CORNERSTONE PLACE NEWS AUGUST 2013 VOLUME 14, ISSUE 5

4TH OF JULY PARADE NEWS!!!!

As we all know by now, our Parade and Picnic was a

big success. A big thank you to Patti Lacy and her

committee who consisted of Tense Fluitt and Deanna

Mudd. We also had many other residents who helped

out: Tense’s husband helped out with decorating the

light poles on Park Grove and the park area, Laura

Farcas and Kimberly Kristensen helped out, and Mike

Chittwood and Mr. Bundy helped with the cooking. I

am sure there are many others who helped out too,

but I don’t have your names. Please don’t feel

badly if I missed your name. THANKS TO EVERYONE

WHO HELPED OUT. We are especially grateful to Patti

and her committee for taking the initial step in getting this started for us.

This was the most people we ever had attend the picnic. Sorry to say, we even ran

out of food. Now we know to make more food for next year. I think everyone had a

good time.

The Top winner of the most unique vehicle was the Iwo Jima display in a white

truck with four kids and one or two parents. But they were the last ones to sign

up, and the signup sheet with ONLY them on it is missing. So we don’t know who

they were. Sorry for this mishap. Car Winner for 1st Place was a white truck—

Dan Ballow, 2nd Place was a red car - Ed Farcas, and 3rd place was a convertible—

Connie Carter.

Walk winners: 1st place - Luis Frey; 2nd place was Abigail Riggs, and

3rd place was Zane Chaudhry.

Biker winners: 1st place was Arianna Theodoroulis, 2nd place was Natty The-

odoroulis, and 3rd place was Madison Satterwhite.

Float winners: 1st place was Same Stander, and 2nd place was Steven & Cheryl

Page.

Also, we had donations from lots of businesses: Whataburger, Chick-fil-a, Monkey

Joe’s, Johnny Carino’s, Cinco Car Care, Tony’s Mexican Restaurant, Nestles Water

from Ricky Carr; Patti Lacy donated a basket of summer stuff for the most unique

prize, Tense Fluitt donated bubbles and pixie sticks, and Westside Grill, Sky High

Sports, Black Eyed Pea, and Randall’s each donated a gift card.

Thanks to Joe Garcia for the use of the tables and to Mr. Rimmer for the music,

and thanks to the Firefighters for two trucks. A big thanks to the judges, Susan

Farcas, Alisha Satterwhite, and Kristy Steadman. Also, a thank you to Mr. Warner

for video and to Tony Adams for taking pictures so that we could put some in the

newsletter.

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PHANTOM DINER STRIKES AGAIN!!!!!

Looking for a place to go to dinner for that special occasion with that someone spe-

cial? Well, give this place a try. It was to die for.

Killen’s Steakhouse

2804 S. Main St.

Pearland, TX 281-485-0844 - Reservations are a must.

It looks plain dumpy on the outside, but 44444 inside. Everything our party had was

superb. The service was also superb. Full restaurant, and the waiter paid constant

attention to us—we never had to ask for anything.

Appetizers were:

Kurobuta pork belly — $12 - Mesquite smoked Kurobuta pork belly, glazed cherries with

cherry-tamarind glaze.

Calamari Fritti - $12 - lightly breaded and tossed in a sweet chili sauce.

Fried Asparagus - $14 - panko breaded and fried with lemon butter sauce, jumbo

lump crab meat.

Kobe Beef Sliders - $12 - Kobe beef sliders topped with caramelized onions.

All of the above appetizers were excellent.

No one had any salads, but they looked good as they passed us. They had several to

choose from ranging from $8–$10. All dressings were homemade.

The French Onion Soup was good for $8, but the specialty soup was Smoked Pork and

Black-eyed Pea Gumbo for $8 – house-cured smoked pork chop and black-eyed peas with

classic roux-based stock.

The Prime Wet-Aged beef 16 oz. ribeye for $36.00 was to die for.

The USDA Prime Dry-Aged Beef 16 oz. Ribeye for $50 was also to die for.

The Strube Ranch-Pittsburg, TX—100% WAYGU grass-fed all Natural steak was excellent,

14 oz. N.Y. Strip for $44 was out of this world.

Everything was cooked to perfection, and the presentation was great. They also have

pork chops and vension chops. All the side dishes are $8 and can be split for 2.

Dessert was special ordered, and the chef came to the table to present it. The Phan-

tom Diner highly recommends this place for that special occasion. It is worth the

long ride and the traffic, and the construction.

CORNERSTONE NEWSLETTER

EDITOR: Marlene Adams

PHONE: 281-693-0207

EMAIL: cornerstonesub@cs.com

Web Site: www.cornerstoneplace.org

The Cornerstone Newsletter is published by the Cornerstone Place Homeown-

ers Association (a 5036(3) organization). It is the policy of the newsletter to

accept articles of interest to the community from outsources as well as news-

letter staff. Views expressed in published articles are those of the writer and

do not constitute an opinion or endorsement by the newsletter or the Corner-

stone Place Homeowners’ Association.

CORNERSTONE PLACE HOMEOWNERS’S ASSOCIATION

IRWIN

c/o: COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT

P.O. BOX 6544

KATY, TX 77491

Phone; 281-802-4365

FAX; 281-392-1488

EMAIL; jirwin@irwin-mgt.com

PROPERTY MANAGER: John Irwin

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RESIDENT’S RECEIPE

CROCKPOT POTATO SOUP

1 30-oz. pkg. frozen hash brown potatoes (I use the southern style)

2 14-oz. cans chicken broth

1 10.75-oz. can of cream of chicken soup

1/2 cup of chopped onions

1/3 tsp. Ground black pepper

1 8-oz. Package cream cheese (softened)

Garnish with minced green onion (optional)

Directions: In a crockpot, combine potatoes, broth, soup, onion and pepper. Cover and

cook on low for 5 hours. Stir in cream cheese and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring

occasionally until combined. Garnish with green onion.

Submitted by: Marlene Adams of Kent Falls Drive

RESIDENTS: PLEASE SUBMIT SOME RECIPES!

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN

1/2 cup of Mayonnaise 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 4 tsp. Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

Directions: Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine mayonnaise with Parmesan in medium bowl. Dip

chicken pieces in the mixture, coating completely. Arrange chicken on baking

sheet and cover with bread crumbs. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thor-

oughly cooked.

Submitted by: Marlene Adams

SPICED PECANS

1 pound of whole pecans 1 egg white plus one tablespoon water

1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon sea or kosher salt

1 rounded teaspoon cinnamon

Directions: In a large bowl, whisk egg white with water until frothy. (I do this with

a fork or small whisk.) Add pecans and gently toss to coat. In a small bowl, combine

sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over pecans and mix thoroughly. Place in a shallow,

greased baking pan and bake at 275°F for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. When

done, spread on another baking sheet and cool thoroughly. Store in an air-tight con-

tainer. The pecans will stay fresh on the counter for several days. I

like to store them in the refrigerator where they will stay fresh for

quite a while...not that they will last too long!

Submitted by: Marlene Adams

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YARD OF THE MONTH FOR JULY Congratulations to Sharon Power of 22526

Cove Hollow Drive. Sure looks nice.

SECURITY ISSUES IN CORNERSTONE PLACE

The Constables have said that things have been quiet in our subdivision. However,

some unwanted activity has been going on around us. The problem is occurring around

the Gazebo area. The Magnolia tree has had branches broken off by kids, and they

have used the Magnolia flowers to badly discolor the paint on the pillars of the Ga-

zebo. The kids rub the magnolia flower on the pillar, and it leaves a brown stain

that will not come off—only repainting gets rid of it.

The Gazebo was recently painted, and now it has to be redone in certain areas. So if

you see any of this going on, please call the Constable and let the kids know that

you are aware of what they are doing and disapprove.

CORNERSTONE PLACE CURB APPEAL

We are trying to keep up the great curb appeal of the homes in our subdivision. We

still have some front yards that need a little tender loving care. You need to trim

shrubs, weed the flower beds, and remove grass growing in the cracks of the sidewalks

and driveways. Power wash your sidewalks and driveways. This is what is needed for

us to keep the great curb appeal.

And don’t forget your backyards and sides of your homes. Shrubs should not be over-

grown. Backyards should also be kept mowed and trimmed, even though not everyone can

see them. Don’t you want to look out your back door and see a nicely manicured back-

yard? Trim your trees and bushes in the backyards too. Remember to trim all your

shrubs and trees that hang over into your neighbors’ yards as well. You especially

don’t want them hanging on your roof or on your neighbors’ house roof or garage roof.

Another tip: when you mow your yard, be sure to blow grass clippings off the sidewalks

and driveways and to edge the lawn as a finishing touch. When all the grass is left

on the sidewalks, it just tends to dry out and look unsightly. We all know that it is

a lot of work to keep up your property, but it does pay off in the end when you’re

finished with all the work. This is just part of being a homeowner and being a good

neighbor.

YARD OF THE MONTH FOR AUGUST Congratulations to Michael & Deanna Mudd of

1826 Cornerstone Place Drive. Nice job.

NOT SO GOOD NEWS FROM PHANTOM DINER!!

Went to Ray’s Grill in Fulshear for the third time and had another bad experience. Every

time we have gone, it has been a disappointing experience. This time the drink special

on the board was from Wednesday, and this was a Saturday. They ran out of the specials

they had for Saturdays. They would not split a salad onto two plates for us. We had to

keep asking for ice, water, etc. The steaks were not very good quality meat, and they

were not cooked to perfection. Just thought we would let you know of our bad experienc-

es.

POWERWASHING

Just another reminder that some power washing needs to be done in our subdivision.

Some of us have driveways and sidewalks that are black. It doesn't take a lot of ef-

fort to power wash this. The result is really nice. It also adds to the curb appeal

for our subdivision. Many of us have our own power washers, and it is not that expen-

sive to hire someone to do this project for you. Power washing the fences also looks

nice too. All this is just part of the jobs that go along with being a homeowner.

The HOA association heard that the Community Garage Sale in the spring of this year went

well. So the Association has had signs made up, and we will be able to put them out next

spring for another garage sale. If residents would like to have another Community Garage

Sale this fall, please let the Board of the HOA Association know. It can be arranged.

If the Board hears nothing about it from residents, then we will not have another Commu-

nity Garage Sale until next spring. Please let the Board know your wishes on

this.

CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Hi Neighbors!

Here we are in August. I hope you all had a great 4th of July. Thanks to our parade

committee and all of the other volunteers, we had one of the best parades ever.

Our neighborhood is changing, and our home prices are rising. We are seeing lots of new

faces. We extend a warm welcome to all of you who have just moved in.

In talking about new neighbors, I am reminded that we are going to publish our Resident’s

Directory in early January. Directory information is available on the Web site:

http://www.cornerstonesub.org. You can download it and send it to us. We also will pub-

lish the form in an upcoming newsletter. The directory is only circulated to residents.

It is a good way to make sure that people around you have good contact information in

case of an emergency.

Our next community event is The Texas version of National Night Out. This will be hap-

pening on October 1. We encourage you to come out to the Gazebo, where we will have some

snacks and drinks. Our Constables will also put in an appearance and will have some tips

on safeguarding your property. It is a great way to meet your neighbors.

Tony Adams, Cornerstone HOA President

Our family would like to thank Cornerstone Place and our neighbors for the support you have given us these last 10

years. On the day of Jonathan's funeral our street was lined with American flags. Many of you sent flowers, wrote

notes, and prepared meals for us during those first few weeks. Shortly afterward a tree was planted near the gazebo

with a memorial plaque.

Many of you know us, but let me tell you about our son.

Jonathan David Rozier was a beloved son and brother, a devoted husband, and a loving father. He was also a true Amer-ican hero in the finest tradition of many great heroes throughout the history of our fine country. Before his unit left Ku-wait for Iraq, he sent a letter to his wife, Jessica, in which he expressed his conviction of this calling, a calling to leader-ship, a calling to duty, a calling to honor, and a calling to integrity. We are immensely proud of him. He gave his life to free an oppressed people, depose a brutal dictator, and provide peace and security for our nation.

Our son left behind his loving wife, Jessica Desiree O'Rourke, whom he married on December 18, 2001 and his infant

son he so adored, Justin David, born on October 24, 2002.

Jonathan graduated from Texas A&M University in 2000, was commissioned a 2nd LT in the United States Army on

December 15,2001 in College Station Texas, and in 2003 was promoted to I" LT in Baghdad, Iraq. Jonathan was award-ed the Bronze Star for Valor during the battle of Al Hillah. According to the Department of Defense, while over 4,000 Bronze Stars were awarded during operation Iraqi Freedom, only 15 were awarded for valor. Additionally, Jonathan was awarded a Second Bronze Star, the Purple Heart (posthumously), the Meritorious Service Medal (posthumously), the Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Army Service Medal.

A year later in July 2004, the American Legion honored Jonathan by naming their Post 164 for him. Twice a year they

have a flag retirement ceremony. Our family collects worn, faded, and damaged flags throughout the year for these

ceremonies.

One organization that has been extremely helpful to us and other family members of fallen soldiers is TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors). They offer grief counseling, camps for the children, and retreats for the parents, spouses, and siblings. All of these are free of charge (except transportation to and from the events) because of generous donors. For more information on how you can help, go to www.TAPS.org or give Barbara a call at 281-395-2180.

David and Barbara Rozier

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