or wouldn’t come the next day, the reverse happened.  At the end of the day, you folks were my eyes and ears for reporting the situation to Republic and other residents; I thank you for it.

This may sound strange, but I actually believe the trash crew did a good job under the circumstances.  They worked Westador (west) that Monday until 8 PM and they came back Tuesday to finish up there and to work on Westador (east).  Of course, that put them out of their rotation, leaving some other subdivision un-worked that day; that’s why they didn’t get back to us again until Friday and Saturday.  Then again, they were inconsistent in their priorities, sometimes picking up lawn trash first, then leaving without the household garbage.  Apparently, they didn’t even know about the residents in Westador-east with spoiled food from loss of electricity.

On that Wednesday evening, I drove every street in the subdivision, noting by address which storm debris piles the County (Precinct 4) should pick up.  Upon faxing the list to them, they couldn’t commit to when they might come; fortunately, they made their first of multiple trips that Friday. We should be appreciative of the County’s backup in these circumstances.

Back to communications.  Since I frequently work late and travel, by the time I get home I can’t respond to your messages in time.  Because the driver doesn’t speak English, Republic insists on us calling Customer Service first so that they can radio the crew. Effective immediately: If your pickup is missed or bungled, please report it to Republic Waste’s Customer Service group (281-540-0513 or 281-446-2030).  Of course, you may still leave a message for me and I will be glad to do whatever I can.

A Website is Available for Medical Information

Board Member’s Message

The Year Just Ending is Reviewed by Richard Murphy, WCA Outgoing President

When I first spoke to the editor about this column we were both at a loss for what had happened of any import.  But after a moment, it came to mind: Westador had continued in its fine effort to build community and be good neighbors.

Let me enumerate:

• The Pride Committee installed fine Christmas decorations and banners.
• The Pride Committee completed reports on condition of homes and lots.
• Deed Restriction directors, both Reade and Poetz, followed up with enforcement actions.
• WCA formed a playground committee to investigate options for playground enhancement.
• Mr. Butler worked with Republic Waste, our trash contractor, to cut fuel surcharges.
• Jean Landwermeyer, clubhouse director, not only oversaw another fruitful year at the clubhouses but also reworked Mr. Rivera’s contract and bought a new ice machine.  Jean also knit the association with Mrs. Barnes to bring the Mom’s group closer with meeting space.
• The WCA Board initiated action to stop trash pickup on certain owners severely behind on maintenance fees.
• The WCA Board voted to initiate legal action against two very severely overdue owners regarding maintenance fees.
• The WCA Board will soon file with Harris County our Architectural Control Guidelines all under the watchful eye of Mr. Phil Bode.
• The WCA Board awarded a contract to resurface the Cali pool. (special thanks to George Labra and David Borengasser!)
• WCA board approved publication of new directory.
• Beth Fuller oversaw another great year at the pools.
• Carrie Larsen and the Westador Waves had a super swim season with over 100 swimmers.
• Mr. Bailey worked with our grounds contractor to beautify all the common areas.
• Although collections have been more challenging than usual, Mr. Cullinan worked with Nelson Jones to “collect the green.”
• Sue Strawbridge coordinated our security; and once again, it is very quiet here.
• Mr. Markus worked diligently with many committees and collected our nominees.
• Ann Koelling did a fine job with many events, not the least of which was the 4^th of July parade.

So as you can see, there really was “something cooking”; and it is right here for you to digest.

Westador Women's Group Update

By Andrea Barnes

The Westador Moms Group has made a few changes that we hope will help welcome more neighbors to our group. We are changing the name of our group to "Westador Women" which we hope will communicate to our neighbors that all women are welcome at our meetings, not just mothers of preschool-aged children.  We will continue to have playgroups and activities for mothers with preschool aged children, but these will fall under the Women's group now.  We also have reorganized and made several changes within our group by establishing a Board and creating plans for a theme or activity at each month's meeting.  The new Westador Women's group will meet on the first Wednesday of each month in the Nanes clubhouse from 7-9 PM.  We will kick off the new group by hosting a BINGO night on Wednesday, November 2nd.   Please bring a wrapped gift from the Dollar Store to give away as a prize.  This should be a lot of fun and we are looking forward to seeing new faces!  We will have deserts and coffee available, so please join us.

We also have a small group of women who are walking in the neighborhood on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM. 

If you are interested in leading this group forward with other moms, please give me a call.  For more information, please call or E-Mail Andrea Barnes at 281-537-1337, or E-Mail FeliceB@MyWay.Com

WCERT to Have Training Meeting October 25

                Westador’s Community Emergency Response Team (WCERT) will attend a special training session at the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department training facility on Wednesday, October 25^th at 7 PM to learn how house construction affects emergency rescue operations.  Gas and electric turn off procedures and other ways to make rescues and evacuations safer will be discussed.

Senior Forum

Organizations Serve Westador

            Westador is a part of a very involved infrastructure of governmental and other organizations.  Following is a brief description of some of the entities with summaries of their relationship and responsibilities.

            Harris County – Maintains Westador’s streets and storm sewer system and periodically sweeps streets.  Provides contracted deputies assigned to Westador.  Constables and other deputies enforce traffic and provide backup to Westador’s assigned deputies.

Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) and Cypress Creek Emergence Medical Service (CCEMS) – Provide first responder service for fire, flood, and medical emergencies.  Both entities are taxing authorities under Emergency Service Districts (ESD’s).

Westador Municipal Utility District (MUD) – Maintains Westador’s sanitary sewer system and water distribution system. 

North Harris County Regional Water Authority (NHCRWA) – Will provide ground water purchased from city of Houston to Westador MUD. 

Westador Civic Association (WCA) – Maintains recreational and common facilities.  Contracts with the county for Deputy Sheriffs assigned to Westador.  Contracts for trash service and pays for streetlight electricity. Monitors area for compliance with deed restrictions and enforces such deed restrictions.

Cypress Creek United Civic Associations (CCUCA) – Provides guidance for operation of civic associations and property owner associations for its members.  The WCA is a member.

CenterPoint Energy – Maintains electric service in Westador including streetlights.  Call 713-207-2222 to report defective streetlights.

Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition (CCFCC) – Provides a voice as liaison with the Harris County Flood Control Department with respect to flood control matters and promotes community participation in guiding Harris County officials in local flood protection.

Fifty plus NAM October/November Activities.

Antique Group Trip to Conroe and Huntsville Thursday October 20, 2005 8:30 AM.   Cost is $10 plus lunch on your own.

Private Tour of Mr. Dave’s “Golden-Blackhawk & Central City RR” Friday October 21, 2005 12:30 PM.  Cost is $2 plus $1 daily user fee.

Precinct 4 Bus Trip to Beaumont for the Beaumont Booming Oil Tour Thursday October 25, 2005 9:30 AM.  Cost is $15 including a traditional Drillers lunch.

Cypress/Woodlands Junior Forum Costume (or not) Party Wednesday October 26, 2005 9:30 AM.  Cost is $1 daily user fee.

Tai Chi for Seniors Class with Jialing Yan Eleven classes over a two month period beginning Tuesday November 8, 2005 11:30 AM  Cost is $44 for the eleven classes plus $1 daily user fee.

Precinct 4 Bus Trip to the Nutcracker Market Thursday November 10, 2005 9:30 AM.  Cost is $10 plus lunch on your own.

Antique Group Trip to Martha’s Bloomers in Navasota and Montgomery Thursday November 17, 2005 8:30 AM.   Cost is $10 plus lunch on your own.

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. 

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.

Water Main Leaks Cause Service Interruptions

Water main leaks on September 29, September 30, and October 5 made it necessary to turn off water to some customers in Westador - West during emergency repair work. Hays Utility repaired the leaks and restored water pressure to affected residents as soon as possible.

Two of these leaks occurred where the water main crosses the large concrete storm sewer pipe.  When the lines were installed some 37 years ago, there was not enough clearance left between the lines.  Unequal settlement of the lines brought them together with enough pressure finally to crack the cast iron water main.  The third leak was a corrosion hole.

Westador’s “Super” Neighbors by Bill Streidl

Editor’s Note – There are people in Westador who extend themselves “above and beyond the call of duty”.  Once a quarter, the Westwind will feature one of those.  If you know of one, please call Bill Streidl at 281-440-6762 or the Westwind editor at 281-444-7283.  This month, Ruth Jones is featured for her many contributions to Westador.

Ruth and Nelson Jones moved to Westador from Farmington, Michigan 33 years ago.  Three children, Jeff, Jennifer, and Jodi marked Ruth’s beginning service to our area as a Brownie, Girl Scout, and Cub Scout Leader.  Her volunteer service has never ended as briefly described below. Ruth and Nelson are now moving to the Cypress area to be even closer to their children and grandchildren.  This “Super Neighbor” tribute is Westador’s residents’ way of saying, “Thank You, Ruth!

Ruth has served in various ways at her church. Northwoods Presbyterian Church has been one outlet for her devotion to area service.  She is currently a member of Church Life and Worship Support, and is involved in activities that help attract new members.  She and Nelson also participate in the NAM sponsored International Hospitality Network that, through churches, provides temporary shelter and food to families in need

Ruth has always been ready to help where needed. She was secretary and then President of the old Westador Residents’ club, and later served as secretary of the Westador Civic Association.  She was a team captain for her Monday night tennis team and has been a coordinator for Aquathenics.  She has also been a willing volunteer at several of the Senior Forum dinners.

After Tropical Storm Allison, Ruth organized a community response to the flood victims by going door to door, along with her daughters, finding homeowners who needed help with clearing out flood damaged items.  She also posted signs with her phone number as an emergency volunteer help line.  She then coordinated sending volunteers to the homes in need.  Ruth personally mowed the lawn at flood-damaged houses in the back of the subdivision as well as helping clean out several houses.

When Harris County Precinct 4 began organizing Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Ruth became one of the initial members of the new Westador CERT. Thankfully Rita did not hit like Allison, but the Westador CERT was ready to act.

Westador Residents Can Prepare for the Next Hurricane, Beginning Now by Patrick Durkin, WCERT Member

In the military it is common practice to conduct a review of events after the event has concluded.  We called them AARs (After Action Reviews), and the purpose of an AAR is to identify strengths and weakness.  After the recent miss by Hurricane Rita, I suggest you conduct an AAR and compare the actions you took during Rita against the list.

• First aid kit with medications.
• Canned food and can opener.
• Three gallons of water per person.
• Rain gear, bedding or sleeping bags.
• Battery powered radio with batteries.
• Place plywood over your windows.
• Did you use tape? Tape does not strengthen your windows.
• Bring you lawn furniture and put inside your garage.
• Ensure your car has enough fuel.

Master Drainage Project Begins in October

L. N. McKean, the lowest of six bidders, and a reputable contractor with significant experience in drainage projects in our area, has been selected to begin the work on Westador’s flood relief channel and drain improvement project. 

This 50% jointly funded project between Westador MUD and the Harris County Flood Control District will provide relief to the existing Westador drainage channel.  This is the channel that crosses easterly under Nanes just north of Maranon and Zagar, then turns north along the east line of the 1000 blocks of Belaya, Klamath, Baffin, Terranova, and Tigris.  Significant improvements will be made by lining most of this channel with concrete to reduce erosion and increase drainage capacity.  This channel receives drainage flow from Ponderosa Forest and Bamwood.  An additional box culvert will be added under the crossing at Nanes to increase flow capacity toward Cypress Creek.  In addition, a new overflow channel will be added to the existing channel to increase flow across MUD-owned property on the edge of Cypress Creek.  The primary access to the work site will be from the north end of Red Oak.  Some 40,000 cubic yards of earth will be trucked from the improvement areas and placed outside of Westador and flood plain areas.

Westador MUD Board Retains Low Tax Rates For 2005

Westador’s E-Mail System Used to Advise Residents by Bill Streidl

You’re missing an opportunity for receiving useful information about Westador if we don’t have your E-mail address.

About 200 Westador residents on our regular distribution list recently received several RITA Alert messages about Westador Community Emergency Response Team activities.

There are 699 individual homes in Westador. We have E-mail addresses for only 27% of those homes thus limiting our ability to get an emergency message out to many of our residents. We estimate that about 50% of our residents have E-mail service and E-mail addresses. Help yourselves by helping us to quickly get messages to you by furnishing us your E-mail address!

If you are already receiving our messages please contact your Westador friends and neighbors who have E-mail but aren’t receiving our messages.

Please send E-mail addresses to Bill Streidl at BillS0188@Earthlink.Net or call me. Messages left on our answering machine are OK.

You may be concerned about possible misuse of your E-mail address.  Our Rules for using E-mail follow:

We will use our Westador resident E-mail database only for providing information believed to be useful to residents. We can’t guarantee that you will be interested in all our messages, but we can promise you that we have used the  following rules since 2000 (and will continue to use them)!

1. No advertising!  No Spam!
2. No messages for political candidates!
3. E-mail database will not be furnished to others for ”Non Westador communications”.
We send most messages to our standard “MUDEMAIL” distribution list. Your individual E-mail address doesn’t appear.

Westador Lost and Found Pets have New Resource by Billie Danner (Information excerpted in part from the Observer of October 6, 2005)

            Whenever a pet is lost, Westador residents are requested to contact me in case another resident has found the lost pet.  In addition, residents can post “Westador Notice” signs and should contact the County facility at Canino road in case they picked up the pet.

            And now, residents can look to a new website – WWW.LostAndFoundPets-Spring.Com to post information about the lost pet and to see if someone who has found the pet has made a posting.

            According to the Observer, “This is how it works.  If those who lose a pet go to the site, they will see an up-to-date list of those who have filled out a form for a ‘found’ pet.  They can scan the database and call numbers that might possibly fit their pet’s description.”  Of course, they should post information about their own lost pet.

Civic Association is Resurfacing Cali Pool

            The Westador Civic Association has contracted to have the Cali pool resurfaced.  This is a normal maintenance that occurs once every 10 to 15 years and is accomplished during a time that the pool is closed for the season.  The project is funded during the years preceding the resurfacing and is a regular part of the annual maintenance fees.

WCERT Assists Westador Resident in Clearing Tree Downed by Rita

          Hurricane Rita provided a “test” run for Westador residents and the Westador Community Response Team (WCERT).  Damage was light resulting in a lot of branches and leaves on subdivision property and at least three downed trees.  In preparation for the storm, the WCERT had chain saws available to clear trees, especially those that were impeding area traffic.

            One such tree, located in the 1000 block of Baltic was extending into the cul-de-sac and the WCERT assisted Bob McConnell in clearing the tree.  Bob and Nerisa thank the WCERT for their assistance.

            Another tree, downed at Marne and Nanes, was cleared in part by the Ponderosa Volunteer Fire Department and in part by adjacent residents.

Westador Residents’ Directory to be Printed as of January 2006

The current edition of the Westador Residents’ Directory is almost three years old.  With a new resident addition of an estimated 5 per month, the current directory is obsolete.  Approximately every three months, an updated electronic version is distributed to residents who have registered their E-Mail addresses with Bill Streidl, but this represents less than ½ of the residents.  

CCFCC Recommends that Homeowners Purchase Flood Insurance (information in quotes excerpted from the Cypress Creek Flood Control Coalition <CCFCC> website)

            Hurricane Rita was a reminder that flood insurance is an excellent investment for most Houston area residents.  It is relatively inexpensive and can provide peace of mind when flooding conditions are possible.  Rita provided a disappointing amount of rain for Westador, but if it had made landfall to the south of Galveston, flooding conditions in Westador could have occurred.

“Everyone living in a participating community of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) can buy flood insurance. Harris County and the incorporated cities within the county are participants in the NFIP. But just because your home is not mapped within the l00-year flood plain does not mean that you are free from the potential to flood.