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May 2010 Volume 4, Issue 5Official Publication of the Lakewood Grove Homeowners Association
ANNUAL HOA MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 11th @ 7PMThe Lakewood Grove HOA will be having its annual
meeting on Tuesday, May 11th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakewood Elementary School on Gettysburg Drive. At this meeting there will be a vote taken on the following item:
1. Election of one position to the Lakewood Grove HOA Board of Directors for a 3 year term. The Director position is currently held by Mark Schubert, who has indicated his willingness to continue in that role. Any other candidates who wish to run for this position should submit their request to Bridgett Cummings @ SCS Management (281-500-7111 281-500-7187 (fax) or [email protected]), before May 5, in order to be added to the printed ballot for the May meeting. You may also submit a biographical profile which will also be included in the ballot. Nominations to the Board position can also be taken from the floor at the meeting.
A quorum, 10% (~88 votes/proxies) of the resident votes is required in order to meet the election requirements. You should be receiving your notice and proxy in the mail soon. You can bring your proxy to the meeting or submit it directly to SCS Management (postage paid) but must be received prior to the meeting date. You can also have a neighbor that is attending bring it to the meeting. If we do not have at least 10% of the resident’s votes the meeting will be void and consequently will cost us more money to schedule another meeting. If you have questions/concerns regarding your neighborhood, make an effort to have at least one member of your household attend the meeting.
The Board has invited the Harris County Constable’s office to attend and field some of your questions/concerns.
We look forward to seeing you there.Lakewood Grove HOA Board of Directors
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prOpErTy MANAGEMENT cOMpANySCS Property Management .............................281-500-7111Important: Please refer all questions/comments to SCS Property Management and then SCS will send the Board members information they need to respond to. This will save everone time and effort.
bOArd MEMbErSPresident – Mark Schubert ..............................281-251-0322 .............................................mark.schubert@petrecointl.comVice President – Gloria Tann ...........................281-655-8320 .............................................................. [email protected]/Treasurer – Mike Rivera ...................713-248-7878 ................................................................ [email protected]
NEIGHbOrHOOd EVENTSEnd of School Party .................... Gloria Tann, 281-655-8320 .............................................................. [email protected] Sale ..........................Stephanie Valdes, 832-594-0443Fall Festival ....................................................Taylor Delleney ................................. 832-220-3530, [email protected] of Summer Party ................................................ NEED4th of July Parade ....................................................... NEEDPool Luau ............................................................ Tania Watts ..........................................................................David PoeckSanta Ride ...................................Henry Silva, 215-776-6679 .............................................................. [email protected]
Animal Control ................................................281-999-3191Dead Animal Pick Up ......................................281-353-8424Emergency ........................................................................911CyCreek Volunteer Fire Department ................281-894-0151Constable Precinct 4 ........................................281-376-3472
MedicalCy Creek EMS Ambulance .............................281-440-4300Cy Fair Hospital .............................................281-890-4285Methodist Willowbrook .................................281-477-1000Northwest Hospital ........................................281-440-1000Tomball Hospital ............................................281-401-7500Veterans Hospital............................................713-795-4411Poison Control ............................................1-800-931-1085
Took Place April 3rd. Thanks for the families that participated. We had
good weather and lots of fun. Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped organize the event: Cat Schwartz, Darin Schwartz, Doug Strain, Cheryl Strain, Will Strain, Megan Strain, Karina Trang and her family. Thank you to the families - moms and dads for helping spread eggs and keep our egg hunts on schedule. Also the great moonwalks were provided by one of our residents, Irene Perez at Party with Chris. For your party needs, visit them at www.partywithcris.com.
LAdIES, Do You Like To Read?
Are you one who checks the best seller list in the newspaper? Well, if so, come join The Lakewood Grove Bookclub. We meet the second Wed. of the month, in the evening. We read all kinds of books, mysteries, old classics, new fiction, and well, whatever. Contact Cheryl Thomas at [email protected] or Trudi Trainor 281-655-8509 for further information.
pool Information“Pool Registration Forms along with the pool hours and pool rules
will be mailed to every homeowner. The Registration Form will need to be completed and mailed or faxed to SCS Management, 7170 Cherry Park Dr., Houston, Texas 77095, fax – 281-500-7111. Pool tags will be mailed to all homeowners who are current on their annual assessments. A pool tag is required for all members of the household over the age of ten. After June 1, 2010, there will be a $5.00 processing fee for pool tags. This fee must received at SCS Management prior to tags being mailed or paid at the time the tags are picked up at the office of SCS Management. SCS Management only accepts checks or money orders. There is a $10.00 replacement fee for lost tags.”
Admission: Adults $9; Seniors $7; Kids 12 & Under Free
Exhibit with us! Member & nonmember exhibitors welcome. Call 281-645-6654.
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SEcUrITy ALErT!Do You Overlook & Take For Granted Your Security?
In light of the recent break-in’s, assaults, thefts, etc., that have occurred in our surrounding neighborhoods (gated & non-gated), the Lakewood Grove HOA Board wants to remind everyone to be pro-active with your own security.
Security is often overlooked and taken for granted. Unfortunately, occassionally we all need a reminder that security is the responsibility of each of us. Off and on, we have seen some vehicle burglaries, theft of personal items, home burglaries, and vandalism to common/personal area property. Recently, there have also been reported sexual assaults in the nearby subdivision Longwood. http://www.click2houston.com/news/22710918/detail.html
While Lakewood Grove has patrol services that are provided by the Constable District 4 officers we still need to be pro-active and take common sense precautions. The patrols are just one part of a bigger response to security here in Lakewood Grove. The biggest part comes from you, the residents.From the cases we know of thieves have been burglarizing cars that are unlocked only and driveways that are not lit up well. As for the sexual assault, the perpetrator went through an unlocked garage window and through an unlocked door to the home from the garage.
As a resident, you need to think about security and discuss it with your family. Has ease and habit left us in a position to be vulnerable to poor security? Here are some basic ideas: Always lock your house and garage. Don’t forget to close and lock your windows also. Set your house alarm. Close the garage at night and when you are away. Lock your vehicle(s) and do not leave valuables in plain sight. If you have a car alarm, set it. If you have a dark driveway, leave an outside light on. Talk to your children about leaving that bike out in the yard or driveway all night or toys that are just laying in the open. Create and keep handy a list of emergency phone numbers and emergency contacts.
If you see suspicious activity, get as much information as you can safely get, things like: a license number, make/model/color of vehicle, place of residence, direction of travel, do you know the person? Call law enforcement, and advise your HOA Board and above all, do not confront the person(s). Lakewood Grove is an active community, look out for your neighbor and your neighbor will look out for you! Think about security; discuss it with your family and your friends often. Be safe and enjoy living in Lakewood Grove.
If you would like to register any of your telephone numbers (home or cell) on the Federal Trade Commission’s Do Not Call Registry you can do so by calling 888-382-1222 from the phone you want to register or go to: www.donotcall.gov.
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Block Captains in our community are the very foundation of the neighborhood and the key to a great place to live! Block Captains work in their immediate area to assist the HOA with the dissemination of information. They are also the voice of their neighbors to communicate with the HOA Board Members. They keep contact with their neighbors to make our neighborhood a friendly place where everyone knows their neighbors and is comfortable in the neighborhood. Would you like to be a Block Captain? Contact your Block Captain Coordinator Henry Silva at [email protected] or 832-928-5311
Do You Have Reason to Celebrate?
We want to hear from you! Email [email protected] to let the community know!
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Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to Lakewood Grove residents, limit 30 words, please e-mail Chuck, at [email protected].
Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @ 888-687-6444 or [email protected].
Personal ClassifiedsFoR SALE: Exercise Equipment, Barely used XLglider $35. Contact Dulcina Belcher 832-698-1426.
tRAiN SEt. “O” scale Trains, track and accessories. Will sell as a group or individually. Call Kelly Stewart at 281-660-6127.
oVAL WALL MiRRoRS: Two matching mirrors feature an etched, antiqued frame, with a generous 1 1/4” bevel. Dimensions: 22W X 32H X 1D. Mounting hardware included. Asking $225 each. Contact Don Bova: 281-655-9045.
FoR SALE: Set of Golden Bear Golf Clubs $125, Rainbow SE Cleaning System $250, Polk Audio CS300 Center Channel Speaker $50, Canister Set $35: Four canisters, shakers, and spoon rest. Contact Patrick 832-256-9600
ExERCiSE EqUiPMENt: Barely used XLglider $35. Contact Dulcina Belcher 832-698-1426.
REFRiGERAtoR FoR SALE: Kenmore Side by Side only 7 1/2 years old ice maker needs repair, $350.00 If interested call: 281-379-4504 or 713-306-3422
BoWFLEx xtREME - $700 (orig. price $1,400). A GREAT deal on just-like-new home workout weight system. Also includes leg extension piece, lat pulldown bar, and extra set of strength rods. Would make an excellent Christmas present to get you or a loved one started on New Year’s resolutions! Call Lisa at 281-320-1905 or email at [email protected].
FoR SALE: Armoire – Excellent Condition. 6 ½ feet tall, 43 inches wide, Great Storage underneath $300 (cash only). Call Missy @ 713-859-7069 or Email: [email protected].
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cONSTAbLE’S cOrNErBy Sergeant James Rouse
The winter months are coming to an end and soon the weather will be more admirable for burglars. We usually have an increase in motor vehicle and home burglaries during this time.
Most vehicle burglaries occur during the night and can be avoided by simply locking your car door. Typical items stolen from vehicles: GPS, IPOD, Laptop computers, electronic games, tools and guns. If you do not want items stolen from your vehicle, make sure nothing is left inside to be stolen. Additionally, do not leave pressure washers, welders or any other tools in the bed of a truck.
Home burglaries are common but occur mostly during the daytime when no one is home and your neighbors are at work. Remember to set your home alarm, lock your door, windows and close your blinds when your home is left unattended. Most people store their valuables in their master bedroom; burglars know this and usually head straight for the master bedroom and leave the rest of the home untouched. I suggest you keep your valuables in a place that is not so common for the criminal mind.
Also, have someone check on your home while you are away for any extended period of time. It is a good idea to have that designated person pick up any newspaper or flyers left on your lawn or front
door otherwise your home is an easy target to get burglarized.If you become a victim of a burglary, providing serial numbers to
your property is very important, they can be added to our NCIC/TCIC system as “stolen” and MAY be recovered.
Take pictures of any other valuables such as jewelry, painting or family heirlooms for identification and insurance purposes. Have this information ready for the police, without serial numbers or pictures the chances of recovering your property are slim.
Contact the police anytime you see suspicious activity.Harris County Constable Pct 4 281-376-3472 or 911
Keep our Neighborhood CleanLitter is becoming a real problem in our neighborhood. Let
your children know to “Give a hoot and don’t pollute.” Lakewood Grove belongs to all of us. Let’s keep it clean. Courteous neighbors don’t allow their pets to soil their neighbor’s yard. Please pick up after yourselves and your pets. Recycle when possible. Let’s keep our little corner of the world BEAUTIFUL!
Drowning is the 2nd leading cause of unintentional injury-related death ages 1-14.
DROWNING WILL AFFECT YOUOR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
Most children are out of sight or missing for less than 5 minutes and usually in the presence of 1 or both parents.
NO ONE is “drown proof” – no matter their level of swimming ability.
Falls, entrapments, and injuries lead to drowning regardless of swimming level.
A majority of people overestimate their own and their child’s ability to swim, especially in a panic event.
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Drowning occurs in as little as 2 minutes.
Most children die who are submerged for as little as 6-10 minutes.
Irreversible brain damage occurs in as little as 4 minutes.
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Children who drown do not scream, splash, or struggle. They silently slip beneath the water, even with adults & lifeguards present.
DROWNING IS QUICK AND SILENT
DROWNING CAN STILL OCCUREVEN IF YOU KNOW HOW TO SWIM
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A Whole New Way Too LivePart 1
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Almost 2000 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. Team Tiara is a non-profit foundation dedicated to raising money to fund research and education for this devastating disease as well as outreach services to those affected by it. Team Tiara started 5 years ago walking in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day. Each member has raised $2300.00 every year to walk 60 miles in three days, sleep in pink tents and shower in converted semi-trucks. This group of men and women are now at a turning point and are raising money to provide real-time assistance to those whose lives have been touched by breast cancer. One way they will be able to do this is to provide mammograms for those without health insurance so they do not have to wait what could be months to get their lump checked at the free clinics. This could mean the difference between a Stage 1 diagnosis and a Stage 4 diagnosis. They will also be able to fund expenses such as babysitting for young children during doctor’s appointments and treatments, travel accommodations or any needs these families have.
Team Tiara has been featured on Chanel 2 News and will be featured in many other publications throughout the year recruiting new members, participating in many fundraisers that will range from car washes, Southern Living Parties, Cookbook and Calendar Sales to their big event in October – Team Tiara Gala: A Whole New Way Too Live! Follow them on their journey by going to www.teamtiara.net or you can join them on their journey and be a part of this new way to live.
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Texas Style!Event description
Loosely based on “Billy Bob Shakespeare?s” much loved story The Taming of the Shrew...set in Tomball, Texas! A world premiere written and directed by Houston actress/playwright Elaine Edstrom.Event Location
HFAC Garza Stage 10760 Grant Road
date/Time InformationMay 7 and 8 at 8:00 pm May 14 & 15 at 8:00 pm, May 16 at 3:00 pm May 21 & 22 at 8:00 pm, May 23 at 3:00 pm May 28 & 29 at 8:00 pm