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Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc. Willowlake Watch - July 2011 1
Willowlake
www.willowlake.siteblast.com July 2011 Volume 8, Issue 6
The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association
Watch
July 4............................Independence DayJuly 6.......................Waste/Recycle PickupJuly 13.....................Waste/Recycle PickupJuly 20.....................Waste/Recycle PickupJuly 21................................Board MeetingJuly 27.....................Waste/Recycle PickupAug. 3 .....................Waste/Recycle Pickup
Mark Your Calendar!
Mark Your Calender
THree WaYS TorePorT a CrIMe
CALL USCall 713-222-TIPS (8477)We do not ask for your nameCallers are given a code numberInformation is forwarded to law enforcementAfter arrest, cash rewards are paid
SEND US A TEXT MESSAGEText TIP610 plus your tip to CrIMeS (274637)Your phone number remains unknownCode number sent back to you
SUBMIT ONLINEVisit www.crime-stoppers.orgFill out the online form and submitCode number will be issued after submission.
CRIME STOPPERS WILL PAY UP TO $5000 FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE CHARGING OR
ARREST OF A FELONY SUSPECT.
Thoughts On JulY 4TH
It’s true for me, July 4th is much more than just a day for backyard barbeques and firework displays, and I know it’s the same for you. We celebrate and cherish America’s independence all the time - we don’t need a special occasion to fly the flag or honor those who serve.
Most of us think of the 4th of July as the day when we declared our independence from England and began building the greatest nation the world has ever known. And while it’s true, that notion feels very much like the end of something. British rule, oppression, being subjects to a king instead of to one another. But when you stop and think about it, the 4th of July wasn’t an ending at all - it was just the beginning.
While we declared our independence on July 4, 1776, we had to keep fighting to defend that declaration until 1783, over seven years of bloody struggle and ultimate sacrifice. And while those who fought in the Revolutionary War knew what they were dying to protect, “we the people” didn’t adopt our constitution until 1787, more than 11 years after those 56 men gathered in a room and signed their name to a piece of parchment that said there’s a better way for men and women to live:
In freedom.
By Glenn Beck
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WillowlakeAll Emergencies ...............................................................911Bratton Pools .................................................. 281-988-7700Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital ............................ 281-897-3300Harris County Sheriff ..................................... 713-221-6000Department of Public Safety .......................... 281-890-5440Fire Department (non-emergency) ................. 713-466-6161Center Point Energy - Power Outages Only ... 713-207-2222Center Point Energy - Gas .............................. 713-659-2111Harris County Animal Control ...................... 281-999-3191Memorial City Hospital ................................. 713-932-3000MUD #11 ...................................................... 281-807-9500Poison Control Center ................................... 800-222-1222Willowplace Post Office ................................ 281-890-2392Harris County Road & Bridge ....................... 281-353-8424VF Waste Services, Inc. .................................. 713-787-9790Harris Co. Public Health & Environ. Svcs. .... 713-920-2831
Your Randall Management, Inc. Team ............ 713-728-1126Association ManagerJane Godwin ...... jgodwin@randallmanagement.com, ext. 11Assistant ManagerJanet Bonura .......jbonura@randallmanagement.com, ext. 17Deed Restriction CoordinatorLucy Mora................deed@randallmanagement.com, ext. 18Accounting ContactsJaneth Flores collections2@randallmanagement.com, ext. 25Lily Flores collections@randallmanagement.com, ext. 22Answering Service: 713-850-4729 - After Business Hours(For Emergencies)
President - Annette Rathgeber ............. .annette_mg@yahoo.com V. President - Debi Bon .......................... debibon@sbcglobal.netTreasurer - Stacey Ward ...........................w.stacey@sbcglobal.netSecretary - Daniel Flores .......................dsflores10@sbcglobal.netDirector - Nancy Kapell ...................... .nancykapell@yahoo.com
iMportant nuMbers
ManageMent info
board of direCtors
newsletter PublisherPeel, Inc. ........................................................ 888-687-6444 Sales Office .......advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444
newsletter info
For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact:
Randall Management, Inc.6200 Savoy, Suite 420, Houston, TX 77036Phone: 713-728-1126 Fax: 713-728-5015www.rqsmith@randallmanagement.com
2011 CoMMitteesArchitectural Control Committee Mark Lackey ....................................... markl@comcast.netSocial Events ..............................................................OPENNewsletter Linda O’Pry ......................mommyma1422@sbcglobal.netYard of the Month Annette & John Rathgeber .......... annette_mg@yahoo.comSecurity Chairman Mark Hubenak .......................mhubenak001@comcast.netBlock Captains ................................................... OPENGazebo Rental - Randall Management ........... 713-728-1126Pool Chairman Lynn Piwonski ...............................LMP4040@yahoo.comPark Chairman Diego Lamacchia ........................dlamacchia@hotmail.com
kids’ Corner
kids’ Corner
If you never trimmed your fingernails, on your 80th birthday they'd be about 13 feet long.
THIS and THaT• If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side.
• Children are natural mimics who act like their parents, despite every effort to teach them good manners.
• A tree never hits an automobile except in self-defense.
Fun WITH WordSHow can you use the letters in neW door to make one word?
Answer: ONE WORD
What are tree mistake in this sentence? Answer: (1. Tree is supposed to be three (2. Mistake should have an s at the end (3. There is no third mistake.
lISTen uPOriginality is the fine art of remembering what you hear, but
forgetting where you heard it.
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braCing garage doorsHurricane Preparedness
Because of their size, garage doors are highly susceptible to wind damage, including buckling, twisting off the tracks and impact from debris. Because of their width, double-wide garage doors are more susceptible to wind damage than single doors. Unless you have a tested hurricane-resistant door, the wind may force it out of the roller track -- especially if the track is light weight or some of the anchor bolts are not in place. This occurs because the door deflects too much under excessive wind pressure and fails.
Failure of the garage doors allows the full fury of the hurricane to act on interior walls, doors, ceiling or roof that form the barriers between the inside of the garage and the rest of the house. This frequently leads to failure of these surfaces and can lead to significant loss of the roof.
One of the simplest solutions is to replace the garage door and its tracks with a door that is code approved for both wind pressure and impact protection. Another solution is to protect the garage door with a shutter or screen product that is rated for both wind pressure and debris impact. You can also check with your local building supplier or garage door retailer to see if a retrofit kit is available for your garage door; it is best if the supplier can do the installation. Note: Since the
springs on garage doors are dangerous, only a professional should adjust them. Vertical bracing systems can be effective for supporting the door against wind pressure loading. Permanently attaching wood members to the garage doors will change the balance of the door and can create dangerous situations that have to be addressed by a professional installer. Furthermore, bracing systems will not improve the resistance of the door to penetration from windborne debris. Backing your car against the door provides little additional bracing and just puts it closer to possible impacts.
Besides bracing garage doors, five other Spots where some work can make a difference in how well your home survives a hurricane include:
• Shutters• Shingles• Soffits• Seals• SurroundingsThe above information is taken from the Institute for Business &
Home Safety. Learn more from “S Marks the Spot,” their instructive pamphlet on hurricane protection.
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piCk up tHe pileIt’s NOT Fertilizer…It’s Bacteria, It’s Litter
Canine waste is full of bacteria. When left behind in parks, campgrounds, and yards, it threatens our water supply. When it rains, it runs into rivers, streams, and wells. It only takes one irresponsible pet parent to infect an entire area’s natural source of H2O. That’s because different types of bacteria like fecal streptococcus, fecal coliforms (E. Coli), campylobacter and salmonella, which is found in pet waste, can make humans sick.
Being prepared to pick up your dog’s pile each and every time he or she feels the nature call is one way to remedy this growing problem. It’s the right thing to do for a number of reasons as explained by Tracy Johnson, Founder of the Pick Up the Pile Campaign. The concerned Austinite was alarmed to see just how
many pet parents let this issue go despite city efforts to eliminate public waste. She routinely encounters piles on the sidewalks and recreation areas of the parks that she visits. Rather than keep quiet any longer, she decided to address the problem one pet parent at a time.
Johnson’s nationwide campaign went into effect June 1, 2011. Cities around the country will take part in educating the public about the dangers of canine waste. Johnson notes that it’s never been easier to safely conceal and discard piles. A number of products have been designed to help remedy this problem. Even the most squeamish pet parent will have no trouble being responsible once they are introduced to the items Johnson has found online and through pet supply stores. Johnson believes
that education is the key to shedding light on this problem. She also thinks the next generation of pet parents will show greater concern for the issue. As a way of introducing young people to the Pick Up the Pile Campaign, she is offering a fun Scavenger Hunt consisting of different Tasks, Trivia and Finds. Find out how to participate by visiting www.pickupthepile.com.
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Increasing water safety awareness and standards
FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DROWNING
For more information,check out our website at
www.colinshope.org
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.
5min
Drowning can occur in less than 2 minutes.
Most children die who are submerged for as little as 6-10 minutes.
Irreversible brain damage can occur in 4 minutes or less.
2min 4min 6min
Children who drown may not scream, splash, or struggle. They can 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
Typically more children drown in JULY than in any other month!
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finding Your lost dog CHeCklistThis is by no means a definitive list of things to do,but it’s a good place to start.
Depending on where you live, you will need to PHYSICALLY look for your dog at the following shelters and pounds (& any others you know of or find out about):
Houston City Pound/B.a.r.C. at 3200 Carr StreetHarris County animal PoundHouston SPCaHouston Humane SocietyCitizens for animal Protection Society (CaPS)Montgomery County animal Shelternoah’s ark Special Pals
(Every small city such as Bellaire, West U. Humble, Missouri City, etc., have their own animal control; don’t overlook them.) By law they have to give the dog 3 days minimum before they adopt it out or put it down.
IT’S HARD WORK, BUT IF YOU WANT TO FIND YOUR DOG, YOU’RE GOING TO HAVE TO INCONVENIENCE
YOURSELF AND LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED.
• Call nearby Police Station and give them a description of your dog and your contact information (pictures, too, if possible.) Be aware that many folks don’t know how to differentiate between dog breeds – give a description.
• Create a Flyer with the word REWARD in large print at the top of page, your dog’s picture and your contact information. Make sure the information is large enough so someone can read from inside their car. People will not get out of their car to read the flyer! Post this flyer at:• ALLveterinaryclinicsinarea• EmergencyAnimalClinics• Doggroomers• Dogparks• PetSmarts&Petcos;Feedstores• Dogtraining/spa/daycare/boardinglocations• ALLsheltersandpounds• Starbucks!(Theyallhavecommunitybulletinboards!)• Schools• Grocerystores• Postoffices
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WillowlakeHarrIS CounTY SHerIFF’S deParTMenT dISTrICT V-VaCaTIon WaTCH
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VeHICleSCOLOR YEAR MAKE MODEL LICENSE# DRIVEWAY/GARAGE
SuBdIVISIon | addreSS | naMe | TelePHone
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DATE LEAVING
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PLEASE MAIL OR FAX COMPLETED FORM TO:Harris County Sheriff's Office
23828 Tomball PkwyTomball, TX 77375Fax - 281-290-2177
Recipe of the MonthCHiCken salad
Ingredients
• Stiff purple grapes• Celery• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Walnut pieces• 1/2 cup sour cream• 1 tsp salt• 1 tsp pepper• 3-4 tbsp sugar• 3-4 chicken breasts
Method
Boil chicken breasts until fully cooked, then cut up in chunks. Chunk up grapes, celery and walnuts; mix together after chicken has cooled. Add salt and pepper. Add sour cream, mayonnaise and sugar. Mix until well blended, taste and add more of any ingredient as needed.
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Harris County sheriff ’s Office Crime Report
Willowlake 5/1/2011 - 5/31/2011Pro-active CallsMeet the Citizen - 2Solicitors - 0Suspicious Person - 2Suspicious Vehicle - 3Traffic Stop - 4Traffic Initiative - 4Welfare Check - 0Vacation Watch - 0
re-active CallsAggressive Animal - 1Assault - 1Burglary/Hab - 0Burglary/Motveh - 0Credit Card Abuse - 0Crim. Mischief - 1Disturbance/Juvenile - 0Disturbance/Loud Noise - 0Disturbance/Other - 0 Forgery - 0 Fraudulent Use ID - 0 In Progress - 0 Missing Person - 1 Open Door/Window - 0 Robbery/Agg - 0 Theft/Residence - 0 Vehicle Stolen - 0
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