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WVolume 8, Issue 8 August 2011

inchesterW CountryPublished Monthly by the Winchester Country Civic Association

JULY 4TH CELEBRATION

It was not our usual 4th of July at Winchester Country but none the less it was a celebration of Community. We may not have had fireworks but we did have fun. Vicki Hamm and Peter Dayton of the Winchester Country Board served b-b-q, corn dogs, lemonade and cake to our residents and their guests. Our young residents played pool games and enjoyed a giant water slide. We kept to tradition with Cli! Richards our 4th of July DJ who played great tunes for all ages to enjoy. If you joined us thank you if not we sure hope to see you next year.

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POOL INFORMATIONDear Residents, "is pool season has gotten o! to a rough start and we apologize for any inconveniences you might have experienced. Our card reader went out and needed to be replaced which caused a long delay for pool cards to be issued. If you still have not received cards please contact me and I will get one to you immediately. Again we apologize and hope you are all are enjoying your summer.Joanna

CALENDAREVENTS

August11 Maintenance Board Meeting22 First Day of 2011-2012 School Year22 Senior’s Meeting @ 6:00 in the W.C. Club house End of Summer Youth Pool Party TBA

September 4 Labor day 5 Pool Closes for the Season 8 Maintenance Board Meeting11 Grandparents Day26 Seniors Meeting @ 6:00pm27 Homeowner’s Meeting 7:00 in the W.C. Clubhouse

October 4 National Night Out @ WC Clubhouse13 Maintenance Board Meeting14-15 Community Garage Sale21-22 Garage Sale Rain Date24 Senior’s Meeting @ W.C. Clubhouse 6pm30 Happy Halloween

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Post O#ce ..................................................1-800-275-8777Harris County Flood Control DistrictBayou Maintenance ....................................... 281-684-4000Harris County Animal Control ...................... 281-999-3191SCS Management ............ scs-wcma@winchestercountry.org .................................... 281-463-1777, Fax 281-463-0050Advantage Water Mgmt. (Water & Sewer Problems) MUD 9,10 & 11 ........................................ 281-807-9500WCA Waste (Wed. & Sat.) ............................. 281-368-8397Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department Business O#ce ................................................................... 281-550-6663CenterPoint Energy (Electric Outages) .......... 713-207-2222CenterPoint Energy (Gas Service) .................. 713-659-2111Pool Phone .................................................... 281-890-9066Cable/Internet/Phone...COMCAST ...............713-341-1000

Community Coordinator Joanna Abbondandolo ................................ 281-890-8856 ................... wcmawchcoordinator@winchestercountry.orgSeniors Group Leader ..................................... 281-469-8351 Joe Sliepka .........................................................................

HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF NUMBERS Emergency or Crime in progress ..................................911 WC Deputies .............................................. 713-221-6000 Vacation Watch ........................................... 281-290-2100

President Nicole Chovanetz . wcmapresident@winchestercountry.orgVice-President Vicki Hamm ....................wcmavp@winchestercountry.orgSecretary Peter Dayton .......... wcmasecretary@winchestercountry.org Treasurer Peter Dayton .......... wcmatreasurer@winchestercountry.org Director Mike Rivera .......... wcmadirector1@winchestercountry.orgDirector Richard Burgess .... wcmadirector2@winchestercountry.org

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Winchester Country2011 WINCHESTER COUNTRY REGISTRATION FORM

Pool and Directory Information

Resident Name ___________________________________________________________________________ (Last, First name)

Address __________________________________ Own ____ Rent____ Owners Name __________________________Home Phone # ( ) _______________ Work Ph# ( ) ______________ Cell Ph# ( ) _____________ Work Ph# ( ) ______________ Cell Ph# ( ) _____________Emergency contact: Name _________________________________________ Ph# ( ) ________________E-MAIL Address (#1) ________________________________________________ (#2) ________________________________________________

Include your self below Falsifying birth dates will result in loss of pool privileges. Use Back side if more room is needed. Household Members Birth Date Medical Conditions _______________________ ________________ ___________________________________________ ________________ ___________________________________________ ________________ ___________________________________________ ________________ ___________________________________________ ________________ ____________________Note: Any lost cards will be assessed a fee of $10 per card. Please make your check payable to WCMA if you have lost your pool cards.Please print your card numbers below from the previous year, so they can be reactivated for this year.Card # __________________________________ Card # _______________________________________ If you are a New Homeowner, leave the card number Card # __________________________________ blank, we will send you two cards for use of the pool.I have read and hereby agree to abide by the WCMA’s Pool Rules posted at the Pool and Newsletter.Homeowner’s signature __________________________________ Date ____________________________

After May 31st there will be a $10 fee charged to receive your pool cards or to activate them.Please fill out, sign, stamp and mail to:

Pool Coordinator9607 Rio Grande

Houston, Texas 77064-OR-

Put it in the mail slot at the clubhouse/pool to the left of the gate under bulletin boardIf you do not wish to be included in the Winchester Country eMail list, please check here. _______

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Winchester CountryWINCHESTER COUNTRY POOL RULES 2010

1. ALL RULES APPLY TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN.

2. Only registered Winchester Country and Winchester Meadows residents and their guests will be allowed to use the pool. Maintenance fees must be current and pool registration must be on file in Guard o#ce at the pool.

3. All guests will be charged $1 daily and may be issued a guest pass that must be returned upon leaving.

4. "e telephone located in Guard’s O#e and Guard Check-in Station is for emergency use only.

5. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult (18 years or older.)

6. "e baby pool is restricted to non-swimming children who are under the age of 5.

7. Non-swimming children must stay in the baby pool and within arm’s reach of an adult. "is also goes for the large pool. Only 2 non-swimmers per adult will be allowed.

8. All non-potty trained children must wear swim diapers at all times provided by the Resident.

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DISCIPLINEInfractions to pool rules will result in

disciplinary action taken by the contracted pool Management Company and/or Winchester Country Board of Directors. Disciplinary actions may include time out and/or the suspension of cards from one day up to and including the remainder of the pool season.

9. Parents or Guardian are responsible for children and/or guests in both the baby pool and large pool at all times.

10. Running is not allowed in the pool area. No horeseplay will be tolerated either in or out of the water.

11. Glassware/glass containers are not allowed in the pool area. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the pool area. Users of the pool are responsible to clean their area and use facility trashcans to discard their trash.

12. Abusive/offensive language or gestures and music with inappropriate lyrics will not be tolerated.

13. Smoking is not allowed in the fenced area of the pool facility. "ere are designated smoking areas in front of the Coordinator o#ce and Clubhouse II.

14. All persons younger than 18 years of age will leave the water during the scheduled hourly Lifeguard break/Adult swim period and sit away from the pool edge. Adults at least 18 years of age can swim at their own risk at this break time.

15. All swimmers must wear swim suits. No cuto!s are allowed.

16. Only Coast Guard approved floatation devices will be allowed and must be approved by the lifeguard sta!. All non-swimmers must wear Coast guard approved floatation devices.

17. Persons with bandages and/or open sores will not be allowed in the pool.

18. Cocoa butter, baby oil or other simalr products will not be allowed in the pool. Commercial suntan preparations only.

19. No pets are allowed in the pool area.

20. "e Association is not responsible for lost or stolen items or unclaimed items on the “Lost & Found” shelf. Unclaimed items will be disposed of throughtout the pool season.

21. No climbing on shade awning support poles or perimeter fencing.

22. "e lifeguards on duty will have the final authority for the enforcement of pool rules and the overal safe operation of the facility both explicit and implied by the Pool Rules and must be obeyed at all times.

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Winchester CountryPool Registration Form

& Directory 2011It’s that time of year again to think

about filling out your Pool Registration Form 2011. "is form must be filled out every year regardless if you have your pool cards or not. I need you to fill out the Pool Form and put down your pool card numbers in the space provided on the form. If you have lost your Pool Cards, please enclose a check for $10 made payable to WCMA and we will void out your old cards and re-issue new ones. Please make sure you read the Pool Rules that are also in this newsletter before signing the Pool Form. Please have your Pool Form filled out by May 31st or there will be a $10 late fee to activate your cards. If you have any questions please contact Joanna at 281-890-8856 and she will help you out with any questions you might have.

Thank You!

POOL HOURS FOR THE 2011 SEASONApril 29th to May 31stMonday - "ursday s .................. ClosedFridays ....................... 4:00 PM – 9 PMSaturdays ....................... 10 AM – 9 PMSundays ..................... 12:00 PM - 6 PMJune 2st to July 31stMondays .................................... ClosedTuesdays - Fridays ... 12:00 PM – 9 PMSaturdays ....................... 10 AM – 9 PMSundays ......................... 12 PM – 9 PMAugust 1st to August 21st .....................Mondays .................................... ClosedTuesdays - Fridays ... 12:00 PM – 9 PMSaturdays ....................... 10 AM – 9 PMSundays ......................... 12 PM – 9 PMAugust 22nd to September 5thMonday - "ursday s .................. ClosedFridays ....................... 4:00 PM – 9 PMSaturdays ....................... 10 AM – 9 PMSundays .................... 12:00 PM - 6 PM

Exceptions and Notes:Sunday May 29 ................ 12 pm -9 pmMonday May 30 (Memorial Day) ....... ............................ 12:00 PM to 6 PMTuesday May 31st ..Pool closed cleaningTuesday June 1st .................Pool closedSwim Meets ........ June 4th & June 18th ................................. Pool opens 3pmMonday July 4th ............Noon to 10pmTuesday July 5th .................................... ..................... Pool closed for cleaning Sunday September 4th .. 12 pm to 9 pm Monday September 5 (Labor Day) ..... ............................ 12:00 PM to 6 PMTuesday September 6th ......................... ............... Pool Closed for the seasonSaturday September 10th ...................... Pool shutdown Texas Aquatics workday

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I believe in God and He is the Center of my Life. "e family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority,

not the government. I have a right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness, but there

is no guarantee of equal results. I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want

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of sponsoring children’s activities that develop leadership and good citizenship in the youth of our community. CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE is the motto of Kiwanis Clubs worldwide. "e Cy-Fair Kiwanis Club sponsors nine Key Clubs in the Cy-Fair High Schools; supports the Cerebral Palsy SIRE group, Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and Sea Scout troops and activities; provides scholarships to outstanding Key Club members in our district; assists at Cypress Assistance Ministries , Bear Creek Ministries; the Houston Food Bank; and other charitable groups. Membership is open to persons of good character who adhere to the standards of good conduct in their community and believe in and subscribe to the objects of Kiwanis International. If you would like to know more about Kiwanis and the programs it promotes, we invite you to be our guest at one of our monthly meetings. "e Cy-Fair Kiwanis meet at Hearthstone Country Club on the first, second, and third Tuesday of each month at 12:15 for lunch and informative programs. For more information, call John Carroll (Copperfield and Hearthstone areas) at 281-463-0373; George Crowl (Jersey Village area)at 832-467-1998; or Peggy Presnell (Fairfield and CyRanch) at 281-304-7127. If you live anywhere in the Cy-Fair Communities, you may call any one of the above for information. COME, BE A PART OF OUR FELLOWSHIP. See www.kiwanishoustoncyfair.com for more information.

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