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December 2007
Volume 3, Issue 12
The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association
2007 Willowlake HOA Annual Meeting Recap
Once again, I would like to take an opportunity to thank the residents of our subdivision for taking the time to send in proxy forms and even more so for attending our Oct. 25, 2007 HOA Annual Meeting. Whether you realize it or not, holding an annual meeting is a requirement of our Willowlake Subdivision By-Laws. Thus, having to reschedule another meeting, if we do not meet the required quorum, is simply wasteful spending of your assessment fees. Please do your part so that we may avoid this situation. Speaking of assessment fees, we are glad to inform you that there will be no increase to the 2008 HOA Assessment fee. It will remain at its current amount of $600. However, unless we are able to contain our community costs or perhaps even reduce some services, it’s possible that we may see increases in the future. Please allow me to provide a brief recap of some of our discussions: Garbage pick-up via Royal Disposal is expected to increase for 2008. Obviously, one of the factors leading to the increase is the cost of fuel to run and operate the garbage trucks. A second consideration is the increases in dumping fees for landfill incurred by Royal Disposal. A question that we’re considering is, should we consider going to (1) pick-up per week to maintain current costs? We’ve also looked into other trash pickup vendors, but we the Board, feel that Royal Disposal is providing the best value & service for our money. The Gazebo & Park lights were finally restored in late Sept. or early Oct. Unimaginable as it may seem, we had a difficult time securing a vendor to come out to do the work. One company cited the unusually large amount of rain we received over the summer as a reason for his/her back load of electrical work. As of this writing, some of the park lights have gone out again. Please be assured that the outage is being looked at again and hopefully will be restored as soon as possible. We have had a rash of late or incorrect mail delivery from our Post Office substation over the past year and perhaps even longer than that. Since the Willowlake HOA has no direct control over this problem, we ask that you contact the Willow Place PO Substation supervisor (Carla West) at (281) 890-2392. Vandalism, unfortunately, is still present in our community. This Copyright © 2007 Peel, Inc.
past year, we have incurred some damage to our pool house (namely, the exhaust vent & electrical meter) and graffiti painted onto our gazebos. We continue to ask that you report any vandalism you see occurring, but would strongly suggest that you not approach the person(s) committing these acts. Please contact the Sherriff’s Dept. at (713) 221-6000. And finally, last but not least, we voted in a fifth person to serve on the Willowlake HOA Board of Directors. Please join me in welcoming Annette Rathgeber to the Board. While the five positions on the BOD are currently filled, there are many other opportunities to serve in our community. Please contact any Board member or SCS for further information if you would like to volunteer your time to make Willowlake a great subdivision to live in.
Wishing you a Holiday full of surprises
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Willowlake Important Numbers
All Emergencies................................................................... 911 Aquatic Management............................................281-446-5003 Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital..................................281-897-3300 Harris County Sheriff............................................713-221-6000 Department of Public Safety.................................713-681-6187 Fire Department (non-emergency)........................713-466-6161 Center Point Energy- Power Outages Only...........713-207-7777 ENTEX Gas..........................................................713-659-2111 Harris County Animal Control..............................281-999-3191 Memorial City Hospital........................................713-932-3000 MUD #11..............................................................281-807-9500 Poison Control Center...........................................800-222-1222 Post Office Central................................................800-275-8777 Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc.................................................................888-687-6444 Sales
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Your SCS Management Team............ 281-463-1777 Association Manager Terrie
[email protected], ext. 7121 Service Manager Liz Pettit....................................
[email protected], ext. 7134 Deed Restriction Coordinator Laurie
[email protected],ext. 7110 Accounting Representative Mayra Jarquin......................
[email protected], ext. 7130 For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact: SCS Management Services 7170 Cherry Park Drive ; Houston, Texas 77095 281-463-1777 • www.scsmgmt.com
Committees 2007 Architectural Control Committee Mark Lackey....................................................281-970-4671 Social Events Kim Thompson......................
[email protected] Newsletter - SCS Terrie Brown...................................281-463-1777, ext. 7121 Yard of the Month Scott and Rita McKenzie...........
[email protected] Security Chairman Fred Flores.............................................................................. Block Captains OPEN ..................................................................................... Mom's Group OPEN ..................................................................................... Gazebo Rental - SCS SCS Management..............................................281-463-1777 Pool Chairman . ............................................................................................. Park Chairman ...............................................................................................
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[email protected] President Bob Ngao.........................................................281-249-2431 Vice President Debi Bon.........................................
[email protected] Secretary Monica Ward...................................................281-890-4804 Treasurer John
[email protected] Director Annette Rathgeber
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Willowlake WILLOWLAKE CALENDER OF EVENTS 2007-2008
Everyone mark your calendars and watch the newsletter for more details!
Saturday, December 1st
“Deck the Halls Christmas decorating & party” Meet at the gazebos at 3:30 p.m. Party to follow, more details to follow (December Newsletter) “Come and get in the holiday spirit with your friends and neighbors”
Saturday, January 5th
April – “Sunday afternoon Social”
Come meet your neighbors and relax in the park. Watch for details!
May – “splash party”
Summer kick-off at the Willowlake pool Watch for more details!
July – “July 4th pool party and picnic”
“Decorations take down” 10 a.m. at gazebos Coffee & donuts provided
Come celebrate independence day and stay cool! Watch for more details!
March – “easter Celebration”
End of summer party Watch for more details!
August – “Last Splash”
Here comes Peter cottontail! Watch for details! Volunteers needed
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Willowlake Happy Holidays!
It’s time to get up in those attics, look in the corners of your garage and untangle all those extension cords. Yep, that’s right, it’s holiday decoration season again. Last year our neighbors did a fantastic job decorating and did a great job adding to the holiday season. As with most years, the Yard of the Month Committee (along with your help) will be judging holiday decorations on Monday December 10th from 7:00 P.M. until 8:00 or 9:00 P.M.. So if you want your house to be up for consideration we encourage everyone to have their lights on and their spirit flowing! Just a reminder, here are last years category winners:
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“And the winner’s were....” Santa’s Favorite: - 9622 Bending Willow Debbie & Daniel Kerschen Children - Whitney, Joshua & Eric Spirit of the Season: - 9823 Mossy Tree Timothy & Mavis Fernandes Son - Roy Winter Wonderland: - 9923 Goldenglade Kim & Jerry Betts Holiday Magic: - 9722 Goldenglade Steve & Tammy Rodriguez Children - Taylor, Mason & Paton Honorable mention: 9618 Willow Lodge 9702 Winter Run 9506 Trailing Moss 9926 Goldenglade
If you happen to know of a house you would like to nominate we would love to hear from you. Please email mckenzie.scott@yahoo. com . The more participation the Yard of the Month committee gets the more exciting the contest will be. Also, we are looking for volunteers to help with the gazebo decorations. This only takes a couple hours and is something your proud of being apart of each and every time you drive by. The gazebo will be decorated on Saturday December 8th at 9:00 A.M.. Until then, have a great holiday and a happy New Year.
Please have all holiday decorations picked up and lights down by January 21, 2008.
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Willowlake Black-eyed Pea Dip My Mother-in-law is a firm believer in starting the New Year off with a little good luck. So every New Years Day she makes a big batch of Black-eyed Peas for her family. They all loved them, because they are good, except her youngest son, my husband. He would not eat them no matter how she tried to serve them (kind of like Green Eggs and Ham). When I married him she told me, it is up to you. If you want good luck get him to eat his New Years Black-eyed Peas. I cooked them every way I could, but nothing worked. Then one day about 5 years ago I found this recipe for a dip using black eye peas. I made it, but did not tell him what was in it. HE LOVED IT. Now I make this dip every New Years, and his Mom is happy.
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Melt margarine and cheese in medium bowl in microwave for about 1 minute. Stir to blend and set aside. Drain peas, saving liquid, mash them and add to blended cheese with the rest of the ingredients. Use reserved liquid if needed to achieve the right consistency. Serve with your favorite cracker.
Stonebridge
Westbridge
Willowbridge
through
10/31/2007
Monthly Total
Willowlake
911 Hang Up
1
0
0
0
3
4
Accident/Minor
2
0
0
0
0
2
Alarm Holdup
0
1
0
0
0
1
Alarm Local
1
0
8
5
12
26
Alarm/Sil/Pan/HU
1
0
1
0
0
2
Animal/Humane
0
0
0
0
1
1
Assault/Agg
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
21
0
0
0
0
21
Check Park
5
0
0
9
14
28
Check School
0
0
12
0
0
12
Child Cstdy Disp
0
0
0
1
0
1
Chk Public Infra
1
0
0
0
0
1
Contract Check
0
14
15
28
15
72
CreditCard Abuse
0
0
0
0
1
1
Crim Mischief
1
1
0
2
0
4
Dist/Family
0
0
0
1
1
2
Dist/Juvenile
1
0
0
1
0
2
Dist/Other
0
0
0
0
1
1
Domestic/Prevent
1
0
0
0
0
1
Follow Up
2
0
0
0
0
2
Forgery
1
0
0
0
0
1
In Progress
3
0
0
1
0
4
Information Call
0
1
0
0
1
2
Meet the Citizen
6
1
0
1
1
9
Burglary/Motveh Check Business
Mud Building Ck
17 BUSINESSES
0 Stonebridge
1 Westbridge
34 Willowbridge
17
69 Monthly Total
Willowlake
Parking Lot Chk
11
0
0
0
11
22
Robbery/Business
1
0
0
0
0
1
Susp Person
1
0
0
0
1
2
Telephone/Harras
0
1
0
0
0
1
Traf Initiative
0
0
0
2
0
2
Traffic Hazard
1
0
1
0
0
2
Traffic Stop
4
0
1
7
6
18
Veh Suspicious
1
1
0
1
2
5
Vehicle Stolen
0
0
0
0
1
1
Welfare Check
1
0
0
0
1
2
86
20
39
93
90
328
Total
Note: This dip is best if served warm so place in an oven proof dish and heat at 350 for about 20 min.
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Black-eyed Pea Dip 1 stick margarine (not butter) 1 roll (6oz) process cheese (garlic or Jalapeno flavor) 2 cans (15.8oz) Black-eyed Peas (can use the kind with Jalapenos) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, diced 2 teaspoons diced Jalapenos (optional)
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NOTE: This report was produced by the Harris County Sheriff's Office District 5 Crime Analyst and contains raw data subject to change as cases are investigated and reclassified.
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Willowlake “Amahl and the Night Visitors”
Messiah Lutheran Church is presenting a production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on Saturday, December 1 at 6 PM and Sunday, December 2 at 3 PM. Tickets are free, but are required to be certain there is adequate seating at both shows. Call the church office, 281890-3013, to reserve tickets. “Amahl and the Night Visitors” is an operetta about a young crippled boy and his widowed mother who are visited by the three kings on their way to find the newborn Christ child. A miraculous healing occurs, and the kings invite Amahl to accompany them on their journey so he can give his crutch to the Christ child. This made-for-television opera (under an hour in length) will delight all. Suggested audience is ages 8 and up. Free child care for younger children is available. Refreshments will be served after each performance.
“W” Decal
The Willowlake HOA has provided two decals for each residence in the welcome packet you receive. Additional decals for cars registered to your Willowlake address are 50 cents each and can be obtained from either SCS Management or any HOA board member. If you do not receive a “W” decal, please contact SCS Management or a board member to obtain one. Affix the “W” decal to the lower left corner (driver’s side) of your vehicle’s back windshield. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and welcome to Willowlake! It’s not too late to register for a mini-mester class! Catch up or get ahead this holiday season!
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