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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 />

MRRobinson@spectrumam.com<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 />

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 />

powertochoose.org<br />

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 />

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

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

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<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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abuse-free life. Dogs give us companionship; they keep us safe and they<br />

aid those in need. It is a goal for many on this day to find homes for all<br />

dogs in need of a loving family. The purpose of the National Dog Day<br />

Foundation is to rescue 10,000 dogs each year.<br />

A dog is man’s best friend. When dogs find a forever home, their<br />

companionship creates lifelong benefits. They bring with them joy,<br />

loyalty and devotion. Eventually, no matter the breed, these pets become<br />

family.<br />

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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Please call from 6:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and ask about<br />

our programs and curriculum. You can also visit our<br />

Facebook page. We look forward to hearing from you.<br />

Summer Activities:<br />

water play, science, story time, cooking, and music<br />

School Year Curriculum:<br />

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• stimulates creativity and academic growth<br />

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• arouses the development of knowledge and skills,<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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BRAZOS BEND: NEEDVILLE, TX<br />

This park has got plenty of options for activities during your stay. Lots<br />

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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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ESCAPE THE PAVEMENT: HOUSTON, 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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you’re wary of the alligators inhabiting the park. The learning center has<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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a paved road with great views of the area. Unfortunately, there is currently<br />

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LOCKHART STATE PARK: SMITHVILLE, TX<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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VILLAGE CREEK STATE PARK: LUMBERTON, TX<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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• Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects.<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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