Grayson Lakes September 2020

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MODIFICATION REQUESTS 

As a reminder, any exterior modification to your home (fence replacement, 

new swimming pool, children’s playset… etc. as a few examples), needs 

to be approved by the Grayson Lakes Architecture Review Committee 

(ARC) prior to initiating the modification. For reference to guidelines 

outlining Grayson Lakes standards, review Exbibit E of the Declaration 

of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Grayson Lakes, commonly 

referred to as our CCRs. 

To begin the review process, submit a completed Architectural 

Modification Request Form found on the Grayson Lakes Living 

Website. Once completed, submit to Sandra@Crest-Management. 

com. Submissions must be received 5 days prior to the date of the 

regularly scheduled ARC meetings to be placed on that month’s agenda. 

Submissions that are on the meeting agenda will be reviewed the night 

of the meeting. All other submissions will be reviewed within 30 days of 

confirmed receipt. The regularly scheduled ARC meetings are held on the 

(2 nd ) Thursday of each month (Except December). 

WOODEN FENCES 

As referenced above, there are specific guidelines for making exterior 

modifications to homes in our community. As the community ages there 

are several items to be fixed, repaired and/or replaced. Prior to modifying 

your fence please complete the Architectural Modification Request 

Form and submit for approval. Note that specifically for wooden fences 

within the community, the CCRs provide guidance. The items that create 

confusion, are fence height and rot boards. It is acceptable to have a 

rot board installed when replacing a wooden fence; however, the total 

height of the fence must be 6 feet. Several replacements recently have 

forgotten to trim pickets to account for rot board height, resulting in 

fences that are out of compliance. An additional issue recently has been 

the use of pine instead of cedar pickets. 

ROOFING SHINGLES AND PLAY SETS 

If you are one of the many residents that have chosen to replace 

your existing roof or install a new child’s play set recently, you have 

undoubtedly recognized that meeting the requirements specified in the 

CCRs are no longer feasible through purchasing commercially available 

products. Through the help a of handful of dedicated residents, the 

existing CCRs on covering these topics have been modified to reflect 

the current industry standards with the goal of allowing our residents 

choices of readily available products on the market. Therefore, if you 

were provided a copy of the CCRs when purchasing your home and are 

referencing Exhibit E from that document, please consider referencing 

the online version for the latest information. 

FRONT YARD TREE REQUIREMENT 

The Grayson Lakes CCRs require five (5) trees in each front yard. While this 

requirement worked will as the community was maturing, we recognize 

that while there is sufficient room in some yards, there is not in others. 

Therefore, the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors, working closing with the 

Architecture Review Committee, is looking to modify the CCRs to better 

meet the needs of our residents while continuing to maintain aesthetic 

requirements with variable frontage lengths of front yards. Our goal is to 

have the new guidelines drafted before end of 2020. As a resident, if you 

have any comments, suggestions or would like to provide your thoughts 

on this matter, please forward those to Karen@Crest-Management.com 

so they can be considered prior finalizing the document. 

COVID-19 AND GRAYSON LAKES 

Your GL Board of Directors continues to monitor guidance provided by 

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Office of the 

Governor of the State of Texas and the Fort Bend County Judge/Health 

Department as we plan community meetings, assess use of amenities 

and plan events. At the time this article was submitted for publication, 

the amenities here in our community are open and available for use by 

our residents and their guests. As advised by the Governor, the pool and 

clubhouse occupancy 50% of the Fire Marshal stated capacity. In addition, 

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use of these amenities are only available to residents that have signed 

the GL Waiver and have had their pool access cards reactivated. As most 

of you recognize, guidance and requirements have changed frequently 

through this pandemic, so please consult www.graysonlakesliving.com 

for the most up to date information. 

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EVENTS COMMITTEE 

If you have a knack for organizing social events and would like to help 

make Grayson Lakes a closer community, the Events Committee needs 

you. At this point GL hosts several events throughout the year, including 

Easter Celebration, Fourth of July Parade, Boat Parade, Holiday Celebration 

and yard sales. The events have been championed by a handful of people 

since the neighborhood was established. If you are interested in helping 

our community stay a cohesive place to live, please contact Karen@Crest- 

Management.com. 

THE 2020 ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD 

VIRTUALLY ON SEPTEMBER 16TH 

The annual meeting will include Board of Director elections as well as the 

2021 Budget Review and approval. For current information, please see 

www.GraysonLakesLiving.com. 

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Please visit www.graysonlakesliving.com to sign up to receive 

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FENCE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS 

Thank you to John Jordan and the Adhoc Fence Committee for 

preparing a plan for community fence replacement. This has been a 

huge undertaking as Grayson Lakes has various types of fencing. The 

Board would also like to thank Lanny Hitchcock for his time championing 

the maintenance and replacement of metal fencing throughout the 

community. Also, a big thank you to David Thomas for monitoring the 

FenceCrete repair process on the weekends. 

Fencing will continue to be repaired and / or replaced in the upcoming 

years as the annual budget allows. 

VOLUNTEERS 

We here in Grayson Lakes are fortunate to had have many talented and 

dedicated residents that have volunteered their personal time to aid our 

community. Below are the heads of various committees that we would 

like to recognize for their efforts: 

David Thomas - Fence Construction 

Dick Armstrong - Ad Hoc Dock Design and Replacement 

Wendy Williams - Events Committee 

Rich Sollars - Safety and Security 

John Jordon - Ad Hoc Fence Committee 

Lanny Hitchcock - Metal Fence Maintenance and Replacement 

Larry Gray - Landscape and Irrigation 

Greg Louis - Lakes Committee 

Ron and Jan King - Pool Committee 

Sandeep Jesudasen - Tennis Court Committee 

We would like to have a special shout out to those who serve on the 

Architecture Review Committee. This committee works diligently 

throughout the year to assure that our residents continue to adhere to 

the aesthetic standards we have all benefited from. 

Lindsay Fraser - Chair 

Ken Greer 

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Pamela Gray 

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SAFETY CORNER 

Please ensure that you always take the following steps to protect your property: 

Lock all entrances to your residence and vehicles, including windows and doors 

leading to the garage. • Park your vehicles in your garage if you can. • Secure all 

valuables, including guns, laptops and tablets. If items can’t be secured, ensure 

that the items are at least hidden from view, both from windows and doors 

in your residence and in your vehicles. • Record the serial number and take 

pictures if possible, of all valuables. • Set your alarm, even if you are in the house 

and don’t intend to leave for a while. • Report any suspicious activity to the Ft. 

Bend County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 281-341-4665. 

HOW DO WE LOOK? 

Curb appeal has a big impact on your property value, even if your home is 

not for sale. Buyers evaluate the neighborhood, not just one house. Stand 

back from your house and take a close look to see if it needs a mini-makeover. 

Think about security as well. Has your shrubbery become overgrown covering 

windows or blocking the sidewalk? Do low-hanging limbs obscure the front? 

Does the lawn have brown areas or weeds? Is the siding mildewed or paint 

peeling? You may want to ask a friend’s opinion, it is easy to overlook things 

we see every day. Make plans now to spruce up your property. 

GRAYSON LAKES BOARD MEETINGS OPEN TO ALL 

Meetings of the Grayson Lakes Board of Directors are held the third Wednesday 

of every month except September. The meetings are held in the Grayson Lakes 

Clubhouse and start at 6:30 PM. Residents wishing to observe need only show 

up. Residents wishing to speak are asked to inform the Management Company at 

Karen@crest-management.com requesting to be placed on the agenda. Please 

do this no later than 8 days before the meeting since agendas are prepared a 

week in advance. If you will indicate the nature of your business beforehand, 

it will give the Management Company and your Board a chance to prepare for 

questions that might come up. Please be advised, it is your Board’s practice to 

limit initial comments from residents to 5 minutes, so plan accordingly. 

FT. BEND COUNTY - LEASH LAW 

Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. 

While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone who 

is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of animals 

and become frightened, which could result in the child getting hurt trying to 

avoid the animal. Although most dog bites occur on the property where the 

dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a threat to the public. In 

addition, unrestrained animals are at increased risk of being bitten by rabiesinfected 

wildlife. To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly 

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2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 

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began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon 

“Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized 

the very first Girl Scout troop and every year since, we’ve honored her 

vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence and character 

who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl 

Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, a United Way agency, 

is one of the largest Girl Scout councils in the country serving more than 

53,000 girl members and 17,000 adults in 26 southeast Texas counties. 

We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and 

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BSA Troop 418 is a new girl-led unit, meeting at Trinity Baptist Church 

on Spring Green on Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM. We are looking to grow our 

troop and would love to have you join us! For more information contact 

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SCOUT IT OUT AND COME JOIN 

CUB SCOUTS WITH PACK 353! 

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Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over 

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year 

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, 

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good 

citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join 

us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information on 

joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please 

contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it 

fun. Doing our best. 

HOMESCHOOL CUB SCOUT PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, 

responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home 

school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. 

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8 TIPS FOR STUDYING AT HOME EFFECTIVELY 

1. TRY ACTIVE STUDYING: Active studying is 

as simple as asking questions before, during 

and after study time. Not only does this help 

to give your study session direction, but it also 

helps keep you on track and reflect on how to 

improve for your next study session! 

Questions to ask yourself before you study: 

What am I about to learn? 

What do I already know about this subject? 

Questions to ask yourself while you study: 

How does this information fit into a bigger 

picture? 

Do I understand what I have just read? 

Can I paraphrase it? 

Are there any key words or ideas that I need to 

write down? Why are these words and ideas 

important? 

Questions to ask yourself after you study: 

What can I take away from this study session? 

What do I need to review or learn next time? 

HOW TO STUDY AT HOME 

(WITHOUT GETTING DISTRACTED) 

Studying at home has its perks: it’s a comfortable, low-pressure environment. However, there 

are a few reasons it can be difficult to study at home; with so many distractions, it’s easy to 

procrastinate-when you do start, it’s easy to get off track. 

At home, procrastination and distraction can prevent you from accomplishing what you 

need to get done. Watching TV, taking a nap, scrolling through social media or other activities 

(maybe even cleaning your room!), are big productivity killers that take you away from your 

goal of studying for or completing that assignment. 

Fortunately, there are a few tricks you can use to help you be more productive. Here are 8 

ways to help you stay focused and get more done when studying at home. 

2. GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP: Students of all 

ages should get at least eight hours of sleep 

every school night. It’s the best way to ensure 

that the brain is refreshed and ready to process 

all of the information learned during the day. It 

may be tempting to stay up late to cram, but it’s 

more beneficial to get enough rest. A full night’s 

sleep is especially important the night before a 

test-a good night’s sleep makes you more alert 

and improves memory for test material, leading 

to better test results. 

3. STUDY AT THE RIGHT TIME: Every student 

has his or her own daily highs and lows. Some 

people are night owls while some people 

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prefer the morning. Take advantage of the time of the day you feel most 

productive and don’t try to force yourself to study when your brainpower 

isn’t at its peak. Try to study when you are most alert, so you are able to 

process and retain the information that you are studying. 

4. HAVE A DESIGNATED STUDY AREA: Whether it’s the kitchen table or 

the desk in your bedroom, create an area to study that is a designated 

study zone. Try to reserve your bed for sleeping and avoid studying in it 

(it can be all too easy to take a nap!). Most importantly, keep your study 

space clean and organized so you can put more time into studying (and 

less trying to find a pen that works). 

5. EAT PROPERLY: Don’t forget to eat! Your body (and your brain) needs 

fuel to help stay in top form. Plus, it’s difficult to focus when your stomach 

is growling. Have healthy snacks while you study, but make sure they’re 

prepared in advance so you don’t spend too much time away from your 

work. More time away means more opportunity to be distracted! 

6. CREATE A TIMETABLE: Creating a timetable helps organize your time, 

schedules your breaks and is especially useful when you have multiple 

subjects to study. Write your schedule down so you can remember it 

and refer to it often. Set reasonable limits for how much time you spend 

studying each day and break your study session up into manageable 

chunks of time. 

7. USE A TIMER: Use a timer to help keep track of time and to make sure 

you stick to the timetable you created. Setting a timer helps keeps you 

focused on the task at hand, committed to working until the timer goes 

off and helps keep you on track to cover all the material you need to. 

Above all else, it helps keep your break time effective and guilt-free 

(because you’ve earned it!). 

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR STUDY TIME 

Although it seems convenient, studying at home can be difficultprocrastination 

and distraction can happen easily. But with a little bit of 

planning and organization, it can be an effective (and comfortable) place 

to study. Try some of these tips for studying at home to help you stay 

focused and more efficient with your study time. 

Source: www.oxfordlearning.com/tips-for-studying-at-home/ 

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can only be shared between grandchildren and their grandparents. 

Grandparents are full of hugs and kisses, family history, wisdom, patience, 

love and guidance. National Grandparents Day gives grandchildren the 

opportunity to show love and appreciation to their grandparents. 

National Grandparents Day has its very own song. The National 

Grandparents Day Council of Chula Vista, California announced in 2004 

that A Song for Grandma and Grandpa by Johnny Prill would be the official 

song of the United States National Grandparents Day holiday. The Council 

presented Prill with the National Songwriter’s Award in recognition of his 

highly popular composition A Song for Grandma and Grandpa. 

The forget-me-not is the official flower for National Grandparents Day. 

National Grandparents Day is expected to grow in significance over the 

next decade and beyond as the number of grandparents in the United 

States rises from 65 million in 2011 to 80 million in 2020 as a result of the 

baby boom. Show your appreciation for everything your grandparents 

have done for you. 

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ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION INVITES 

KATY/WEST HOUSTON RESIDENTS TO 

JOIN 2020 WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S® 

Participants will Raise Critically Needed Awareness and Funds for 

Alzheimer’s Care, Support and Research. The Alzheimer’s Association® 

is invitingKaty, Fulshear, Cypress, Richmond and other West Houston 

area residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in 

the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s.The Walk will take 

place on Saturday, September 26, 2020,The Katy/West Houston Walk 

to End Alzheimer’s continues, but instead of hosting a large gathering, 

the Alzheimer’s Association is encouraging participants to walk as 

individuals or in small groups on sidewalks, tracks and trails across Katy, 

West Houston, Fulshear, Richmond and surrounding areas. 

Time-honored components of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s are being 

replicated. On walk day, an Opening Ceremony will feature local speakers 

and a presentation of Promise Flowers to honor the personal reasons 

participants join together to fight Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, all 

delivered to participants’ smartphones, tablets and computers. A small 

group of Alzheimer’s Association staff and volunteers will create the iconic 

Promise Garden in a “view only” format on Walk day on commercial Blvd 

along the original walk route to honor all those impacted by Alzheimer’s. 

To enhance the participant experience leading up to the event and on 

Walk day, new features are being added to the Walk to End Alzhemer’s 

mobile app to create an opportunity for the community to connect. 

Participants can use the app and new “Walk Mainstage’’ to track their 

steps and distance, follow a virtual Walk path, manage their Facebook 

fundraisers and access information and resources from the Association 

and Walk sponsors to help individuals and families affected by the 

disease. A new audio track is available to encourage participants along 

the way and to congratulate them upon completion of their Walk. 

There is no registration fee for participants. Sign up today as a team and 

encourage your friends, family members, neighbors, book club, gym and 

coworkers to join your team and start walking today!! There are many 

incentives to raise funds but our main objective this year is to increase 

participation in this growing community and increase awareness. For 

more info, please visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900. 

cRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS 

SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP MARKETPLACE 

Shop ‘til You Drop Marketplace is a huge vendors market, which provides 

a unique and varied shopping experience. This event is an annual 

fundraiser that is put on by the Cy-Fair Women’s Club, a 501 (c)3 nonprofit, 

community-service based organization. Our fundraising efforts are 

directed back to the community. Vendors and shoppers look forward to 

the event year after year and our membership is committed to its success 

This year’s show will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at the 

Berry Center, 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, Texas 77433. The doors 

will open to shoppers from 9 AM to 5 PM. NEW THIS YEAR! We have added 

a virtual online market. For more details about the show and for current 

status and changes due to COVID 19, check out our website, www. 

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8TH ANNUAL ST PAUL’S 

FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW 

OCTOBER 3, 2020, 9 AM TILL 3 PM 

5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449 

Free Admission!!!! Shopping, Children’s Activities and food! Bring 

the family and friends for a fun filled day! Vendors contact Mary @ 

saintpaulschurch@charter.net. 

THEATER/ARTS 

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2020-2021 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 

We are calling the 2020/2021 season, A Season Of Discovery. It is perhaps our 

most ambitious season yet, featuring two commissioned World Premieres, 

two Houston Premieres and two musicals!. Remember, the more shows 

you subscribe to, the more you save! Buy 6 shows and receive 20% off our 

regular ticket price (that’s a whole show for FREE), buy 5 shows and receive 

18% off our regular ticket price, 4 shows and receive 15% off or buy 3 shows 

and receive 10% off our regular ticket price! ALL packages include FREE 

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tickets at your subscriber rate! You can choose between a 6, 5, 4 or 3 show 

package! We have limited availability via phone at this time, so if you have 

questions or need assistance, please email rather than call. A representative 

from our box office will call you back as soon as possible. Be assured, as we 

prepare to return in the fall, there will be a new focus on social distancing, 

as well as expanded health and safety measures for your protection. 

Apollo 8 - September 9-October 4, 2020 

The Christmas Shoes - November 25-December 27, 2020 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY 

ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SEASON 

Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live productions until December 

2020, to insure the safety of our patrons and our artists. We hope you are all 

safe and healthy and we miss you. In the meantime, we have some other free 

treats in store while we wait for the time to be right for live theater. 

TOOTH AND TAIL - a fun-filled digital reading - 

September 5-15, 2020 ONLINE 

OH MY GOD - October 13-25, 2020 ONLINE. 

Ticket registration begins September 15 th 

FINE WINES - November 2020 (exact dates TBA) Online 

FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - 

December 4-6, 2020 at 14 Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston TX 77009 

WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - 

February 2021 Exact Date TBA 

Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales 

and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an 

email to info@mildredsumbrella.com. 

COMMUNITY EVENTS 

HOUSTON WEST FAMILY GENEALOGY SOCIETY 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020, 12:30-3 PM 

Do you have DNA results? So what do you do now? Join us for a special 

and informative program on making sense of DNA results and how you 

can use your data to solve genealogical puzzles! The speaker, Gail Colby, 

will explain what DNA is and what your results mean. This is a virtual 

meeting so go to our website for the link to our Zoom meeting. Click 

here to register: www.houstonwestfamgen.org. 

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