Ridge Lake Shores

Ridge Lake Shores
Volume 1, Issue 3
June 2006
Official Newsletter
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The Area Scoop…
Shopping Center
There have been tons of rumors about the new shopping area project
at the corner of FM 1488 and FM 2978. It’s all true! Officials from
the developing firm Regency Centers are the real thing and have
indeed purchased 80 acres at the corner. According to Abe Pacetti
from Regency some great things are in store for the development. Target will anchor the center along with Ross, TJ Maxx, Office
Depot, Famous Footwear, and likely Michaels. Look for about three
more retailers to be announced soon. Chili’s will lead the charge
for restaurants followed by a Steak house (undetermined), BB-Q
(undetermined), Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express, Steak-NShake, and a Starbucks. There are several other food services planned
FM 1488
but nothing concrete as of yet. Also, two new banks will line the
Dozers are set to be on the ground the second week of June to begin property which does not include the Wells Fargo under construction
clearing the right of way. As most of our readers are aware, the first now at the corner. Regency is hopeful that eventually Research Forest
section set for construction is the area from FM 242 to FM 2978. will be punched through on the south side of the project hence paving
The second phase from I-45 to FM 242 will begin as soon as the the way for Best Buy and a major bookstore. According to Regency
endangered Woodpeckers that reside in the National Forest along the overall look of center will resemble the HEB shopping center at
FM 1488 have two solid mating seasons which consists of about two Woodlands Pkwy. and Kuykendahl in The Woodlands but with less
years. The third phase from FM 2978 and FM 149 is currently being trees; larger trees would be kept if feasible. Regency stated, “The area
will be preserved and landscaping will be abundant to ensure a nice
surveyed and engineers are hard at work making plans.
curb appeal. A stream that currently runs through the 80 acres will
be featured throughout parking area as insisted upon by the County
Fish Creek
According to Commissioner Doyle the only hold-up at this point is Corp of Engineers.” Construction could begin as early as June 2006
the wetlands along Fish Creek. Once the project begins it is desirable with Target shooting for an October 2007 Grand Opening. to work on a continual basis rather than skipping wetland areas. Therefore, once the wetlands areas are approved for construction the
entire project will begin. Commissioner Doyle assured the Chamber
that construction would begin very soon, probably this summer but
no later than the end of 2006.
Ready for the latest scoop on the developments at FM 1488, Fish
Creek, and the new Target Shopping Center? Here it is hot off the
press and directly from the horse’s mouth.
The horses in this case were guest speakers at the May 2nd,
Magnolia Parkway Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Speakers
included County Commissioner Craig Doyle as well as Patrick Egan
and Abe Pacetti of Regency Centers. Of course, Commissioner Doyle
has been the driving force behind the expansion projects at FM 1488
and Fish Creek. Regency Centers are the development company
responsible for the purchase of 80 acres at the corner of FM 2978
and FM 1488. With that said…the scoop. View the Ridge Lake Shores Community Newsletter
each month on-line at
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RLS Board Members
Helpful Numbers
Chad Bailey ...................................................................President
Kerry "Doc" Arnold ..............................................Vice President
Tim Plant ...............................................................Vice President
Andy Clark ....................................................................Treasurer
Sharon Spinhirne ...........................................................Secretary
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Animal Control.....................................................(936) 442-7738
Montgomery County Sheriff ..............................(936) 760-5800
County Commissioner Pct #2, Craig Doyle ........(936) 539-7816
Animal Control ....................................................(936) 442-7738
Abandoned Animal Rescue .................................(281) 290-0121
Synergy (water/electric) ......................................(936) 825-5100
CenterPoint Energy (gas) ...................................1-800-752-8036
Consolidated Communications ...........................(936) 539-7222
County Extension Service ...................................(936) 539-7822
Montgomery County Health Dept........................(936) 525-2800
Montgomery Fire Dept. .................................................911-0000
Republic Waste Services .....................................(281) 446-2030
Blue Diamond Waste Service
Montgomery County
Recycling Center ...............(936) 539-7816 or (281) 356-4156
Montgomery County EMS ..................................(936) 441-6243
Poison Control ......................................................(800) Poison-1
Committee Chairs
Welcoming/Events:
Sharon Bonnette........................... sharonbonnette7@aol.com
Lakes:
Larry Gates.........................................gatesls@houston.rr.com
Mike Spinhirne................................. sspinhirne@earthlink.net
Website:
Tony & Cindi Taylor............................. rlsa@taylorhouse.net
Architectural Controls and Restrictions
Andy Clark...................................... andyc.sscs@earthlink.net
Civic Issues:
Tim Plant........................................ tplant1122@sbcglobal.net
Newsletter:
Sharon Spinhirne.............................. sspinhirne@earthlink.net
Neighborhood Watch:
Glenn Labiosa...................................clabiosa@netropolis.net
Maintenance:
Tom Priestley...................................... thomasp@txcyber.com
New York and Vermont lead the United States in maple syrup
production but the Canadian province of Quebec produces more
maple syrup than all 50 states put together.
Association Manager
CKM Property Management, Inc........................ (281) 255-3055
Susan L. Gonzales, President..........................susan@ckm1.com
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Neighborhood Patrol
Glenn Labiosa ................................................... (936) 447-4898
Tom Priestly....................................................... (936) 588-1549
Bobbie Bennett................................................... (936) 588-1736
Ken Brauer.................................................................................. Marcus Veloso.............................................................................
Daryl Vorderbruggen...................................................................
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May Lake Report
Bill Cooper, the Auqa-Biologist who originally stocked both lakes
was out this week for one of his regular checks. He was pleased to
find the bluegill, fatheads and golden shiners have all spawned since
the original stocking of Trophy Lake. He also noted that the bass
stocked in early April are nearly 2 inches in length. However, he
was concerned to see that there was some additional small bass fry in
the quarter inch size along the weeds near the dam. These apparently
were bass from eggs that were laid by mature bass also stocked by an
unknown source. Bill is concerned that this may have disrupted the
ratio of bass to bluegill from his original stocking plan. His hope is
that the maturing bluegill will consume most of these small fry. He
is encouraging the lake committee to again stress the importance of
NOT releasing fish from other lakes because this will disrupt the
balance of fish population and also risk introducing diseases.
On Ridge Lake he is recommending that we consider methods for
controlling the growing hydrilla infestation. He is recommending
stocking up to 5 white amour (grass carp) per acre in Ridge Lake to
control the hydrilla without eliminating it. This controlled method
should allow us to keep some weed cover yet eliminate the surface
coverage we had last summer. The lake committee has brought
this to the attention of the Board along with a cost of this additional
stocking. Bill is also recommending that we look at a control method
for the cattails before they become a problem as well. He’s making
this recommendation to Blue Green since they are in charge of the
aquatic plants for the first 3 years. He’s also recommending planting
Thalia, Iris and Bullrush along the dam on Trophy Lake to control
erosion. Fishing reports from Ridge Lake from several fisherman indicate
the originally stocked bass have grown to the 11-12 inch range and
seem to be well-fed. The bluegill are ranging from 4-6 inches,and
catfish 7-11inches. One report of a bass weighing over 2 lbs.
If you’re interested in joining the Fishing Club, please contact
either Larry or myself and we’ll add you to the growing list! We
hope to have our inaugural meeting in early June. We will place the
notification of this meeting on the community email.
See you on the lake. Mike
Neighborhood Watch and Patrol
With summer just around the corner, many people will be planning
vacations away from home. Please get in touch with a member of
the patrol if would like us to try to keep an extra eye out for any
unwanted activity at your home.
Many of the current patrol members will be planning their own
vacations throughout the summer, so we would welcome any
additional volunteers to help out.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Secretary Notice
Copies of approved minutes and monthly financial statements will
be available for Ridge Lake Shores property owners after each Board
meeting has been conducted. This information will be posted on the
community e-mail until the website is operational, or you may send
a self-addressed envelope requesting a copy to: Sharon Spinhirne 466 Neptune’s Cove Montgomery, TX 77316
Important Notice
Association members in good standing (paid dues, no outstanding
violations) may reserve the pavilion at the park by contacting any Board
member and placing a $200 deposit which is completely refundable
if no damage occurs, and the area is cleaned immediately after the
event. The Pavilion may NOT be reserved on HOLIDAYS!
Welcoming/Events
The Ridge Lake Shores committee is working on plans for a potluck
supper to be held at the pavilion in June. Watch for details by email. If you have any suggestions for social events, please contact Sharon
Bonnette at sharonbonnette7@aol.com.
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Maintenance
We need you! Please help us out by calling when you know of
something in need of repair, ie., park bathroom plumbing, broken
sprinkler heads at parks & common areas, lights out on streets or
common areas, etc. Our committee will make minor repairs and also
notify professional services when the need arises. Please contact Tom
Priestly if you are interested in volunteering for this committee!
Crossword Puzzle
Deed Restrictions
For the next couple of months various sections of the Deed
Restrictions will appear in the newsletter. This month addresses
the use of signs. To obtain an application for signs, contact C.K.M.
Management, Inc. Section 3.12 or 3.13: No signs, advertisement, billboards or advertising structure of
any kind may be erected or maintained on any Tract without the
consent in writing of the Committee and/or Developer except one
(1) standard sign adopted by the Developer and Association not more
than twenty-four inches by thirty-six inches, advertising an Owner’s
Dwelling for sale or rent. During construction of the dwelling or
accessory building, Contractors or Builders are permitted to have
one (1) professionally made sign, not more than thirty-six inches
wide by thirty-six inches long for advertising purposes but shall
be required to remove said sign upon completion of contracted
construction. All other signs are prohibited. Developer, or any
member of the Committee shall have the right, which each Owner
hereby gives Developer or such Committee member(s), to enter upon
the Owner’s Tract and to remove any such sign, advertisement or
billboard or structure which is placed on any Tract in violation of
these restrictions, and in doing so, Owner agrees neither Developer
nor such Committee member(s) shall be liable, and each is hereby
expressly relieved from any liability for trespass or other tort in
connection therewith, or arising from such removal. After the
Developer has sold the last Tract, the allowance of “For Sale” signs
will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and must meet
it’s requirements for design and appearance. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, this Section shall not apply to entry, directional or other
signs installed by the Developer or its duly authorized agent as may
be necessary or convenient for the marketing or development of the
Property, including, without limitation, “For Sale” signs installed by
the Developer. Board Elections
Elections for offices of the Ridge Lake Shores Board will take
place in August. If you are interested in running for a board position,
please submit your biography by JUNE 15, 2006. Biographies should
be no more than ½ page in length and include past experience/
qualifications. Submissions should be mailed to:
CKM Property Management, Inc
Susan L. Gonzales, AMS,PCAM President
P.O. Box 160
Tomball, Texas 77377
or by e-mail to: Susan@ckm1.com
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1. Tack
5. Giant
9. Philippine dish with marinated
chicken or pork
11. Journalist's question
12. Tiny insects
13. Cut of beef
14. School group
15. South
17. United States
18. Bottle need
20. Upset
22. Cow's chow
23. Year (abbr.)
24. Computer makers
27. Brews
29. Sleep disorder
31. Parent teacher groups
32. Strong rope fiber
33. Bend
34. Decorative needle case
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1. Incline
2. Change
3. Small particle
4. Compass point
5. Night bird
6. Body snatcher
7. Cultivate
8. Volcano
10. Change into bone
16. Musical productions
18. Canadian prov.
19. Palladium (abbr.)
20. Many
21. Perfect
22. Captain (abbr.)
24. Institution (abbr.)
25. Swain
26. African country
28. Fast plane
30. Pastry
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1-18—HOUSTON: Joseph Havel: A Decade of Sculpture 1996-2006
During this decade, Havel focused on transforming domestic fabric
items into sculptures. The Caroline Wiess Law Building, Museum
of Fine Arts, Houston. 713/639-7300 1-Jul. 2—HOUSTON: Contemporary Kiln-Glass: A Survey of
Works from the Bullseye Collection, 1980 to the Present Experience
spectacularly vibrant colored glass created for art and architecture
through fusing, blowing, torch work and casting. Houston Center for
Contemporary Craft. www.crafthouston.org 713/529-4848 1-Aug. 20—HOUSTON: Frank Stella 1958 Bringing these works
together for the first time, the exhibition tracks the many changes of a
young painter experimenting with the wide array of styles and formal
possibilities available at a vital juncture in American art history. The
Menil Collection. www.menil.org 713/525-9400 3-Jul. 9—GALVESTON: Gary Faye — Still Lifes Features color
photographs. Galveston Arts Center. www.galvestonartscenter.org
409/763-2403 3-Jul. 9—GALVESTON: Sedrick Huckaby —Portraits & Quilts &
Merrilee McCommas — Word Play Galveston Arts Center, 2127
Strand. www.galvestonartscenter.org 409/763-2403 4-Sep. 14—HOUSTON: The Architecture of Gee’s Bend Quilts
Exhibition examines in detail the basic structural patterns that appear
to form the foundation of Gee’s Bend quilt making. The Audrey Jones
Beck Building, Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. 713/639-7300 8, 10-11, 16-18—HOUSTON: Don Quixote Ends the Houston
Ballet season. The idealistic, eccentric Quixote goes on a quest in
search of his ideal woman Dulcinea. Wortham Theater Center. www.
houstonballet.org 713/227-2787 9-11—TEXAS CITY: Funfest Enjoy arts & crafts, food, entertainment,
amusements, barbecue cook-off, Star Search, tennis tournament, fun
run and more. Nessler Park. www.texascitychamber.com 409/9351408 10—ALVIN: Police & EMS Bike Patrol Challenge Watch police and
EMS officers compete. Browse vendor booths. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4
p.m. National Oak Park. www.alvintexas.org 281/585-3359 10—CLUTE: Brazosport Art League Gallery Opening: Paint-In Show
Center for the Arts & Sciences. 979/265-7971 10—CORPUS CHRISTI: C-101 C-Sculptures Enjoy sand sculpting,
sand volleyball, live music and more. Padre Island. 361/289-0111 10—DACOSTA: Volunteer Fire Department Annual BBQ & Auction
Sons of Hermann Hall. 361/575-2959 10—KATY: Kid’s Day Includes hands-on activities, contests and
entertainment. Bass Pro Shops at Katy Mills Mall. 281/644-2203 10—PASADENA: Owl Prowl Enjoy a moonlit walk through the
woods while looking for owls and listening for fascinating night
sounds. Hours are 8 to 10 p.m. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.
abnc.org 281/474-2551 10—PORT ARTHUR: Nighttime Alligator Count & Marsh Tour Take
a ride in some awesome bottomlands alligator habitat and census
the alligators. Hours are 8:30 to 10:30 p.m., weather permitting.
Reservations required. Tony Houseman State Park and Wildlife
Management Area. 409/866-4742 Ridge Lake Shores - June 2006
10-11—GALVESTON: Carolyn Ehman School of Dance The
Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com
409/765-1894 10, 24—PASADENA: Guided Canoe Trips Meet at Bay Area Park
for a leisurely morning of wildlife watching, wetland education,
relaxation and fun. Travel is about 3 miles round trip. Reservations
required. Armand Bayou Nature Center. www.abnc.org 281/4742551 11—ALVIN: 13th Annual Tour de Braz Bike Ride Offers five
historical and scenic rides from which to choose. Begins at 7 a.m.
Alvin Community College, 3110 Mustang Road. www.alvintexas.
org 281/585-3359 16-18—GALVESTON: The Jubilee Banjo Band The Grand 1894
Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/7651894 16-18—WHARTON: Juneteenth Celebration Riverfront Park.
979/532-1862 or 979/531-0916 17—BAY CITY: Market Day More than 100 vendors sell handmade
crafts, homemade jellies and more. Courthouse Square. www.
visitbaycity.org 800/806-8333 17—PORT NECHES: Trade Day on the Avenue 409/722-4023 18-Sep. 10—HOUSTON: Courbet & the Modern Landscape
Exhibition brings together about 50 landscape paintings by Gustave
Courbet. The Audrey Jones Beck Building, Museum of Fine Arts,
Houston. 713/639-7300 19—GALVESTON: Juneteenth Includes a ceremony and parade to
commemorate the end of slavery in the south. 409/744-1491 19—PORT ARTHUR: Juneteenth Celebration Includes a pageant on
Friday, lecture series on Saturday, gospelfest on Sunday and parade on
Monday. Downtown Port Arthur. 409/982-8040 or 409/985-7768 23—GALVESTON: Dance Tree The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020
Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894
23-24—WHARTON: Freedom Fest Riverfront Park. 979/532-0927
or 979/532-0134 24—KEMAH: Classic Car Show See automobiles from the 1920s
through the 1970s. Kemah Boardwalk. www.kemahboardwalk.com
281/334-9880 24—SOUTH PADRE ISLAND: Moody Clinic Classic Bay Fishing
Tournament 956/542-8504 24-25—CORPUS CHRISTI: Seashore Marketplace Includes arts &
crafts vendors from around Texas, specialty displays, live bands and
more. On Padre Island. www.seashoremarketplace.com 361/7796989 24-25—GALVESTON: Bonnie Sisco School of Dance The Grand
1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. www.thegrand.com 409/7651894 Texas Events has been published with the permission of the Texas
Department of Transportation. All events are taken in part from
the Texas Events Calendar. All dates for events were correct at the
time of publication and are subject to change.
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Open Board Meeting
Ridge Lake Shores
The first open board meeting of the
Ridge Lake Shores Association will be
Monday, June 5, 2006
5:30PM
at the
West Montgomery Community Development Center
31355 Magnolia Industrial Park Rd.
Magnolia, TX
from 6:30PM-7:30PM
There will be an opportunity for association members
to ask questions of the Board members and property
management company.
Directions to West Montgomery Community Development Center:
From the intersection of 1488 & 2978, turn west on 1488 to
Magnolia. Turn left after RR tracks on 1774 then right on Industrial
Park Lane.
From FM 249 going North (249 will become FM 1774), turn left
at the yellow blinking light at Magnolia Industrial Park. Building is
on the right.
From FM 1774 from Magnolia going south, turn right at the
yellow blinking light At Magnolia Industrial Park. Building is on
the right.
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