willowlake - february 2013

Copyright © 2013 Peel, Inc. Willowlake Watch - February 2013 1

Willowlake

www.willowlake.siteblast.com February 2013 Volume 10, Issue 2

The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association

Christmas Yards of The Month

This year, Willowlake had great decoration participation for the holiday season. This tells the community that we care about the appearance of our neighborhood and want to celebrate the holidays. There were so many great decorations that the Yard of the Month Committee had a difficult time deciding on the winners, who won $25 gift certificates from Pappa’s.

Here are our winners and thanks for your contribution:• WinterWonderland-9923GoldengladeDr. – The whole yard

was covered in lights, including the ground with an outdoor theme with deer, swans and other animals.

• Santa’sFavorite–9822WinterRunDr. – Santa coming out of his travel trailer.

• HolidayMagic–9635BendingWillowLn. – Christmas trees, snowman, wreath, bows and hanging tree lights.

• SpiritoftheSeason–9531WillowlakeParkDr. – Multi-colored lights, big lighted wreath and 3 crosses.

Charitable Giving

The following websites can provide additional information on charitable giving and charity fraud:

www.give.orgThe Better Business Bureau reports on national charities,

including contact information, how much of your donation will go to administrative costs and more.

www.charitywatch.orgThe American Institute of Philanthropy is a national charity

watchdog service whose purpose is to help donors make informed giving decisions.

www.ftc.govIf you suspect charity fraud, you can file a report online with

the Federal Trade Commission.

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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. .... 713-920-2831District 5 Vacation Watch .............................. 281-290-2100

Randall Management, Inc. Team ...................... 713-728-1126ManagerJane Godwin [email protected], ext. 11Asst. ManagerMiguel Trevino [email protected], ext. 15Deed RestrictionsLucy Sandoval [email protected], ext. 18CollectionsJennifer Phillips [email protected], ext. 22Answering ServiceAfter business hours for common area emergencies .............................. (713) 850-4729

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

MANAGEMENT INFO

President - Debi Bon ............................. [email protected] - David Bannen [email protected] - Nancy Kapell [email protected] Secretary - Travis Guinn [email protected] - Mark Hubenak .............. [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact:

RandallManagement,Inc.6200 Savoy, Suite 420, Houston, TX 77036Phone: 713-728-1126 Fax: [email protected]

NEWSLETTER INFONewsletterPublisherPeel, Inc. ........................................................ 888-687-6444 Sales Office [email protected], 888-687-6444

2013 COMMITTEES Architectural Control Chairman Mark Lackey [email protected] Events Chairman James Deitiker [email protected] Editor Linda O’Pry [email protected] of the MonthPhyllis Cutrer ............................... [email protected] SteffenNeighborhood Watch Chairman Dave Bannen .......................................... [email protected] Rental Randall Management.713-728-1126Pool Chairman Lynn Piwonski [email protected] Chairman Diego Lamacchia [email protected]

Mark Your CalendarFEB. 12

ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY

FEB. 14VALENTINE'S DAY

FEB. 6, 13, 20, 27WASTE/RECYCLE PICKUP

FEB. 18PRESIDENT'S DAY

FEB. 21BOARD MEETING

FEB. 22GEORGE WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY

Kidsí CornerA man who carries a cat by the tail learns

something he can learn in no other way.By Mark Twain

Safety Tips LinkHere is a link to the Keep Houston Safe section of the HPD

website: http://www.houstontx.gov/police/keephoustonsafe/index.htm

On this page, you will find some good safety tips and information covering a wide range of topics. Look on the right side of the page below “Crime Prevention Materials.”


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WillowlakeResidential Recycle

Collection Guidelines for Willowlake HOA

Services Include Certain GlassRECYCLE COLLECTION GUIDELINESSince February 2, 2011, VF Waste Services had provided

Willowlake with curbside recycle service. VF Waste provided (1) – 18 gallon recycle bin to each household. In addition, each household can add two more of their own containers for recycling similar to our bins. Each additional container may be no more than 20 gallons and must be made of plastic and must be clearly labeled with the word(s) “Recycle” for identification by VF employees. You can purchase extra recycle bin(s) from us at $15.00 or purchase your own at a hardware store or online. Your recycle bins are not part of the eight (8) item trash limit. Please place your recycle bin(s) at least three feet apart from your regular trash to avoid any confusion by our employees.

Below is a list of the items that we will accept and not accept for recycle collection.

Items Accepted:Paper(Place in paper bag. Do not put in plastic bags) Carbonless forms, tissue role cores Clean pizza boxes, soda and beer boxes Envelopes, junk mail, paper bags Newspaper, magazines, catalogs, annual reports Shredded paper strips Telephone books, paper egg cartons White, colored and fax paperMetals Aluminum beverage cans, tin/steel food & pet food cans, aluminium foil, pie pans and trays, and metal jar. Lids rinsed out prior to placing in recycling bin. GLASS(Please rinse and drain glass as much as possible before placing

out for pick-up.)We will accept household glass items purchased at the grocery

store such as jars, glass bottles, wine bottles, glass beer bottles etc. We will accept the most common color such as clear, brown and green. Wewillnotacceptwindow/doorglass,glassplates,tableglassorglassproductsusedforplacingcookedfoods.Flattened Cardboard Corrugated cardboard boxes broken down, cereal, food, detergent, pet food, etc.Plastic Containers

(Check for recycling seal #1- #7, please rinse and remove the lid – lid can go in bin)

Bleach & detergent containersButter & ice cream tubsClean plastic flower pots

Residential Waste Collection Guidelines

for Willowlake HOAWASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINESSince February 2, 2011, VF Waste Services has provided Willowlake with curbside service for normal household garbage, landscape debris, grass clippings, bundles and heavy trash with a maximum combined limit of eight (8) items per each scheduled trip. For example, if you place 2 garbage cans, 4 bags of grass clippings, and 2 bundles of branches then all these items would total a combination of 8 items. Heavy trash items must be placed curbside and are included as part of the (8) item limit. Your recycle bins are not part of the 8 item limit.To insure that your trash is picked up regularly and on time, please read the following detailed instructions.......1. Please have your trash (including heavy trash) ready by 7:00 AM every Wednesday only. Make sure to place your trash within 3 feet of the curb.2. Please do not let your trash cans or bags exceed a weight of forty five (45) pounds each when full. If you are using trash cans make sure to not use any cans that are 50 gallons or more. These large cans will get too heavy to lift. We do not require you to use trash cans if you do not want to but please refer to your association guidelines for specific rules. Furthermore, you are not required to bag your lawn clippings in biodegradable bags at this time.3. Branches must be tied and bundled and cut to 4 foot lengths or less and tied with a sturdy string. Each bundle must be no more than 18 inches in diameter and not weighing more than 40 pounds.4. Remember that you are limited to a maximum of 8 trash items that will be collected every Wednesday. Any excess trash will be collected on the next scheduled pick up. We can also haul away all the excess debris at one time for an extra fee. Please contact our office at 713-787-9790 or email your request to [email protected]. You may also visit our website at www.vfwasteservices.com and upload your request.5. Heavy/Bulky trash items that may be placed at the curb for removal include: (Please remember that any heavy/bulky trash items are part of the daily 8 item maximum combined limit.) - White goods (stoves, washers, hot water heaters) (Make sure water heaters are completely drained) - Refrigerators (Refrigerators or appliances

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WillowlakeDish, shampoo, lotions, soap bottlesHousehold cleaning containersMilk, juice and cooking oil jugsSoda & water bottlesYogurt cups & microwave traysOrange prescription pill bottles (please double check

recycle # on bottom and must wash out residue) Items Accepted: (Continued)

Thin Plastic Grocery store bags, dry cleaning bags, produce bags, plastic sleeve from newspaperItems not accepted at this time: Batteries Biohazard Ceramic items or porcelain Computer Parts Medical Waste Styrofoam

PAPER not accepted: Disposable diapers, food-encrusted pizza boxes, cereal box liners, food/seed bags, photographs, foil greeting cards, slick-coated frozen food boxes, tissue paper, foil gift wrap, hardback books, Tyvek envelopes, food contaminated paper plates, cups and napkins.METALS not accepted: Paint and aerosol containers, pesticide & chemical containers, oil filters & batteries, syringes & needles.PLASTICS not accepted: anti-freeze & motor oil containers, pesticide & chemical containers, plastics with no recycling symbol, toys, laundry baskets, and unsanitary containers.The bins must be placed by the curb by 7:00 am on your scheduled pick up day. If you have backdoor pick up then your bins must also be ready by 7:00 am on your scheduled pick up day. The recyclable items must be placed inside the bins and must not overflow. RECYCLE PICKUP WILL BE DELAYED TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED COLLECTION DAY WHEN THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS FALL ON WEDNESDAY: NEW YEAR’S DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY

We greatly appreciate your time and cooperation. If you have any further questions about or service please contact our Customer Service Department at 713-787-9790 or email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.vfwasteservices.com. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are also open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

V.F. Waste Services, Inc. - Customer Service Department

containing refrigerants must have a tag attached to them certifying that a qualified technician has removed the refrigerant.) (Items not having this certification can be hauled away for $65.00 per item. - Mattresses, box springs, small sofas and chairs. Each item is considered one (1) item. For larger items please contact our office. - Very small amount of construction material (sheetrock, drywall etc.) properly prepared in organized bundles at the curb that can be easily handled by our employees. Excessive amount of construction material can be hauled away for a fee. Please contact our office for a quote. - Items such as lumber, fence boards, carpeting, etc, must be cut into 4 foot lengths and bundled prior to pick up. - Bulk items need to be placed at the curb neatly and dismantled. Larger volumes of these materials may be picked up at an additional charge. - Small televisions - Lightweight bath tubs - Thin wood and metal doors. WASTE COLLECTION GUIDELINES (CONTINUED)

5. Continued from page 1 (Heavy/Bulky trash items that may be placed at the curb for removal include) - Swing sets must be completely taken apart. No pipes longer than six (6) feet. All concrete ends of the poles must be knocked off. Slides must have legs removed. - Workbenches, picnic tables, awnings, must be taken apart, tied and bundled. No more than forty (40) lbs per bundle. - Kitchen tables - remove legs and bundle. No more than forty (40) lbs per bundle. - Fence posts - three (3) of four (4) in a bundle, concrete must be broken off bottom of poles. - All glass from shower doors, storm doors, windows, door walls, and mirrors must be removed from the frames. The glass must be broken up and placed inside a cardboard box labeled GLASS and securely taped closed. Frames to these items need to be bundled securely and placed with the trash.

6. Items that can NOT be picked up: - Stone, brick, dirt, cement & concrete - Gas tanks or cans - Hazardous material (paints, pesticides, driveway sealer, tires, rims, batteries, oil, antifreeze etc.) - Dead animals

Recycle Guidelines (Continued from Page 4) Waste Guidelines (Continued from Page 4)

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Willowlake

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- Excessive amounts of landscape debris generated by residents and/or contractors - Excessive amounts of construction debris generated by residents and/or contractors - Trash generated as a result of hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, fires, or any other acts of God - Commercial refrigerators and commercial freezers - Engine blocks, car fenders, transmissions, engines etc. - Concrete laundry tubs - Wooden sheds - Items with Freon - Welding tanks - Railroad ties - Large and extremely heavy tree trunks - Roof shingles TRASH PICKUP WILL BE DELAYED TO THE NEXT SCHEDULED COLLECTION DAY WHEN THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS FALL ON WEDNESDAY: NEW YEAR’S DAY & CHRISTMAS DAY.

We greatly appreciate your time and cooperation. If you have

any further questions about our service, please contact our Customer Service Department at 713-787-9790 or email us at [email protected] or visit our website at www.vfwasteservices.com. Our hours of operation are Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We are also open on Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Our mailing address is V.F. Waste Services, Inc., PO Box 773107, Houston, Texas 77215.

V.F. Waste Services, Inc. Customer Service Department

Waste Guidelines (Continued from Page 5)

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