Willowlake
Community Newsletter www.willowlake.siteblast.com
November 2008
Volume 4, Issue 11
The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association
Willowlake 2008 Annual Meeting Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 30, 2008 and plan to attend the 2008 Willowlake Annual Meeting! Two positions are up for re-election. Please note the location and date has changed from previous years. The new location is: Willbern Elementary School Cafeteria 10811 Goodspring Drive, Houston, TX 77064
Dog Walking Walking your dog is a great way to exercise for both you and your pet and it’s also an opportunity to get out and enjoy the neighborhood. For those of you who walk your pets, please remember to keep your animal on a leash and to clean up after them. Your neighbors will appreciate your consideration!
2009 Assessments
Calling all Willowlake Weekend Warriors!!! Do you like sports? Do you want to have some fun? Do you want to meet neighbors and get some exercise too? Looking for all Adult neighborhood residents interested in some pick-up basketball games. I would like to organize some friendly games or at least connect neighborhood players. All skill levels welcome. If interested email me your information -- name, email, phone, preferred available days and times, comments, etc. Spread the word to your neighbors, the more responses the better. See you on the court Ron Watson
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LADIES BUNKO NIGHT
Billing of the 2009 assessments is just around the corner! As a reminder if you are unable pay your assessment in full by the due date of January 1st, please contact SCS Management Services and set up installment arrangements. The installment plan does not stop the late penalty in February but it does stop any further collection proceedings. Charge for a four (4) month installment plan is $15.00. You may also, prior to January 1st and at no additional cost, make payments toward your next year’s assessment giving you a head start in paying off the balance.
Pool Is Closed! The pool is now closed for the season! Make sure to keep your card keys in a safe place, as they will be used again next year! All cards are deactivated at this time. As you register next year your card will be reactivated. Replacement cards are $5.00 a piece. Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc.
Ladies BUNKO Group is looking for players. We meet on the 4th Monday night of every month. Come for food and fun. Dice and food will be provided. Just bring yourselves along with a $5 contribution. Prizes are distributed at the end of the night! For more details contact Amy Shearon at abar@rice. edu or 281-894-7663. Willowlake Community Newsletter - November 2008
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 Alicia
[email protected], ext. 7134 Deed Restriction Coordinator Ian
[email protected],ext. 7114 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 2008 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 Lynn Podraza.................................
[email protected] Park Chairman Diego Lamacchia..................................................................
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Board of Directors Board's E-mail..............................
[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
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Willowlake The Texas Rose Of Tralee
Did You Know?
Wants To Send You On A Trip To Ireland!
The tallest species of dogs is the Irish wolfhound; a wolfhound which grows to be about 32 inches high at the shoulders.
REMINDER:
Trash cans should not be put out any earlier than the night before the pick up day
Classified Ads The Texas Rose of Tralee is an organization that hosts the annual Texas Rose of Tralee Selection and Gala. There, a single young lady of Irish descent, (ages 18–27) is selected to be the “Texas Rose of Tralee”. This young lady goes on to represent the Texas Irish community in Tralee, Ireland at the International Rose of Tralee Festival. Interested? Contact us at
[email protected] or 972-208-1069 Could you be our next Texas Rose?
Willowlake HOA Residential Waste Service Royal Disposal & Recycle Office: 713-526-1536 Fax: 281-346-2961 Route Collection Times: Tuesday and Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Harris County Household Hazardous Waste Information 713-290-3000 or www.cleanwaterclearchoice.org
We Challenge What You Pay For Electricity! If SparkPowerBank isn’t your current electricity provider…chances are you're paying too much!
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Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Willowlake residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail
[email protected] Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales at 888687-6444 or
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What should you look for in a REALTOR ®
Expertise.
As a full-time real estate professional, I have the necessary experience to see you through your home-buying and selling process.
My areas of expertise include: • Calculating and estimate of the market value of your home. • Crafting marketing strategies to sell your home based on accurate information and research. • Promoting your property to other Realtors and buyers. • Holding and supervising open houses. • Drawing up contracts and negotiating terms. • Providing guidance when you seek financing. • Coordinating inspections, appraisals and contingency dates. • Screening potential buyers and reviewing their offers before presenting them to you. • Negotiating offers and counteroffers.
Realty Associates Kallie Shepherd 281-788-9683
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There’s no substitute for expertise. I invite you to use mine to assist you in buying or selling your home. Willowlake Community Newsletter - November 2008
All of Your Dental Needs Under One Roof Willowlake
Dean Lankford, DMD
Evan Melamed, DDS
Ingredients
Pumpkin Pie
1 can pumpkin 1 cup brown sugar 1 t. salt 2 t. cinnamon ¼ tsp. cloves
Kenneth Lepow, DDS
1 can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten ½ tsp. ginger ½ tsp. allspice
Directions
Combine and mix well. Pour into pie crust. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; then 350° for about 45 minutes.
If you would like to submit YOUR recipe email it to
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‘Tis the season to enjoy friends and family not to worry about your finances! This holiday season, forget about buying gifts and paying for travel with your high interest credit cards. Instead, give yourself the gift of a low rate Holiday Loan from First Service. See some snow this season on a holiday trip, visit family members and more! It’s a time of giving, and with a First Service Holiday Loan anything is possible. Call, click or visit us for more details.
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Willowlake Harris County Sheriff's Office Patrol Bureau 09/01/2008 through 09/30/2008 - K. Moneyhun, Commander - District 5 Patrol
Stonebridge Westbridge Willowbridge Willowlake Businesses
911 Hang Up Accident/FSGI Alarm Holdup Alarm Local Alarm/ Rep. Site Alarm/Sil/Pan/HU Arson/Fire Assault Burglary/Motveh Check Business Check Park
Child Cstdy Disp Contract Check Credit Card Abuse Crim Mischief Dist/Family Dist/Juvenile Dist/Loud Noise Dist/Other Drug/OD/Poss Follow Up In Progress Information Call Meet the Citizen Mud Building Ck Parking Lot Check Prop Found/Lost Susp Person
0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 15 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
3 2 1 15 0 1 0 0 0 0 56 1 19 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 10 0 0 1
1 1 0 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 48 0 34 1 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 5 0 0 0
Monthly Total
0 1 0 12 0 0 2 1 4 11 4 0 71 0 3 2 1 3 3 0 0 1 0 6 1 23 1 6
4 4 1 37 1 3 2 1 4 11 113 1 145 3 5 4 1 4 5 1 3 1 2 11 16 23 1 7
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Willowlake District 5 Patrol - (Continued from page 5) Stonebridge Westbridge Willowbridge Willowlake Businesses
Theft/Bicycle Theft/Other Traf Initiative Traffic Hazard Traffic Stop Unk Med Emerg Veh Suspicious Vehicle Stolen Welfare Check Total
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 12
0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 34
0 0 4 1 0 1 4 0 0 125
1 2 0 0 1 0 2 2 2 111
0 1 0 1 12 1 2 1 3 177
Monthly Total 1 3 4 3 13 2 9 3 7 459
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.
Gazebo Rental
Rental and use of the gazebo is for residents only. To schedule use of the gazebo, please contact Liz Pettit at 281-463-1777 ext 7134. A deposit of $250 is required. Deposit refund is issued only after inspection of the gazebo reveals no damage to the premises.
Baseball Field Usage
Baseball fields are for the use of the Willowlake Residents only. If you would like to reserve the field please contact Alicia Newby at 281-463-1777 ext 7134 for reservations. A confirmation form will be mailed to you with the date and time of your field usage.
The Foot Wellness Center Named one of
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Dr. Judith E. Rubin, Podiatrist/Foot Specialist * Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery * Board Certified in Foot & Ankle Surgery * Fellow American College of Foot & Ankle Surgery * Certified Wellness Educator
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Holiday Pet Tips Submitted by Melissa Todd
As you celebrate the season, it’s important to keep your furry friends safe and stress-free. Household changes and activity can be very hard on pets. • Be careful with holiday decorations. Many plants and berries (poinsettias, mistletoe, ivy and holly to name a few) can be toxic to pets. Also be careful where you hang ornaments and decorations…the higher the better! • Gatherings of people and holiday parties can frighten animals. Plan a safe place for them to retreat too when company arrives or when Halloween doorbells are ringing. • Holiday leftovers can wreak havoc with your pet’s digestive system. This is especially true with older pets. Turkey drippings, poultry bones and chocolate can all result in a trip to the emergency vet.
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