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UPCOMING EVENTS

Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year for kids, but research shows some scary statistics* on Halloween & Trick or Treating safety –

• On average, twice as many child pedestrians are killed while walking on Halloween compared to other days of the year• Only one-third of parents talk to their kids annually about Halloween

• 70% of parents do not accompany their children Trick or Treating• 12% of children under the age of 6 are permitted to Trick or Treat alone• 63% of children do not carry a flashlight or wear reflective tape• 52% of motor vehicle deaths on Halloween involve alcohol

Fortunately, a few simple precautions can make it a safe night for everyone!

Top 10 Tips for Staying Safe on Halloween

1. Always be aware of your surroundings and use safety precautions while Trick or Treating.2. Make sure you can see! Wear well-fitting masks, costumes, and shoes to avoid blocked vision, trips and falls.3. Use reflective tape, flashlights or Glo sticks to be more visible to drivers.4. Use the buddy system or walk in groups while Trick or Treating. Small children should walk with their parents or a trusted adult, never

alone.5. Stay on the sidewalks and cross the street in groups. Remember to look both ways when crossing streets. 6. Only approach well-lit houses with porch lights on. Never enter a stranger’s house unless with a trusted adult.7. Wait until returning home before eating any candy. Parents should examine all candy prior to allowing children access to eating. 8. Never accept rides from a stranger.9. Eliminate distractions by keeping cell phones in a safe place while walking. 10. Save the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Non-Emergency Phone Number to report any suspicious or dangerous activity: (713) 221-

6000 – Option 6.

Lastly, motorists – SLOW DOWN and be especially alert while driving within the neighborhood. Children are excited on Halloween and pedestrian traffic may be more unpredictable.

Whether or not you’re Trick or Treating this year, we can all do our part to keep Halloween a spooky safe & frighteningly fun time!

Thanks,Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee

Note: The CWC meets monthly (3rd Tuesday) at the Fall Creek Clubhouse. Meeting dates/times & topics are regularly announced via the Nextdoor Events calendar. Residents are encouraged to attend!

*Source: SafeKids.org/Halloween trend in incidents, concerned residents wanted to know how their schools were performing. As shown below, Summer Creek’s culture has bucked that trend.

MOONLIGHT MOVIE NIGHTFeaturing: The Greatest ShowmanDate: Friday, October 18th Circus Activities @ 5:30pm • Movie @ 7:30pm • The Park (behind the Clubhouse)Ladies and gents, this is the moment you’ve waited for… Moonlight Movie Night featuring The Greatest Showman! We are going to “Rewrite the Stars” and sing along with the movie after an evening of fun-filled circus activities. Gentlemen, need a reason to say, “This is Me!”? Leave the trimmers in the drawer and “Come Alive” for the facial hair contest! Mustaches, beards, and beasts of all shapes and styles are welcome. Guests of all ages will enjoy a variety of wild entertainment. Keep your head up for our stilt walking ring master – she will be directing the mesmerizing side shows including a strolling juggler, magician, hula hoop expert, cirque performer, and more! Circus treats and sweets will be available throughout the evening for a nominal fee, so “Tightrope” to The Park behind the Clubhouse with your friends and neighbors on Friday, October 18th. We hope to see you there because THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW!

HOLIDAY MARKETSaturday, December 7th, 20199:00am – 12:00pmFall Creek ClubhouseAnother Texas winter is just around the corner! It’s almost time to pull out your coat, your favorite hot chocolate recipe, and get ready for the third annual Fall Creek Holiday Market! Do you or someone you know have a Ho-Ho-Ho hobby? A crafty item you have made and given to a family member, friend, or coworker - and folks asked where to buy one? Well, it’s a Holiday miracle - here is your chance!

Mark your calendars to sell your homemade products at the Fall Creek Holiday Market on Saturday, December 7th, 9:00am – 12:00pm at the Clubhouse. Start gathering supplies now for your specialty! Holiday door wreaths, North Pole inspired décor, mistletoe scented soaps, mouthwatering baked goods, jolly accessories, and other creative products from your imagination are all welcome. Spaces are already being reserved! The vendor registration form and more information are available at www.fallcreeklife.com.

Don’t miss out on all the other fun events at the market! Santa Claus is coming to hear your holiday wishes and have his picture taken with everyone in the family. Plus, children will have space to run, play, and bounce while Mom and Dad look for stocking stuffers. Take a break from shopping to have a bite to eat (breakfast will be available for purchase), ride in the horse drawn carriage, visit the petting zoo, climb the rock wall, and more! For everyone’s safety, please park at Fall Creek Elementary! Free shuttles will run continuously between the market and the parking lot to ensure you, your tired feet, and new goodies get to and from your car safely. See you there & Happy Holidays!

Boo Fall Creek Friends & Neighbors!

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FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERSHomeowners Association: Spectrum

Association Management281-343-9178

A NOTE FROM YOUR COMMUNITY MANAGER:

Approximately 62 million people live in deed restricted communities in the United States. As part of that number, you reap the benefi ts of living in a community that has an enforceable set of rules in place.

An important part of your Community Manager’s responsibility is to perform inspections and notify residents of any violations. These inspections are conducted regularly, each month, and it is our aim to be fair and consistent in our enforcement of your rules. Nobody likes receiving a Violation Notice, but most notices are for minor clean-up items that may just have been overlooked. However, for major items that require time to rectify, we are always happy to discuss the issue with you to reach an acceptable conclusion.

If you fi nd yourself the recipient of a Deed Restriction Violation Notice, please do not ignore it. If you need more time or if you disagree with our assessment, please contact me, Sarah Hudson, to discuss your concerns. We welcome communication and would much rather talk with you to reach a solution than have to send multiple letters to seemingly no effect. Please feel free to contact our offi ce anytime to share any questions, concerns or comments you would like to address. We love to hear from our residents!

shudson@stes.com281-870-0585

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JOIN FALL CREEK FOR OUR MODEL HOME EXTRAVAGANZA, BEING HELD IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY.VISIT ALL OF OUR MODEL HOMES—AND REGISTER AT EACH FOR YOUR

CHANCE TO WIN GREAT PRIZES!! More than two dozen homes from the $130,000s to more than $500,000s are ready or under construction in Fall Creek, which feature designs by Centex Homes, Coventry Homes, David Weekley Homes, Dunhill Homes, Highland Homes, Huntington Homes, Meritage Homes, Parkwood Homes, Partners in Building, Plantation Homes and Triumph Homes. Custom wooded and golf course homesites are also available. Visit Janie Morris at the Information Center and get more information on building on our custom homesites.

We’re Glad you’re a part of FALL CREEK! Few events in life are more exciting than buying your fi rst home. Whether you’re new to the community or you’ve been here several years, we’re glad you’ve chosen us! You’re offi cially a member of Fall Creek Homeowners Association, Inc.; we’re proud of our association and trust it will contribute to the quality of your experience in our community. Here are a few tips and bits of information to help you make the most of community association living:

your Own Space There’s one important difference between renting and owning a home that you need to keep in mind. Unlike renting, your unit and its upkeep belong entirely to you. You’re responsible for all maintenance for any part of your home that is used only by you or your family. So, when the faucet leaks, the fi rst person to call is your favorite plumber, not the association manager.

Common Elements and assessments The community has a number of common areas and services—like the grounds and the maintenance to keep them attractive and enjoyable. We share these areas and their expenses when we pay our assessments.

Membership When you bought your new home, you became a member of Fall Creek Homeowners Community Association, Inc. Membership entitles you to attend and observe board meetings and serve on committees. Our community thrives because residents volunteer for committee assignments to help make the community your home. Please contact your Community Association Manager, Sarah Hudson, at shudson@stes.com for more information or call 281-870-0585 if you have questions about the association.

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Harris County Sheriff (Non-Emergency)713-221-6000 Option 6

Eastex Fire Dept. – Emergency #281-847-3300

Fire / Police (Emergency)911

Humble Independent School District281-641-1000

Fall Creek Elementary School281-641-3400

Woodcreek Middle School281-641-5200

Summer Creek High School281-641-5400

Humble Area Chamber of Commerce281-446-2128

Humble Post Office281-540 -1775

Electricity: CenterPoint Energy713-659-2111

Natural Gas: CenterPoint Energy713-659-2111

Water/WCID #96 SI Environmental832-490-7600

WCID #96: Residential Recycling and Refuse of Texas866-516-9805

Water/WCID #49 TNG Utility Corp.281-350-0895

#49 Trash Pick-up: Aggressive Waste Disposal713-631-1900

Phone, Internet, Cable: AT&T800-464-7928

Phone, Internet, Cable: Comcast713-462-1900

Golf Club of Houston281-459-7820

The Clubhouse at Fall Creek281-458-8000

Deceased Animals Pick-up on streets in Fall Creek281-353-8424

FALL CREEK COMMUNITY FALL GARAGE SALE Date: Saturday, November 2nd

Time: 7am – 12pmNo permit required. The sale will be held throughout the community. *All you have to do is gather your unwanted items and be ready to sell!Directional signs are permitted on this day but MUST be removed that same afternoon. *Gated communities will be exempt from this sale.

A Local Charity will be at the Clubhouse to pick up any unwanted items that you wish to donate. Please have items at the clubhouse entrance by 1:30pm for pickup.

LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE NEWSAs the Chairwoman of the Landscape Committee, I would like to thank the Landscape Committee volunteer members from 2019 who put in so much time and energy in helping with the beautification process for Fall Creek. They are Hershey Dunn, Denise Stevens-Hatch, Pamela Fitch, Christina Madsen, Paul Phillips and Fred Scibuola.If you would like to join us in this worthwhile effort, our meeting dates are posted on Nextdoor and Fall Creek Life. You may also reach us at landscape@fallcreeklife.com.

Carol Deeb

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The Fall Creek Board wants to recognize the following Committee Members for their time, talent, and expertise they have given to each Committee. Through your active participation each of you have made a difference in our Community. Your ideas, input, and enthusiasm are most helpful and have assisted in making valuable improvements within Fall Creek. Thank you for your time and commitment to serving the residents of Fall Creek.

• July – Janet Sibley (FoPaws)

• August – Angelique Douty (Marketing Committee)

• September – Melanie Flores (Web Master)

*Each committee is always looking for new members, please visit www.fallcreeklife.com for more information.

Committee Member of the

Month

YARD OF THE SEASON CONTEST!The judging for the Fall Creek Halloween Spooktacular Yard of the Season contest will take place October 15th and all Fall Creek residents are welcome to participate! Get your creative and decorating ideas flowing & bring those witches, ghosts, & skeletons out from the back of the closet and hidden corners of your garage! Transform your front yard into a scary and ghostly Halloween Spooktacular yard! Winners will be chosen from each of our 27 Fall Creek villages and will be proudly presented a “Yard of the Season” sign to place in their front yard for all to enjoy!

The following Yard of the Season contest will be the Winter Wonder Land with the judging taking place in December . Please visit www.FallCreekHouston.com for up coming contest dates.

Contact Centerpoint Energy for repair of streetlights that are not working: 713.207.2222 phone, 713.207.9760 fax or www.centerpointenergy.com/outage

For faster repair when calling Centerpoint, remember to obtain the 6 digit pole number along with the closest physical address to the street light that is not working.

STREETLIGHT OUT?

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OCTOBER• Fertilize - Fertilizing is a must to strengthen the lawn’s root system and store nutrients needed in the winter months ahead. Pay special

attention to areas that may have been worn down by foot traffic and outdoor entertaining. You’ll need to replenish the nutrients that were depleted in the summer months. For an even distribution, spreaders offer a quick and convenient fertilizing solution.

• Prune - Cutting dead or weakened tree branches will keep them from falling and damaging your — or your neighbor’s — property, especially as winter weather sets it. Garden shears are fine for light pruning or trimming hedges, but heavier work such as storm cleanup often requires a chainsaw. When using a chainsaw for yard work, make sure the chain is sharp, as dull chainsaws make work more difficult.

• Rake - When raking fallen leaves, opt for a lightweight plastic rake, which glides more easily on grass than metal ones. Also, an open tarp for collecting leaves works better than dragging plastic bags across the yard. You should also clear plant beds of dead foliage, which can smother budding greenery and foster disease.

NOVEMBER• Christmas Decorating – If this is something you plan to do in the outdoors this month remember to check for insect or disease

problems that may still be hanging around while you are hanging your decorations! Also check for irrigation that could be spraying on the décor and adjust the heads accordingly.

• Tool Time – Now is the time to maintain that equipment; clean soil and mud off of shovels, rakes and pruning tools and coat with light application of lubricant so they are in good order for the springtime season ahead. Motorized equipment would appreciate an oil change, lube and sharpening and adds longevity to your investment.

• Fall Seasonal Color – November is a good time to plant seasonal color. This will give your beds some great color for the Holidays. There will be a variety of choices at your local nursery to pick from. Feed with a liquid soluble fertilizer to keep things looking good and blooming.

DECEMBER• Watering - Over watering needs to be avoided, if you have automatic irrigation, remember to make seasonal adjustments and reduce

the frequencies. Over watering can lead to fungal problems. Conversely do not let the landscape become too dry or winter damage from lower temperatures can cause die back as well.

• Christmas Tree - Your Christmas tree needs some TLC when you get it home. If the base of the trunk is yellow or brown make a fresh cut to open up the pores or the tree will not be able to absorb water! An average cut Christmas tree can consume one quart to a gallon of water a day! Check and fill the water often to prolong its beauty.

• New Trees - This is a great time to plant trees if you need to do a replacement or addition. The tree can get acclimated and start becoming established prior to the hot weather returning.

LANDSCAPING TIPS

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Hi Fall Creek Friends & Neighbors!

This season your Crime Watch Committee would like to share general safety tips and remind you of resources made available by our HCSO Contract Deputies.

Lock your Doors: An incredible 34% of all burglars enter the home through the front door. Make it a routine to check all of your door locks before you leave the house or turn in for the night.

This also applies to your vehicles! Please routinely lock and secure your cars – engaging the anti-theft system, hiding valuables from sight and parking in the driveway are a few easy deterrents. If criminals keep finding easy targets (unlocked cars), they’ll keep coming back.

Set your Alarm: An unset alarm system is as good as having no alarm system. On average, burglars only need 10 minutes to go through a house, so if you are headed out for any period, be sure to set your alarm. For the most part, burglars tend to avoid homes with security systems, so make sure that the security system signs and stickers are visible from all entrances to the house.

Sign-up for Vacation Watch: If you are headed out on vacation for an extended time, be sure to sign-up for Vacation Watch via the Harris County Sheriff’s Office website. The Vacation Watch Program is a service provided by the HCSO & alerts deputies to keep an extra eye out for any suspicious behavior surrounding your home while you’re away.

Learn more & sign-up here: https://www.harriscountyso.org/

Programs/programs_VacationWatch.aspx

Contact HCSO: Please make note of the non-emergency number & steps for call/report follow-up.• Immediate endangerment of life or property with a crime in

progress constitutes an EMERGENCY & you should call 911• If no crime is in progress or the crime has already occurred

with no suspect in sight, this is a NON-EMERGENCY & you should call 713-221-6000 (option 6).

• If you would like for a Deputy to contact you after the response/investigation, you must make the request with the Dispatcher taking your call.

• Please request the name of the Deputy and Case Number. You can use this information to submit additional information after the initial call.

Stay Alert: Residents are the eyes and ears of our community – especially at night. If you see something suspicious, do not hesitate to call the non-emergency number.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns to be addressed by the Crime Watch Committee, please contact us at fallcreekcrimewatch@gmail.com. (Or, attend one of our meetings – meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Fall Creek Clubhouse.)

Stay safe & stay cool this summer!Fall Creek Crime Watch Committee

CRIME WATCH COMMITTEE

FUN FACTS FOR FALL CREEKDid you know:In 1876 the town was a flag station on a railroad known as “the Rabbit” because passengers shot rabbits when the train stopped on the way from Houston to Shreveport.

Did you know:By 1905 the Humble oilfield was the largest producing field in Texas.

Did you know:Humble was a crossroads community in 1870, named for its founder, Pleasant S. Humble, a San Jacinto River ferry operator who arrived before the Civil War.

Did you know: Humble was a crossroads community in 1870, named for its founder, Pleasant S. Humble, a San Jacinto River ferry operator who arrived before the Civil War. Humble ran a commissary, cut railroad ties from local timber, and served as justice of the peace. Settlement in the area stopped during the Civil War but resumed after Reconstruction. In 1876 the town was a flag station on a railroad known as “the Rabbit” because passengers shot rabbits when the train stopped on the way from Houston to Shreveport. Residents pursued lumbering and agriculture, and by 1880 the population numbered ten whites and fifty blacks; the blacks ran the lumbermill. Mill owner Charles Bender purchased the townsite, established a commissary where workers traded tokens for merchandise, and took over management in 1886. A post office opened that year, a school by 1887, and two hotels, two general stores, a sawmill, and a church by 1896. A local school established in 1890 had fifty pupils.