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ON THE COVER The Fall Holidays are upon us! Photo: Stock

12 | CCL Sidewalk Responsibilities 19 | CCL Upcoming Events

30 IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Main Line: 713.837.0311 Chief of Police: 713.308.1600 Planning & Development: 713.837.7701

40 | Cypress History in Motion

Board of Directors & Management Company

Ambulance & Emergencies Emergencies: 911

Sam Nachin, Jr. - President 832.491.9135 cclpoabod@gmail.com Term Expires: July 2017

Fire Departments Emergency: 911 Cy-Fair VFD: 281.550.6663

Steven Villareal 281.384.9526 Term Expires: July 2018 City of Houston

30 | POA Dues At Work

Jerome Mauricio 832.380.5345 Term Expires: July 2016 Liz Petit & Ashley Howard 281.579.0761 crest-management.com

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Hospital, Airport & Alarm Alarm Permit (Home) www.harriscountytx.gov

Hospital Main Number Cy-Falr Medical Ctr. 281.897.3100 Police Methodist Willowbrook 281.737.1000 Constable: 281.463.6666 N. Cypress Med. Ctr. 832.912.3500 FBI: 713.693.5000 St. Luke’s Vintage Park 832.534.5000 Harris Cnty. Sheriff 713.221.6000 TX Children’s Katy 832.227.1000 Houston Police Dept. 713.884.3131 Tomball Reg. Med. Ctr. 281.401.1500 Animal Control Houston Humane Society: 713.433.6421 SPCA: 713.869.8227

Airports Bush: 281.230.3100 Hobby: 713.640.3000 Hooks: 281.540.3000

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CONTENTS FEATURES

NOT TOO SHABBY!

FALL FESTIVALS

Meet CCL Residents, Brook & Aleesa Hardage and their business of transforming furniture and decor from broken, tired and old to fun, modern and playful.

See what great events are just around the corner in our area. Fall Festivals make a great day out with family and friends, or can make a fun afternoon “date” with that someone special.

FALL INTO OUTDOOR LIVING

SURVIVING YOUR CHILD’S DENTAL VISIT

Transform your outdoor backyard from drab and boring to an outdoor sanctuary. Three must haves for making the most of your backyard transformation.

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Schools, Libraries, Newspapers & Government Offices School District Cypress Fairbanks: ISD 281.897.4000 Warner Elementary: 281.213.1650 Smith Middle: 281.213.1010 Cypress Ranch Senior: 281.373.2300 Libraries Barbara Bush Library: 281.376.4610 Katherine Tyra Branch: 281.550.0885 Lone Star College · Cy-Fair Public Library: 281.290.3210 Northwest Branch: 281.890.2665 Newspapers Cypress Creek Mirror: 281.378.1080 Houston Chronicle: 713.220.7171

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Chambers of Commerce Cy-Fair Chamber: 281.373.1390 Greater Tomball Chamber: 281.351.1222 Houston NW Chamber: 281.440.4160 Katy Area Chamber: 281.391.5289 I Spring Klein Chamber: 281.257.4431

Utilities Entouch ((Cable, Internet, Phone) 281.225.1000 AT&T (Cable, Internet, Phone): 800.288.2020 Comcast/Xfinity (Cable, Internet, Phone, Security): 800.266.2278

Courthouses Bear Creek Annex: 713.214.0800 Cypresswood Annex: 281.401.1400

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Government Officials (Harris County) Attorney General: 713.223.5886 County Clerk: 713.755.6411 Harris County Sheriff: 713.221.6000 Voter Registration: 713.274.8683

Best Trash: 281.313.2378 Taxes IRS: 800.829.1040 Appraisal Dist. (HCAO): www.hcad.org Harris County Tax Assessor: 713.368.2000

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Information Phase 1 & 2 | Sections 1 – 9 | Information Board of Directors Sam Nachin, Jr. - President 832.491.9135 | cclpoabod@gmail.com Term Expires: July 2017 Steven Villareal 281.384.9526 | Term Expires: July 2018 Jerome Mauricio 832.380.5345 | Term Expires: July 2016 CCL Web Site for Phase 1 & 2 Residents (Maintained by POA Board Members)

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Welcome to Fall! President’s MESSAGE

SAM NACHIN

I hope everyone had a wonderful summer in spite of the torrential rains of May/ June followed by the blistering heat of July/August! For those that did not make it to the annual POA meeting, we had a great showing from our Harris County Constable Office Precinct 5. They presented on the many services we have available from them such as the vacation watch and the Citizen’s Police Academy.

One position on the board was up for election, and I am pleased to say that Steve Villarreal was re-elected and will continue to serve with us. His experience, willingness to serve, and knowledge of the community is invaluable. Steve served the last three years as President and guided us from a developer-run to residentrun organization. He also championed the efforts to reduce the many frivolous costs and replaced them with more efficient, value added service providers. In his tenure, the capital reserve grew from non-existent to $200k, while managing cash flow and a positive balance sheet.

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elp us find all the pumpkins and win two tickets to Dewberry Farms for a day of fun and play.

Get lost in the corn maze, Play on the hay stacks or take a trip around the farm on the Hayride. Count all the little orange g pumpkins

Cypress Creek Lakes Phase 1 & 2 is now over a decade old. Many of the projects that the Board of Directors must continually focus on are repair, maintenance, and replacement. However, now with a solid capital reserve and a Texas sales tax exemption in place (mid-2015), we will have the additional funds to begin to evaluate improvement projects that would benefit the community as a whole. Look for the upcoming changes!

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Over the last year we resurfaced the floors of the splash pad, pool, decking, and both gazebos. The splash pad equipment was refurbished to new condition and security activation was installed. The phase 2 pool house, trellis, and gazebo were all repaired and re-painted. We purchased new pool furniture and added street lights along Cypress Creek Bend and Saw Mill Creek. We also extended the sidewalk along Cypress Creek Bend to allow for a safer, more direct path for our residents and the children walking or biking to school. We will continue these efforts as they come up across our community.

pumpkins, a drawing will be held for the

What can you do to help? Well first off, recognize that all of the directors on the board are volunteer and residents of the community. We all work full-time and have busy families. We donate our time because we love it here, and it’s our desire to keep it beautiful and more enjoyable with each year that passes. However, we are only three sets of eyes. We need your help. If you see anything that requires maintenance, upkeep, or repair, let Crest Management know, or e-mail the board directly. You are our eyes and ears. Additionally, we recognize that as community, outside developer ran events, we have not held many events to allow residents to bond and get to know each other. For the upcoming year, look for that to change. We hope that everyone will come out and participate in the events we plan to sponsor.

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I look forward to meeting you all out in the community!

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here are currently miles of sidewalk in Cypress Creek Lakes Sections. These sidewalks, while mostly all the same, are in areas where the responsibility for maintenance are different. The following summarizes the differences and delineates responsible parties. What should be noted is that sidewalks will settle unevenly throughout the community as is common in most communities in Harris County given the composition of the underlying earth which is predominantly clay.

Residential sidewalks - These are the sidewalks in the front of a residential property (YOUR HOUSE), or side of the residential property (if you live on a corner lot). These sidewalks are constructed in the Harris County Right-of-Way of the property BUT ARE the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain. Likewise, the homeowner bears the liability for incidents associated to the sidewalk. The only exception is if there is a drain inlet or manhole cover next to the sidewalk that has cause uneven settling or buckling of the sidewalk, in which case, Harris County or the MUD will perform an inspection of the sidewalk and repair if necessary. Nevertheless, all residents should inspect their sidewalk on semi-annual basis.

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Common Property Sidewalks - These are the sidewalks around the common areas that include:

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These sidewalks are constructed on private property owned by the Cypress Creek Lakes Property Owners Association Inc. and are the responsibility of the Association.

Sidewalks in the Right-of-Way - These sidewalks are constructed along the Cypress Creek Bend, Sawmill Creek and Cypress North Houston predominantly within the 15 foot Harris Country Right-of-Way. However, the maintenance and liability for these is with the Association. The only exception is if there is a drain inlet or manhole cover next to the sidewalk that has cause uneven settling or buckling of the sidewalk, in which case, Harris County will perform an inspection of the sidewalk and repair if necessary.

Sidewalks on the Lakes - These sidewalks (around the lakes) are constructed on private property owned by MUD 374 and the responsibility for maintenance is with MUD 374.

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WURSTFEST SPRECHEN SIE SAUSAGE? Wurstfest has been drawing visitors to the German-influenced Hill Country town of New Braunfels for over four decades. In the early days, when it was still known as Sausage Festival, the event drew a few thousand. Today, well over 100,000 people attend the event annually. The 2015 edition, which is set for November 6 to the 16th is expected to be among the largest ever.

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OCTOBER 17 TEXAS BREW-STOP Come taste the best craft brews of Texas Downtown Brenham | 2pm - 7pm OCTOBER 23-24 CELEBRATIONS GIFT MARKET Shop at over 100 booths - fashion, home decor, jewelry, and more. Great food. Southwest Equestrian Center | 2501 S. Mason, Katy OCTOBER 24 ST ELIZABETH ANN SETON 23RD ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOLIDAY MARKET Over 100 booths of shopping, seasonal decor, handmade crafts, name-brand merchandise, food and silent auction. 6646 Addicks-Satsuma, Houston In the Seton Faith Formation Center OCTOB 29-31 INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL OCTOBER FFeaturing superb exhibits, special events, classes, lectures and tours. Hands on learning events and top quilters from across the nation. G enter, Houston George R. Brown Convention Center, $ 10 students and seniors. $12 Adults, $10

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NOVEMBER 14-15 | LANGHAM CREEK FFA FALL CRAFT SHOW Sponsored by the FFA Booster Club, this show offers a variety of crafts, jewelry and retail items. Fun activities for the kids. Bring the family and spend the day shopping. Cy Fair ISD Exhibit Center, Telge Rd. NOVEMBER 20-22 | HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS MARKET One of Katy’s largest shopping markets with over 175 vendors in two buildings. Katy Merrel Center 6301 S. Stadium Lane, Next to Katy High School. $6 admission good for all three days - Free Parking NOVEMBER 21 | CYFAIR MISTLETOE MARKET Come do all your holiday shopping at this upscale festive gift market with 150 vendors offering everything you need. The Berry Center | 8877 Barker Cypress 10am - 5pm DECEMBER 11-12 | TOMBALL GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET & FESTIVAL Willkommen Y’all 200 street vendors, antique shops, carnival, food/beer, German and Texas music, arts and crafts, live performances and kinderfest. Downtown Tomball | Free Parking and Shuttle

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BARBECUE DEVILED EGGS • 12 Large Eggs • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise • 1/3 Cup finely chopped smoked pork • 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard • 1/4 Tsp Salt • 1/2 Tsp Pepper • 1/8 Tsp Hot Sauce Garnish with Paprika

Place eggs in single layer in large saucepan, add water to 3” depth. Bring to boil, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 15 minutes. Drain and fill pan with cold water & ice. Crack and peel eggs under cold running water. Cut eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove yolks. Mash yolks with Mayonnaise. Stir in pork and next 4 ingredients, blend well. Spoon yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves. Garnish, if desired.

BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP • 2 Cups shredded, cooked chicken • 1- 8 oz. pkg. softened cream cheese • 1/2 Cup Franks® RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or Franks® RedHot® Buffalo Wing Sauce • 1/2 Cup Blue Cheese or Ranch Dressing • 1/2 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese or your favorite shredded cheese

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients and spoon into shallow 1 quart baking dish. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired. Serve with crackers and/or vegetables.

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photograph captures the finest moments of special events or family life that allows us to remember the time in a visual reminder. Unfortunately, many of the photographs turn out fuzzy or a portrait that is stiff and uninspiring. Heather Holloway, Cypress professional photographer, laughs at the length that some people go trying to get the perfect picture. “Pictures, all pictures, whether they are of people, animals or natural are meant to be easy, relaxed and enjoy-

able. That’s why so many portraits taken in stuffy studio’s come out flat - unlike the real family or individual. Outdoors and in nature is the best place for photographs.“ With fall and the holidays almost on us it is the time to dust off the old camera or if you really want the perfect photo to remind you of your families holiday’s this year, then by all means go to a professional. Let’s face it. Not all of us are meant to take a good picture and the fun colors of fall and the holiday season are the perfect time to capture your memories.

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When Visitors Come

KNOCKING Brother-in-law and family needs a place to stay over the coming holiday season. So, of course, they can stay with you! Why? You know how to make room for visitors without having to overhaul your whole home. These 5 easy touches will help make your family and friends feel extra welcome this season.

Guest Bedroom is where you normally hide all the extra junk in your home? Don’t panic, just grab some under bed boxes with lids that can be hidden away until the visit is over.

where they can put their stuff that is out of the way of normal traffic.

Visitors just need a landing spot where they can kick off their shoes and relax. If you are pulling out the sleeper sofa for them, then just find a small place in your home

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Use a tray or basket to make your visitors a welcome assortment of toiletry items they might need.

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Make communication easy! Most of us don’t know the best local pizza joint or the alarm code for the security system when we’re visiting a relatives home. Using an inexpensive folder, put together a basic packet that includes all the special information they might need while staying in your home. Use a large colored paper clip to hold extra house keys.

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“FALL” for

Outdoor Living this Year Our Expert Cites the 3 Must-Haves

fall, and you know what that means – cooler, comfortable weather for relaxing on the patio, a Texans, Longhor ns or Aggies game on the outdoor TV and the smell of a sizzling steak on the grill.

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Sounds like a slice of heaven, doesn’t it? At least it will be if you have the right pieces in place.

enjoyable,” says outdoor designer Wayne Franks. “Cover these three areas and you’ll never want to leave.”

“Whether you’re entertaining friends, relaxing with family or just trying to catch a little ‘me time’ after work, there are three major elements that make the outdoors more

Here’s a rundown of these main attractions, courtesy of Franks, owner of the Cypress outdoor design-build company Outdoor Homescapes of Houston.

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Outdoor TV and Music

“After a summer too hot to stay outside for long, fall’s the perfect time for an outdoor party,” says Franks. “And this time of year, that usually means football parties and movie nights.” Which means outdoor TVs and sound systems are crucial, says Franks, who’s offering two fall football and entertaining specials for outdoor living space design clients: Free outdoor TV installation ($500 value); or four free speakers and an amplifier free.

Comfy Conversation Areas

“I can’t emphasize enough the importance of stylish, shaded comfortable seating and the use of space to promote conversation,” says Franks. “You’ll want to start with some kind of cover over your conversation area, not only to block heat and sun but to prevent any glare on the TV screen.”

When shopping for outdoor furniture, you’ll find no shortage of high-end, all-weather pieces these days. Franks recommends trying it out in the store for comfort beforehand – or, ask friends with comfy outdoor furnishings where they “Either way, you’re going to need an up- got theirs. And once you have the pieces, to-date audio-visual system with docking arrange them in ways where people can and charging stations – considering view the TV screen and still participate in that everyone wants to access playlists conversation. and streaming services via smartphone “A great way to do this is create a semi-ciror tablet,” says Franks. “You’ll also want cle around a fire pit or fireplace and have expert help from someone who unthe chairs facing the TV,” suggests Franks. derstands the special requirements of outdoor audio-visuals, like larger screens “Fire pits are naturally inviting and relaxing. and multiple speakers in key locations to Plus they provide heat and light to help make up for the lack of walls to bounce extend the party into the nighttime – and the sound off of.” even into the colder seasons.”

Outdoor Kitchen

“Outdoor kitchens with multiple elements built into one outdoor kitchen island are now pretty much a staple of outdoor living spaces here,” says Franks. Obviously there’s the convenience factor of having elements like your cooking appliances, work surfaces, outdoor fridge, sink, trash and storage consolidated in one space outside, so there’s no running in and out of the house, he explains. “But it’s a status and style thing, too, since these islands are finished off in natural stone and other luxury materials that match the finish level of the home, and – just like indoors − bear the logos of high-end, commercial-grade appliances.”

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J Q L Y D U & KLQHVH" & Next to Mexican Restaurants, Cypress has an abundance of great Chinese Restaurants to shut down any craving for fried rice and General Tso’s Chicken. The hardest part is ﬁnding the best of Chinese in the Cypress area. Below are some you should try when nothing but Chinese will do. CHINA INN CAFE: From sushi to peppered steak, China Inn will sooth your craving for authentic eastern delicacies. Made with the freshest and the best quality ingredients for all dishes, each entree is cooked using vegetable oil to assure healthy Chinese dishes. Their dining room is also available for special occasions. TASTE OF ASIA: • 12343 Barker Cypress Suite 150 This small restaurant hidden in a line • (281)758-0079 of shops at the busy corner of Spring Cypress and Hwy 290, is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Their menu has everything you could possibly want and their service is excellent. They also have delivery. • 26084 Hwy 290 • 281-256-8394

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HUNAN RIVER BISTRO Tucked in a corner at Louetta and Grant, this small Asian diner has everything going for it from a cozy atmosphere to great specialty entree’s. Moderately priced, especially for lunch, Hunan River has been serving great Chinese cuisine like their crispy shimp with walnuts for over fifteen years. • 13133 Louetta Rd. @ Grant • 281-655-1118

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Hunting for a Place to Hunt By Ben Rehder ang around a group of hunters long enough and youâ€™re likely to hear a common lament: Hunting in Texas is out of reach for the common man or woman. Opportunities are scarce, and those that exist are just too expensive. Bottom line: Hunting has become a sport for landowners, the wealthy and the well-connected. While that assessment might not be totally off-target â€” especially considering that a hunt for a trophy white-tailed deer can cost $5,000 or $10,000 or more for a single weekend â€” many hunters overlook an affordable and readily available option: the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmentâ€™s public hunting program, which offers a range of hunting opportunities as diverse as the state itself. â€œPractically everything that is huntable in Texas, you can hunt under our program,â€? says Kelly Edmiston, program specialist. And he has the specifics to back it up.

â€œPheasant hunting up in the Panhandle, blue quail hunting out in West Texas, quail hunting down in South Texas, dove hunting all over,â€? he says. â€œEastern turkey hunting out east. You want to do a little fall bow hunting for Rio Grande turkeys, you go to San Angelo. Deer hunting, obviously. Feral hog hunting in a lot of places. Even something rare, like bighorn or pronghorn, we have opportunity. We have all the rabbits and hares you can shake a stick at. â€œWe even have chachalaca hunting down in the Valley. Most people donâ€™t even know what a chachalaca is, but we have it.â€? The biggest challenge? Choosing how you want to participate; with an annual public hunting permit (also known as â€œwalk-in huntingâ€?), through the drawn-hunt system or by a combination of the two. There are also plenty of oppor-

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settlers in Texas. Until 1850, the most heavily populated portions of the state were the river bottoms of East Texas and South along the Gulf Coast. Unfortunately, the rivers of Texas, such as the Brazos and Trinity were not deep enough for dependable year-round navigation. Roads were poor and with rainy weather, almost impassable. On December 18, 1836, the First Congress of the Republic of Texas chartered the Texas Rail Road, Navigation and Banking Company to

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Bremond and Thomas William House broke ground for the G&RR in Houston. Progress was slow, but by the end of 1855, the grading had been completed and track laying began. The first twenty-five miles of rails reached Cypress Top ( Cypress) on July 26, 1856. On this same date, the company was renamed the Houston and Texas Central Railway Company. It took two more years to complete the track to Hempstead. A writer for the Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph recalled a trip by stage from Houston to the Hockley in December, 1954 following days of rain. The thirty-five mile trip took 1 1/2 days and included an overnight stay. In May 1857, the same writer told of a trip to Brenham and crossing the Brazos River - a trip that took less than a day. It was at Cypress, the first stop in a long list of train stops, that Texas railroads saw the future of rails and a way to open the state for expansion. As a slow moving train crosses your path across Hempstead Hwy, just enjoy the fact that you are watching history in motion. www.PinPointeTX.com

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then we have some tips from the dentist to make this visit pleasant for both you and your toddler.

Why so young? Although you may be tempted to postpone your child’s first dental visit until they have all their teeth and are old enough to handle easily, it’s better to begin developing good oral Dr. Bui health habits Wonderland Pediatric early. Going to Dentistry the dentist with your child gives children in the United States you the opportu- has a cavity by age four. nity to learn how to take care of developing teeth What is the best time of the day or identify potential problems to schedule an and one in four appointment?

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For smaller children, the morning is the best time to see the dentist. All children are more alert in the morning and less inclined to be cranky or sleepy.

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Can my child eat before going to the dentist? Absolutely - no child should go to the dentist hungry. You may want to make sure that what they eat is easy on the stomach since most children will be upset and many even angry with the dentist checking out their mouth.

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Never Underestimate the Power of Bribery I know that bribery is a “bad” word, but think of it as just a small reward to give your child at the end of the first visit if all goes well. It can be something small and free like a visit to the park or a small trinket. But make sure and lay out what your child must do to get the reward. Don’t make the bar to high - this is a first visit. Just no tantrums and being nice to the dentist is a good start. Talk to the dentist before the first visit. Most dentists can give you helpful advice about how to prepare your child for their first appointment. Pediatric Dentist have lots of experience with difficult child patients and they can turn out to be your best friend in helping your child grown and care for his teeth.

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(CCL Information Cont. from pg 31)

Phase 3 Sections 10-26 | Information

Because this Phase is not completed no Board exists. The following are the contacts for this Phase: Roy Behrens | President 713.802.7900 | royb@mischer.com Liz Pettit | Community Account Manager | 281.579.0761 | liz.pettit@crest-management.com Randy Corson | Vice President | 281.802.7900 | randyc@mischer.com CCL Web Site | Phase 3 Residents | (Maintained by Mischer Investments marketing department) CypressCreekLakesHOA.com Create an account |Access Site | Receive Emails • Reserve Phase 3 large clubhouse by contacting Ashley Howard of Crest Management. Email: Ashley.Howard@ crest-management.com or call 281-579-0761. An agreement form can be downloaded to reserve event date • News & Classified Ads • CCL Event Information MUD #433 Attorney/More Information: • Key Fob Application Neil Thomas, Fulbright & Jaworski • POA Meeting Information 713.651.5151 | nthomas@fulbright.com

Additional Information | Both Phases Key Fobs | All neighborhood amenities require a key fob. Download application from either CCL web site or contact Crest Management to obtain your key fobs. Trash Pick Up I Pickup days are Monday (Recycle Day/Red Bin) & Thursday (Heavy Trash). Trash is not to be placed on curb more than 24 hours prior to the pick up morning. Trash Pickup holidays observed are: New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Christmas Day. If the scheduled collection day falls on any of the observed holidays, the normal service will be resume the next scheduled pick up day. Normal schedule is in effect for all holidays not listed above.

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Larger RECYCLE bins are now available! To request new bin, contact Best Trash 281.313.2378

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CCL Constable | 281.463.6666 | Mobile App: iwatchharriscounty.com Board Meeting Notifications | www.crest-management.com/Comm Info/cypresscreeklakes.html Account Managers (Check our web for current contacts) Manager: Liz Pettit | 281.945.4617 | liz.pettit@crest-management.com Assistant Manager: Ashley Howard | 281.945.4612 | ashley@crest-management.com Accountant: Dianne Broyles | 281.945.4619 dianne.broyles@crest-management.com Crest Management | 281.579.0761 | 17171 Park Row, Ste 310, Houston, TX 77084 | Emergency/After Hours: 713.935.7331

Connecting with Neighbors Yahoo Message Board: www.groups.yahoo.com/group/cypresscreeklakes Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/CCL.TX.Residents Garden Club | www.cypresscreeklakesgc.blogspot.com Come join us! Meet 2nd Monday from September to May, from 7pm - 9pm Interested in joining? cclgc1@gmail.com Baby Boomers | Empty Nesters Meet occasionally at restaurants for lunch. Third Monday for Coffee Talk 10am at Panera Bread chaired by Norma Chiaramonte | chiaramonte@entouch.net. Bunco Group chaired by Terry Miller | jtldmiller@ gmail.com Interested in joining? Please contact the above or Peggy Sue Owens: peggysue@entouch.net Indian Community Group Established in 2014 this group is active for the CCL families of Indian origin. The group is closely connected on whatsapp (CCLIndia) will occasionally meet for picnics & more. Interested in joining? Please send an email with WhatsApp id to cuckoo.joy@gmail.com

Want your group listed here and on the CCL Phase 1 & 2 web site? Send details to web@cypresscreeklakes.org

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