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SHERIFF’S PHONE NUMBERS<br />
The non-emergency phone number for the Harris County Sheriff’s Department is 713-221-6000. But if you actually have an<br />
emergency and in need of assistance right away, please call 9-1-1.<br />
WESTFIELD COMMUNITY<br />
HELPFUL NUMBERS<br />
Spectrum Association Management<br />
281-343-9178 281-752-5482 Fax<br />
16690 Park Row • Houston, TX 77084<br />
Monique Robinson - Manager<br />
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WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Tom Clark - President<br />
Mary Carpentier - Vice President<br />
Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary / Treasurer<br />
Marian Miller - Director<br />
Richard Salce - Director<br />
Abraham Montemayor - Director<br />
Nick Niccoletti - Director<br />
WCA Waste 281-368-8397<br />
Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500<br />
Mayde Creek M.U.D. 832-467-1599<br />
Mayde Creek Event Center Reservations 281-492-7696<br />
Sheriff Office (non-emergency) 713-221-6000<br />
Westlake Fire Dept. (non-emergency/events) 281-492-0560<br />
Ricewood M.U.D. 281-579-4500<br />
CenterPoint Energy (gas) 713-659-2111<br />
Light Outages 713-207-2222<br />
report online at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />
Power to Choose (elec)<br />
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SCHOOLS<br />
Rhoads Elementary 281-237-8500<br />
McRoberts Elementary 281-237-2000<br />
Cardiff Jr. High 281-234-0600<br />
Mayde Creek HS 281-237-3000<br />
Morton Ranch HS 281-237-7800<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
HARRIS COUNTY NUMBERS<br />
Texas Poison Control 1-800-222-1222<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
US Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Katy Library 281-391-3509<br />
Katherine Tyra Library 281-550-0885<br />
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Notes from the Board<br />
<strong>2020</strong> HOA DUES<br />
The <strong>2020</strong> dues were due January 1 st , delinquent February 1 st . If you need<br />
more time to pay your dues, request a payment plan now before being<br />
turned over to the attorney for collection and avoid paying much more.<br />
Save yourself a lot of extra money and possible judgment and foreclosure.<br />
Unlike many other subdivisions, there is no charge for a payment plan if<br />
you enter into one before being turned over to the attorney’s office for<br />
collection.<br />
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR INVOICE, PLEASE CONTACT SPECTRUM<br />
ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT AT 281-343-9178.<br />
ARE YOU SAVING THE MONEY YOU DESERVE ON YOUR PROPERTY TAXES?<br />
While doing some research on our neighborhood recently, I noticed<br />
that numerous <strong>Westfield</strong> Homeowners have not filed for Homestead<br />
Exemption on their property to save money on property taxes. (You must<br />
occupy the home to qualify for this exemption.)<br />
A homestead exemption helps you save on taxes on your home. An<br />
exemption removes part of the value of your property from taxation and<br />
lowers your taxes. For example, if your home is valued at $100,000 and<br />
you qualify for a $20,000 exemption, you pay taxes on a value of $80,000.<br />
An Application for Residential Homestead Exemption (same form for<br />
over-65, disability, over-55 surviving spouse or 100% disabled veteran<br />
homestead exemptions) can be found by hovering over Forms Page at<br />
www.hcad.org, choose popular forms, then choose form #11-13, which<br />
is the 1 st form on the list. Homestead exemption, General Residential,<br />
over 65, disability, over 55 surviving spouse. Follow the instructions on<br />
the form.<br />
To check your property to see if you have the homestead exemption, go<br />
to hcad.org, hover over property search, then choose search by address<br />
and fill in your address. (You will have better success if you do not use dr.<br />
cir.pl. etc.) Look about halfway down on the left under Exemption Type,<br />
this will show the type of exemption you have or none if you do not have<br />
any exemptions. There are videos to watch for complete instructions<br />
to fill out the homestead exemption form and the documents you will<br />
need to send in with the application. You can contact the Harris County<br />
Appraisal District at 713-957-7800 if you have any questions.<br />
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD<br />
All neighborhood activities are posted in the following places:<br />
• Sign up on the Spectrum website: Go to spectrumam.com. Click<br />
on Homeowner Assistance. Click on Create an account and follow<br />
Instructions. After signing up, you will receive e-blast on all upcoming<br />
events. You can find the following items on the Spectrum website:<br />
Deed restrictions, minutes of Board meetings, ACC approval form,<br />
Account information, pay your account online, report violations, pool<br />
information and financials.<br />
• Check the <strong>Westfield</strong>hoakatytx Facebook Page. Make a friend request on<br />
<strong>Westfield</strong>hoakatytx.<br />
• Join Nextdoor.com.<br />
MONTHLY BOARD MEETINGS<br />
Residents are encouraged to attend any of our monthly Board meetings.<br />
They are held on the third Monday of the month beginning at 6 PM<br />
(Executive Session) and 7 PM open session, at Spectrum Association<br />
Management’s office located at 16990 Park Row, Houston, TX 77084.<br />
If you have concerns, questions or just want to hear what is going on,<br />
please attend.<br />
WESTFIELD BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Tom Clark - President<br />
Mary Carpentier - Vice President<br />
Jacque Freeman - Secret Secretary/Treasurer<br />
Marian Miller - Director<br />
Richard Salce - Director<br />
Abraham Montemayor - Director<br />
Nick Niccoletti – Director<br />
NUISANCE ABATEMENT<br />
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office has an overall Nuisance Abatement<br />
program for neighborhoods. Empty homes with junk and clutter in the<br />
front and back yards, eyesores for the community, inoperable vehicles,<br />
health and safety hazards… these and much more are addressed under<br />
Texas law as it applies to Nuisance Abatements in the Traffic Code and<br />
the Health and Safety code. All Deputy Contract units are trained in every<br />
Nuisance Abatement law on the books. Each law will be enforced quickly.<br />
Once again, we are putting a burden on the Sheriff’s Office that rightfully<br />
belongs on other agencies and the homeowners’ associations, but this is<br />
the most expeditious way of solving the many problems we are seeing<br />
i. So, if you know of a home that is abandoned, has a junk vehicle in the<br />
driveway or street, trash, debris, high grass, a dangerous swimming pool,<br />
etc., please contact the management company, Spectrum Association<br />
Management, 281-343-9178, ask them to forward the information to<br />
our deputy or the district nuisance abatement deputy who will act on<br />
it immediately. This program began in 2011 following the training of all<br />
deputies. New deputies who bid into contracts are trained in Nuisance<br />
Abatement prior to their new assignment. The vehicle Nuisance<br />
Abatement and parking code are enforced in an ongoing policy. The<br />
health and safety laws will supplement that for further improvement in<br />
our neighborhoods. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with<br />
the Harris County Health Department and the County Attorney in an<br />
effort to clean up these problems.<br />
REPORT STREETLIGHT OUTAGES<br />
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. You will<br />
need the pole number as well as the nearest street address and call 713-<br />
207-2222 or go to their website and complete an online form. It is very<br />
important that non-working lights are reported for the safety of our each<br />
of us. We pay the exact same whether the light is working or not.<br />
WCA GARBAGE COLLECTION HOLIDAYS AND<br />
GUIDELINES<br />
Collection Days: Monday and Thursday<br />
Holidays: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day,<br />
Thanksgiving and Christmas<br />
WCA TRASH RULES<br />
Tree and yard waste will be collected on all regular collection days<br />
and must be located at the curb area of each residence and maybe<br />
contained in containers or bags not exceeding forty (40) gallons or<br />
forty (40) pounds. Trees, shrubs, brush trimmings and fencing must<br />
be stacked in neat stacks and in lengths no greater than four (4) feet<br />
with no branch diameter exceeding three (3) inches. Size limitations<br />
are required to avoid damaging the equipment in the crushing process.<br />
Bulky items will be collected on all regular collection day sand must be<br />
located at the curb area of each residence. Except as excluded below,<br />
all bulky items such as appliances, furniture, carpet (up to I room,<br />
rolled up four feet wide and less than fifty pounds) and cardboard<br />
boxes(flattened), will be picked up. By Federal Law, refrigerator sand<br />
freezers or any other items containing Freon must be drained of Freon<br />
and have an accompanying certification to validate such service was<br />
performed before being collected by WCA. Items excluded from normal<br />
collection are dirt, rocks, bricks, concrete, tires, batteries, motor oil,<br />
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cooking oil, waste generated by a private contractor or any materials or<br />
items deemed hazardous materials. WCA will leave a tag explaining the<br />
reason for any non-collected item(s). With respect to special collection<br />
of other than normal amounts of residential refuse, yard trimmings or<br />
bulk items, if notified in advance, WCA will meet with a resident prior to<br />
collection day to determine a price for such special collection.<br />
If a resident does not notify WCA of such a special pick-up before its<br />
scheduled day, then WCA will leave a notice for the resident to contact<br />
WCA during normal office hours before the next scheduled pickup<br />
day.<br />
HOMEOWNER HOT LINE<br />
There is help for your homeowners association!<br />
The Greater Houston Chapter of the <strong>Community</strong> Associations Institute<br />
(CAI) has launched a free HOA Hotline, a resource for homeowners and<br />
Board members owning homes/units in condominium, townhome<br />
and subdivision community associations and have questions about<br />
the operations of their association. The Hotline is staffed with local<br />
non-attorney experts knowledgeable in community association best<br />
practices. Please contact the Hotline by calling 832-251-1874.<br />
We urge homeowners to take advantage of this free resource. After all,<br />
isn’t it better to resolve issues quickly and reasonably now before they<br />
get out of hand later?<br />
*Please note, the HOA Hotline panel, as well as CAI Staff will NOT give<br />
out legal advice. If seeking legal help, please contact the appropriate<br />
attorney or legal service. LegalLine is a free legal service, open to any<br />
Harris County citizen. It is held on the first and third Wednesday of every<br />
month, from 5-9 PM. To reach a volunteer attorney, call 713-759-1133.<br />
This program is by telephone only. For Spanish speakers, Consejos<br />
Legales is the first Thursday of the month from 6-8 PM. To reach a Spanish<br />
speaking volunteer attorney call 713-759-1133.<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />
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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />
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you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3<br />
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NATIONAL DAYS IN AUGUST<br />
Did you know that every month has some sort of National Day, week<br />
or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to<br />
plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy<br />
afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial<br />
list (there are many more) of what we found for the month of <strong>August</strong>:<br />
<strong>August</strong> 1 st : National Girlfriends Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 2 nd : National Coloring Book Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 3 rd : National Watermelon Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 4 th : National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 5 th : National Underwear Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 6 th : National Root Beer Float Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 7 th : Purple Heart Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 8 th : National Happiness Happens Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 9 th : National Book Lovers Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 10 th : National Lazy Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 11 th : National Son’s and Daughter’s Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 12 th : National Vinyl Record Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 13 th : National Left-Handers Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 14 th : National Creamsicle Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 15 th : National Lemon Meringue Pie Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 16 th : National Tell a Joke Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 17 th : National I Love My Feet Day!<br />
<strong>August</strong> 18 th : National Ice Cream Pie Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 19 th : National Aviation Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 20 th : National Radio Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 21 st : National Spumoni Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 22 nd : National Tooth Fairy Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 23 rd : National Ride The Wind Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 24 th : National Peach Pie Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 25 th : National Kiss and Make Up Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 26 th : National Dog Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 27 th : National Just Because Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 28 th : National Cherry Turnovers Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 29 th : National Chop Suey Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 30 th : National Grief Awareness Day<br />
<strong>August</strong> 31 st : National Matchmaker Day<br />
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Take your dog for a walk. If you do not have a dog, ask to take your<br />
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FAMILY FUN MONTH<br />
Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of <strong>August</strong>. It is the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and activities. Make<br />
some time this month for family fun.<br />
You may want to:<br />
• Go camping<br />
• Take a vacation<br />
• Go out for ice cream<br />
• Enjoy a backyard campfire<br />
• Build a backyard fort<br />
• Family bike ride<br />
• Day trip to the zoo<br />
• Fishing<br />
• Hiking<br />
• Day at the park<br />
• Make a talent show<br />
• Cook meals together<br />
• Have a karaoke night<br />
• Order pizza/watch a movie in the backyard<br />
• Use your imagination, spend time together and have fun!!<br />
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25 CAMPGROUNDS WITHIN/AROUND<br />
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It’s summertime and that means it’s time to get out the camping gear, fishing<br />
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SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL PARK: NEW WAVERLY, TX<br />
This gorgeous national park offers tent pads, picnic tables, parking spurs<br />
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found around newly regenerated timberland. For the water sportsman,<br />
fishing and duck hunting can be enjoyed on area lakes and streams.<br />
BRAZOS BEND: NEEDVILLE, TX<br />
This park has got plenty of options for activities during your stay. Lots<br />
of trails, some of which are even wheelchair friendly, wind through the<br />
woods and bring you to the water’s edge of the lake. Just make sure you’ve<br />
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certain areas of the park. Aside from walking or biking the trails, there’s<br />
also the option of horseback riding on one of the multiuse trails.<br />
LAKE CONROE KOA: MONTGOMERY, TX<br />
Here’s a KOA that’s got your back this weekend if you’re trying to relax<br />
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GALVESTON ISLAND STATE PARK: GALVESTON, TX<br />
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE PARK: SAN FELIPE, TX<br />
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HUNTSVILLE STATE PARK: HUNTSVILLE, TX<br />
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NORTHLAKE RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />
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TRADERS VILLAGE RV RESORT:<br />
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ALLSTAR RV RESORT: HOUSTON, TX<br />
At AllStar RV Resort, they’ve got anything you could need while camping<br />
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ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT: HOUSTON, TX<br />
There are actually two camping sites associated with Escape the Pavement<br />
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LAKE SOMERVILLE: SOMERVILLE, TX<br />
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SHELDON LAKE STATE PARK: HOUSTON, TX<br />
Sheldon Lake State Park is open to fishing and wildlife observation. You’re<br />
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BASTROP STATE PARK: BASTROP, TX<br />
A forest with a history and personality, the Lost Pines located on Bastrop<br />
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damaged by floods and fires. Now, the forest’s recovery is just as beautiful<br />
a sight. The story itself is a perfect reason to visit, but Bastrop also has<br />
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BUESCHER STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />
Experienced bicyclists looking for a challenge will enjoy the bike trails<br />
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LOCKHART STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<br />
This park has a pool, grounds for camping, trails to hike and a nine-hole<br />
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LAKE LIVINGSTON: LIVINGSTON, TX<br />
If you’re looking for a beautiful place to host a family reunion, try looking<br />
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LAKE LIVINGSTON KOA: ONALASKA, KOA<br />
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VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK: LUMBERTON, TX<br />
Campers interested in sleeping in tents, RVs or cabins are welcome here.<br />
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PALMETTO STATE PARK: GONZALES, TX<br />
This little oasis has a multitude of thirsty plants that cannot live in other<br />
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VICTORIA COLETO CREEK LAKE KOA: VICTORIA, TX<br />
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Chocolate Raspberry Cloud<br />
You could make this on National Raspberries N’ Cream Day <strong>August</strong> 7th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 1/2 cups finely crushed chocolate wafer cookies<br />
3 tablespoons butter, melted<br />
2 cups heavy cream<br />
1/2 cup white sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1/2 cup raspberry syrup<br />
1 (9 ounce) package thin chocolate wafers<br />
1/4 cup fresh raspberries (optional)<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)<br />
1/8 cup semisweet chocolate curls (optional)<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
To Make Crust: In a small bowl, mix together crushed cookies and melted butter. Press<br />
mixture into a 9 inch pie pan using your hands or the back of a spoon. Refrigerate until<br />
firm.<br />
To Make Filling: Whip 2 cups of cream until soft peaks form. Continue to whip while slowly<br />
adding sugar, followed by vanilla extract. Whip until stiff, then stir in 1/2 cup raspberry<br />
syrup.<br />
Spread a layer of whipped cream mixture 1/2 inch deep into bottom of pie crust. Cover<br />
with a layer of chocolate cookies. Cover with another 1/2 inch layer of whipped cream<br />
mixture, followed by more cookies. If desired, slightly overlap the cookies, dipping them<br />
in whipped cream mixture before placing them in pan. Continue alternating layers until<br />
cookies are gone, and finish with a layer of whipped cream mixture. Cover carefully.<br />
Refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. Pie will keep up to 3 days.<br />
Just prior to serving, whip remaining 1/2 cup cream and cover pie with a fresh layer. If<br />
desired, garnish with fresh raspberries, mint leaves and chocolate curls.<br />
Source:<br />
http://allrecipes.com<br />
Chop Suey<br />
You could make this on National Chop Suey Day <strong>August</strong> 29th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1/4 cup shortening<br />
1 1/2 cups diced pork loin<br />
1 cup diced onion<br />
1 cup diced celery<br />
1 cup hot water<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />
1 (14.5 ounce) can bean sprouts, drained and rinsed<br />
1/3 cup cold water<br />
2 tablespoons cornstarch<br />
2 teaspoons soy sauce<br />
1 teaspoon white sugar<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Heat shortening in a large, deep skillet. Sear pork until it turns white, then<br />
add onion and saute for 5 minutes. Add celery, hot water, salt and pepper.<br />
Cover skillet and simmer for 5 minutes. Add sprouts and heat to boiling.<br />
In a small bowl combine the cold water, cornstarch, soy sauce and sugar.<br />
Mix together and add to skillet mixture. Cook for 5 minutes or until<br />
thickened to taste.<br />
Source: http://allrecipes.com/<br />
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