Pine Brook Periodical
Official Newsletter of Pine Brook Homeowner's Association
September 2009 - Volume 1, Issue 8
From The Board Of Directors
Clear Lake Lady Lakers
Have you ever wondered why we have a Community Association or what the Association does besides send out nasty letters? Your community association was created by Friendswood Development Corporation to enhance, maintain, preserve and protect the property values of our community in a city that has no zoning laws. The Board and the community manager, CIA Services, (CIA) collect the annual assessment fees of $379 that are used to upkeep the common areas, pool, and tennis courts. The staggered Board, elected annually by the residents, exercises powers conferred by its articles of incorporation and bylaws. The Board consists of unpaid, civic-minded leaders in the community who volunteer their time, talents and efforts to manage the community’s $380,000 annual budget and to enforce the community’s deed restrictions. Board members are elected to represent the views of the residents, not their personal interest or the interest of special segments of the community. The nasty letters some residents receive from CIA for violations of the community’s Deed Restrictions or Architectural Guidelines (ARC) are sent at the direction of the Board and are designed to uniformly enforce the Deed Restrictions and ARC Guidelines. Residents are encouraged not to ignore letters from CIA as it is always more cost effective to voluntarily follow the community’s rules than to be ordered to do so by a court. If you believe you have received a letter from CIA in error, please call or email Margaret Eckardt at 713-981-9000 or
[email protected]. All calls are automatically logged in for better service but your privacy is fully protected. Also, residents may personally attend board meetings which are usually held the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the law offices of Daugherty & Jordan on El Camino Blvd. Residents are requested to call CIA for confirmation of the meeting and to be place on the agenda.
The Clear Lake Lady Lakers finished the summer season with fun and success! Pictured are Jesse Madden, Taylor Totten, Natalie Dewitte, Amiee Brown, Alex Kochner, Annie Ortiz, Torie Sutherland and Alissa Whitlock. Players not pictured; Shae Quicgly and Lindsey Dugat.
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Pine Brook Periodical Board of Directors President........................................................... Doug Quillen Vice President.....................................................David Leboe Director..............................................................Tricia Totten Secretary......................................................Melinda Kokkinis Treasurer........................................................Roxanne Moore CIA Services Community Manager................... Shad Johnson Administrative Assistant...................................... Karla Santos Maintenance Coordinator......................................Ed Barnett Newsletter Editor............................................ Jenny Verghese
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Fall Pool Hours It may not feel like it, but the end of summer is in sight. The pool will be closed for the season effective September 28. While school is in session, the pool has only weekend and limited weekday hours. Visit www.ciaservices.com for more information.
If you are in the habit of leaving that GPS in the car overnight, you might just find a note from a Houston Police officer on your car in the morning. Since January, nearly 350 crimes have been reported in area neighborhoods. Although arrests have been made and burglaries have slowed recently, Houston Police are taking steps to educate homeowners on how not to become a victim. Beginning this month, officers will be given automobile burglary “report cards” they can place on cars each night, according to HPD Officer Roger Maloney. “Since criminals look for articles in the car in plain sight before breaking in, HPD has developed these report cards for officers to leave on the windshield after they inspect it for plain sight items in the interior,” Maloney said. “These cards remind the owner of the importance of not leaving valuables in the car.” Maloney said HPD hopes this will get the word out to homeowners so they will think twice before leaving that iPod, cell phone, or lap top in the car overnight, whether its parked on the street, or even factSheet_ad_half.pdf 6/25/2009 2:24:33 PM in their driveways.
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Save The Date! The Brookwood Carnival will take place this year on Saturday, November 14. The theme is “Under the Brookwood Big Top”. Be on the lookout for clowns, stilt walkers and jugglers. As always, the carnival will have the best games, rides, delicious food, an exciting Silent Auction and of course the wildly popular baskets!! Join us under the Big Top for a great event and support your school. See you there!!
The Board of Directors holds a meeting the 1st Monday of each month. These meetings are usually held at 6 p.m. at the offices of Daughtry & Jordan, located at 17044 El Camino Real. Homeowners are always welcome, but should call C.I.A. Services at 1-866-2190563 to verify the date and time.
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Slow down for school zones, buses, and children walking and riding bikes!
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Pine Brook Periodical Weather Can Take a Toll on Your Food If this weather has you feeling wilted, imagine what it does to your food. An expert at Baylor College of Medicine (www. bcm.edu) , advises taking extra precautions with food during the summer heat. “Many people don’t pay attention to food poisoning but it really is a major concern. Over 325,000 people per year are hospitalized from food poisoning, according to the Centers for Disease Control,” said Roberta Anding (http://www.bcm.edu/pediatrics/index. cfm?Realm=99992421&This_Template=anding), a registered dietitian at BCM and Texas Children’s Hospital. Anding says that with food such as meat, mayonnaise, eggs and cheese, follow the “Golden Hour” rule. Most of the time, these foods can stay at room temperature for up to two hours before they are considered unsafe. However, the rules have to change in severe heat and humidity. These foods can only stay in an environment above 90 degrees for an hour before they need to be thrown out.
“Don’t assume that you can leave something like a turkey sandwich in the car while you run to the mall for an hour. Don’t run the risk of a food-borne illness,” said Anding. The “Golden Hour” rule also applies to baby formula, said Anding. She recommends putting a bottle of formula in a zipper bag with a freezer pack if travelling with preprepared formula. Once the ice pack melts though, there’s only one hour left before the formula needs to be thrown out. Another suggestion Anding makes is to combine the powder and water right before it’s needed. There are other food safety tips to keep in mind year-round, Anding said. It’s a myth that you have to wait for cooked food to cool down before refrigerating it. In fact, the longer you leave it out, the more bacteria that is likely to grow. Be sure to have a refrigerator thermometer and a meat thermometer to ensure that food is always at the right temperature. When reheating food, make sure it’s not (Continued on Page 7)
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Pine Brook Periodical Weather Can Take a Toll - (Continued from Page 6) just lukewarm. The center of a piece of meat should be hot, ensuring that any potential bacteria that has grown is killed. Be sure to wash all fruits and vegetables before cutting or eating. Even if you do not intend to eat the rind, cutting through the rind with a knife exposes the inside to bacteria. Try to use separate cutting boards for meats and veggies, and do not use a sponge to clean up drippings after working with raw meat - it only spreads the germs around. “Those with any type of health issue that compromises their immune system should be extra cautious since they are more susceptible to food illnesses,” said Anding. “Make sure to check with your physician or a registered dietitian about what you should be cautious of.” Anding also warns that it’s important to be cautious when going organic. Be sure that any milk products that are consumed are pasteurized to avoid food borne illnesses and bacteria. Ensuring that milk products are pasteurized is a life-saving strategy, said Anding.
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