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Grogan's Mill Village Association Newsletter 
October 11, 2016
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We are interested in your concerns and comments. Please share your ideas and suggestions to make Grogan's Mill a more vibrant community by sending your comments to: suggestions@gmva.org .

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GMVA Vice President Named Home Town Hero
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Bruce Cunningham, current VP and former President of the GMVA, was named a Woodlands Hometown Hero for 2016.  He is the founder and President of Aging In Place  the Woodlands, President of MUD 6, a founder of the Farmer's Market, on the boards of Bike the Woodlands Coalition, Voter Awareness Council and has been active in mentoring, religious organizations and social services. A dinner for the heros was held October 1 at the Marriott. 

Car Burglaries - Take Simple Precautions
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There have been 197 car burglaries in The Woodlands since the first of the year to July 31.  43% of those thefts occured in unlocked cars. These are thefts of opportunity where theives only need to walk around and pull on car door handles.  If they find an unlocked car, they can see what they can get.  

Twenty-seven of the burglaries have been in Grogans's Mill. A startling 73% of those in GM were from UNLOCKED CARS. Most of the problem has been in apartment complexes with some in the shopping center and a few in driveways.  Remember to lock your car even when you put it in the garage.

Township Elections as well as Presidential this November
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While the media has focused on the presidential election this November, one that is also important to all residents of The Woodlands is The Woodlands Township election. There will be several campaign forums over the next few weeks which you can attend.  You can also find information on the candidates, their background and vision on the following web sites:
the Voter Awareness Council at    www.vactx.org  
and the Montgomery County Tea Party at  www.usvotesmart.com .

This election has two groups with two distinctly visions for the future of The Woodlands. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the issues and the candidates.  It will make a difference in your daily life here in The Woodlands.


Brien O'Donal Joins the GMVA Board
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At its September meeting the GMVA board elected Brien O'Donal as its newest member.  He takes the seat vacated by Dana Denton who has moved to Pittsburgh.  Mr. O'Donal is an army veteran, worked for the Houston mayor's office, and volunteered in schools, the Star of Hope Mission, and the Pavilion.  We welcome him and look forward to his participation.


America Recycles Day
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Help Yourself, the Community and the Planet

Recycling goes beyond the ordinary when The Woodlands Township celebrates America Recycles Day at the 3R Bazaar on Saturday, November 12, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free event takes place at The Woodlands Township Environmental Services facility at 8203 Millennium Forest Drive in The Woodlands.  

Remember the old toothbrushes, empty toothpaste tubes and floss containers you have been saving?  Bring them to the 3R Bazaar for the 2016 Village Challenge, the TerraCycle Oral Care Brigade®, and win prizes for your village!


 

Water-Wise Challenge Begins October 15
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The Water-Wise Village Challenge promotes turning off sprinkler systems between October 15 and April 15. All residents of The Woodlands are invited to participate in the challenge. Each pledge - limited to one per household - will earn a contest point for the resident's village. Program sponsors will contribute scholarship money to the Village Associations with the most points. Pledges made before November 15, 2016, earn double points for your village.

Stop By the GMVA tent at the Famers Market to sign up for Water Conversation
Help your homeowners association receive money for saving water.  You can also sign up online or at the 3R Bazaar on November 12th.


 
Aging in Place, The Woodlands
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Aging in Place The Woodlands has been given a 501 c 3 status and is shortly going to be  asking for volunteers to work with the organization.

 
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