Willowlake - September 2011

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www.willowlake.siteblast.com September2011 Volume8,Issue8The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association

TEXAS NATIONAL NIGHT OUTOCTOBER 4TH

It’s time again to gather your neighbors and team up with your Law Enforcement Agency to give crime a going-away party.

The 28th Annual National Night Out held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, is held on the first Tuesday of October in Texas. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Night Out Association of Town Watch. This past year’s National Night Out campaigns involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, business, neighborhood organizations and local public officials from more than 9,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. On this night, residents in neighborhoods throughout Houston are asked to turn on their lights, lock their doors and spend the evening outside with your neighbors, police officers, firefighters and EMS paramedics.

National Night Out is designed to:• Heightencrimeanddrugpreventionawareness• Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime

efforts• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement –

community partnership• Send a strong message to criminals to let them know

neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. National Night Out is a great way to get together with your

neighbors, find out what’s going on in your community and visit with local law enforcement officers about what you can do to help reduce the opportunities for crimes to occur. Participation can be as simple as a small block party, or as big as a parade or carnival. If your street doesn't have a block captain, organize your own block party. To get involved, or to find out how to register your event for National Night Out, call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at 713-221-6000.

The continued safety of our families is our number one concern; we all want to live in a crime free community. Please support this important event!

Willowlake Annual HOA Meeting Coming In October

The Willowlake Annual HOA Meeting is coming in October. Watch for more details in the mail.

TRASH SURVEY RESULTSIn response to homeowner feedback, the Willowlake Board

of Directors mailed out a Trash Survey to all homeowners in June. The survey detailed the Board of Directors’ decision process in making the change from twice a week to once a week trash collection. The two biggest factors were cost and increased recycling services. The total yearly savings amounted to $13,563.00.

A total of 29% of homeowners participated in the survey. Only homeowners with HOA accounts in good standing were counted toward the final results. Of the 29% who participated 21% of homeowners stated they would like to remain with once a week trash collection and 8% stated they would like to move back to twice a week.

Considering the yearly savings and results of the survey the Willowlake Board of Directors has decided to remain with the once a week trash collection.

I would like to thank all those who took the time to let us know your opinion on the subject. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,Annette RathgeberWillowlake HOA President

Labor Day / September 5thLabor Day, Monday, September 5, 2011, celebrates the

achievements of workers and the labor movement. It also marks the unofficial end of the summer season.

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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 ... 713-207-2222CenterPointEnergy-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 ManagerJaneGodwin ...... [email protected], ext. 11Assistant ManagerJanet Bonura [email protected], ext. 17Deed Restriction CoordinatorLucy [email protected], ext. 18Accounting ContactsJaneth Flores [email protected], ext. 25Lily Flores [email protected], ext. 22Answering Service: 713-850-4729 - After Business Hours(For Emergencies)

President - Annette Rathgeber ............. [email protected] V. President - Debi Bon .......................... [email protected] - Stacey Ward [email protected] - Daniel Flores [email protected] - Nancy Kapell ...................... [email protected]

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

2011 COMMITTEESArchitectural Control Committee Mark Lackey ....................................... [email protected] Events ..............................................................OPENNewsletter Linda O’Pry [email protected] of the Month Annette & John Rathgeber .......... [email protected] Chairman Mark Hubenak [email protected] Captains James Deitiker ..................................deitikerj@yahoo.comGazeboRental-RandallManagement ........... 713-728-1126Pool Chairman Lynn Piwonski [email protected] Chairman Diego Lamacchia [email protected]

KIDS’ CORNERKIDS’ CORNER

My young grandson was visiting one day when he asked, “Grandma,doyouknowhowyouandGodarealike?”

I mentally polished my halo and I said, “No,howarewealike?”

“You’rebothold,”hereplied.

HappyGrandparent’sDay,September11th

Sept. 5 .......................................Labor DaySept. 7 .................... Waste/Recycle PickupSept. 11 .........................Grandparent's DaySept. 14 .................. Waste/Recycle PickupSept. 15 ..............................Board MeetingSept. 21 .................. Waste/Recycle PickupSept. 28 .................. Waste/Recycle PickupOct. 4 .......................Texas Natl. Night OutOct. 5 ..................................Columbus DayOct. 10 .................... Waste/Recycle PickupOct ................. Annual Mtg. (Details Soon)

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Rules! Rules! Rules!This year has been an interesting one as a member of the board.

There have been a lot of challenges that have come about because of changes in management companies, trash service contracts, the condition of our economy and a seemingly widespread lack of concern for the preservation of our community’s assets. If you are wondering what your association dues pay for, please call Randall Management for a copy of the financial statements or better yet, attend the annual meeting in October.

First, I would like to remind everyone that the board is made up of residents like you, who volunteer their time in order to keep our community running smoothly and looking nice while managing expenses at the same time. Not a single board member gets paid a dime for their efforts. We also have several residents who volunteer their time maintaining the newsletter, the pool, the park and as security coordinator working with the Constables and the Sheriff’s departments. Some of these positions require a significant amount of time on a monthly basis that for the most part goes unnoticed and unrecognized. Thank you to all who serve!

Rules are in place in the form of deed restrictions and at the pool, the park and along our streets to enforce laws and to comply with

insurance guidelines as well as to help preserve the value of our homes and community assets. When you move in you are given a set of these deed restrictions. When you renew your pool card each year, you agree to follow these pool rules or have your privileges suspended or worse depending on the violation. Please remember:

*If you don’t pay your dues, you are not entitled to use the pool. Period.

*The pool is for people, not pets. Your precious pet needs to stay at home and out of the pool area for many reasons, most of them health related.

*Your child might look older than 12 or act older than 12, but if they are not 13 they should not be at the pool without an adult.

*Drinking alcohol on any public property including the pool or either of the parks is against the law; even

if you hide it in a plastic cup.*Smoking in the pool area is not allowed.*Pool parties are not allowed. *The pool closes at 9:00, please leave before then. We do know

when you stay after hours and you could have your privileges suspended or revoked.MARK YOUR CALENDER


Willowlake*Do not access the pool without using your card. Also do not let

anyone else into the pool area when you are exiting or entering with your card…more than likely they do not belong.

Do not be offended if another resident or board member asks you to use your own card to get into the pool, everyone should be enforcing and protecting our property.

Finally, if you see someone jumping the fence to gain access to the pool, or sneaking into the pool area with someone else who allows this to happen, pick up the phone at the pool and report the incident. This is trespassing and the Sheriff will send someone out to handle the situation.

A Big Thank you!! to all of the responsible homeowners who notify the management company or a board member when something is wrong, who help keep our amenities clean and who help to enforce our rules and regulations!!

Debi Bon, HOA Board Member 2006-present

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS

Because of renewed interest, we are once again bringing back the“TeenageJobSeekers”sectionofourWillowlakenewsletter.Requirements are:

•18yearsofageoryounger•AresidentofWillowlake•Reliable•Trustworthy•PriorexperienceaplusTeenagers interested in jobs such as house/pet sitting or

babysitting, please email Linda at [email protected] with your first and/or last name, your age and/or an email address/phone number for contact information in the newsletter.

Note: For safety purposes, any information received will be for the purpose of the Willowlake newsletter only, and this information will be omitted from view on the web site of Peel, Inc., our publisher.

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WillowlakeAt no time will any source be allowed to use the Willowlake contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy, fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use for profit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty of law without written or expressed permission from the Willowlake Homeowners Association and Peel, Inc. The information in the Willowlake Watch is exclusively for the private use of Willowlake residents only.

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.

What Are Block Captains?Block Captains are the backbone of a successful homeowners

association (HOA). They act as the association’s liaison for their immediate neighbors.

Responsibilities of a Block Captain:• Introduceyourselftotheneighborsonyourblock• Gatherinformationfortheneighborhooddirectory,current

names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses• AttendHOA'sannualmeeting• ReporttotheHOAboardofdirectorsanyblockinformation

needing attention by the association• Encouragesocialactivitiesforyourblockbyaskingothersto

host a get-together• Holdperiodicblockcaptainmeetingstodiscussissuesrelating

to your area of the neighborhood• Welcomenewneighborsonyourblockandencouragethem

to participate in association events• Workwith deed restriction enforcement by alertingHOA

management company of potential violations• Makesureallneighbors receive importantcommunications

from HOAJames Deitiker has agreed to be Block Captain Coordinator with

the goals of rebuilding block captain network and renew community spirit in Willowlake subdivision.

Please contact James at [email protected] to volunteer to be a block captain for your block.

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Church NewsMark your calendar for the annual

Saint Maximilian Kolbe Fall Festival.Saturday, October 1, 2011, 10 AM - 8 PM

The church located at 10135 West Road, Houston, TX 77064Activities include:Petting zoo, camel rides, games, moonwalk, maze, giant slide,

obstacle course, silent auction, white elephant, crafters, vendors with great fun, music and fellowship.

For information, call Joy Onorato at 713-856-9609 - Visit church web site at www.stmaximilian.org

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WillowlakeHow to Spot Suspicious People in Your Neighborhood

When it comes to keeping your home safe, how can you judge if those you see in theneighborhoodaresupposedtobethere?Whether you have joined a Neighborhood Watch group and are tasked with keeping an eye on the community, or are just trying to watch out for the safety of your own home, it’s important to catch suspicious behaviors so that you can report them to the police. It’s not just someone spray painting graffiti on a fence or throwing a rock through a window that you have to worry about. Though you may think that you’d immediately be able to tell that something is wrong, this is not always the case. Here are a few ways to spot those who might be trying to blend in as they prepare to break in or commit a crime:

Someone going house to house, ringing door-bells. While there are lots of legitimate reasons to go door to door, there are some burglars who dress up as solicitors or repairmen as a ruse so that they don’t look

out of place on the porch. If they knock and get no answer, they can assume that the home is unoccupied. If any of the people walking through the neighborhood go to a back or side yard after ringing the doorbell, this is particularly suspect.

Someone hanging around a home you know to be empty. Whether the owners are on vacation or have moved away, make a point to strike up a conversation with anyone who’s around the home. Even if they are simply taking care of the home while the owners are away, you should make an effort to notice them. People hanging around an empty house may be a sign of a burglary in progress.

Anyone carrying anything large out of the home. Sure, it’s possible that someone has purchased that TV from your neighbor, or that your neighbor is moving. It’s also possible that they are stealing the TV. If you see anything valuable being carried away from a home, go see what’s going on. This is

especially true if it’s after dark, because there are fewer legitimate reasons for carrying large items out of the home.

Look for people constantly coming or going from a particular house. Sure, they may just like to invite lots of friends over, but it may be the sign of a drug house or other vice activities. If you see someone who shows strange mental symptoms wandering around the neighborhood, they may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In both situations, it’s best to call the police rather than approaching anyone yourself, as they may behave in unpredictable or irrational ways.

With all of the above situations, move cautiously and with common sense. Don’t get in the middle of a violent confrontation oraburglaryinprogress–instead,call911and let the police deal with it or call our the Harris County Sheriff’s Department at 713-221-6000.

By Debi Bon - HOA Vice-President


WillowlakeHarris County Sheriff ’s Office Crime Report

Willowlake 7/1/2011 - 7/31/2011Pro-Active CallsMeet the Citizen - 1Solicitors - 0Suspicious Person - 5Suspicious Vehicle - 4Traffic Stop - 1Traffic Initiative - 0Welfare Check - 1Vacation Watch - 6

Re-Active CallsAggressive Animal - 0Assault - 1Burglary/Hab - 2Burglary/Motveh - 0Credit Card Abuse - 0Crim. Mischief - 2Disturbance/Juvenile - 0Disturbance/Loud Noise - 3Disturbance/Other - 0 Forgery - 0 Fraudulent Use ID - 0 In Progress - 0 Missing Person - 0 Open Door/Window - 0 Robbery/Agg - 0 Theft/Residence - 0 Vehicle Stolen - 0

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