Inside this Issue: • Shred Day September 22

• National Night Out October 2

• Harvest Fest & Car Show October 13

• What To Do About Feral Cats

• Governance Information

Association Updates

COMMUNITY ADS New Territory Residential • BABYSITTER: Hello, my name is Anita. I am a 17 year old student currently Community Association attending my senior year in Austin High School. I am a very active and fun person and I am Team Captain for both our track team and cross country team at my school. I am also a responsible A student and am part of the National Honors Society in my school. I am very productive and very good at managing my time with school, extracurricular activities and my job. • CPR, First Aid, and Babysitter certified • Bilingual English/Spanish 6101 Homeward Way • Have a car and license Sugar Land, Texas 77479 • Availability - All day Weekends and Holidays: Weekdays - 5pm-11pm • Have many references • Cell: 832-605-6876 / Home: 713-320-2010 Association Phone Numbers Association Office...... 281-565-0616 NEW TERRITORY “SHRED DAY” IS COMING! Association Fax...... 281-565-0188 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon The Club...... 281-565-1070 Parking lot by the Association Office & Ellis Creek Recreation Center The Club Fax...... 281-565-1130 Time to clean up and clean out all that old paper. Tennis Pro Shop...... 281-565-5355 Paper clips and staples are OK to leave in.

Association Office Hours Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. STAY CONNECTED TO NEW TERRITORY! Wednesday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Association office would like to obtain residents e-mail addresses so that we have updated records and can include you on the many e-mail notifications that Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. are sent to the residents throughout the year. At this time, out of 4600 homes our Saturday & Sunday Closed e-mails are only reaching approximately 1700 residents. This information will be kept in the Association office and not shared with any outside sources. So if you would like to submit your e-mail information, please Club Hours submit your email, name and address to [email protected] Business Hours 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. NEWSLETTER POLICY FOR Saturday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. ADVERTISING AND ARTICLES Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Article Guidelines: All articles must be submitted by the 5th of the month prior to the month of publication. Due to the excessive number of articles submitted no exceptions will be made. NTRCA Editorial Policy If you would like to place an advertisement online only, the cost is $25.00 The newsletter’s editorial content, up to 150 words along with a picture. Please contact Donna Lane at including advertising, is determined [email protected] at the discretion of the Executive Director, under advisement by the Your ad will be run for 30 days, you can stop by the Associations Office in order to make your payment. 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 activities, issues and events. The (NTRCA) assumes no responsibility for the content, warranties and representations NTRCA also utilizes the newsletter made in advertisements within this publication. All warranties and representations to inform members on issues which, made are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content in its opinion, may directly affect our should be addressed directly to the advertiser. members’ property values and quality New Territory Residential Community Association (NTRCA) of life. 6101 Homeward Way, Sugar Land, Texas 77479

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GOVERNING BY REPRESENTATION ommunity associations are a representative form of government founded on BOARD REPORT FOR Cthe principle of elected individuals representing the people. Much of our country JULY, 2012 is based on the principles of representative democracy. It starts with organizations like community associations and progresses through our Schools Boards, city ollowing is a summary of Board governments, county governments, state governments - all the way to the federal Factions at the June Board meeting: government. We vote for a person, or persons, who will act on our behalf, and in the • Heard a presentation by the Ft. Bend case of New Territory, the residents vote for a Neighborhood Representative, who Grand Parkway Toll Road Authority will ultimately vote for Board members, and will represent your neighborhood at the on plans for the section of Grand monthly Board meetings. Parkway that traverses New Territory. Some might advocate that a Board should not take action without a vote of the In addition, Fort Bend ISD Board members to find out what the people want, but that would be counter-productive. President Jim Rice and several staff If Association members were to vote on every issue before a decision was made, of the Ft Bend ISD were in attendance there would be no need for a Board, but simply someone to send out ballots and tally and notified the residents about the results. However, Boards find out what their constituents want in other ways. New plans for providing bus service for Territory has a special time set aside during the beginning of each Board meeting students that will not be able to walk (on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Club, 1200 Walker School Road) under SH99 to get to school. to hear from residents. But it’s up to you to attend meetings, voice your opinions and participate in the exchange of ideas with the Board. We encourage your involvement • Approved a contract for the and participation. Perhaps you would consider joining a committee. We want your replacement of picnic tables at input, ideas, thoughts and opinions. locations throughout New Territory As the season for community association annual meetings and annual Board in the amount of $16,796.73 to Game elections approaches (held in January), consider carefully which candidates you Time. would like to see representing you on the Board - including yourself. Think about that now, as the elections will be here before you know it! If you know someone • Approved a contract for the that you think might be a good Board member, encourage them to attend Board replacement of two pedestrian meetings now to see what happens there, so they can make an informed decision bridges at Ellis Creek in the amount about running for the Board. And make your thoughts known to your Neighborhood of $14,431 to Gateman, Inc. Rep. You might also consider running for the Board to help shape the future of New • Approved an RFP for the Territory! replacement of basketball goals at Watch for announcements in this newsletter, and on our website, www. the Club. newterritory.org, if you have an interest in or are considering running for the Board. And be sure to attend some Board meetings to see what happens there, so you can • Approved the replacement of control make an informed decision! valves for work on the Spray Park.

• Approved an extension of the WHAT IS A BOARD RESOLUTION? contracts for landscaping and tree Board resolution is a motion that follows a set format and is formally adopted by services by adding an additional year Athe Board. Resolutions may enact rules and regulations or formalize other types to the contract, with no increase in of Board decisions. There are four types of resolutions for a community association: the fees for either.

1. Policy Resolutions affect owners’ rights and obligations such as rules for the use • Approved the replacement of two 12 of common areas and recreational facilities, architectural guidelines and enforcement ton HVAC units at the Club through a procedures. contact with Hartford Mechanical in 2. Administrative Resolutions address the internal operations of the community the amount of $25,950. association. Examples include operating procedures, collection procedures and where • Approved the installation of an Board meetings will be held. additional street light on Birch Hill. 3. Special Resolutions document Board decisions that apply a policy or rule to an individual situation, such as a decision about an alleged rule violation. • Approved the transfer of surplus funds from 2011 in the amount of 4. General Resolutions involve routine events, such as adopting the annual budget $388,907 to the Capital Reserves. and approving a contract. The Executive Director maintains all adopted resolutions. They are available • Approved a request for a business to association members for review in the manager’s office, or on the New Territory activity within a residence. website, under NTRCA Docs, then click on Association Documents, then Resolutions.

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WHY DO WE NEED RESERVES? ABOUT THE quipment and major components (like roofs, playground equipment, and ASSOCIATION’S Epumps and sprayers for the lakes) must be replaced from time to time, regardless of whether we plan for the expense. We prefer to plan and set the INVESTMENT funds aside now. Reserve funds aren’t an extra expense—they just spread out POLICY expenses more evenly. There are other important reasons we put association monies into reserves each year: ust like homeowners, the JAssociation saves money to 1. Reserve funds meet legal, fiduciary, and professional requirements. A cover large future expenses - replacement fund may be required by: like new roofs, pool repairs, park • Any secondary mortgage market in which the association participates play structures, or replacement of (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, FHA, VA). furniture and equipment. Because • State statutes, regulations, or court decisions. the Association represents many • The community’s governing documents. homeowners, our savings are significant. We take advantage of 2. Reserve funds provide for major repairs and replacements that we know will that - up to a point - by investing the be necessary at some point in time. Although a roof may be replaced when savings to earn a little extra money it is 25 years old, every owner who benefits from the Club or Association for the Association. However, to Office should share its replacement costs. protect the homeowners’ money, 3. Reserve funds minimize the need for special assessments or borrowing. For the association has an investment most association members, this is the most important reason. policy that guides the board in managing those investments. 4. Reserve funds enhance resale values. Lenders and real estate agents are Protecting the principle is aware of the ramifications for new buyers if the reserves are inadequate. the core of our Association’s Many states require associations to disclose the amounts in their reserve investment policy, and that requires funds to prospective purchasers. the board to be conservative with the Association’s resources. This 5. The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) requires the protects the members from well- community association to disclose its reserve funds in its financial statements. meaning Board members who may have a high tolerance for risk or who believe themselves to be capable fund managers. In fact, the policy only allows the association deal with insured, licensed and bonded agents. The investment policy requires the Board to place all association funds in government-insured accounts or similarly protected investments, and it prohibits putting more money in one account than the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will insure. And finally, the investment policy provides continuity from one Board to the next, which ensures that Association funds are managed consistently over time.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS ARE FULL OF POSSIBLE ISSUES FERAL CATS ~LEARN THESE TIPS TO AVOID THEM~ IN NEW ost people are very fearful when it comes to the topic of home improvement. TERRITORY MWhether the physical requirements of the job seem great or the task too any residents of New complicated, many people are beaten before they begin their home improvement MTerritory are aware task. This article is meant to provide you with the requisite knowledge to take on of our feral cat epidemic. those around the house jobs that you would otherwise hire someone to do. Several of our neighborhoods Consider buying second hand treasures from local companies that recycle are working to deal with the items pulled from houses either recently demolished or renovated. These items are often absolutely gorgeous and in excellent shape; usually the previous owners’ tastes changed problem by implementing TNR: trap, or the items no longer fit aesthetically. You may even choose to base your new designs neuter, return. This is the correct and around these recovered treasures! acceptable method of handling feral When it comes to home improvement, leave the big jobs to the professionals. You cats. Simply turning strays over to may end up getting way over your head with expenses, fines, and patchwork if you try Animal Services for extermination is not to do more than you are actually capable of. Professionals will know the ins and outs a solution because new feral cats will regarding permits and regulations. They also will be bound to a contract so it will be them move in to take their place. We have that lose out if the project takes longer than expected or ends up costing more. to stop the breeding cycle. Female cats Try keeping an eye on any improvements needed in regards to your flooring. Carpeting can have a litter of 6 kittens every 3-4 can quickly update a home and make it look cleaner or completely different. Also getting a months with a breeding season from professional carpet cleaning is a cheap way to make sure your rugs and floor are in good April - September. Two stray cats can shape. Any signs of wear can also be covered by rugs. quickly turn into 100. To make your carpet feel new again, rent a carpet cleaner. Carpet cleaners are able There are multiple organizations that to deep clean your carpeting in a way that an ordinary vacuum can’t. You may be shocked help. The Feral Cat Assistance Program when you see how much dirt it pulls up. Carpet cleaners can be rented for a very low cost. Many cost less than $25 for a day’s use. (FCAP) is a volunteer organization that When having new carpet installed, do not forget to factor in the cost of new tack strips. traps the cats for you using their own You can save some money by removing the old carpet yourself, but leave the tack strips traps, and can arrange with Citizens intact, if possible, to reduce the final cost of professional carpet installation. Installing new for Animal Protection (CAP), or another tack strips over concrete is more expensive than installing them over wood floors. clinic, for the cats to be spayed or If you are thinking about ripping up some carpet to see what lies beneath, then it neutered. The clinic will also give each is best to start in a corner out of eyeshot. Use needle nose pliers to gently pull back cat a rabies vaccination. Another option the carpeting far enough to see the sub floor. You may be pleasantly surprised to see is to take them to the Panda Wellness hardwood floors hiding under the carpet. Then again, you can always secure the carpet Center http://www.spayneuterpanda. again if you did not find anything spectacular. com/home-50, or to Spay Houston If you are lucky enough to have a deck on your home, then you probably do routine http://spayhouston.org/. Some of these cleaning such as sweeping and general removal of outdoor debris. You should also do clinics are free, some require a fee. a deep cleaning of your deck surface at least once a year. Remove everything from your Veterinarian offices typically charge deck to give yourself plenty of room to work. $60 for male cats & $100 for females. One of the smallest improvements to your home with the biggest impact is a deep CAP will do the procedure for free, but cleaning of the house. Spending the time to clean every section of your house will improve the overall smell, look, and environment of your home. A thorough cleaning is often they do ask for a donation. Please note overlooked as a cost effective method of home improvement. that clinics require that you make an Only clean your furniture with furniture cleaner. Meanwhile it is tempting to just use a appointment. rag cloth and run over your furniture with water, it in fact ends up damaging your surfaces. To organize a trap, neuter & return Use specialty cleaners such as Pledge and spray liberally over your surfaces. It not only program in your neighborhood, go protects your finishes, but also repels dust. to the FCAP website: http://www. Be aware of the type of product you are using to clean out stubborn clogs. Not all cap4pets.org/programs/feral-cats/ All cleaners are made the same and some are extremely harsh. Avoid using crystallized drain neighborhoods need to do their part to cleaners as they can stick to your pipes and cause continuous damage. Make sure you make this truly successful. This process use a drain cleaner that is compatible with your septic tank. is humane and necessary, and it’s also There is nothing quite like the satisfaction of doing a job yourself and doing the job a great way to work collectively with your well. The most important part of home improvement is to overcome your fear. By taking neighbors for your neighborhood, and a job one step at a time and following the instructions and advice provided by this article, for the greater good of New Territory. you will be surprised at what you can accomplish! For more information please contact Betty Lozada at Betty.Lozada@ By Paul Phenix: Paul J.P. has hand on experience of numerous renovation project and also dannenbaum.com. been working for commercial cleaning companies in spare time.

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SIDESTEPPING SOLICITORS nnoyed by the persistence of solicitors’ unwelcome don’t have it and will leave. If the solicitor doesn’t leave Aknocks on the door? It seems like no matter what or keeps coming back, simply don’t answer the door, but they do, they always manage to show up on your front let them know that someone is in the home. And if that’s porch. They come with fliers, door hangers, a rehearsed not enough to make them high-tail it off of your lawn, you speech and the distinct ability to ignore the polite decline can also call the constables and ask them to escort the of the products they’re peddling - cleaning supplies, solicitor out of the community. appliances, cosmetics, magazine subscriptions, home- While a visit from a solicitor is often annoying, they improvement products, coupons for local businesses and can sometimes be more than just a nuisance; some might other unwanted items - sometimes even making you feel have ulterior motives, such as fraud, canvassing a home to trapped in your own home. commit a crime or other unseemly behavior. If you believe Homeowners associations are particularly easy, a solicitor is acting suspiciously or you feel threatened, call frequent targets of commercial, religious and political the Sheriff’s Dispatch immediately at 9-1-1 or 281-341- solicitors; part of the appeal is that population density 4665, and notify them of a potentially dangerous situation. makes our neighborhoods an easy environment for them New Territory has installed “No Soliciting” signs at the to canvas. Because of this, finding a way to keep solicitors entrances to our community. They are meant to act as a away can be invaluable. deterrent to those seeking to solicit in our community. The simplest way to deter solicitors is by posting a “No So stay safe, keep your sanity and do your part in Solicitors” sign on your door or in your front window. If you discouraging solicitors from trolling our community. You’ll get knocks on the door anyway, you also can ask solicitors soon hear just how sweet an un-rung doorbell sounds. for their license, permit or company identification; many

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EDIBLE LANDSCAPING? dible landscaping offers an alternative to conventional have planted a shade tree, plant a fruit tree. Where you need a Eresidential landscapes that are designed solely for deciduous shrub, plant a currant or hazelnut. Where you have ornamental purposes. Edible landscapes can be just as always had chrysanthemums, plant bachelor’s buttons—you attractive, yet produce fruits and vegetables for home use. One can eat them. Edible plants come in nearly all shapes and sizes can install an entirely edible landscape, or incorporate simple and can perform the same landscape functions as ornamental elements into existing yards and gardens. plants. Figure 2 shows how a small area, about 25 by 25 feet, Edible landscaping is the use of food-producing plants in the can be planted almost entirely with edibles that have ornamental constructed landscape, principally the residential landscape. value and appear to be a decorative garden. The list can be Edible landscapes combine fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, changed to suit individual taste or local garden conditions. vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and ornamental plants into aesthetically pleasing designs. These designs can incorporate Here are some more ideas for edible landscapes: any garden style and can include anywhere from 1-100% edible • Put pots of herbs on the patio. species. • Include cherry tomatoes in a window box or hanging basket. Why landscape with edibles? • Build a grape arbor. There are many reasons to incorporate edible plants into the • Grow nasturtium, violas, borage, or calendula and include residential landscape. These include: flowers in salads. • To enjoy the freshness and • Eat your daylilies. flavor of home-grown, fully ripened fruits and vegetables • Plant a fruit tree in the corner of your yard. • To control the quantity and kind of pesticides and • Grow Red-jewel Cabbage. herbicides used on the foods • Plant colorful pepper varieties you consume (e.g., Lipstick, Habanero) • To increase the food security alongside flowers. of your household • Tuck lettuce, radishes, or • To save on grocery bills other short-lived greens into a flower bed. • To grow unusual varieties not available in stores • Replace a barberry hedge with gooseberries. • To get outside, interact with • Put basil together with coleus in a planter. the natural world, and have fun • Try yellow or “rainbow” chard. History of edible landscaping • Grow chives around the mailbox. Edible landscaping is as old as gardening itself and has • Train raspberries up your fence. undergone a recent revival. Ancient Persian gardens combined both edible and ornamental plants. Medieval monastic gardens Won’t it take a lot of work? included fruits, vegetables, flowers, and medicinal herbs. Many common ornamental plants can survive with minimal Plans for 19th century English suburban yards, which modeled care. Most edible plants, however, require a certain amount themselves after country estates, often included edible fruits and of attention to produce well. They may require a little extra berries. The edible components of residential landscapes were watering, pruning, fertilizing, or pest management. The time largely lost in this country to the now familiar shade trees, lawns, required, however, need not be exorbitant. To care for a fruit and foundation plantings. In the past two decades, however, tree, for instance, may take only a few hours a year, while the there has been a revival of interest in edible landscaping, thanks yield could be enormous. It is best to treat edible landscaping to the work of early pioneers such as Rosalind Creasy. as a hobby and not a chore. You may find yourself checking on your plants more than they strictly require, just because you How to landscape with edibles want to see how they’re doing. If you are concerned about being Like all plants used in the landscape, edible plants grow best overwhelmed, just start small. in certain conditions. Many (but not all!) fruits and vegetables do The possibilities for edible landscaping are endless. By best where they receive at least 6 hours of full sunlight a day. incorporating just one - or many - edible plants into a home Most also like well-drained soil. Parts of your yard that satisfy landscape, you can develop a new relationship with your yard these conditions are good places to start an edible landscape. and the food you eat. To perform a complete makeover on these areas, consult the books recommended below for a full design process. To start From: Audubon Lifestyles website: www.audubonlifestyles.org simply, consider a one-for-one substitution. Where you might

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TAMING STRESS PASSWORD SAFETY hronic, excessive stress can take a severe psychological and oday I received another “I’m stuck in London so wire me some Cphysical toll. When your stress is getting out of control, try one Tmoney.” email scams from a friend. Some miscreant on the or more of these stress relievers. other side of the world has gained access to her email account and 1. Get Active is using it to try to steal money. This is relatively common today. Exercise and physical activity can pump up your feel-good endorphins Whether from a security breach that happened to Yahoo! in July and refocus your mind on your body’s movements, improving your or through other password cracking techniques, many thousands mood and helping the day’s irritations fade away. of Yahoo! email accounts have recently been hacked and are being used to send advertisements and scam emails. 2. Meditate So what should you do? Meditation focuses your attention and helps eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may be crowding your mind and causing Leave Yahoo!: stress, instilling a sense of calm, peace, and balance. Yahoo! seems to have this problem more than any other email service. One of their hacked databases was actually storing 3. Laugh passwords in plain text rather than in an encrypted format. This was Laughter lightens your mental load and causes positive physical a huge blunder on their part. Even our own home grown customer changes in your body, producing a good, relaxed feeling. database at SugarLandPC encrypts user passwords before storing 4. Connect them and we only have 7 users. If you need to have a free email Reach out to family and friends and make social connections. Social account, I would move to Gmail. Their SPAM filtering is better contact can distract you, provide support, help you weather life’s up anyway. and downs, and make you feel good by doing good. No Easy Passwords: 5. Assert Yourself Do not use your spouse’s name or your birth date for your password. Learn to say no to some tasks or to delegate them. This should go without saying, but don’t use password, welcome or other simple favorites. Make your password at least 7 characters 6. Do Yoga long. Longer is better. Also have upper-case and lower-case Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve letters, numbers and even some special characters in it (Example: peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage str0ngPa$$w3rd!). The more you mix it up and the longer it is, the stress and anxiety. harder it is for a computer to crack it. 7. Sleep Do Not Mix Passwords: Sleep is the time when your brain and body recharge, and the Do not make your online banking password the same as your quality and amount of sleep you get affects your mood, energy level, Facebook password. Use a different one for each account. This concentration and overall functioning. way if one account is hacked, the others are not compromised. 8. Journal Keep Passwords Safe: Writing out thoughts and feelings can be a good release for otherwise Do not write passwords on sticky notes and leave them under your pent-up emotions. keyboard. If you use many different passwords, you may be tempted 9. Get Musical to record them in a file on your computer. Do not do this. There are Listening to or playing music provides a mental distraction, reduces many computer viruses that scan computers looking for passwords. muscle tension and decreases stress hormones. If you must have a reference then do not write the password, but rather the first letter or some indication that will help you remember 10. Seek Counsel it. If you tell your browser or other program to remember passwords, If stressors are challenging your ability to cope, you may need to look then put a password on that computer; especially if it is a mobile for reinforcements in the form of professional therapy or counseling. device. Imagine leaving your phone at a restaurant and the next person to pick it up has access to your email, your drop box and other Brought to you by St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital online services. For mobile devices, you can install applications that www.stlukessugarland.com/ will allow you to wipe the device clean from a web site in the event the device is lost or stolen.

Password safety is really common sense. Make your passwords complex, do not use the same password for everything and keep your passwords safe. Know someone with business or home computing issues? Do them a favor and send them to SugarLandPC!

Computer Corner articles are archived at http://sugarlandpc.com/ computer corner. Charles Swihart is a resident of New Territory and operates the on-site computer service company SugarLandPC.com. He can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (281) 494-0894. Suggestions for articles are welcome.

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GET ORGANIZED IN STYLE etting on top of clutter requires creativity and discipline. Anything “You can repurpose anything, but it actually has to have a purpose,” Gthat can add décor while also being a storage device is an A-plus Klosky cautioned. “Anything that can add décor while also being a for me. storage device is an A-plus for me. It gives you space for things that - Professional organizer Justin Klosky you want to keep, but you have to do it in a meaningful way.” Homeowners determined to pare down should look for dual- So you’ve decided to tackle those piles of photographs, books and purpose furniture, like ottomans that have built-in storage, Klosky other home clutter by using a smart storage system. Your options are said. He uses one in his office to store his desk supplies. endless: bins, shelves, notebooks, scrapbooks and labels. But how Morgenstern said bookshelves lined up back to back may be used do you make these often-utilitarian solutions gel with the rest of your to divide a big room while giving you two sides of storage - maybe one home’s décor? side for a parent’s book collection and the other side for the children’s Those helpful plastic and metal containers can take up a lot of books. space. Plus, just because you’ve cordoned off your debris doesn’t She also recommended using varying sizes of jewelry boxes as necessarily mean you’ve improved your home environment. section dividers inside desk or utility drawers. “You have to strive to fit in organization so that it doesn’t scream Klosky likes to make framed collages using similar items, such as ‘organization,’ ” said professional organizer Justin Klosky. “It’s about photographs or a personal collection. improving the overall aesthetic of your home. It’s a lifestyle and “Some of the things that people hold on to, like a collection of ticket mindset.” stubs, can be displayed in a creative way,” he said. “And you’ve added Taming the Clutter Comes First an art element to your home. It brings something special that wasn’t Home organization experts say the market is so flooded with already there.” tempting clutter-taming options that many people dive right in and fall Keeping It Going prey to systems that don’t make sense for their home. No matter how All that creative thinking and clutter-containing can be for nothing if much you love a set of stacking trays or matching bins, you can’t avoid you don’t keep your items in your new storage system, the organizers the crucial first step in Organizing 101: cleaning up and sorting out. said. And homeowners, Morgenstern said, must practice living within People can actually make their homes more visually distracting their organized environment so that it doesn’t return to its formerly and less effective if they don’t analyze their belongings before they cluttered state. try to store them, said organizing and time management expert Julie “You need to store things where you’ll use them and put them back Morgenstern. “To get a real integrated solution, you should organize when you’re finished,” she said. “It’s about maintaining routine.” your stuff before you go looking for products,” she said. “Containerizing Klosky cringes when people make an effort to contain clutter is the last step rather than the first.” through clever storage but don’t clear off surfaces at the end of the Those who don’t sort and purge first end up buying too little or not day. enough storage devices, or they sink money into a decorative pattern “You don’t need your entire toiletry collection on your bathroom that may not work with the rest of the house, Morgenstern said. sink,” he said. “There are so many organizational products that it can be Becoming mindful about putting things away after you use them overwhelming,” she said. “People pick what’s convenient and what’s can go a long way toward having an organized life, he said. in the moment. They don’t think of it in terms of how it will work in the “When things pile up, purge,” he advised. “When things come into context of their homes.” your home, do something with them. If you left out every single thing Morgenstern recommended sorting and categorizing similar items that you use on an everyday basis, can you imagine your life?” that you want to organize, getting rid of duplicate items or those you don’t use, assigning a space for each category and then separating 5 Common Items You Don’t Need to Keep the belongings into containers. Because your storage space is valuable, you should just toss or “Once you know what you have and where it will live, you can shop donate some things, said organizational expert Justin Klosky. Here strategically,” she said. are five items that people commonly hang onto longer than they Sorting first is so important to Klosky as to be an indispensable should. part of the process. “I can’t work with a client,” he said, “if I can’t pull Boxes: Whether it’s from your new phone or a camera, after 30 days everything out and look at it.” you can throw it out. Thinking Outside the Box Broken appliances: If you replace an appliance with a new one, get Some of the best organizational options can be hidden in furniture rid of the old one. or found in other items around your home. Adults might take a cue from their children when looking for storage repurposing ideas, Klosky Silverware: You decide you need more than eight place settings, so said. you buy a 12-piece set. Get rid of the eight-piece set unless you plan He has found a new purpose - a fish tank - for the shell of an old on regularly entertaining 20 people. computer monitor. “Children don’t think twice about using something Newspapers and magazines: Keep a few meaningful copies from an in a way that it wasn’t originally intended for,” he said. event or a particular year and recycle the rest. “Adults see things like a computer and think that it only has one use: as a computer.” Clothing: Even if you think you might wear it someday, if a year has He recommended turning an old trunk into a coffee table: Use the passed since you last wore it, it’s time for it to go. inside for storage and have a piece of glass cut for the top. Article courtesy of eHow.com

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The Club is conveniently located at 1200 Walker School Rd. We offer a variety of amenities & recreational activities including fitness center, basketball courts, youth & adult sports programs, fitness classes, preschool, babysiting, & more! The Club at New Territory • (281)565-1070

New Territory Early Learning Preschool Spots are still available for the fall semester! State-Licensed Curriculum-Based Preschool Conveniently located at The Club Well-trained, nurturing, adult staff Atmosphere of Play and Structure Provide MANY Enriching Activities Each Year Call (281)565-1070 today to enroll! School Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. School Year: August 27th - June 6th Ages: 18 months to 5 years Registration Fees $100 Residents. / $140 Non-Residents. Must provide birth certificate & shot record to enroll! www.NewTerritory.org

12 The Club Want more information Tennis about programs & events Summer Camp at The Club? This program is designed for students of all skill levels Please visit our website, ages 4 & up. Programs are parks & recreation tab segmented by age and skill level. Child can advance to www.NewTerritory.org the next academy level based on ability rather than age with coaches approval.

Academy 1 Age 4 - Elementary School www.FaceBook.comTheClubatNewTerritory Monday-Thursday 4:00-5:00pm Designed for players that are new to the game or have a bit of experience. Students will work on basic strokes and footwork in an encouraging environment. Academy 2 Age Middle - High School Monday - Thursday 5:00-6:30pm Designed for players that are new to the game or looking to improve existing skills. Stroke development, strategy, & tactics will be emphasized as well as competitive play. Our Junior Tennis Program has taken off and we are Academy 3 doing great! Many kids are into playing tournaments Pro Approval Required and are playing for their school teams. We have had Monday - Thursday 5:00-7:00 many beginners in our program who after 6 months are Designed to train the established tournament player playing good tennis. Our pros have been certified by the in a highly competitive environment. Focusing on United States Professional Tennis Association so you advanced technique, strategy, match play, & physical know they are getting quality coaching. conditioning. Our fall junior tennis program begins in September Pro Shop and you may start any day you wish. Please call the The Club Pro Shop is located at 1200 Walker tennis pro shop at 281-565-5355 for details or more School Rd in New Territory. information. (281)565-5355 Thank you, Russ Kennedy For more information please visit our website or contact the Pro Shop. Director of Tennis

Kids Night Out September 28 Please RSVP by September 26. The Club offers adult supervision, movies, & activities while parents enjoy a night out. Kids night out is held the last Friday of every month from 6-11PM for kids age 4-10. For more info contact The Club (281)565-1070.

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“The Club specializes in recreational sports programs for youth & adults. Our goal is to provide a fun and positive sports experience.” Adult Sports Youth Sports Volleyball Soccer Register for adult coed volleyball online or at The Club. For more Youth Soccer welcomes children ages 4 & up. Register online information please visit our website. Refer a friend who registers & or at The Club. Please visit our website for more information. get a $10 credit! Basketball Men’s & Coed Soccer The Club offers basketball Register for Men’s soccer online or for boys & girls ages 5 to at The Club now - September 3rd. 13. Register online or at The For more information please visit Club. our website.

Volleyball Men’s Basketball Register for men’s basketball online The Club offers volleyball for or at The Club now - September girls ages 6 to 14. Register 3rd. For more information please visit our website. Refer a friend online or at The Club. Refer a who registers & get a $10 credit! friend who registers & get $10 off or a free jersey!! Men’s & Coed Softball

Jr. Tennis Academy The Club offers Coed & Men’s softball leagues. Registration is Tennis available online or at The Club. This program is designed for The Club offers several tennis students of all skill levels ages Golf programs for youth & adults (4 and up). Academy 1, 2, & The Club offers a 6 week golf league. For more information visit including camps, drills, lessons our website. 3 offer programs segmented & more! For more info visit by age and skill. Children our website or contact the Pro can be advanced to the next Shop (281) 565-5355. academy level based on ability rather than age with coaches’ Tennis Programs approval. 10% off when you enroll for 6 months! Adult Intermediate and Advanced Drills: Drills are held on The Club courts Tuesdays 8:30-10:00a, Thursdays Karate 9:00-10:30a & Saturdays 9:00-10:30a. No registration required, drop ins are welcome. Karate is offered at The Club by Safety America Karate. For more information call (281) 980-3030 or visit our website. Beginner Tennis Drills: Beginner drills are held Monday & Wednesday 8:45-9:45 and Saturdays 9:00-10:30am at Texan Flag Football The Club courts. Register online now for Flag Football Fall League. Games on Sunday between 2-6pm. Practice once a week usually before Cardio Tennis: your Sunday game. Full information at TEXANflagfootball.com. Cardio Tennis is a great way to Registration ends August 30th. get your heart into your cardio zone, burn calories, and get a full body workout. Cardio Tennis is instructed by professionals on Swimming Programs The Club courts., Fridays 9:00- 10:00am.

First Colony Swim Team: FCST offers year round Tennis Camp: Registration competitive swimming at The Club for all ages. For more for tennis camp is available now at information call (281) 969-8759 or visit swimfcst.com/swim The Pro Shop. Visit our website for more information.

Sugar Land Swim School: The Club hosts Lessons: The Club offers private, semi-private, and group lessons for children & adults. For more information please visit lessons. For more information contact the Pro Shop. Get 10% off sugarlandswimschool.com when you buy 12 lessons! Quality Aquatics Pool Management: Pro Shop: QAPM provides group, private, and toddler swim lessons. Small The Club Pro Shop is located at 1200 Walker School Rd. in New class sizes start at just $60. For a detailed list of pool programs Territory. For more information call (281) 565-5355. available please visit www.QAPM.net or call (713) 609-9489.

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Fitness Programs Children’s Programs &

Please see The Club Calendar on our website for a complete schedule of our fitness classes, activities & events! Activities Aerobics Early Learning The Club offers water aerobics, boot camp, yoga/pilates, interval Preschool integration, mat pilates, slow burn yoga, zumba and more. See our The Clubs early learning program is fitness calendar online for class times or contact The Club.Free Trial an educational and social preschool Class! for children ages 18 months-4 years. School hours are from 9:00am- Personal Training 2:00pm. Register online or at The Our certified personal trainers offer fitness evaluations, personalized Club today! Spaces are limited & programs, weight training, & nutritional guidance. Training is its time to register for next year. For available for groups or individuals. To make an appointment please more info please contact Elizabeth@ contact one of our trainers: newterritory.org. 10% discount to Richard Scoby (832) 567-2730 Bridget Mazza (713) 304-2121 families with multiple children enrolled. Buy 4 sessions, get the 5th for ½ Refer a friend who registers, get 1 price! month FREE! Bridget’s Bunch Babysitting This group training class is held Whether you are taking advantage of one of the many activities Tuesdays & Thursdays from we offer or just looking to enjoy some free time The Club offers 8:00-9:00am at The Club. For babysitting for kids 6 mo - 10yrs. Babysitting Hours: Monday- more info contact Bridget Mazza Friday 8am-12pm & 2pm-7p. For reservations call (281) 565- (713) 304-2121. 7458. Residents pay only Sunanda’s Dance Class $4.50 per hour! Sunanda Nair teaches Indian classical dance classes at The Club Thursdays Cindy’s Dance from 5:00-9:00pm. For more info contact The Club or visit www. Cindy’s Dance classes sunandanair.com begin Tuesday September Weight Certification 4th. Classes are for kids Certification is for teens 13-15 whowish to use the fitness facilities at ages 3-12 at The Club. The Club. Sessions are held Tuesdays at 5:00pm. Contact Richard Class times are Tuesdays Scoby for more info (832) 567-2730. 2:00-3:00p and 3:30-4:15 for ages 3-5, & 4:15- Yoga 5:00p for kids ages 6-12. Adult Yoga: Tues/Thurs 6:45p & 7:55p, Wed & Fri 9:00-10:00am. For more information For more info contact our yoga instructor Maya (281) 494-6292 or please contact Cindy [email protected] 713.302.7001 Weight Training Class This core and weight training class is offered by certified trainer, Kids Night Out Richard Scoby for Jr. high and high school students at The Club The Club offers adult supervision for kids ages 4-10 the last Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00-6:00pm. 5 week session fees are Friday night of each month from 6:00-11:00pm. Register online $190 for residents and $220 for non-residents. For more information or at The Club. please call (832)567-2730. New Territory Seniors

Join us for lunch! The Club offers a social group open to local seniors. New Territory Seniors meet every 3rd Friday at 11:30 for lunch at The Club. This is a great way to meet new people and engage in exciting & fun activities in the community with your peers. For more info contact The Club (281)565-1070 or Elizabeth@ newterritory.org.

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Zumba 9:00-10:00a Aerobics/boot camp 8:30-9:30a Aerobics 8:30-9:30a Slowburn Yoga 8:30-9:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30a (Int/Adv) Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Beg Tennis 9:00-10:30am Beg. Tennis 8:45-9:45a Tennis Drills 8:30-10a (Int/Adv) Beg Tennis Drills 8:45-9:45am Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30am Yoga 9:30-10:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30am Yoga/Pilates 9:30-10:30a Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30a Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Sunanda Dance 5:00-9:00pm Cardio Tennis 9:00-10:00am Karate 5:30-7:50p Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 9:30-10:30am Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 8:30-9:30a Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Karate 5:30-7:50pm Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Weight Certification 5pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Cindy’s Dance 2, 3:30, &4:15

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Zumba 9:00-10:00a Aerobics/boot camp 8:30-9:30a Aerobics 8:30-9:30a Slowburn Yoga 8:30-9:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30a (Int/Adv) Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Beg Tennis 9:00-10:30am Beg. Tennis 8:45-9:45a Tennis Drills 8:30-10a (Int/Adv) Beg Tennis Drills 8:45-9:45am Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30am Yoga 9:30-10:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30am Yoga/Pilates 9:30-10:30a Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30a Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Sunanda Dance 5:00-9:00pm Cardio Tennis 9:00-10:00am Karate 5:30-7:50p Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 9:30-10:30am Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 8:30-9:30a Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Karate 5:30-7:50pm Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Weight Certification 5pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Cindy’s Dance 2, 3:30, &4:15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Zumba 9:00-10:00a Aerobics/boot camp 8:30-9:30a Aerobics 8:30-9:30a Slowburn Yoga 8:30-9:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30a (Int/Adv) Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Beg Tennis 9:00-10:30am Beg. Tennis 8:45-9:45a Tennis Drills 8:30-10a (Int/Adv) Beg Tennis Drills 8:45-9:45am Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30am Yoga 9:30-10:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30am Yoga/Pilates 9:30-10:30a Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30a Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Sunanda Dance 5:00-9:00pm Cardio Tennis 9:00-10:00am Karate 5:30-7:50p Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 9:30-10:30am Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 8:30-9:30a Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Karate 5:30-7:50pm Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Weight Certification 5pm Seniors Luncheon 11:30am Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Cindy’s Dance 2, 3:30, &4:15 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Group Training 8:00-9:00am Water Aerobics 8:00-9:00am Zumba 9:00-10:00a Aerobics/boot camp 8:30-9:30a Aerobics 8:30-9:30a Slowburn Yoga 8:30-9:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30a (Int/Adv) Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Beg Tennis 9:00-10:30am Beg. Tennis 8:45-9:45a Tennis Drills 8:30-10a (Int/Adv) Beg Tennis Drills 8:45-9:45am Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30am Yoga 9:30-10:30am Tennis Drills 9-10:30am Yoga/Pilates 9:30-10:30a Mat Pilates 9:30-10:30a Yoga 2012 9:15-10:15am Sunanda Dance 5:00-9:00pm Cardio Tennis 9:00-10:00am Karate 5:30-7:50p Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 9:30-10:30am Yoga 2012 6:45pm & 7:55pm Zumba 8:30-9:30a Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Karate 5:30-7:50pm Weight Training 5:00-6:00pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Weight Certification 5pm Kids Night Out RSVP Deadline Kids Night Out 6-11pm Adult Night 7:30-9:30pm Cindy’s Dance 2, 3:30, &4:15 30

*Yoga 2012 is the Yoga by Maya and is held @ Ellis Creek Meeting Room *All other aerobics classes held @ The Club 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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SARTARTIAMIDDLE BRAZOSBENDELEMENTARY campuses.fortbendisd.com/campuses/sms fortbendisd.com/campuses/bbe

elcome Back Bullfrogs! We were so glad to see all of you on August 27th, Welcome back students, faculty Wand our new principal, Ida Ford was all smiles as the kids hopped back into and staff! We are looking forward class. Principal Ford comes to us from Burton Elementary where she served as to an exciting year at SMS! their principal for the past five years. She was also previously an asst. principal and 2nd Grade teacher. Please stop by to say hello and welcome her to the BBE pad! We would like to encourage We look forward to a fantastic year with Principal Ford as our new Head Bullfrog. all parents to help in making this There is already a lot going on at BBE! Mark your calendar now for these the best year for the students. In important September activities and events: Our Fall Fundraiser kicks off Sept. 5th, order to make this happen we need our first PTO meeting is on the 10th at 1:30 p.m., join us at our VIPS coffee on the volunteers and funds, so please 11th at 9:30 a.m., the kids should get cleaned up for picture day on the 19th, and help us in any capacity you can. We our BBE Open House is September 20th, with K-2nd at 6:30 p.m. & 3rd - 5th at 7:15 p.m. would greatly appreciate it! Please consider joining our PTO. Our Volunteers In Public Schools program is SMS will hold a VIP’s Breakfast the perfect place for you and your amazing talents. Brazos Bend has always had on Thursday, September 6th from great parental involvement and this year is no exception. Come to our VIPS coffee 9:30 to 10:30am for everyone on the 11th to see how you can help out this year. We can’t do it without you, BBE interested in learning about parents! volunteer opportunities for the 2012- AUSTINHIGH 2013 school year. ahsaccess.weebly.com Volunteers are also needed at Sartartia’s Shared Dreams Work s we begin another school year, it is important to remember what Austin High Week September 25th, 26th and ASchool is all about. The mission of AHS is to provide an atmosphere of high 28th. Shared Dreams is a clothing expectations for all students in their pursuit of academic achievement as well as to assist each student in the development of a positive self image, responsible program that helps outfit Fort citizenship, and cultural awareness in an effort to become productive, lifelong Bend ISD students in need. SMS learners in an evolving global society. volunteers will sort and organize clothes in 2 hour shifts between 10 Mark your calendars for these school events: • School pictures Sept. 6 am - 2 pm at the Shared Dreams • Last day to change to a new course Sept. 7 facility in Missouri City. For 2 hours • 1st Annual Pasta AHS VIPS Pasta Dinner/ Open House Sept 11 of your time, you can make a big • College Night - Travis Oct. 2 difference! If you are interested in volunteering, you may contact If you have not gotten your planner yet, they will be available at all lunches for Monica Hager (cmhager1@gmail. the first week or so for $10.00. This is a ProGrad fundraiser. What is ProGrad - some senior parents might be asking? Go to a ProGrad meeting (Sept 4) and com) or Margo Rubenstein (margo. learn about the exciting evening that is being planned for your senior. Check out [email protected]). the website for more information: AustinBulldogProGrad.weebly.com. Our fundraising, PAWS for the Volunteers are always welcome and needed at Austin High. But first you must Cause, will start this fall from August complete an online criminal history background check EACH school year. Go 28th through September 17th. Our to the FBISD website to complete this form. Please plan on attending the first goal this year is to reach $25,000. meeting (September 7 at 9:00 am) and find out what volunteer opportunities are available. Email [email protected] to get on the VIPS email list and All donations are tax-deductible, like us on Facebook - Austin High School VIPS. Plan on attending the 1st Annual eligible for Corporate Matching Pasta Dinner on September 11 before Open House to get even more information. Programs and 100% of donations Tickets MUST be purchased in advance for $10 and all proceeds will support AHS will go to the SMS PTO and no door- VIPS and their activities. For more information, contact Asha Vaidya at vaidyas@ to-door sales. We thank you for msn.com or 281-565-3124. your support last year and hope to It is FALL - so that means football, volleyball and cross country! Check out http://ahsaccess.weebly.com/ for the AHS sports schedules as well as the latest have your support again this year.” news, events and information from Austin High School. You can also check out the Legend - AHS’s newspaper - http://www.austinlegend.net/.

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DANCE AROUND THE WORLD COMES TO TEXANA CENTER he performing arts can provide people who have Tsupport needs with a sense of value and a sense of community. This is what Poonam C. Vaidya’s Girl Scout Gold Award (Rainbow Stars Service Unit - Troop 721) hoped to accomplish at the Texana Learning Center at Rosenberg. Dance Around the World (a 5 day dance camp) participants were taught life skills while at the same time experienced dance from around the world as an expressive art form. If you are interested in learning more about Girl Scouting in New Territory, contact Bernadette Harris at bmharris@ windstream.net.

GIRL SCOUT WORLD FORUM he Girl Scout World Forum in TChicago was a 5-day forum where Kalpana Vaidya (from Row 1: Kalpana Vaidya, Poonam Vaidya, Mr. Mahesh Mahubhani,, GS Troop 724) the opportunity and the participants. to meet girls 145 countries and 100 GS councils. She WORLD OF GIRLS attended a variety of interactive SSU Troop 28106 did the Journey “World of Girls”; workshops and panels such as Rencouraging the girls to make a difference. The Troop global warming and the palm collected needed items: Flour, Sugar & Corn Meal, for the oil crisis, and celebrated the East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry. The girls helped Centenary of Girl Scouts of the Pictured: Hannah Cox, Kelly sort & move donations and learned how East Fort Bend USA and World Association of Brouillard (GSSJC Volunteer), Human Needs Ministry helps our community. Girl Guides/Girl Scouts. and Kalpana Vaidya BROWNIE TROOP 28235

Pictured Back row: Martha Hubbard, Zoe Wilkins, Nicole Choi, Kamie Brownie Troop 28235 helped make 2000 lunches at Lunches of Love Choi. Front row: Friend of Camryn, Camryn Coates, Jillian Hubbard, in Rosenberg. Marissa Kautzmann & Payton Martin.

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TROOP 616 SUMMER EVENTS couts are on an adventure yet again. Troop 616 went on two more Shigh adventure campouts this summer. First Troop 616 traveled to Islamorada in the beautiful Florida Keys to have a week-long adventure. They participated in the PADI Open-Water Scuba Diving Adventure and did other activities we don’t enjoy in Texas every day. After the wet beaches of Florida, Troop 616 went to the arid weather in New Mexico. At Philmont Scout Ranch, scouts were challenged with more than 214 Florida Sea Base: A group shot of the bold Troop 616 scouts and leaders after their last square miles of rugged northern New Mexico wilderness. Troop 616 Open Water Dive partook in backpacking treks, horseback cavalcades, and training and service programs in the ‘legendary country’. Summer activities are just the tip of the iceberg for Troop 616. Known for their year round outdoor activities, the Troop meets weekly from September to May at The Club at New Territory and is open to all boys ages 11 and up (no previous scouting membership/experience necessary). If you are interested in joining or have any questions, contact the Scoutmaster, Mr. Phillip Sedita, at [email protected] or visit our website at http://troop616tx.mytroop.us. Philmont: Troop 616 after an arduous trek in the mountains of New Mexico.

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FCST SWIMMERS AT USA FCST SWIM TEAM COMPETES SWIMMING SENIOR ZONES AT THE TEXAS AGE GROUP SWIMMING (TAGS) irst Colony Swim Team members recently traveled Fto Austin, Texas to compete at the Texas Age Group Swimming (TAGS) meet on July 25th-29th. The meet is the fastest meet in the state of Texas for swimmers ages 14 and younger. Overall the team finished in 12th place, out of 40 plus teams, and swam away with new FCST team records. Congratulations to Luke LeBlanc for his record breaking swim in the 11-12 Boys 200 Fly. Luke swam to a 2:32.92 which broke the previous record by 2 seconds. Luke dropped a total of 11 seconds for this record breaking swim! In addition to his record, two relay records were broken at the meet. Congratulations to the 11-12 Boys 400 Free Relay of Charles Yuen, Josh Fruge,Jeff Kue, and CST Senior swimmers had an excellent showing at the Luke LeBlanc who broke the FCST team record with a FUSA Swimming Senior Zones meet in Plantation, Florida time of 4:23.38, and to the 13-14 Boys 800 Free Relay of on August 6th-12th. The Women’s team walked away with Carlos Monteagudo, Arthur Yuen, Barrett Roberts, and a first place finish overall narrowly edging out South Florida Chris Yeager who broke the FCST team record with a time Aquatic Club by just 10 points! Combined, the team finished of 8:39.01. in 5th out of 22 teams from across the southern states. Top 8 Finalists swimmers were: Payton Neff (11-12 The women’s team had incredible swims throughout the Girls 400 Free - 5th), Luke LeBlanc (11-12 Boys 200 Fly week which included a new FCST team record in the 200 - 4th, 100 Fly - 7th, 400 Free – 8th), Alicia Finnigan (13- Medley Relay with a time of 2:05.58L. The team of Colleen 14 Girls 100 Fly - 3rd, 200 IM - 3rd, 200 Fly - 5th), Chris Lord, Gabby Babb, Asia Quentin, and Alex Remy broke the Yeager (13-14 Boys 400 Free - 3rd, 1500 Free - 3rd, 800 old record which stood for six years. Asia Quentin continued Free - 5th), Darrin Asphall (13-14 Boys 400 Free - 4th, 800 her success with a new Short Course Junior National time in Barrett Roberts Free - 6th, 1500 Free - 6th), (13-14 Boys the 100 Fly with a time 1:03.44L. Teammate’s Gabby Babb, Arthur Yuen 200 Back - 8th), and (13-14 Boys 100 Breast Colleen Lord, Delaney Quattlebaum, and Alex Remy each - 5th, 200 Breast - 7th). achieved new Sectional times. FCST is a year-round USA Swimming team in the Not to be outdone, the men’s team had some great Sugar Land area. For more information on registration you swims as well. Antoine Marc started his meet off with a new may visit their website at: www.firstcolonyswimming.org Summer Junior National time in the 800 Free with a time of 8:26.82L. Teammate’s Colin Hwang and Sam Polisini each achieved several new Sectional times as well. Swimmers finishing in the Top 8 at the meet were: Gabby Babb (8th - 100 Breast), Colin Hwang (5th - 50 Free), Colleen Lord (1st - 100 Free, 2nd - 200 Back, 2nd - 200 Free, 3rd - 100 Back, 4th - 400 Free, and 5th - 50 Free), Antoine Marc (2nd - 200 Fly, 2nd - 400 IM, 3rd - 800 Free, 5th - 200 Free, 6th - 400 Free, 6th - 1500 Free), Ashley Mercadel (7th - 50 Free, 8th - 100 Free, 8th - 1500 Free), Sam Polisini (5th - 100 Breast), Delaney Quattlebaum (4th - 1500 Free, 6th - 800 Free), Asia Quentin (1st - 100 Fly, 1st - 200 Fly, 1st - 200 IM, 2nd - 400 IM, 5th - 100 Free), and Alex Remy (8th - 100 Fly, 8th - 200 Fly). FCST is a year round USA Swimming Gold Medal Club in Sugar Land, Texas. For more information on the team and how to register you may visit their website at www. firstcolonyswimming.com

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NEW TERRITORY TORPEDOES he New Territory Torpedoes Swim Team awarded ten Tscholarships at their party in July. These scholarships went to swimmers who actively participated with the team for at least four years after middle school. The scholarship NEW TERRITORY TARPONS recipients are Hayley Barker, Katherine Bernard, Jessica ongratulations to the New Territory Tarpons for being Brandt, Cody Elkins, Alex Johnson, Nathan Kail, Connor Cnamed the 2012 Southwest Houston Recreational Molloy, Andrew Shinol, Stephen Shinol and Michael Wilson. Swim League (SHRSL) Division I Co-Champions! This is Thanks for your dedication to the Torpedoes and good luck the third year in a row that the team has earned this title. in college! Team members who qualified participated in 52 individual events and 14 relays at All Stars! Way to go, Tarpons!! It was a fantastic season and we want to again thank our wonderful sponsors for their generous support this year: Platinum: Magnolia Hotels, Mike Tate’s “99” Tire and Auto, and Sweetwater OB/GYN Associates. Gold: Bizopia, Finish Line Sports, Lemke Orthodontics, Papa John’s Pizza, and St. Michael’s ER. Silver: 9er’s Grill, ABC Animal & Bird Clinic, Dr. Larry Caldwell, Chick-Fil-A, GNC, Grand Parkway Dental, Hartford Services, Kids ‘R’ Kids, McDonald’s, Dr. Jason McFall, Shaelyn Neal Photography, Pepperoni’s, Piccomolo, Plumbing Express Remodeling Services, Smoothie King, Sugar Land Swim School, Today’s Vision Sugar Land, and Willie’s Grill & Icehouse.

Have a great school year, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on the deck next summer! FCST AT USA SWIMMING JUNIOR NATIONALS wo members of the First Colony Swim Team, Brett TPinfold and Kaitlyn Swinney, recently competed in the 2012 USA Swimming Junior Nationals meet on Aug 13th- 17th in Indiandapolis, Indiana. The four day meet featured some of the fastest 18&Under swimmers in the nation, many of which recently competed at the USA Olympic Trials meet. Brett Pinfold broke four FCST team records, two of which (15-18/Open 100 Back) stood for 28 years. Brett’s record breaking swims came in the 15-18/Open 50 Free with a time of 24.38L and the 15-18/Open 100 Back with a time of 58.93L. Brett’s 50 Free time was also a new AAAA The Computer Dude USA Swimming Motivational time. Teammate Kaitlyn Swinney had a great meet, competing in four individual Miles McCaleb events (100Fy, 200IM, 400IM, 400Fr). Kaitlyn swam to a (281) 636-8901 • [email protected] personal best in the 100 Fly with a time of 1:06.37L. First Colony Swim Team is a USA Swimming Gold Specializing in: Computer Diagnostics, Installation & Repair, Medal club located in Sugar Land, Texas. For more Network Setups, Custom Computers, information on registration you may visit their website at Virus Protection and Removal, www.firstcolonyswimming.com Back-up Service

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Residential. Commercial. Schools Interior. Exterior. Fort Bend ISD………………………………………………… 281-634-1000 Brazos Bend Elementary...... …………... 281-634-5180 Walker Station Elementary School...... …………. 281-634-4400 Sartartia Middle School...... …………… 281-634-6310 William B. Travis High School...... …………… 281-634-7000 Call CertaPro Painters® today to Stephen F. Austin High School……………………………… 281-634-2000 General schedule your FREE estimate Windstream (Sugar Land Telephone)...... …………… 1-800-501-1754 281-937-7460 Repair Service……………………………………………... 1-800-782-6206 WCA (Trash Pickup)………………………………………… 281-368-8397 fort-bend-central.certapro.com 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 Municipal Operations & Consulting………………………... 281-347-8686 Si Environmental……………………….……………………. 832-490-1600 Entex (Gas)……………………………………………………281-342-6665 Fort Bend Department of Public Safety…………………… 281-232-4334 Fort Bend Animal Control…………………………………… 281-342-1512 Serving Fort Bend and the Surrounding areas Fort Bend Independent School District…………………… 281-634-1000 Fort Bend Appraisal District……………………………….. 281-344-8623 • Cedar Wood Fencing • Gate Openers • Repairs Fort Bend Road & Bridge………………………………….. 281-342-4513 • Wrought Iron • Access Control • Brick Columns Fort Bend Tax Assessor/Collector……………………….. 281-341-3700 Home Inspection (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 Call For Estimate • No Job Too Small Recycling/Household Hazardous Waste…………………. 281-633-7581 Certified Sugar Land Post Office……………………………………. 281-494-4150 Fence 832-525-9959 Vacation Watch (Constable)………………………………. 281-242-4014 Specialist [email protected] 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 9’ers Grill……………………………………………………… 281-491-0515 ESTATE PLANNING • PROBATE • ELDER LAW • CIVIL APPEALS 99 Tire & Auto………………………………………………… 281-313-8484 Baker Roofing….……………………………………………...281-980-7800 Located in the Brazos Collision.……………………………………………...832-595-1212 Carmelo’s Burritos & Tacos………………………………… 281-494-2031 heart of Sugar Land! Childtime Learning Center…………………………………. 281-494-4800 Christian Brothers Automotive……………………………… 281-242-2886 Door Stain Guyz ……………………………………………… 281-787-9550 Complimentary KFC / Taco Bell……………………………………………… 281-494-9720 Kids R Kids…………………………………………………… 281-494-5437 McDonald’s…………………………………………………… 281-494-0503 Estate Planning Metscript Pharmacy…………………………………………. 281-277-2700 O’Henry’s Catering………………………………………….. 281-240-2335 Consultation Papa John’s Pizza………………………………………….. 281-242-0200 Parcel Plus…………………………………………………… 281-565-1515 Pepperoni’s…………………………………………………… 281-277-5555 The Offices at Kensington Premier Dental……………………………………………….. 281-277-8787 Quizno’s Subs……………………………………………….. 281-277-9080 1650 Highway 6 South Ruthie’s TexMex.……………………………………………. 281-491-7884 Suite 170 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 Tollhouse Cafe……………………………………………… 281-980-2870 Top Attorney in Country & Texas Westco Donuts……………………………………………… 281-277-9389 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.

34 Important Information & Phone Numbers

Association Office, 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 Open - NTRCA Receptionist...... …...... [email protected] 281-265-7255 • [email protected] Sue - 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....Open………….………...... [email protected] Cambridge Park....Dan Mitchell....713-208-3202...... [email protected] Jeff Myerson, Director Open Chapel Bend.... ………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-0907 • [email protected] Cias Ridge....Clay Alumbaugh....281-277-0456...... …...... [email protected] Clayton’s Bend....Michael Harper...... …...... [email protected] Crescent Ridge...Janet Civitelli……………………………………[email protected] Chip Locke, Director Curran Place...Gary LaFontaine……………………………………[email protected] 281-565-2638 • [email protected] Easton Lakes....Mark Taylor....281-989-9900...... …...... [email protected] Foster’s Green....Open...... …...... [email protected] Cindy Pizaco, 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....Gary Operhall..………………………...... …...... [email protected] 281-565-1070 • Fax: 281-565-1130 Pecan Point....Open………...... …...... [email protected] Pecan Park Estates....Jill Gibson...... …[email protected] Michael Walker, Director Of Parks & Recreation Pointe Royale....Sumaiya Zobari...... [email protected] [email protected] Preston Forest....Lisa Brettmann....281-265-2054...... …...... [email protected] Remington Crest....Salim Savani...... …...... [email protected] Julie Kveton, Parks and Facilities Manager River Glen....Faz’le Yousuf..………………………...... [email protected] [email protected] Robinson’s Landing...Betty Lozada...281-565-0092.....…[email protected] Robinson’s Landing 2....Avinash [email protected] Daniel Massey, Recreation Manager Sander’s Ridge....Andy Stewart....281-435-0839………………[email protected] [email protected] Spencer’s Glen....Kathy Schwartz....281-565-1040.…...... [email protected] Spinnaker Cove....Debbie Simpson…………………...... [email protected] John Friebele, Athletic Coordinator Sterling Chase....Manoj Kaithakottil....……………..…...... [email protected] [email protected] Sterling Heights....Jim Richter………………………………...... [email protected] Elizabeth West, Recreation Coordinator Stone Creek....Mallie Flock....281-705-6747………...... [email protected] Stonehaven....Jan Curry....281-565-5851.…...... [email protected] [email protected] Summerhill....Aileen Fleming...... …...... [email protected] Kelly Theisen, Marketing Coordinator Sunset Cove....Lois Kohler...... …...... [email protected] [email protected] Tessa Lakes....Ed Blanchfield...... …...... [email protected] Thompson’s Landing...Azucena Tobias...281-494-9072.…[email protected] Donna Lane, Community Relations Coordinator Walker’s Station....Jimmy Elkins....281-565-4886.....…...... [email protected] [email protected] Watermill....Open……...... …...... …………………………[email protected] West Meadows....Dan Gallo....281-277-8523...... …...... [email protected] Club Operating Hours West Meadows 2....Open...... [email protected] Mon. - Fri. 5:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wilkin’s Crossing....Open...………………………………...... [email protected] Sat. - 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sun. - 12:00 p.m. - 6 p.m. Neighborhood Crime Watch Coordinators Blakely Bend, Jagi Chandnani.....713-504-4760 Robinson’s Landing, Jennifer Wells..281-277-2704 Tennis Information and Hours Easton Lakes, Sigi Lavelle...... 281-565-6128 Sander’s Ridge , Andy Stewart ...... 281-435-0839 Pro Shop • 281-565-5355 Foster’s Green, David Soliz...... 832-818-8771 Spinnaker Cove, Anh Nguyen……..832-741-6105 Russ Kennedy, Tennis Director High Meadows, Calvin Martin...... 281-788-5427 Sterling Chase, Jeff Nutter...... 281-240-6201 [email protected] Lake Pointe, Sharon Cole...... 281-565-0733 Stone Creek, Ed Aldredge...... 281-565-4839 Lakewind, Dharam Arya...... 281-745-2547 Stonehaven, Kathy Ashmore...... 281-265-3213 Pro Shop Hours Meadow Crest, Jim Willis...... 713-223-4051 Summerhill, Quinniel Haye...... 281-240-7848 Mon. - Thurs. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Meadowvale, Mike Staggs...... 281-277-0216 Thompson’s Landing, Ryan Nolen ..281-221-6015 & 3:45 p.m. - 8 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 Fri. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Preston Forest, Rick Branek….....281-494-0441 West Meadows Co-, Jennifer Anthony. 281-980-1480 Pool Management Company: River Glen, Jim Rhame..…….……713-542-9916 Wilkin’s Crossing, Kim Nelson………281-795-2443 Quality Aquatics Pool Management If your neighborhood is not listed, it does not have a Crime Watch Coordinator. Contact the Safety Committee at [email protected] if you would like to volunteer. 713-609-9489

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