NEWPORT NEWS Working Toward A Positive Future

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1 November/December 2017 No.77 NEWPORT NEWS Working Toward A Positive Future Published and Distributed by Newport Property Owner s Association BOARD SETS 2018 ASSESSMENTS At the October board meeting, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to retain the current assessment of $50 per month. Coupons for 2018 will be mailed before the Thanksgiving break. Those owners currently on direct debit will not receive coupons, but will receive the annual letter. VETERANS DAY November 11, 2017 Winter Celebration Sunday, December 3, :00 pm - 4:00 pm Gazebo Area Newport Boulevard Two Snow Areas Mr. & Mrs. Claus Hot Chocolate & Cookies Please bring an unwrapped toy to be distributed to families in need in our area by the Crosby VFD Ladies Auxiliary. Npoa Annual Meeting Thurs. January 11, 2018 At 7:00 pm Stonebridge At Newport Election of Two Directors Details on Pages 2 & 3 The NPOA and/or volunteers assume no responsibility for the contents within this publication and shall not be held responsible under any circumstances for any incidental or consequential damages, losses, etc. The viewpoint expressed in the newsletter are those of the writer only and are not necessarily approved or endorsed by the NPOA and/or volunteers.

2 ANNUAL MEETING ELECTION OF TWO DIRECTORS Two Directors will be elected for a three-year term at our Annual Meeting on January 11, If you are interested in running for one of these positions please complete the form on Page 3 and return it to the management office on or before November 15, Jeremy Phillips, Road and Bridge Director of Pct. 2 will be the speaker at our meeting to let us know what plans Pct. 2 may have for our community and surrounding area for AMENITY CARDS NPOA Amenity Cards expire on December 31 st of the year issued. You will need a current amenity card to access the following: Fitness Center Pool Tennis Courts Lake and River Parks Resident Discount for Golf The new or renewal charge is $25 per household for the first card and $5 for each additional card. Please bring your 2017 card to the management company to have it punched for Boat launch fees will remain at $25 for 2018; however, we will not issue boat launch permits until repairs have been completed at the lake and a determination has been made at the river. NEW YEAR S EVE CELEBRATION STONEBRIDGE AT NEWPORT DETAILS TO FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA AT NEXTDOOR NEWPORT & NEWPORT FACEBOOK PAGE

3 2018 ELECTION Two (2) volunteer Director positions will be up for election in January, If you would like to place your name on the ballot, please complete the questionnaire below and place it in the NPOA drop box or return to the management office no later than November 15, NEWPORT PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS QUESTIONNAIRE Name: Address: Telephone: Resident of Newport since: Professional Background: Community Organizations you have belonged to as well as any past accomplishments: Why would you like to be a Director of the New Property Owners Association of Newport? Please include any unique qualities or characteristics you would bring to this position:

4 MAKING ANY CHANGES? Don t forget to obtain approval first! ALL improvements to the exterior of your home are subject to Architectural Control Committee (ACC) approval. Please make sure to submit a Home Improvement Request form (found at under resident documents) for ALL exterior improvements. Listed below are items that require ACC approval. This list is NOT all-inclusive: ~ Painting (color paint chip must be submitted) ~ Installation/Replacement of walkways/driveways ~ Roofing ~ Replacement of windows, gutters, wood, siding ~ Fences (new or replacement in whole or part) ~ Construction/installation of ANY building, including sheds ~ Removing live trees from your property** ~ Construction of ANY patio ~ ANY addition to an existing building ~ Addition to an existing patio ~ Flagpoles Please refer to the Guidelines for ALL exterior improvements. A plot plan (SAMPLE shown below) showing the location of your improvement MUST be submitted with your HIR. If you have any questions regarding what is required to make exterior improvements to your home, please contact Michelle at mparisher@newportpoa.com or (281) , Ext 14. To obtain a copy of the ACC Guidelines, please go to our website Copies are also available in the Management Office from Michelle. The ACC normally meets every other Friday of each month. HIR s must be submitted for review by 5:00 pm on the Wednesday PRIOR TO the meeting ** Approval is not required for the removal of dead trees Plot plan A plot plan is an architecture, engineering, and/or landscape architecture plan drawing diagram which shows the buildings, utility runs, and equipment layout, the position of roads, and other constructions of an existing or proposed project site at a defined scale. Plot plans are also known more commonly as led legna ésoj site plans. Annual Dinner Dance February 9th 8:00 pm to Midnight The plot plan is a 'top-down' orientation. (details in January issue) S A M P L E MANAGEMENT OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED November 23 & 24 (Thanksgiving Holiday) December (Christmas Holiday)

5 NEWPORT GARDEN CLUB Texas Arbor Day Celebration and Business Meeting Stonebridge at Newport Community Room Friday, November 3, am Program will be on PUMPKINS, SQUASH, and GOURDS By: Corrie Ten-Have A MUST SEE PROGRAM!!! Plant/Bake Sale FUNDRAISER and PLANT SWAP All proceeds go to NGC Scholarship fund benefiting Crosby Senior Students! Stonebridge at Newport Community Room Friday, November 17, 2017 from 9am to 4pm The Swap is fun and a great way to try interesting plants in your garden!! NGC Annual Christmas Party Iguana Joe s Mexican Restaurant December 1, 2017 beginning at 10:30am Gift Wrapping Competition and Chinese Gift Exchange and much more. Field Trip to BROOKWOOD GARDEN CENTER & CAFÉ Tuesday, December 5, 2017 Dutch lunch and lots of shopping! Just a very beautiful place at Christmas time! All meetings and events are on our Facebook page or call Ann Stiefel

6 NON-RESIDENT GREEN FEES Monday-Friday 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM $30 Monday-Friday 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM $25 Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM $40 Saturday, Sunday, & Holidays 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM $30 Senior Monday-Sunday $25 9 Hole rate $20 NPOA RESIDENT GREEN FEES (Must Show NPOA Amenity Card) Monday - Sunday $20 DRIVING RANGE 6:30 AM-5:00 PM Except on Sundays 4:30 PM for clean Pick All Green fees include Golf, ½ cart, & Range balls. Proshop HOURS OF OPERATION F&B Snack Bar Monday 7:00 AM-Dark Monday 8:00 AM-Dark Tuesday 7:00 AM-Dark Tuesday 8:00 AM-Dark Wednesday 7:00 AM-Dark Wednesday 8:00 AM-Dark Thursday 7:00 AM-Dark Thursday 8:00 AM-Dark Friday 7:00 AM-Dark Friday 8:00 AM-Dark Saturday 7:00 AM-Dark Saturday 8:00 AM-Dark Sunday 7:00 AM-Dark Sunday 8:00 AM-Dark 9 Holes Only starts at 4:00 PM Last Tee Time is 4:30 PM

7 New Memberships Resident Individual - $125/Month ** Resident Couple - $150/Month ** Non-Resident Individual - $150/Month Non-Resident Couple - $180/Month Memberships Include the following: Unlimited Range Balls (when available) No Charge for Cart/Trail Fee Green Fee (Unlimited Play) GHIN Handicap Membership ** Residents must have current Amenity Card

8 THE NEW PROPERTY OWNER S ASSOCIATION OF NEWPORT, INC. d/b/a NEWPORT PROPERTY OWNER S ASSOCIATION GOLF COURSE RULES FOR NEWPORT RESIDENTS EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 9, 2016 THE GOLF COURSE IS OPERATED AS A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE NAME OF STONEBRIDGE AT NEWPORT WITH THE NEWPORT PROPERTY OWNER S ASSOCIATION ( NPOA ) BEING ITS ONLY SHAREHOLDER. SAFETY IS OF PRIMARY CONCERN TO THE NPOA AND ITS MEMBERS. THE GOLF COURSE (HOLES ONE THROUGH 18) ALONG WITH THE CART PATHS ARE FOR PAID GOLFERS ONLY. NEWPORT RESIDENTS WHO ARE NOT PAID GOLFERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE GOLF COURSE AND/OR CART PATHS DURING THE HOURS THE GOLF COURSE IS OPEN. FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED IN ANY OF THE PONDS ON THE GOLF COURSE AT ANY TIME. RESIDENTS OR OTHERS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO PLAY GOLF ON ANY HOLE OR HOLES ON THE GOLF COURSE WITHOUT A PAID MEMBERSHIP OR PAID RECEIPT FOR SPECIFIC ROUND(S). RESIDENTS OR OTHERS PLAYING WITHOUT PAY OR FISHING ON THE GOLF COURSE COULD BE SUBJECT TO TRESPASSING CHARGES BEING CITED. THE GALLEY GRILL IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. HOURS ARE POSTED IN BOTH THE PRO SHOP AND GALLEY GRILL. RESIDENTS WILL RECEIVE A DISCOUNT ON GOLF MEMBERSHIPS, DAILY GREEN FEES AND EVENTS. IN ADDITION TO THE RULES SET FORTH HEREIN ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS MAY BE SET BY STONEBRIDGE. For questions and information, please contact NPOA Management Office: 2102 Country Club Drive Crosby, TX (281) These Golf Course Rules were adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting held on November 9, 2016.

9 SPICED PECANS Ingredients 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 tablespoon water 3 cups pecan halves 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Directions Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, stir, then bake for an additional 20 minutes. CHRISTMAS TREE PULL-APART Ingredients 1 can (13.8 oz) Pillsbury refrigerated artisan pizza crust with whole grain or Pillsbury refrigerated regular pizza crust 4 oz, or half brick, cream cheese 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Italian blend shredded cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1 clove garlic, minced very fine 3 tablespoons freshly chopped basil and rosemary 1 cup warmed marinara sauce for dipping Directions Heat oven to 400. Lay pizza dough on a work surface and stretch to a 10 x 15 inch size. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 36 equal squares. In a small bow, combine cream cheese and shredded cheese. Mix well. Add one tablespoon of the cheese mixture to each dough square. Make a ball with the dough, sealing the edges. Place on a cookie sheet in a Christmas tree form as shown in the photos above. Bake for minutes, or until golden brown. After removing pull-apart from the oven, brush with butter and sprinkle with chopped herbs. Serve pull-apart with marinara sauce.

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11 NEWPORT S AMENITIES Our community has many amenities available to its residents: Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts Walking Trails along Gum Gulley Park w/ splash pad located on Port O Call Pocket parks on South Diamondhead and Flying Bridge (walking trails and parks are maintained and operated by Newport MUD) Access to both Lake Houston and the San Jacinto River* Beach at the river area and boat docks at both the river and lake areas Picnic areas Camping permitted (Amenity Card required) Access Key $30.00 [one time issuance fee] Boat Launch $25.00 [annual charge] *Access temporarily closed for repairs from Hurricane Harvey Stables with riding arena - $60 per month per stable (For prices and availability, contact Michelle, Ext. 14 or mparisher@newportpoa.com) Boat and RV Storage 20, 30 and 40 foot covered storage (For prices and availability, contact Michelle, Ext. 14 or mparisher@newportpoa.com) TRASH PICK-UP Questions regarding trash pick-up should be directed to Aggressive Waste at (713) or Newport MUD (281) PLEASE STORE TRASH CANS OUT OF PUBLIC VIEW EXCEPT ON TRASH DAYS (Wednesday and Saturday) ASSESSMENTS ARE DUE ON THE FIRST OF EVERY MONTH Assessments received after the last day of the month in which they are due, are subject to a monthly late fee of $5.00 plus interest at the rate of 6% per annum. Payments more than four months late, are subject to an additional collection fee of $15.00 per month. For complete collection procedures, please visit our website at and go to resident documents.

12 The name of a Newport Property Owner is scrambled somewhere in this edition. If you find your name, please call (281) , Ext. 10 to receive your $25 Wal-Mart gift card. TO REPORT A STREET LIGHT OUT... Every street light in the community has a five or six digit identification code and address on the pole (about eye level). Write down the code and address, go to and file a report. If you do not have access to the internet, please call to report the outage. J A N E E N T H O R N H I L L for helping make our Newport Community Garage Sale a success!

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14 AQUA SOLUTIONS PLEASE FIT WITHIN FRAME IMPORTANT NUMBERS DAYTON CONCRETE AND MATERIALS PLEASE FIT WITHIN FRAME LUNA S LANDSCAPING PLEASE FIT WITHIN FRAME TEXAS TREE PRESERVATION PLEASE FIT WITHIN FRAME NPOA WEBSITE Manager - Carol Jones (281) Direct cjones@newportpoa.com Sheriff (non-emergency) Crosby Volunteer Fire Dept. Emergency 911 (non-emergency information) Crosby EMS Emergency 911 (non-emergency information) Crosby/Huffman Chamber Crosby Post Office Newport MUD Harris County Animal Control Harris County PCT 2 (trees in road; dead animals in road) Harris County Pollution Control Harris County Attorney Health Department (Environmental) Center Point Customer Service Commissioner Jack Morman Aggressive Waste Parks & Trails Crosby Community Center Senior Adult Program Newport Golf Club Sweetwater Pools Environmental Div. of Public Health (To Report Abandoned Houses to Harris County)... B E A L E R T... REPORT ANYTHING SUSPICIOUS

15 NOVEMBER 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 NPOA Office Closed 2 FLAT BELLIES 3 ACC Meeting 4 In-Service Dinner & Texas Work Day Hold Em 6 pm TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES 8 9 FLAT BELLIES Dinner & Texas Hold Em 6 pm TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES CRIME WATCH 7pm FLAT BELLIES Dinner & Texas Hold Em 6 pm 17 ACC Meeting TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am NPOA Office Closed 24 NPOA Office Closed 25 FLAT BELLIES TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES DECEMBER 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 ACC Meeting TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES CRIME WATCH 7pm TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES 6 NPOA Office Closed In-Service Work Day 7 FLAT BELLIES Dinner & Texas Hold Em 6 pm FLAT BELLIES Dinner & Texas Hold Em 6 pm 8 9 Winter Celebration 2 pm to 4 pm Gazebo Area 15 ACC Meeting NPOA Office Closed NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY 25 NPOA Office Closed 26 TUESDAY LADIES Golf 10 am FLAT BELLIES

16 WISHING EACH NEWPORT FAMILY A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY NPOA Board and Staff NEWPORT MANAGEMENT OFFICE 2102 Country Club Drive (across from the swimming pool) Hours 8:30 5:00 Monday thru Friday (281)