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Copyright © 2008 Peel, Inc. Lakewood Grove Homeowner's Association Newsletter - December 2008 �
Lakewood Grove
December 2008 Volume 2, Issue 12Official Publication of the Lakewood Grove Homeowners Association
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CALENDARSanta Ride
Saturday, December 6th 2 p.m.
Christmas House Decorating ContestDecember 11 – 15th
Tomball ISD Early Dismissal
December 19th
Tomball ISD ResumesJanuary 6th
Park Lighting: Have You Been Out At
Night Lately?? As many of your may have noticed, the Oak
Island park has taken on a new look at night. We have recently completed the lighting upgrades which added security and decorative lighting. Residents identified the lack of lighting at the lake a major concern at the annual meeting. Shortly thereafter, the Board made a request for volunteers in the newsletter for the lighting committee, and a plan was developed which included, up-lighting /down-lighting from the trees to provide ambient light to the walkways, as well as decorative lighting to the park. Further, through cooperation with Centerpoint Energy, pole lights were added to the parking area which has greatly improved security for residents using our facilities at night.
The Lakewood Grove Homeowner Association would especially like to thank the following volunteers for helping make this project a success:
Victor Flaherty of Oak Island Fernando Flores of Oak Island David Larsen of Castlegrove Court Robert Van Straelen of Lakewood Grove Drive
Their efforts have made a major improvement to the safety and esthetics of the park for all of us to enjoy and to continue to make Lakewood Grove a premier community to call home.
Do You Have Something For the Next Newsletter?If you have something you would like to include
in the newsletter please email it to me, Alicia Koury Calsyn, at [email protected] or let me know by phone at 713-849-0121. If you would like to include an advertisement in the newsletter you need to contact Peel, Inc. directly at [email protected] or by phone at 888-687-6444.
Submissions must be received by the fifth of the preceding month to insure that they are in before we go to press. December 5 is the deadline for the January newsletter. All articles are submitted to the board for approval.
Calling all SANTAS and ELVES!
Lakewood Grove is in need of a Santa Claus for the Santa Sleigh Ride scheduled for Saturday, December 6th. We also need judges to help judge the best neighborhood holiday decorations. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Henry Silva at 281-376-6497 or [email protected].
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Newsletter InformationPublisher, Peel, Inc. ........... www.PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444Advertising ............ [email protected], 888-687-6444
Property Management CompanySCS Property Management ..................................281-500-7134.................. Important: 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...................................................................gtann@sbcglobal.netSecretary/Treasurer – Mike Rivera ......................713-248-7878.................................................................... [email protected]
Community ContactsBlock Captain Coordinator ............ Henry Silva, 281-376-6497.................................................................. [email protected] ........................................ Henry Silva, 281-376-6497.................................................................. [email protected] Club Committee .............Lisa Norwood, 281-320-1905........................................................lisanorwood@sbcglobal.netMarquee-Pool .........Fernando & DeeDee Flores, 281-370-6161.........................................fgfsatx@aol.com or [email protected] – Tennis Court ................Dougie Scott, 281-370-1836.............................................................................dmti@aol.comNewsletter ...................................Alicia Calsyn, 713-849-0121................................................................akcalsyn@comcast.netPets Lost & Found ...................... Kelly Jackson, 281-379-4489.....................................................kellyjackson_99@yahoo.comPool, Greater Houston Pool Management ...........713-771-7665Recreation Committee ................... Henry Silva, 281-376-6497.................................................................. [email protected] Coordinator ..........................................Dennis Coburn......................................281-376-8526, [email protected] Center/Pool Rental Coordinator Catherine Schubert..................... 281-251-0322, [email protected] ............................................. www.lakewoodgrove.com
Neighborhood EventsEaster Celebration ........................ Rachel Davis, 832-717-7649..................................................................rtpldavis@gmail.comEnd of School Party ........................Gloria Tann, 281-655-8320...................................................................gtann@sbcglobal.netGarage Sale ............................ Stephanie Valdes, 832-594-0443Fall Festival ......................................................................NEEDStart of Summer Party ......................................................NEED4th of July Parade .............................................................NEEDSplash Day .......................................................................NEEDSanta Ride ...................................... Henry Silva, 281-376-6497
Useful NumbersAnimal Control ....................................................281-999-3191Dead Animal Pick Up ..........................................281-353-8424Emergency ........................................................................... 911CyCreek Volunteer Fire Department ....................281-894-0151Constable Precinct 4 ............................................281-376-3472MedicalCy Creek EMS Ambulance ..................................281-440-4300Cy Fair Hospital ...................................................281-230-4285Methodist Willowbrook .......................................281-477-1000Northwest Hospital ..............................................281-440-1000Tomball Hospital ..................................................281-401-7500Veterans Hospital .................................................713-795-4411Poison Control ................................................. 1-800-931-1085UtilitiesAllied Waste .........................................................800-637-7339Centerpoint ...........................................................800-332-7143To report street light problems, call w/ 6 digit pole number & closest street addressMalcomson MUD (SW Water Co) .......................832-209-5000Southwestern Bell/ATT .......................................713-881-8181Warner Cable .......................................................281-774-7222
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A Visit From SantaSaturday, December 6th beginning at 2 P.M.
You better be good for goodness sake, because Santa is coming and he will be riding on a fire truck through our subdivision on Saturday, December 6th, beginning at 2 P.M.! Following Santa’s ride, he will be available for pictures at the recreation center. Don’t fight the lines at the mall – bring your children to the rec center for your chance to take your own photos! Also, Santa will have some helpers following him in their cars tossing candy to all the kids! For safety, please be sure your children stay on the sidewalk until all the vehicles have passed. Attached is Santa’s route. Please note: we offer our sincere apologies, but the fire truck will not be going down any cul – de – sac streets. It is very hard to maneuver the truck around.
See the map of Santa's Route in the online newseltter at:
http://www.peelinc.com/newsletterInfo.php?newsletter=LG
Click December - The Map is on pages 10 & 11 (available on Dec 1st)
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Lakewood GroveTEEN JOB SEEKERS
Do you need time away from your kids, pets, and the overgrown yard? Why not give yourself a mini vacation and call in your local teen to help out.
Baby Pet House YardName Age Sit Sit Sit Work PhoneLauren Abel ...........15 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-251-4195Nikki Abel .............12 ................ • ...........................281-251-4195Alexis Aguren .......14 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-655-0137Savannah Alverson 11 ................ • ...........................281-257-3080Leilei Chen ............10 ................ • ...........................281-370-9692Shaun Conway .....12 ....................................... •....281-655-9558Logan Cook ..........11 ................ • ..........• ......... •....281-374-7107 Sarah Dawson ......15 .....• ......... • ...........................281-257-2157Madie Dorr ............13 .....• ......................................832-717-4531Dillon Duarte ........15............ .....•......................•. ...281-376-5493Lauren Gonzalez ..15 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-655-9196Mike Griffith ........16 ................ • ..........• ......... •....281-251-3954Rebecca Hecker ...13 ................ • ...........................281-374-7599Shelby Hecker ......16 .....• ......... • ...........................281-374-7599Catalina Herranz ...15 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-655-8309Roy Higgins .........12 ................ • ...........................281-320-2847Damien Hines .......13 .....• ......... • ..........• ......... •....281-655-7423Jacob Hines ..........16 .....• ......... • ..........• ......... •....281-655-7423Tori Hines..............13......•..........•..........•................281-655-7423Scott Tyler Jarvis ..14 ................ • ..........• ......... •....281-379-2226Kailey Leverett ......13 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-686-5441Ashlynn Lix .........11 ................ • ...........................832-274-0778Megan Lix .............8 ................ • ...........................832-274-0778Tanner McGee ........8 ................. • ...........................281-257-0786Cody Peterson .......12 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-380-4907Brooks Peterson ....12 .....• ......... • ..........• ...............281-380-4907Caitlynn Pollard ....10 ................ • ..........• ...............281-251-7716Taylor Reding .......16 ................ • ..........• ...............281-374-0366Yashlene Sheikhvand 12 ......• ........... • ............• ...................281-251-3193Matthew Stewart ..15 ................ • ..........• ......... •....281-376-9298Rebecca Stewart ...12 ................ • ..........• ...............282-376-9298Christian Tann ......13 .....• ......... • ..........• ......... •....281-655-8320Kevin Wilkinson ..14 ................ • ...........................281-320-8424
In order to keep this list as updated as possible, please take a look and make sure all listed information is correct. If you would like your name added or removed, please contact Alicia Calsyn via e-mail at [email protected]. You must be 18 years or younger to be added to the Teen Job Seeker list. I am planning to add one year to everyone's age on January 1 so things stay relatively up to date. Let me know if you want your age changed only when you notify me.
Advertising Information Please support the businesses that advertise in the Lakewood Grove Community Newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possible for all Lakewood Grove residents to receive the monthly newsletter at no charge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce or mail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletter by advertising, please contact our sales office at 512-263-9181 or [email protected]. The advertising deadline is the 10th of each month for the following month's newsletter.
Lakewood Grove Classifieds Have any items that you need to get rid of but think someone else could use? Why not place an ad in the Lakewood Grove newsletter? Just send the info and a phone to the newsletter editor, and your ad will be run in the newsletter for two issues. It’s a free way to advertise your item…what have you got to lose?
Personal ClassifiedsFor Sale: Toddler Racecar Bed... blue, good condition, includes mattress. $50 or best offer. Call 281-370-5586.
For Sale: “Pacific Voyager II” 2-seat child pull-along carriage behind a bicycle. Excellent condition. $80 Call 281-257-8883
For Sale: Medela “Pump in Style” portable breast pump with attached icepack and black carrying case. Used with only one child. New- $250.00 Asking $150.00 Call 281-257-8883
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YARD OF THE MONTHCongratulations go to the residents of 11411 Brown Trail!
They are the winners of Lakewood Grove’s November Yard of the Month and will receive a $25 gift certificate to Plant
for All Seasons.
ChristmasHouse Decorating Contest
A PRIZE for the best overall display... In each CategoryJudging will take place from December 11th – 15th. We don’t want
you to miss out on the fun just because you may be gone one night. Prizes will be $25 Gift Certificates! Prizes will be awarded December 16th, with winners’ addresses posted on the neighborhood marquee, website and the next newsletter.
Homes will be judged based on curbside appeal only. Judges will not enter the property. Please note that the judges will ultimately decide which category best fits the home display being considered.
DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Peel, Inc. or its employees. Peel, Inc. is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of misinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.
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Lakewood GroveBlock Captains: For Block Captain information, please contact
Henry Silva at 281-376-6497 or [email protected].
BECOME A BLOCK CAPTAIN 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. I changed all “houston.rr.com” emails to “comcast.net.” If you needed to make additional changes to your email when you switched to Comcast, please let me know! Thanks!
ACC Application Before making any improvements/repairs or additions to your home, please request a copy of the ACC Application from SCS Services or the application can be obtained by downloading from the SCS website (http://www.scsmgmt.com/)
Classified AdsPersonal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...)
run at no charge to Lakewood Grove 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 Office @ 888-687-6444 or [email protected].
Calling all Aggie Moms-Come join members of the Northwest Harris County Aggie Moms
as we “deck the halls” with Aggie Spirit on December 9 at 7:00 p.m. Our club will be gathering for a festive social evening to get the
holidays off to a joyful start. We will have an ornament exchange that evening, so be sure to personalize an ornament with “ATM”, “Howdy”, “Gig ’Em”, or any other tradition that tickles your fancy!
Come learn from the experiences of other moms who also have students at Texas A&M as you become part of the support system for this outstanding group of students. We will meet for food, fun, and fellowship at the Houston Distributing Company conveniently located near Willowbrook Mall at the corner of 7100 High Life Drive and Cutten Road, just south of FM 1960.
Hope to see you there!Shelly Fine-VP Programs832-606-8170
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Constable’s CornerBy Sergeant James Rouse
• Never lay packages or your purse on top of your vehicle.• Always have your keys out and ready to open your car door when
approaching your vehicle. Approach your car from the front or the back so you can see anybody hiding in between vehicles.
• Report any suspicious behavior to law enforcement. If you are planning to go away for the holiday season, please keep the following in mind:• Activate your home security system if applicable.• Keep all window blinds closed to afford no view into your home. • Have the newspaper and other regularly delivered items stopped,
or ask a neighbor to pick them up. A pile of newspapers in the driveway is a clear indicator that no one has been home for several days.
• Before leaving on a road trip, check your vehicle for mechanical problems. Most area shops offer this service for a reasonable fee, and it will help avoid being stranded away from home.
We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season.Harris County Constables Office, Precinct 4281-376-3472
The holiday season means making plans for shopping, traveling and spending time with the family. As police officers, we know that the season is replete with opportunities for crime. We would like to pass on some safety tips to keep in mind:• Always lock your car, even if you’re only leaving it for a short
time.• Do not leave valuables visible in your car. Radar detectors,
packages, radios, and cameras attract attention and tempt thieves. Remember: “Out of sight, out of mind”.
• Make sure all your windows are rolled up completely. Use any anti-theft devices you have, such as alarms, clubs, etc.
• Park in a well lit areas.• Stay alert. Crooks prey on those that look distracted by typical
holiday rush.• Be conservative in wearing expensive jewelry and other personal
accessories and limit the amount of cash and credit cards you carry.
• Go shopping in groups of good friends and family. If you must go alone, take advantage of mall parking lot escorts and shuttle services.
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