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<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong><br />

Crier<br />

Official Newsletter of <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong><br />

<strong>May</strong><br />

<strong>2020</strong><br />

Parents of <strong>2020</strong> Seniors:<br />

Send in your high school or college<br />

graduate’s photo, name & school to be<br />

included in next month’s newsletter!<br />

Send to ads@krenekprinting.com<br />

by <strong>May</strong> 10th.<br />

The advertisers that make<br />

your newsletter possible<br />

are small businesses<br />

owned by your neighbors!<br />

Please give them a call<br />

when you need services<br />

for your home.<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 1


Preventing the spread of<br />

COR NAVIRUS<br />

Houston Methodist is committed to keeping Houstonians safe during the coronavirus outbreak. While most people<br />

may only experience mild symptoms, it’s important to keep those who are more vulnerable safe. By following these tips,<br />

along with guidance from the CDC and public health officials, you can help slow the spread of COVID-19.<br />

WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN.<br />

Proper hand hygiene can prevent the<br />

spread of viruses. Use an antibacterial soap,<br />

wash for 20 seconds and dry your hands<br />

thoroughly. If you don’t have soap, use hand<br />

sanitizer. Also, avoid touching your face,<br />

particularly your eyes, nose and mouth.<br />

PRACTICE COUGH ETIQUETTE.<br />

Cover your coughs and sneezes. Use<br />

a tissue when you cough or sneeze,<br />

dispose of it properly and then wash or<br />

sanitize your hands. Do not reuse your<br />

tissues.<br />

AVOID CLOSE CONTACT<br />

AND CROWDS.<br />

Practice social distancing: Keep about six<br />

feet away from others as often as possible.<br />

If you must venture out, try to go during<br />

non-peak hours.<br />

DISINFECT DAILY.<br />

Keeping your home clean and disinfected<br />

will prevent the spread of coronavirus,<br />

and any other lurking germs. Remember<br />

surfaces like faucets, door knobs,<br />

refrigerator door handles and toilets.<br />

SKIP HANDSHAKES AND HUGS.<br />

COVID-19 spreads primarily through<br />

person-to-person contact, via respiratory<br />

droplets formed when a sick person<br />

coughs or sneezes. Instead, consider<br />

waving or simply smiling and saying “hello.”<br />

SELF-QUARANTINE.<br />

When it comes to staying home, it’s<br />

better to be safe and stay put if you’ve<br />

traveled or come into contact with<br />

someone who has COVID-19 — even<br />

if you don’t have symptoms. If you start<br />

to feel ill, use telemedicine or call ahead<br />

before seeing your doctor.<br />

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT YOU HAVE CORONAVIRUS: If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever, cough or<br />

difficulty breathing, you can speak to one of our Virtual Urgent Care providers in the MyMethodist app to help determine if testing is needed and advise<br />

2 you on where you should go. You can also call your doctor for medical advice.<br />

<strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong>


• Fences/Decks<br />

• Arbors/Patio Covers<br />

• Painting Int/Ext<br />

Specializing in Residential<br />

Home Improvement Projects<br />

• Bathroom/Kitchen Remodels<br />

• Home Repairs Int/Ext<br />

• Pressure Washing<br />

713-416-79 81<br />

www.shaffer.cc<br />

Serving your community for over 20 years!<br />

CONCORD BRIDGE HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />

Preferred Management Services, AAMC®<br />

P.O. Box 690269 Houston, TX 77269 • 281-897-8808<br />

Kay Serventi, Property Manager<br />

CONCORD BRIDGE BOARD MEMBERS<br />

Mary Ann Harvey, President<br />

Maria Cutlip Vice President<br />

Sandra Peters, Secretary<br />

Trudy Culp, Treasurer<br />

Daria Gorrity, Member at Large<br />

*Mail all Board correspondence to<br />

CB Board of Directors,<br />

c/o Preferred Management Services<br />

P.O. Box 690269 Houston, TX 77269<br />

CONCORD BRIDGE WEBSITE<br />

www.preferredmgt.com/concordbridge<br />

Krenek Printing Co. www.krenekprinting.com 281-463-8649<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> Pet Hotline 281-468-9414<br />

www.facebook.com/#!/<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> PetHotline<br />

SWIM TEAM INFORMATION<br />

Sharlondrea Basquine-Franklin, Board Pres. 713-931-7066<br />

Published Courtesy of Krenek Printing<br />

281-463-8649 • www.krenekprinting.com<br />

Business Ads: ads@krenekprinting.com<br />

Non-profit articles/news: news@krenekprinting.com<br />

Gina Baroski Janneck<br />

Realtor ®<br />

UTILITIES<br />

CenterPoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />

Horsepen Bayou- MUD<br />

Billing Questions 281-290-6500<br />

Service & Repair 281-290-6503<br />

Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />

Reliant Energy 713-207-2222<br />

1-800-332-7143<br />

Texas Pride Disposal- Horsepen Bayou MUD 281-342-8178<br />

EMERGENCY NUMBERS<br />

Emergency 911<br />

Constable, Contract 99 281-463-6666<br />

Cy-Fair Fire Dept. 911<br />

Non Emergency 713-466-4073<br />

MUD 102 Harris County Sheriff Office 713-221-6000<br />

Horsepen Bayou MUD-Constable Precinct 5 281-463-6666<br />

MISCELLANEOUS<br />

Cy-Fair Hospital 281-890-4285<br />

Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000<br />

Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661<br />

Post Office-Griffith Station 1-800-275-8777<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Lee Elementary 713-849-8281<br />

Hairgrove Elementary 713-896-5015<br />

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />

Cypress Ridge HS 281-807-8000<br />

Family & Cosmetic Dentistry<br />

Caring Professionals for over 35 years in the Bear Creek Area!<br />

TOP PRODUCER IN<br />

CONCORD BRIDGE WITH<br />

NEIGHBORLY SERVICE<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong><br />

Area Specialist & Resident<br />

37 Years Experience<br />

Cell<br />

713-492-9108<br />

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16100 Cairnway, Suite 285<br />

281-859-5637<br />

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• Advanced Laser Dentistry<br />

• Digital X-Rays for reduced Radiation<br />

• Affordable, Flexible, No interest payment options.<br />

www.CAREYDENTISTRY.com<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 3


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with System Upgrades<br />

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COVID-19<br />

I hope that the Quarantine will be lifted by the time this arrives at your<br />

home since our information must be submitted to Krenek Printing no<br />

later than the 10 th of the month for the following month’s issue of the<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> Crier.<br />

We are living through an epidemic that we had never imagined. We<br />

survived Harvey and we will survive this too.<br />

If you have any questions regarding any correspondence from Preferred<br />

Management Services for payments or other issues, PLEASE contact<br />

them immediately. If their staff is still working from home, your call or<br />

correspondence will be answered as quickly as possible. DO NOT ignore<br />

correspondence. The Board of Directors and Preferred Management will<br />

review and make decisions or provisions on each individual account.<br />

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ONE AGENT.<br />

MANY WAYS TO SAVE.<br />

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Your Neighborhood Plumber<br />

Aaron’s<br />

Up-front Pricing<br />

$25 OFF<br />

With this Ad<br />

281-444-2000 www.aarons-plumbing.com<br />

87877<br />

Since 1974<br />

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Complete Plumbing & Drain Service<br />

We Welcome Your Questions • Open 7 Days a Week<br />

YARD OF THE MONTH<br />

Yard of the Month began in April. Thanks to a resident who has been<br />

a great help over the years. She would like to have at least one other<br />

person to help with this project. If you would like to help, please contact<br />

Kay Serventi at Preferred Management Services, 281-897-8808. How can<br />

you get the Yard of the month award? Here are seven simple suggestions:<br />

\1. Have a lush green lawn.<br />

2. Keep trees full and pruned properly.<br />

3. Keep hedges full and pruned properly.<br />

4. Keep sidewalk and driveway clear of debris.<br />

5. Keep driveway clear of stains.<br />

6. Be sure no weeds are present.<br />

7. Keep your yard esthetically pleasing to the eye.<br />

POOL SEASON<br />

Dates and times are subject to change.<br />

If the quarantine has been lifted, the <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> pool will be open<br />

Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, <strong>May</strong> 23 rd through Monday, <strong>May</strong> 25 th . It<br />

will open on a daily basis, Friday, <strong>May</strong> 31 st . Pool tags will be mailed to you.<br />

Please note you will not receive your pool tags if you annual fees have<br />

not been paid or a current payment plan is in force. Emails will be sent<br />

to those that have registered through Preferred Management Services.<br />

<strong>2020</strong> GARAGE SALE DATES<br />

Saturday, June 6 th • Saturday, October 3 rd<br />

Garage sales held any other time are subject to fines. Estate sales must be<br />

approved and established rules must be followed.<br />

ANNUAL HOMEOWNERS FEES<br />

Your annual fees of $370 were due on January 1, <strong>2020</strong> and were delinquent<br />

on February 1, <strong>2020</strong>. Unless you made arrangements for a payment plan with<br />

Preferred Management late fees will begin to accumulate. DO NOT ignore<br />

notifications from Preferred Management. Late fees, penalties and interest on<br />

amounts add up quickly. If you ignore them, legal fees will also be added. Pool/<br />

recreation access will not be given to homeowners with delinquent HOA fees.<br />

CONCORD BRIDGE PETS<br />

Have you lost a pet or found a dog or cat? You can contact the <strong>Concord</strong><br />

<strong>Bridge</strong> Pet Hotline at 281-468-9414 and on the Facebook account, www.<br />

facebook.com/#!/<strong>Concord</strong>bridgehotline. You can use this source to<br />

report lost and found animals. This has been a great help in returning<br />

lost and found animals to their owners. Even if you don’t have access to<br />

Facebook, you can call 281-468-9414. It is far more efficient than posting<br />

illegal signs all over the neighborhood. Another great source for finding<br />

a lost pet or reporting a rescued one is nextdoor.com/concordbridge.<br />

Harris County requires that all pets be on a leash or confined within your<br />

yard. Unleashed dogs are a nuisance to your neighbors and other pets.<br />

Please pick up all dog waste and dispose of it properly. Remember, our<br />

children play in the park areas and their yards. It’s very inconsiderate of<br />

you to allow your dog to defecate if others yards and the parks. When<br />

walking your dogs, please be prepared to remove any waste they may<br />

leave behind.<br />

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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong>


HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLES OFFICE<br />

PRECINCT 5 - PATROL STATS (MARCH <strong>2020</strong>)<br />

These numbers are based on a report of calls made by the Horsepen Bayou MUD contract officers. This covers a large portion of <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong>,<br />

Eldridge Park, McKindrie Park and various business areas within the Horsepen Bayou MUD district.<br />

Our contract program is successful with the cooperation of residents and officers. If you have information regarding illegal or suspicious activities,<br />

contact the dispatcher or flag down one of our patrolling officers. Dispatch # 281-463-6666.<br />

Burg Habitation 1 Burg Motor Vehicle 2 Open Door/Window 3<br />

Mental Health 2 Criminal Mischief 1 Theft Business 1<br />

Theft Other 1 Fraudulent Use ID 2 Forgery 2<br />

Credit Card Abuse 2 Property Lost/Found 1 Assault 1<br />

Indecent Exposure 1 Missing Person 1 Child Custody Disp 4<br />

Suspicious Person 6 Vehicle Suspicious 15 Vehicle Abandoned 3<br />

Traffic Stop 20 Vehicle Stolen 2 Vehicle Speeding 1<br />

Alarm Local 10 Stranded Motor Vehicle 2 Disturbance Family 1<br />

Domestic Prevent 5 Disturbance Loud Noise 5 Disturbance Other 1<br />

Animal Humane 4 Animal Aggressive 1 Writ 5<br />

Meet the Citizen 88 Information Call 18 Meet the Officer 2<br />

Welfare Check 5 Follow Up 17 Incident Report 10<br />

Check Park 2 Check School 6 Contract check 279<br />

Check Business 129 Occupancy Code<br />

1 Death Notice 1<br />

Violation<br />

MUD Building Check 11 Vacation Watch 25 Accident Unk Maj Minor 1<br />

Traffic Initiative 3 Accident Major 3 Accident Minor 8<br />

Ukn Medical Emergency 5 Arson Fire 1 911 Hang Up 2<br />

Luis Martinez Quality<br />

Paint & Repair<br />

Roaches • Fire Ants • Spiders • Rodents • Flea & Ticks<br />

Animal Trappings •Wasps & Hornets • Bedbugs<br />

(281) 256-2600<br />

sales@fxpestcontrol.com<br />

Text us at 281-373-4886<br />

Seeing<br />

Swarmers?<br />

FREE<br />

Termite<br />

Inspection<br />

$25 OFF<br />

General<br />

Pest Control<br />

Interior & Exterior Painting<br />

• Installation<br />

• Sheetrock Repair & Texture<br />

• Refinish or Replace Doors<br />

• Paint Kitchen Cabinets<br />

• Wood & Siding Replacement<br />

No Payment In Advance!<br />

FREE ESTIMATES<br />

• Wallpaper Removal<br />

• Pressure Washing<br />

• Gutter Installation<br />

• Epoxy Garage Floors<br />

Bonded & Insured • References Available • Serving your area since 1984<br />

281-660-1763<br />

qualitypaintrepair@gmail.com<br />

Tax Specialist For 40+ Years<br />

Tax Preparation<br />

Planning - IRS Issues<br />

Call or Text at<br />

713-305-5048<br />

www.kucera-cpa.com<br />

Tax Tip for <strong>May</strong><br />

Due to the Covid-19 situation, July 15 is the new April 15 for<br />

many purposes. It is not necessary to file for an extension to<br />

get this additional time to file, and even to pay if you owe<br />

additional tax. And, if you are normally required to make<br />

quarterly estimated tax payments on April 15 or June 15, they<br />

are now due on July 15.<br />

I am still at my office each day, but limiting in-person visits,<br />

relying more on email, Sharefile, and Priority Mail. Except for it<br />

being really quiet around here, it’s business as usual. Stay well!<br />

~<br />

Professional assistance with your taxes can save you money.<br />

Check out my website www.kucera-cpa.com to learn more.<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 5


A.A.A.<br />

Tree Services<br />

& Landscaping<br />

925 South Mason Rd. P.M.B. 239<br />

Katy, TX 77450<br />

281-798-5224<br />

a.a.a.landscaping.2005@gmail.com<br />

• Tree Removal<br />

• Tree Trimming<br />

• Palm Tree Trimming<br />

• Stump Removal<br />

• Lots Cleaned Up<br />

• Landscaping Designs<br />

15% OFF<br />

Any Service<br />

With this ad.<br />

Fence<br />

Installation<br />

Special<br />

• Flagstone & Paver Patios<br />

• Sod Replacement<br />

• Sprinklers Repair<br />

• Fence Installation & Repair<br />

• Mulch<br />

• Monthly Packages<br />

• Drainage System<br />

PROPER DISPOSAL HELPS EVERYONE!<br />

Do you know what to do with leftover used cooking oil and grease?<br />

Never wash cooking fats, oil or grease (FOG) down the drain, as they can<br />

cause the sewer line to back up into your home. If the drain clogs and<br />

causes a sewer line blockage it may cause the back up to flow onto the<br />

street and into the storm drains which flow to our bayous and eventually<br />

Galveston Bay. This material is harmful to the waterways and the creatures<br />

that live there.<br />

RECYCLE IT INSTEAD!<br />

The Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Facility provides a free<br />

residential FOG drop-off site for easy disposal. FOG items can be recycled<br />

into bio-diesel fuels, a feed additive for animals and other processes that<br />

save natural resources. Please do NOT mix FOG with any other items,<br />

such as automotive waste (no auto oils or lubricants) because if these are<br />

mixed they cannot be recycled. Also, please bring your FOG in a container<br />

that we can keep. This service is for residents of Harris County only.<br />

HARRIS COUNTY ALARM PERMIT<br />

A permit is required for all alarms in Harris County. Obtaining the required<br />

permit will avoid the issuance of a citation and excessive false alarm<br />

fees. Go to the website at www.hcso.hctx.net and click on forms. The<br />

application should be completed and mailed with the appropriate fees<br />

to the address shown on the application. A new permit will cost $35 and<br />

annual renewals are $10. Should you have any questions, please contact<br />

the Alarm Detail office at 713-755-4600 during normal business hours.<br />

STREETLIGHT OUTAGE<br />

CenterPoint Energy depends on the assistance of customers to help<br />

identify streetlights in need of repair. If you notice a streetlight outage or<br />

a streetlight on during daylight hours, visit CenterPoint Energy’s website<br />

https://slo.centerpointenergy.com to report the issue. You may also call<br />

713-207-2222 to report an outage. When reporting a streetlight in need<br />

of repair, it is important to provide the following: • Light number • Location<br />

description • Streetlight address, city, state and zip • Problem description.<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your<br />

name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />

the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want<br />

on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />

in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />

to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />

remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC -<br />

RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />

SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/<br />

DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

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<strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | <strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong>


NATIONAL<br />

NURSES<br />

WEEK <strong>2020</strong><br />

National Nurses Week<br />

begins each year on <strong>May</strong><br />

6 th and ends on <strong>May</strong> 12 th ,<br />

Florence Nightingale’s<br />

birthday. It features a<br />

host of events across the<br />

U.S. to honor nurses for<br />

the work they do and<br />

also educates the public<br />

about nurses’ role in<br />

health care.<br />

10 TIPS FOR SAFE<br />

COMPUTING<br />

Today, we are more<br />

dependent on computers<br />

and the information that they<br />

store than ever before. From<br />

spyware, viruses and Trojans<br />

to identity theft and computer<br />

hardware malfunctions -<br />

any disruption can have a<br />

huge impact on our lives. No<br />

matter how savvy the user,<br />

safe computing practices are<br />

a combination of physical<br />

protections using computer<br />

software and security settings<br />

and the secure actions of the<br />

user. You need both to make<br />

a difference. Below are 10 tips that will help you protect your computer<br />

and ultimately the information stored on it.<br />

1. Keep your computer updated - In the evolving world of software viruses,<br />

it is essential that computer owners use anti-virus software and keep it upto-date.<br />

Most anti-virus software gives the user the ability to do automatic<br />

updates. Whether individuals choose to update their operating system<br />

software automatically or manually, we recommend making it a continuous<br />

process. It is also important to keep other software on your computer<br />

updated. Software updates often include essential bug fixes and security<br />

features that address existing vulnerabilities. Finally, enable the personal<br />

firewall on your computer. This will help to keep unauthorized people from<br />

snooping around your computer when it’s connected to the Internet.<br />

2. Create strong, secure passwords - There is power in strong<br />

passwords. We recommend passwords that contain at least 8 characters<br />

with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Strong passwords<br />

are less likely to be hacked than very generic passwords. Use creative<br />

pass-phases to avoid having to write down a password. Do not share<br />

your passwords with anyone.<br />

3. Download files legally - Along with the possibility of significant legal<br />

penalties, downloading music and movies from peer-to-peer networks<br />

can be harmful to your machine. These downloaded files are sometimes<br />

riddled with viruses and spyware.<br />

4. Keep personal information safe - Reduce your risk of identity theft.<br />

Never share your personal information via email, no matter how official<br />

the email looks. Official business that requires personal information<br />

should not happen via unsecured email.<br />

5. Scan email attachments and validate links - In an effort to keep<br />

viruses off your machine, scan all attachments that are sent to you. Viruses<br />

can lurk in emails from friends and family. While you may be fooled about<br />

an email that contains a photo you would like to see from a friend, antivirus<br />

software will know the difference. If you receive a link in an email<br />

from a trusted source, hover over the link using your mouse and look in<br />

the bottom bar of your web browser to reveal the true URL and validate<br />

that the link is legitimate. This will ensure that you know where you are<br />

going on the Internet and whether or not you want to go there.<br />

6. Lock your computer - When leaving your computer unattended,<br />

physically lock it to prevent theft of the machine. We also suggest that<br />

users lock the screen with a password to safeguard data.<br />

7. Log off any public areas - Remember when using a public computer<br />

or network, it is just that…public. Be sure that you completely log off the<br />

site or machine when you are finished using it. Users should be especially<br />

mindful to uncheck boxes that will remember users’ login information<br />

when logging into online services, such as email and bank accounts.<br />

8. Back up important data - We have seen final papers vanish - hard drives<br />

crash and files become corrupt. If you have important information that you<br />

cannot afford to lose, back it up. We recommend that you store this information<br />

securely and even consider storing extra copies at another location.<br />

9. Limit information on social media sites - People will post almost anything<br />

on social media site. For many people, birth dates, anniversaries, addresses,<br />

phone numbers and a lot of other personal information can be found on social<br />

media sites. Protect yourself from identity theft and other scams by limiting<br />

what information you disclose online and who can see that information.<br />

10. Avoid surfing websites that you don’t already know - Browsers are<br />

quickly becoming one of the larger vulnerabilities in computing. Adware<br />

and spyware are written specifically to exploit Internet Explorer and<br />

Firefox. So try and stick with the websites you trust.<br />

While these steps are not foolproof, they will go a long way towards<br />

extending the life of your machine and protecting the valuable<br />

information contained on it. Article by Julie Myers.<br />

<strong>Concord</strong> <strong>Bridge</strong> | <strong>May</strong> <strong>2020</strong> 7


GEYER ROOFING<br />

“We work as unto<br />

the Lord”<br />

RESIDENTIAL &<br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

Specializing in<br />

Re-Roofing<br />

Ron Geyer<br />

713-462-3898<br />

REMODELING<br />

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Windows / Doors • Floors • Hardi Siding<br />

• Rooms Additions • Complete Renovations • Patio Covers<br />

Rob Geyer<br />

281-477-3456<br />

Always there for you!<br />

Food Drive<br />

MESA-OUTREACH FOOD DRIVE<br />

MAY 9, <strong>2020</strong><br />

MESA-OUTREACH is still open and distributing food and produce to<br />

area residents in need. Because of the Covid-19 invasion, MESA is<br />

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Celebrating 50 years as a non-profit raising money to fund scholarships<br />

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Thursday, October 15, <strong>2020</strong> - Salute to the Stars<br />

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Summer Camps<br />

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