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New Territory Residential STAY CONNECTED TO NEW TERRITORY! Community Association Your Homeowners Association needs to obtain e-mail addresses of all residents so that you can receive important and informative messages. Having up to date email addresses is especially important when sending emergency updates and, in the future, annual assessment notices will be distributed via email.

Email addresses are not shared with any outside sources. Please submit your email, name and address to [email protected]. 6101 Homeward Way Website Sugar Land, Texas 77479 For community information and “news you can use”, don’t forget to visit your community website at http://www.newterritory.org. The website is your resource for governing documents, a place to download forms, ﬁ nd out about upcoming Association Phone Numbers meetings and events, a “helpful numbers” page, and even a lost and found page. Association Ofﬁ ce...... 281-565-0616 And soon, a new and improved website will be debuted, so keep on the lookout! Association Fax...... 281-565-0188

The Club...... 281-565-1070 Street Light Out? The Club Fax...... 281-565-1130 If you see a street light out make a note of the location and the 6 digit number located on the pole. Then report the outage to Centerpoint Energy at http://cnp. Tennis Pro Shop...... 281-565-5355 centerpointenergy.com/outage.

New to New Territory? Association Office Hours If you are new to New Territory; welcome! Come by the Association offi ce for a Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. New Homeowner’s Guide and fi ll out forms to get started on registering for use Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. of the Club. Then swing on by the Club and check out the pool and amenities available to you. For a preview, visit Parks and Recreation on the website. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Closed NEWSLETTER POLICY FOR Club Hours Business Hours 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. ADVERTISING AND ARTICLES Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Article Guidelines: Please submit articles by the 5th of the month prior to the month of publication. Due to the excessive number of articles submitted no Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. exceptions will be made. Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. If you would like to place an advertisement online only, the cost is $25.00 up to 150 words along with a picture. Please contact Donna Lane at [email protected] NTRCA Editorial Policy Your ad will be run for 30 days, you can stop by the Association Offi ce in order to The newsletter’s editorial content, make your payment. including advertising, is determined at the discretion of the Executive Want to Advertise in the New Territory newsletter? Director, under advisement by the Please contact Pamela Printing at 281-240-1313 Board of Directors. The purpose of the newsletter is to promote New All NTRCA articles will take priority over all other articles. Territory and inform its members of Advertising Disclaimer: New Territory Residential Community Association (NTRCA) activities, issues and events. The assumes no responsibility for the content, warranties and representations made in NTRCA also utilizes the newsletter advertisements within this publication. All warranties and representations made are to inform members on issues which, solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be addressed directly to the advertiser. in its opinion, may directly affect our members’ property values and quality New Territory Residential Community Association (NTRCA) of life. 6101 Homeward Way, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

2 OUR COMMUNITY MARK YOUR CALENDARS: NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, OCTOBER 1, 2013 BOARD REPORT FOR ew Territory will celebrate Texas National Night Out Tuesday night, October 1, JUNE, 2013 N2013 starting at 6:00 p.m. We hope each neighborhood will have at least one ollowing is a summary of Board party hosted by a resident. Please put this on your calendar and plan to attend or actions at the June Board to host your neighborhood’s party. The Fort Bend County Sherriff’s Offi ce and the F meeting: Fort Bend County Precinct 4 Constable’s Offi ce will be on hand to visit as many neighborhood parties as possible. The New Territory Public Safety Advisory Committee has lined up several • Approved an extension to sponsors so far: Costello, Inc., Ruthie’s Tex Mex Restaurant, Plumbing Express the contract with Bio Landscapes Services, St. Luke’s Hospital Sugar Land, Oscar’s Barber Shop, Tritico Rainey - for tree trimming services for an Attorneys, and Native Land Design. Please be sure to thank them for their support additional year, at the same rate of our National Night Out activities. as the previous contract Have you thought of signing up to host a Texas National Night Out Party for your neighborhood. As a host, you can encourage your neighbors to participate and to provide a dish towards a “picnic”. You will receive a bag full of coupons and • Approved the replacement of goodies to share with your neighbors, as well as some funds to help pay for other video surveillance equipment supplies. Please email Amy Duran the NTRCA Offi ce to sign up to host a party for used at the pools, not to exceed your neighborhood at [email protected]. Have a great rest of the summer! $4,000

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY • Appointed Sharon Cole as Chair and Board Liaison, Stonehaven ew Territory is a lovely community, with miles of sidewalk that encircle the Neighborhood Rep Jan Curry, Nneighborhoods and parks. Residents enjoy bike riding, walking, jogging, all the while taking advantage of the sidewalks as a way to enhance their use of the Spencer’s Glen Neighborhood common areas of the community. On the other hand, a number of people choose Rep Kathy Schwartz, Cias instead to take these activities into the streets; a very dangerous thing to do! A Ridge Neighborhood Rep motorist may be in a hurry or simply may not be expecting to see a person in the Clay Alumbaugh, and current street, and accidents can happen quite suddenly. Placing yourself in the street Modifi cations Committee member puts you at greater risk of being injured, or worse. Chris Kadavil, as committee It is recommended that you stay on the sidewalks and out of harm’s way! And members for the Modifi cations as an added precaution, wear brightly colored clothing to bring attention to your presence. If you are out at night, wear refl ective clothing and carry a fl ashlight. As Committee a pedestrian, you should never assume that you have the right of way, or that a driver makes that same assumption. If you are in a street be aware of where you • Approved a portion of a request are in relation to a curve in the road, how far out into the road you are, and if you for a resident whose modifi cation could be in anyway obstructing the passage of a vehicle. request was denied by the Some motorists may adopt the habit to give the right-of-way to the pedestrians Modifi cations Committee and bicyclists. And it is important for those of you driving to be patient and wait for the pedestrians to cross the street, and allow enough room to share the street with • Granted the renewal of a bicyclists. With an attitude of safety and coexistence, please err on the side of yielding business within a residence and be safe.

DON’T FORGET! SUBMIT MAINTENANCE WORK REQUESTS VIA E-MAIL! f you would like to submit a report regarding a repair needed in a common area of New Territory, please send your Irequest to [email protected]. Include as much information as possible regarding the issue, and include your name, phone number, and email address. Your electronic submission will be logged in so that it can be acted upon as soon as possible. By providing your contact information, the staff may be able to follow up with you regarding the project.

3 OUR COMMUNITY FORT BEND COUNTY FROM CONSTABLE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TREVER NEHLS ort Bend County began offering public transportation services in June of chool is rapidly approaching, so plan F2005. Transit services includes a Demand Response service, which are Saccordingly for a signifi cant increase shared ride bus services to locations within Fort Bend County. A reservation is in vehicle and pedestrian traffi c. Safety required for the service. Cost is $1.00 per trip per person. To schedule a ride call in and around our schools is a high 1-866-751-TRIP(8747). priority. If you have a child bicycling to Fort Bend County also offers commuter park and ride services into the school for the fi rst time, familiarize the child with a route to school you feel is Greenway Plaza, Galleria and Texas Medical Center areas of Houston. Greenway safest. Additionally, require your child Plaza Routes include a connection to Houston Metro services. Texas Medical to wear an approved bicycle helmet, Center services include stops at the Michael E. Debakey Veterans Medical and consider the appropriate footwear. Center. Costs range from $1.00 to $3.50 per person per trip. Schedules and stop Precinct 4 Deputies will be enforcing locations are available on our website www.FBCTransit.org. No reservation is speed in school zones and child safety required for the service, simply be at your preferred park and ride lot location at restraint laws. The Constable’s Offi ce the scheduled departure time. has “zero tolerance” on speeding in a school zone. Park and Ride lot locations are: New Territory residents do a great job on reporting suspicious activity. If you observe suspicious persons or activities, Park & Ride Fairgrounds Park and AMC THEATRE University of Houston call Law Enforcement to investigate Ride Lot (Sheriff’s Offi ce non-emergency number is (281) 341-4665 or 911 for Location Fort Bend County First Colony Mall Sugar Land Campus emergencies). With your continued help Fairgrounds and support, together we will continue to make New Territory one of the safety communities in the area. Address 4310 SH 36 3301 Town Centre Blvd. 14000 University I believe that open and transparent Rosenberg, TX 77479 Sugar Land, TX 77479 Sugar Land, TX 77479 communication enhances our ability to reduce and solve crime, notify residents in a timely manner of a signifi cant crime The Fort Bend County Public Transportation Department is replacing their or crime in progress, and further develop current paper ticketing system with smart card technology. Similar in size and the relationships between the Constable function to a debit or credit card, passengers will use the SMART Card to pay for Deputies and residents of New Territory. rides by swiping it through a scanning device that is being placed on all buses. My offi ce communicates with the Card distribution will start in August. NTRCA on a daily basis. In the event of a The SMART Card will provide passengers a more convenient way to pay signifi cant incident or emergency, (when bus fares. The card will function like a re-loadable gift card. Passengers can deemed appropriate), my offi ce notifi es the NTRCA. Notifi cation is based solely determine the amount of money to load onto the card and load additional funds upon my discretion. Consideration for as often as needed. Each time the card is swiped through the on-board scanning the privacy of the involved parties, the device, the SMART fare will be electronically deducted from the stored value on threat to the public and the potential for the SMART Card. Passengers will be able to add value to the SMART Card from an on-going criminal investigation are existing ticket sales locations or from any computer. paramount in the determination of what information is released. If you have any questions concerning an incident, please feel free to contact my offi ce at (281) 242-4014. We strive to provide a law enforcement service with the safety and security of all New Territory residents our number one objective. We offer services including a House Watch program and a Home Security Inspection program. Please feel free to contact my offi ce if you have For more information please contact us at 281-633-7433 or visit the website at: any questions. www.FBCTransit.org

4 OUR COMMUNITY SAFETY TIPS rying to predict when the next robbery, burglary or other serious BEFORE THE BELL RINGS: Tcrime is going to happen, is similar to trying to fi gure out the BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY next six numbers in the state lottery. Do your best not to become a victim by being alert to your • Make sure your school has your child’s updated emergency surroundings and following some simple tips: contact information. Write down any specifi c instructions that • Walk in well-lit areas. If possible, never walk alone. should be followed in case of an emergency, and have the school keep them in your child’s fi le. • Lock your doors on your home and your vehicles at all times, even in the garage. • Talk to your child’s teachers before classes start and alert • Use your alarm system in your home. If you don’t have one, them to any medical issues your child has. Also, explain to the please consider getting one. teacher what he or she should do if medical issues arise— such as an allergic reaction, asthma attack or seizure—and • Do NOT carry large amounts of money. provide school personnel with any emergency medication • If you own your own business, or are responsible for the cash needed such as EpiPens® (Epinephrine Auto-Injectors) and where you work, and routinely take the money from the business inhalers. home, please do not drive the same way every day when coming home. And watch to see if you are being followed. • Help your children memorize important phone numbers so that they know how to get in touch with you and other trusted • If you think you are being followed, go to a crowded area and do adults. Also, make sure those numbers are programmed not drive home. If you continue to be followed, call 9-1-1. into their cell phones, or provide them with a list of phone • Carry keys in your hand when walking to your car or about to numbers that they can keep in their backpacks or wallets at enter your home. all times. • Be aware of who is around you when you leave a • Let your children know exactly who they can go home with shopping center. after school if their regular ride can’t pick them up, and make • Lock your car when you are getting gas. sure they know not to accept rides from people who aren’t on • If you observe suspicious persons or activities, call Law the list. Enforcement to investigate (Sheriff’s offi ce non-emergency • If your children will be walking to school, walk the route with number is (281) 341-4665 or 911 for emergencies). them several times before classes start (please check the If a robber confronts you: article in this newsletter about changes for Sartartia children that walk to school) to make sure they understand traffi c laws • Do not take actions that could jeopardize your personal safety or and can walk the route on their own. Also, fi nd a friend or the safety of others. sibling they can walk with, and make sure they always use • Remain calm, and do as you are told. the buddy system.

• Carefully observe the physical characteristics of the robber. • Show your children which houses in the neighborhood they • Be a good witness. Note as much detail about the suspect(s) as can go to in case no one is at home after school. possible (age, race, height, facial hair, speech, clothing, odor, etc.). • Report reckless drivers to the Constables ofﬁ ce to help make sure the neighborhood remains safe, particularly during After the robbery: times when kids are going to and returning from school. • When it is safe, notify the police by calling 911. • Law enforcement will ask for the following information: location of robbery, whether anyone is injured, the exact time the robber(s) left and their direction of travel, the kind of weapon used, description of the vehicle, the robber(s), their clothing, appearance or unique features, money or items taken and other information to assist responding ofﬁ cers. • Protect the scene of the crime. Do Not Touch Anything! You might destroy evidence. • Ask all witnesses to stay until law enforcement arrives. • Write down all suspect information immediately and do not discuss the robbery with anyone until questioned by the police.

5 OUR COMMUNITY GOT BEES? AVOIDING BEE STINGS Bee Hives or most people, a bee sting is an uncomfortable Bees provide a startling Fexperience, but not a life-threatening event. For one-third of our entire food approximately 3 percent of adults and 0.5 percent of children, source through pollination, however, a sting by a bee, wasp, hornet or yellow jacket can and provides much of the result in a whole-body allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) - a true colors that we see around us. medical emergency. Sadly, honey bee populations The best way to prevent an allergic reaction is to avoid have dwindled down to being stung. Generally, insects such as bees and wasps almost 3% of their estimated aren’t aggressive and only sting in self-defense. If a few bees are fl ying around you, calmly and slowly walk away original population. If you from the area - swatting at an insect may cause it to sting. have an unwanted beehive When a bee stings, it releases a chemical that attracts other on your property, every bees, so if a bee or wasp stings you, or if many insects start attempt should be taken to to fl y around you, cover your mouth and nose and quickly remove the bees peacefully, leave the area. Try to get into a building or closed vehicle. without chemicals. Live bees The following are some additional measures you can and bee hives can be safely take to stay sting-free: removed and relocated by professional beekeepers to working hives where they are • Have hives and nests near your home removed by allowed to continue their important work. Beekeepers have a professional. the equipment and expertise to remove bees with the • Use caution when working around least amount of disturbance to the bees and you. It bushes, shrubs, trees and is important to have a beehive removed from your trash cans. home as soon as possible. It can be shocking how • Always wear shoes when walking quickly a hive can become massive in size, which outside, particularly on grass. can cause damage to your property. Hives have been found in attics, eaves and inside walls. • Wear pants, long-sleeved shirts, gloves, close-toed shoes and Bee Swarms socks when working outdoors. When a beehive gets too large, the hive splits • Avoid very loose-fi tting clothing that in two. Half of the colony, which can amount to can trap insects. thousands of bees, move out, traveling as a swarm. While searching for their new home bees often rest • Don’t wear brightly colored clothing or fl owery on a bush or tree temporarily. A bee swarm in this phase prints as they can attract insects. can be about the size of a football or basketball and may be • Avoid using perfumes or other scented products so you beard shaped. If the swarm of bees is new, they will be non- don’t attract insects. aggressive during this phase because they have no home to defend yet and there is no honey or young to protect. Bees • Always check food and drinks (especially open cans of sting ONLY when threatened, or when defending their home. soda or drinks with straws) before consuming, particularly Many suggest that usually the best way to get rid of a bee at pools and picnics. swarm is to leave them alone. Some reports suggest that • Serve beverages in wide, open cups, since they easily about 90% of the time the bees will move along in 4 days or allow you to see what’s inside. less. If you bother or disrupt the bees, it may frustrate their plans and cause them to stay longer. If you want to have a • Avoid eating sweet foods outside. swarm removed from your property, again it is best to consult • Cover food containers and trash cans tightly. with a professional beekeeper.

• Clear away garbage, fallen fruit and animal feces (ﬂ ies For more information, including a list of area bee removal can attract wasps). professionals, visit: • Keep the windows rolled up when driving or riding in http://fortbendbeekeepers.org/index.html a car. http://www.harriscountybeekeepers.org/swarms.html

6 OUR COMMUNITY LOST AND FOUND: NEW TERRITORY POOL HOURS REPLACING IMPORTANT Club Pool: Cunningham Creek: PERSONAL DOCUMENTS Monday: Closed Mon. - Tues.: 10AM - 9PM mportant personal documents, like passports, birth and Tues. & Thur.: 1PM - 7PM Wednesday: Closed Imarriage certifi cates and Social Security cards, often are Friday: 1PM - 9PM Thurs. - Sat.: 10AM - 9PM necessary for you and your family to access a number of Saturday: 10AM - 9PM Sunday: 10AM - 7PM government benefi ts and services. When those records Sunday: 2PM - 7PM are lost, stolen or damaged, you’ll need to fi nd copies and Anderson Park: replacements. Ellis Creek: Mon. - Fri.: 8AM - 10AM* Monday: 1PM - 7PM Mon. - Wed.: 1PM - 9PM Passport Tuesday: Closed Thursday: Closed A lost or stolen passport should be reported immediately Wed. - Fri.: 1PM - 7PM Friday: 1PM - 9PM to the U.S. State Department at 1-877-487-2778. You’ll need Saturday: 10AM - 9PM Saturday: 10AM - 9PM to submit forms DS-11 and DS-64 in person at a passport agency or acceptance facility. If you fi nd your passport after Sunday: 2PM - 7PM Sunday: 2PM - 7PM reporting it lost, you must return it to the State Department; *Lap Swim Only* as you won’t be able to use it to travel. If you lose your passport overseas, contact the local U.S. embassy or consulate. Find more information at www.travel.state.gov/passport/ TOP 10 WAYS TO PREVENT lost/lost_848.html. WILDLIFE PROBLEMS Life Event Certificates 1. Don’t leave cat or dog food outside at night. Birth, marriage, divorce and death certifi cates are state records. To obtain a copy, contact the state offi ce where 2. Don’t leave bird seed in feeders or on the the life event occurred. A complete list of state and territory ground overnight. offi ces is available at www.cdc.gov/nchs/w2w.htm. 3. Don’t put unsecured garbage outside at night. Social Security Card 4. If you have a pet door, securely close it at night. If you know your Social Security number, you may not need to replace your Social Security card if it’s lost. You can 5. Trim overhanging branches that provide easy collect Social Security benefi ts, get a job and apply for many access to your roof for squirrels and other wildlife. government benefi ts and services with only your number. If you want to replace the card, mail or take documents 6. If you have a chimney, make sure that it has a that prove your identity (a current driver’s license or U.S. secure cap. Chimneys without caps are open passport) and citizenship (U.S. birth certifi cate or U.S. invitations to birds and raccoons looking for “hollow passport) to a local Social Security offi ce. trees” in which to raise their young.

Military Service Records 7. Thoroughly inspect your roof, eaves, and siding for Copies of military service records typically are necessary signs of damage. to apply for government programs available for veterans, 8. Cover attic vents and other roof openings with including health care, retirement or education beneﬁ ts. The heavy-gauge, rustproof wire mesh. National Archives stores copies of all veterans’ services records. Apply online to receive a copy of yours or an 9. Cover foundation vents with heavy-gauge, rust immediate family member’s if they are deceased. You can proof wire mesh. also replace lost military medals and awards. Go to www. archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/. 10. If you have a deck, install an L-shaped barrier to These vital records and others, such as tax returns and prevent animals from digging underneath it. school records, can be replaced. A complete list of tips on how to obtain all your personal records is available at www. For more information visit usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family-Issues/Vital-Docs.shtml. http://sugarlandtx.gov/index.aspx?NID=220

7 OUR COMMUNITY AUSTIN HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAD 2013 HARVEY ZHU ustin High School’s ProGrad 2013 is in the books! About 275 students who ATTENDED 2ND Ahad graduated that afternoon spent from about 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. ONLINE NATIONAL locked in their former high school on June 8th having a great time. They used the Bulldog Bucks that they earned during the school year trying to win prizes INVITATIONAL at the Spin ‘n Win, Bingo, a prize walk, the ever-popular casino, and raffl es. CHAMPIONSHIP Topping all of that was an amazing hypnotist who thoroughly entertained the crowd. ProGrad couldn’t be possible without a ton of support. The committee would like to thank all of its fabulous volunteers as well as the following, all of whom have its everlasting gratitude: Austin High School’s administration, staff, and faculty; AHS Boneyard; Anything Bling; Austin Angels Dance Team; Austin HS Theater; Beauty Indulgence; Bike Route - Sugar Land; Bizopia | the Remys; Bodacious Buckles; Brazos Avenue Market; Brenda McMillan Photography; Buns & Guppies; Cabi Fashions; Cabi Fashions by Jessica Dufrene; Cache Chic; Cartronics - the Mesa family; Cashion & Cody; Chase Remy and Michael Muller; Chick- arvey Zhu, a 2nd grader from Brazos fi l-A - River Park; Christian Brothers Auto - New Territory; Christine Meeker; HBend Elementary School, has been Churrascos - Sugar Land; Collision Specialists - the Soliz Family; Creative playing chess for three years. Harvey has excelled at the game, and as a result of his Memories; Creative Wreaths by Janine; D’s Iron Design; Dara Capell Webb - outstanding ranking, he was invited by the Gallery of Salons; David Maggard, The Wine Man; Deanna Delapasse; Deluxe United States Chess Federation (USCF) Nails; Discount Lube and Auto - New Territory; Dr. Halford, DDS; Dudes & and ChessKid.com to attend the 2nd Daisies; Edgar J. Photography; Enchanted Forest/Garden; Eric /Houstonian; Online National Invitational Championship Escalante’s; Fabulous You - Town Center; Fast Signs - Sugar Land; Fish City held June 14 through June 17, 2013. He Grill - Town Center; Floss; Gayle Johnson Floral; Greatwood Training Center competed in “Under 8 Section” against seven other top players under 8 years - Missi; Guru Burgers; Harrell Dentistry; Hutzler Designs; and Italian Basket; old across the nation, where he fi nished J Hilburn | Margo Sayre. Jennifer Ellis; Jewelry Set | Gayle Johnson; Lenny’s in 7th place. Harvey has been selected Sub Shop; Lisa Littlefi eld - Southern Living; Magpie’s; Mark and Margie Cyran by United States Chess Federation to be - Wine Light; Mary Kay - Oralia Kalil; Melissa Steele; Mike Tate’s; Mollie Jean the qualifi er for 2013 World Youth Chess Photo; Napa Grille Wine Bar - Sugar Creek; Nerium; Nick’s Italian; Ooh La Lizz; Championships to be held in Al Ain, UAE from December 17 - 29. He will compete Pappas Restaurants; Pepperonis - New York Style Pizza; Post Oak Grill - Sugar in “Boys Under 8” as part of the US Land; Robin Castagno Designs; Roqqua | Angie West Jewelry; Rouxpour; Russ delegation. Congratulations Harvey! Kennedy / Tennis; Schulzes Texas BBQ; Sheri Scribe; Sherlock’s/Baker Street What is your best chess memory? Pub; Silpada Jewelry; Simon Spine; Sugar Land Skeeters; Southern Living / My opponent had a queen and just Melanie; Southern Sisters; Spaugh family; Stadia Sports Grill; Sugar Creek promoted another one; but I managed to Country Club; Sugar Land DVD - Kathi Wort; Swamp People | the Duhons; draw him with 3 Fold Repetition. Sweet Escape Nail Lounge; Tan Masters - New Territory; TG’s To GO; TGF - What is your favorite thing about chess? River Park; The Book Nook; Braly family; Hresko family; The Raggedy Mom I enjoyed the feeling of winning. - Melanie Remy; Treasure Hunters; Tutti Bello; Vacation Villas International;

What is your chess style like? Do prefer Visage; Wienecke family; and You Only Younger. Minute Maid; Chipotle; attacking or defending? Tactics, or Panera Bread; La Madeline; Target; Randalls; AMC First Colony 24; Wal-Mart; positional maneuvers? The opening, Starbucks; Potbelly Sandwich Works; Westco Donuts; Raising Cane; H-E-B; middlegame, or endgame phase? Spring Creek Barbecue; Longhorn Steakhouse; Safari Texas Ranch; Sam’s I like to play dynamic games. I also like Club; Bed Bath & Beyond; Premier Dental; Best Buy; Prestige Portraits; Brazos middle game where all the commotions happen. Bend Animal Hospital; Gary E. Finch, DDS; Fort Bend County Farm Bureau; Carpenter & Carpenter; Harriet and Sylvester Phipps; Aswin Mehta; Hakeem If you had a little brother or sister about Lawal; Rhona and Clifford Juengst; Beth and Shawn McFarlane; Van and Lisa to play in their first chess tournament, what advice would you give them? Lim; Travis Benson; Timothy Ijir; Sherri Ahart; Julie Wong and Richard Lock; Try your best and don’t be too sad when Peggy DeLuca; Luis and Marisela Pequeno; Mark Whitehead; Debra and Noor you lose. Rahman; and Teresa Witt.

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12 3 Open Gym Open Gym Zumba 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 9:00am-10:00am (Activity Room) Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am Open Gym 10:00am-7:30pm Open Gym Open Gym 12:30pm-5:15pm 10:30am-7:00pm

Basketball Mini Adult Night 7:00pm-9:30pm 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Zumba 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 9:00am-10:00am (Court A) (Activity Room) Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am Open Gym 12:00pm-3:15pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym 10:00am-7:30pm Open Gym 10:30am-5:15pm 10:30am-9:30pm 12:30pm-5:15pm Open Gym Adult V Ball 10:30am-7:00pm 10:30am-7:00pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Basketball Mini League Badminton 8:00pm-9:30pm Basketball Mini League Adult Night 7:00pm– 9:30pm 5:30pm-Close (Court A) 5:30pm-Close Adult Night 7:00pm-9:30pm 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Zumba 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 9:00am-10:00am (Court A) (Activity Room) Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am Open Gym 12:00pm-3:15pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym 10:00am-7:30pm Open Gym 10:30am-5:15pm 10:30am-9:30pm 10:30am-5:15pm Open Gym Adult V Ball 10:30am-7:00pm 10:30am-7:00pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Basketball Mini League Badminton 8:00pm-9:30pm Basketball Mini League Adult Night 7:00pm-9:30pm 5:30pm-Close (Court A) 5:30pm-Close Adult Night 7:00pm-9:30pm 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Zumba 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-08:00am 5:30am-8:00am 9:00am-10:00am (Court A) (Activity Room) Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics Aerobics Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am Open Gym 12:00pm-3:15pm Open Gym Open Gym 10:00am-7:30pm Open Gym 10:30am-5:15pm 10:30am-9:30pm Open Gym Open Gym Adult V Ball 10:30am-7:00pm 12:30pm-5:15pm 10:30am-7:00pm Badminton 3:30pm-6:00pm Basketball Mini League 8:00pm-9:30pm Adult Night Adult Night 7:00pm-9:30pm 5:30pm-Close Basketball Mini League (Court A) 5:30pm-Close 7:00pm-9:30pm 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Badminton Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym Zumba 12:00pm-6:00pm 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 5:30am-8:00am 9:00am-10:00am (Court A) (Activity Room) Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Aerobics 8:30am-10:30am Youth Open V Ball 8:30am-10:30am 8:30am-10:30am Open Gym 12:00pm-3:15pm Open Gym Open Gym Open Gym 10:00am-7:30pm Open Gym 10:30am-7:00pm Open Gym 12:30pm-9:30pm 10:30am-7:00pm Adult V Ball 10:30am-9:30pm 12:30pm-6:30pm 3:30pm-6:00pm Adult Night Badminton Adult Night 7:00pm– 9:30pm 8:00pm-9:30pm (Court A) 7:00pm-9:30pm

Babysitting at The Club Available Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-7:00pm VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS &ACTIVITIES. WWW.NEWTERRITORY.ORG

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s the summer draws to an end, do not forget to fi nish the Do you shop at Macy’s - if you do then purchase a Shop Asummer assignments for such classes as Pre-AP or AP for a Cause card - they are $5.00 each and can be used on English and WAP. August 24, 2013 (all day for a 25% savings on most items in the store - including sale items.) The ENTIRE $5.00 goes to Important Dates to remember for AHS: PROGRAD 2014. Contact Asha Vaidya at [email protected] August 17th: Football Kickoff 4:00 pm - if you want one. August 26th: First Day of School August 29th: 1st Football Game * Plan on attending the 2nd Annual OPEN HOUSE Dinner on September 10th: Fall Open House - VIPS September 10 before Open House to get an opportunity to network with other parents. Tickets MUST be purchased AHS Dawg Camp 2013 is for freshmen and new students to in advance for $10 (dinner provided by Outback) and all become prepared for the fi rst day of school- THURSDAY - proceeds will support AHS VIPS and their activities. For more AUGUST 8, 2011 - 8:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. AHS 2014 Planners information, contact Asha Vaidya at [email protected] or will be sold for $10.00 at this event. AHS VIPS will be 281-565-3124. hosting a coffee for freshman and new parents in the library -8:00 am on 8/8. Come and learn about AHS from people who Today in America, there are approximately 25 million parents have already walked in your shoes. If you need to register - who have children in American high schools. Research August times will be 8:00 a.m. -10:30 and 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 confi rms what common sense suggests: parents are central to p.m. Please come by and pick up a registration packet at the the educational success of their children. Austin VIPS is more front desk and make an appointment. than just a organization looking for volunteers. It is a great resource for parents at AHS. Contact volunteersaustin@ Wondering how to get your child involved in activities at gmail.com to get connected. Remember, all volunteers must Austin or how you can start preparing for college - check out complete an online criminal history background check each the counselors web page on the Austin website. Information school year. All volunteer applications were made inactive on such as College Planning for 9-12 grades and Clubs at AHS June 30, 2013. is available. As always, for the latest news, events and information visit Seniors- Christine Meeker Studios - has a great offer for you. AHS Access - http://ahsaccess.weebly.com/. Check out the AHS ProGrad website for details. $69.00 - sitting fee and 50 free cards - and the ENITRE $69.00 will be *Note: Generally, discount tickets for the football can be donated back to AHS ProGrad - offer ends August 26th- act purchased during lunch the day of the game. soon! Siblings are welcome.

Come celebrate your kids’ special BIRTHDAY PACKAGES day at our local sonic drive in. with Any time of the day, we give you the option of 10 FREE Cones dinning in our inside diner or patio. Americas and other offers Drive The food of course will be provided here at InSM sonic, you have the option of either paying ahead of time(before the party) or each indiviual can bring their own payment. We will provide HALF PRICE Buy 1 Combo balloons,condiments, and of coures seating and Single Burgers and get another tables. We will also give all the invited free ice cream on Tuesdays HALF OFF cones, and one of our molten cakes sundaes to the birthday girl/boy. Also we have a tv and Sonic Live 16710 West Grand Parkway Radio availiable.

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arpon Families:F ili Congratulations C l i on such h an awesome Tseason!! Thanks to our FANTASTIC coaches for all their hard work and also to our wonderful volunteers who gave so much of their time for the kids! The meets could not run without you!

A BIG thank you to our 2013 sponsors: Platinum Level: Magnolia Hotels, Mike Tate’s “99” Tire & Auto, Richmond Bone & Joint, and Sweetwater OB/GYN Associates.

Gold Level: Bizopia, Finish Line Sports, and Lemke Orthodontics. Silver Level: ABC Animal & Bird Clinic, Dr. Larry Caldwell, Cashion & Cody Dental, Chick-ﬁ l-A, Dr. Shilpa Chandiwal, Grand Parkway Animal Hospital, Grand Parkway Dental, Hartford Services, Kids R Kids, McDonald’s, Dr. Jason McFall, Shaelyn Neal Photography, Russo’s NY Pizzeria (Sugar Land), Smoothie King, Stockyard Bar-B-Q, Sugar Land Swim School, Today’s Vision (Sugar Land), and Willie’s Grill & Icehouse.

Thank you also to Pediatric Center, The Book Nook, Lane4 Swim Shop, and The Club at New Territory for their donations and support!

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TROOP 38 SUMMER CAMP IN LOCAL GIRL SCOUT PEACEFULLY VALLEY - ELBERT, COLORADO EARNS GOLD AWARD

hat a great way to start the summer. On June 22-30, 43 Scouts from Troop 38 was Wunder the wings of our Scoutmasters for another fun adventure. At the challenging 7000 feet of elevation at Cris Dobbins Base Camp, after enduring proper hydration, Troop 38 experienced the great outdoors, meeting new scouts and learning scout skills. The skills learned are Astronomy, First Aid, Rifl e, Swimming, Shotgun, and Wilderness mbassador Girl Scout Sarah JoAnne Survival to name a few. Our greatest experience was mainly due to the awesome Camp Munson of New Territory (Rainbow A Counselors and meeting an international scout, Jiko, from Bangladesh. Stars Service Unit-Troop 721) completed The great programs also provided our Scoutmasters the opportunity to participate in her Girl Scout Gold Award - the highest the Polar Bear swim, 5K run and Scoutmaster Cooking contest. By the way, Troop 38 achievement a Girl Scout can earn, WON the cooking challenge. Congratulations to Mr. Neal’s mouthwatering Jambalaya symbolizing outstanding accomplishments and Mr. Sedita’s yummy Bread Pudding! Our trip ended with White Water Rafting in in the areas of leadership, community Canon City, Colorado on the Arkansas River. “What a cold and wonderful ride it was!” service and advocacy. The Girl Scout Troop 38 can’t wait for our next summer camp in 2014. Thank you to all our adult leaders, Gold Award involves more than a year of aka 6 Gunners and youth leader, Norman Zheng-SPL. work, including a minimum of 80 hours of planning and leading a project that benefi ts the community and will have a TROOP 28083 EARNS long-term impact on the girl’s community. The goal of Sarah Munson’s project GIRL SCOUT BRONZE was to raise awareness of Dyslexia among AWARD future teachers and administrators. The roop 28083 earned their Girl Scout Bronze project led educators to connect with and award by created "Adoption Boxes" fi lled help students understand their strengths T with cat or dog food, troop-made toys, and and improve their self-esteem. troop-made name tags. They donated them Sarah JoAnne Munson is a Junior at to the Save Our Strays Fort Bend Shelter to The Briarwood School and is the daughter hand out as a thank you for choosing to adopt of Paula and Thomas Munson. a new member of the family.

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Schools NANNY NEEDED: Fort Bend ISD………………………………………………… 281-634-1000 Brazos Bend Elementary...... …………... 281-634-5180 Nanny needed to work in our home in Pecan Grove Walker Station Elementary School...... …………. 281-634-4400 for the 2013-2014 school year, M-F, 7:30-5:00pm, Sartartia Middle School...... …………… 281-634-6310 William B. Travis High School...... …………… 281-634-7000 caring for twin boys, 2 years old. Light housework Stephen F. Austin High School……………………………… 281-634-2000 also required. General Windstream (Sugar Land Telephone)...... …………… 1-800-501-1754 Experience preferred. References required. Repair Service……………………………………………... 1-800-782-6206 WCA (Trash Pickup)………………………………………… 281-368-8397 Contact Jennifer at 713.206.9051 Call Before You Dig……………………………………….. 1-800-245-4545 CenterPoint (Report Street Lights)………………………... 713-207-2222 Commissioner James Patterson…………………………… 281-980-2235 Crime Watch…………………………………………………. 281-242-4014 CAR RIDE & BABY SITTING: Municipal Operations & Consulting………………………... 281-347-8686 Si Environmental……………………….……………………. 832-490-1600 Need someone to pick-up or drop-off your Fort Bend Department of Public Safety…………………… 281-232-4334 Fort Bend Animal Control…………………………………… 281-342-1512 children to or from school? Fort Bend Independent School District…………………… 281-634-1000 Fort Bend Appraisal District……………………………….. 281-344-8623 Contact Asha: 281-277-8179 or 713-992-1253 Fort Bend Road & Bridge………………………………….. 281-342-4513 Fort Bend Tax Assessor/Collector……………………….. 281-341-3700 (8+ years experience) Home Inspection (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste…………………. 281-633-7581 Babysitting available Sugar Land Post Ofﬁ ce……………………………………. 281-494-4150 Vacation Watch (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 Voter Registration…………………………………………… 281-341-8670 Comcast Cable……………………………………………… 281-774-7222 Emergency Fire Department……………………………………… 911 or 281-494-3344 FB Emergency Medical Services…………………… 911 or 281-342-2100 Poison Control……………………………………………... 1-800-764-7661 Sheriff Dispatch………………………………………. 911 or 281-341-4665

Commercial Directory ESTATE PLANNING • PROBATE • ELDER LAW • CIVIL APPEALS 9’ers Grill……………………………………………………… 281-491-0515 99 Tire & Auto………………………………………………… 281-313-8484 Located in the Baker Rooﬁ ng….……………………………………………...281-980-7800 heart of Sugar Land! Brazos Collision.……………………………………………...832-595-1212 Carmelo’s Burritos & Tacos………………………………… 281-494-2031 Childtime Learning Center…………………………………. 281-494-4800 Christian Brothers Automotive……………………………… 281-242-2886 Complimentary Door Stain Guyz ……………………………………………… 281-787-9550 KFC / Taco Bell……………………………………………… 281-494-9720 Estate Planning Kids R Kids…………………………………………………… 281-494-5437 McDonald’s…………………………………………………… 281-494-0503 Metscript Pharmacy…………………………………………. 281-277-2700 Consultation O’Henry’s Catering………………………………………….. 281-240-2335 Papa John’s Pizza………………………………………….. 281-242-0200 Parcel Plus…………………………………………………… 281-565-1515 The Offices at Kensington Pepperoni’s…………………………………………………… 281-277-5555 1650 Highway 6 South Premier Dental……………………………………………….. 281-277-8787 Suite 100 Ruthie’s TexMex.……………………………………………. 281-491-7884 Sasu Sushi Bar……………………………………………… 281-313-0075 Sugar Land, TX 77478 Smoothie King………………………………………………. 281-240-6451 Subway……………………………………………………….. 281-265-9300 281. 277. DEAN (3326) • www.juliadeanlaw.com Sugar Land Insurance……………………………………… 281-491-3800 Westco Donuts……………………………………………… 281-277-9389 Top Attorney in Country & Texas If you are a local business owner serving New Territory Residents and would like your phone number listed here, please contact Donna Lane, 281-565-0420.

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Association Ofﬁ ce, 6101 Homeward Way...... …...... 281-565-0616 NTRCA Resident Board Members Website...... www.newterritory.org Susan Rash - Executive Director...... …...... [email protected] Michael Pincomb, President Carol - Director of Accounting...... …...... [email protected] 281-980-5934 • [email protected] Gale - Accounting Assistant...... …...... [email protected] Chidinma - Compliance Coordinator...... ……...... [email protected] Louis Manuel, Vice President Amy - NTRCA Receptionist...... …...... [email protected] 281-265-7255 • [email protected] Joanna - Compliance A/P Assistant………………...... [email protected] Donna - Community Relations Coordinator...... [email protected] Robert Chirich, Treasurer 281-903-7413 • [email protected] Neighborhood Representatives Autumn Ridge....Loretta Sandresky....281-313-5253...... [email protected] Sharon Cole, Secretary Blakely Bend....Stan Adams....281-491-6086...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-0733 • [email protected] Brandon’s Pointe....Shannon Newman…...... [email protected] Cambridge Park....Dan Mitchell....713-208-3202...... [email protected] Jeff Myerson, Director Chapel Bend....Open………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-0907 • [email protected] Cias Ridge....Clay Alumbaugh....281-277-0456...... …...... [email protected] Clayton’s Bend....Michael Harper...... …...... [email protected] Chip Locke, Director Crescent Ridge...Open…………….………………………………[email protected] Curran Place...Gary LaFontaine……………………………………[email protected] 281-565-2638 • [email protected] Easton Lakes....Mark Taylor....281-989-9900...... …...... [email protected] Foster’s Green....Charles Basden....281-565-5059...... [email protected] Cindy Picazo, Director Greystone Place....Suma Mudan....…………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-6485 • [email protected] High Meadows....Joe Pisano...... …...... [email protected] Lake Pointe....Paul Stimson....281-565-4598...... …...... [email protected] Lakewind....Kathy Morrow...... …...... [email protected] Laurel Crest...Sandra Straub………………………..………………[email protected] Meadow Crest....Fred Meyer....281-491-2822...... …...... [email protected] Club Information and Hours Meadowvale....Rebecca Whitelaw....281-302-5802...... …...... [email protected] 1200 Walker School Road Morningside....Open..…………………………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-1070 • Fax: 281-565-1130 Pecan Point....Mike Moderhak………………………………...... [email protected] Pecan Park Estates....Open...……...... …[email protected] Pointe Royale....Open..…………...... [email protected] Michael Walker, Director Of Parks & Recreation Preston Forest....Lisa Brettmann....281-265-2054...... …...... [email protected] [email protected] Remington Crest....Salim Savani...... …...... [email protected] River Glen....Faz’le Yousuf..………………………...... [email protected] Robinson’s Landing...Betty Lozada...281-565-0092.....…[email protected] Julie Kveton, Parks and Facilities Manager Robinson’s Landing 2....Avinash [email protected] [email protected] Sander’s Ridge....Andy Stewart....281-435-0839………………[email protected] Spencer’s Glen....Kathy Schwartz....281-565-1040.…...... [email protected] Daniel Massey, Recreation Manager Spinnaker Cove....Debbie Simpson…………………...... [email protected] [email protected] Sterling Chase....Theresa Yeager.....……………..…...... [email protected] Sterling Heights....Jim Richter………………………………...... [email protected] Stone Creek....Open.………...….....……….………...... [email protected] Brandon Torres, Athletic Coordinator Stonehaven....Jan Curry....281-565-5851.…...... [email protected] [email protected] Summerhill....Open.………...….....……….………...... [email protected] Sunset Cove....Claudia Davis...... ……...... …[email protected] Tessa Lakes....Ed Blanchﬁ eld...... …...... [email protected] Thompson’s Landing...Azucena Tobias...281-494-9072.…[email protected] Club Operating Hours Walker’s Station....Jimmy Elkins....281-565-4886.....…...... [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Watermill....John Beer...... …...... …………………………[email protected] Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. West Meadows....Dan Gallo....281-277-8523...... …...... [email protected] Sun. - 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. West Meadows 2....Open...... [email protected] Wilkin’s Crossing....Open...………………………………...... [email protected] Tennis Information and Hours Pro Shop • 281-565-5355 Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinators Russ Kennedy, Tennis Director Blakely Bend, Jagi Chandnani.....713-504-4760 Robinson’s Landing, Jennifer Wells..281-277-2704 [email protected] Easton Lakes, Sigi Lavelle...... 281-565-6128 Sander’s Ridge , Andy Stewart ...... 281-435-0839 Foster’s Green, David Soliz...... 832-818-8771 Spinnaker Cove, Anh Nguyen……..832-741-6105 High Meadows, Calvin Martin...... 281-788-5427 Sterling Chase, Jeff Nutter...... 281-240-6201 Pro Shop Hours Lake Pointe, Sharon Cole...... 281-565-0733 Stone Creek, Ed Aldredge...... 281-565-4839 Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lakewind, Dharam Arya...... 281-745-2547 Stonehaven, Kathy Ashmore...... 281-265-3213 & 3:45 p.m. - 8 p.m. Meadow Crest, Jim Willis...... 713-223-4051 Summerhill, Quinniel Haye...... 281-240-7848 Meadowvale, Mike Staggs...... 281-277-0216 Thompson’s Landing, Ryan Nolen ..281-221-6015 Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Morningside, Barbara Crabtree…..281-494-7442 Watermill, IIa Mehta...... 281-494-1909 Pecan Grove, Kirk Plazinich..…..281-494-6865 West Meadows Co-, Qudisia Taqvi...281-313-3909 Pool Management Company: Preston Forest, Rick Branek….....281-494-0441 West Meadows Co-, Jennifer Anthony. 281-980-1480 Aquatic Advisors River Glen, Jim Rhame..…….……713-542-9916 Wilkin’s Crossing, Kim Nelson………281-795-2443 713-609-9489 If your neighborhood is not listed, it does not have a Crime Watch Coordinator. 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