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Have a Safeand
HappyHalloween!
Where: Northlake Forest Recreation Area
When: Tuesday, October 7, 2014
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Come out to meet your neighbors, local police, and firefighters.
Brothers Pizza and Bahama Bucks shaved ice will be provided.
Entertainment for kids of all ages.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for this great neighborhood event!
If you would like to help, please contact Karen Masraff
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONOF THE NORTHLAKE
FOREST HOA
NORTHLAKEFOREST
NORTHLAKEFOREST
October 2014 Volume 4, Issue 10
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NEWSLETTER INFOEDITOR Chanda Serhus ..................................... [email protected]
PUBLISHER Peel, Inc. ...................... www.PEELinc.com, 512-263-9181 Advertising................................ [email protected]
NORTHLAKE FORESTCOMMITTEES
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE Chair ...................................................................Paul Rath Board Liaison ........................................ Russell McPherson
SAFETY/NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH COMMITTEE Chair .............................................................. Kelly Moore Board Liaison ........................................ Russell McPherson
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE Chair ............................................................. Fred Vasquez Board Liaison ................................................... Dan Daues
NEWSLETTER Chair .......................................................... Chanda Serhus Board Liaison .......................................................Paul Rath
WELCOME Chair ................................................. Maureen Cummings
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDAll of our committees are seeking volunteers to help continue
making our community a fun place to be. Just a little bit of your time can go a long way. If you are willing to help, in any way, please contact a board member with your interest.
IMPORTANT NUMBERSEMERGENCY NUMBERS Ambulance/Fire/Police ................................................. 911 Poison Control .........................................1-800-222-1222
NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS Constable, Precinct 4 ............................... (281) 376-3472 Harris County Sheriff .............................. (713) 221-6000 Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department........... (281) 550-6663 Cypress Substation ................................... (281) 376-2997
GOVERNMENT NUMBERS Animal Control ....................................... (281) 999-3191 Health Department .................................. (281) 439-6290Harris County Commissioner Precinct 4 Jerry Eversole - Community Assistance Office ..(713) 755-6444 Harris County Appraisal District ..............(713) 957-7800 Social Security ......................................... ..(800) 772-1213 Department of Public Safety (Grant Rd) ....(281)-890-5440 Department of Public Safety (Hempstead) .. (979)-826-4066
POST OFFICE USPS (Cypress) .........................................(281) 373-9013
LIBRARY NW Harris County Library (Lonestar College) .. (281) 618-5400 Barbara Bush Library (Cypress Creek) ..........(281) 376-4610
SCHOOLS Administrative Offices .............................. (281) 897-4000 Farney Elementary ................................... (281) 373-2850 Goodson Middle School ...........................(281) 373-2350 Cy-Woods High School ............................(281) 213-1800
UTILITIESNorthwest M.U.D. No. 10 (Setup service/billing) ...............................(281) 579-4500 Northwest M.U.D. No. 10 (Repair) ........... 281) 398-8211Best Trash (Trash can request/time schedules) ............(281) 561-5646 Centerpoint (Gas) .....................................(713) 207-7777
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NORTHLAKE FOREST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President ................................................ Russell McPhersonVice President .................................................... Dan DauesTreasurer .........................................................David StewartSecretary ........................................................... Fred VasquezDirector ................................................ Becky DessenbergerPCMI ................................................................ Mike QuastIf you notice a problem or have a concern about something within NLF, please complete the form on our website and bring it to the attention of the management company or Board member so that the issue can be addressed.
MANAGEMENT COMPANYPlanned Community Management, Inc. (PCMI)
Michael Quast(281) 870-0585
[email protected] ∙ www.pcmi-us.comNorthlake Forest HOA Website: www.northlakeforesthoa.com
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PCMIProperty Manager
UpdateI wanted to let everyone know that Michael Quast is no
longer with PCMI. PCMI is in the process of replacing him as our Property Manager, but in the interim David Layman will be handling our community. David's email address is [email protected].
Please use the Contact Us feature on the NLF Website, www.northlakeforesthoa.com , for all questions/communication needs you may have. I will ensure you get a response back from either David or myself. Once a permanent Property Manager is in place, I'll update everyone with his/her contact information.
Thanks,Russell Russell McPhersonNorthlake Forest HOA
The next Cypress-Tomball Democrats monthly meeting will be on Tuesday, October 21st, 2014. It will be held at Rudy’s Grill & Cantina, 11760 Grant Rd., Cypress, TX 77429, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. October’s meeting will feature several local Democratic candidates who are running for office in November’s elections. All are welcome to attend the meeting and to join this growing club, which meets on the third Tuesday of every month. The meetings are open to all, and always feature great fellowship and informative guest speakers. For more information, visit the website at www.cytomdems.com; contact Glenn Etienne at [email protected]; or “Like” the club on Facebook.
Announce October Meeting
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Cy-Fair Emergency & Imaging Center Triathlon
Cy-Fair Emergency & Imaging Center Triathlonat Fairfield
Sunday, October 26, 2014 @ 7:30 AM
Fairfield Athletic Club•16055 Mason RoadCypress, TX 77433
For more information regarding the adult and kids' triathlons as well as our new duathlon, please visit:
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Women wanting to make a difference are invited to attend an exciting luncheon, silent auction and hear speaker Chris Noble, with The Rose, a non-profit breast cancer organization on Thursday October 16. The Northwest Houston Business and Professional Women are proud to host this event at the Northgate Country Club, 17110 Northgate Forest, Hou 77068. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Rose. Register by Oct 14 or contact Publicity Chair, Goldie Roberts at 832-722-5064 for more details.
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