Southgate - August 2011

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SOUTHGATE

Official Publication of the Southgate Homeowners Association

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August 2011

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Have you registered for your personal login and password on our new community website? Did you know that you can pay your dues by credit card, submit an architectural control committee (ACC) form for changes you want to make to the outside of your home or yard, view the status of that request; view your personal account information such as last payment and balance information; view HOA documents such as meeting minutes and Deed Restrictions; Place and find ads for babysitters, lawn mowing, lost and found, etc; sign up to receive regular emails about various community related subjects; list garage sales, homes for sale/ lease/rent and many other great features. Go online today to register and receive your personal login information to this valuable site!!

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Home Safety Tips & Tools SAFETY TOPICS AT HOME

Home Improvement Safety Checklist

Whether you own or rent your home, there are many no-cost safety home improvements you can make to greatly increase your homes comfort and safety. Discover how simple updates can make it easier for you to stay comfortable, independent and injury-free. Begin with this checklist of things you can do quickly and easily. No-Cost Home Safety Improvements • Open blinds and curtains and raise shades during daylight hours to increase natural light inside the home. • Place exposed electrical, telephone and computer cords along a wall where people won’t trip over them. • Remove all cords from under furniture or carpeting to lessen the risk of fire. • Remove clutter from stairways and passageways to help prevent trips and falls. • Set the hot-water heater to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to reduce energy costs and prevent scalding. • Remove all scatter and throw rugs that can cause falls.

Yard of the Month

Congratulations to the July Yard of the Month winner Isaac & Martha Denning of 11202 Armstrong. The Yard of the Month winner receives a well-deserved Home Depot gift certificate.

Congrats Neighbor!

• Place the items you frequently use in an easily accessible place. • Check the carpeting on your stairs to be sure it is firmly attached. • Arrange furniture to allow for easy passage. • Create an emergency exit plan in case of a fire. • Remove debris from outdoor walkways. • Trim shrubbery to provide a clear view from doors and windows.

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SOUTHGATE IMPORTANT NUMBERS EMERGENCY Emergency .......................................................................911 Poison Control ................................................ 800-764-7661 Pearland Police ................................................ 291-997-4100 SCHOOLS Laura Ingalls Wilder ........................................ 281-245-3090 Mary Marek .................................................... 281-245-3232 Manvel Junior High ........................................ 281-331-1416 Alvin Senior High ........................................... 281-331-8151 Manvel High ................................................... 281-245-2235 Alvin ISD ........................................................ 281-338-1130 UTILITIES Reliant Energy................................................. 713-207-7777 Center Point.................................................... 713-207-2222 Trash Removal ................................................ 281-652-1600 CITY OF PEARLAND City Hall ......................................................... 281-652-1600 Water Dept Billing .......................................... 281-652-1603 Animal Control ............................................... 281-652-1100 Post Office....................................................... 281-485-2132 SOUTHGATE INFORMATION Articles ....................................peelinc.com/articlesubmit.php Board .................................... southgatehoaboard@gmail.com Web ......................................................... http://sgatehoa.org LPI Mgmt Company....... 281-412-2580 or jcook@lpidev.net Publisher - Peel Inc ..................................... www.peelinc.com Advertising ...................................................1-888-687-6444

ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS Interested in submitting an article? You can do so by emailing southgatehoaboard@gmail.com or by going to http:// www.peelinc.com/articleSubmit.php. All news must be received by the 8th of the month prior to the issue. So if you are involved with a school group, scouts, sports etc – please submit your articles for The Southgate Gazette. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, special celebrations and military service are also welcome.

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Board Of Directors Meetings

The Southgate HOA Board of Directors now meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the Shepherd of the Heart Methodist Church from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. The church is one-half mile west of Kirby on CR 59. All homeowners are welcome to attend. The change of date from Wednesday to Tuesday was requested by many homeowners Contact the board at southgatehoaboard@gmail.com our new email address. Check out our new website at http://sgatehoa.org and obtain your own login to your personal account.

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COMING TO PEARLAND!! SAMS Club has announced that they will begin breaking ground soon on a new location in Pearland. They will be located on Hwy 288 at Discovery Bay, between Shadow Creek Ranch and Hwy 288. Also, Carl’s Jr. and Dairy Queen will be opening on FM 518 by the Town Center. Burlington Coat Factory will be in the Academy parking lot. We had to submit our articles for the newsletter by July 8th, and were hoping to get more information on what will be located in the new retail center being built just east of Southgate on CR 59 at Hwy 288. As of July 8th, according to the city, they are only clearing land at this point. No building permits have been requested.

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SOUTHGATE YOUR ROLE AS A SOUTHGATE HOMEOWNER You take a great deal of pride in the upkeep of what is probably your biggest investment and hope that others in our neighborhood feel the same way you do. Once you became a member of the Southgate community, you agreed to abide by the Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R’s or Deed Restrictions) of the community. A major part of the CC&R’s is the upkeep of your home. We have found that a great majority of the homeowners are doing their part in upkeep, however there are a few remaining individuals that are notified by the management company that their homes are out of compliance. We have contracted with LPI to do two inspections every month of our community. In addition, the volunteer board members, who are also your neighbors, make notes of things that they see while running errands or driving to work that do not conform to the Deed Restrictions (DR’s). LPI is then informed of the violation and a deed restriction violation is issued. There are times when things occur within the neighborhood that just don’t coincide with these scheduled inspections or random sightings. So what can you as a homeowner do about this? The answer is simple: please contact the board at southgatehoaboard@

gmail.com or LPI at sgatehoa.org. The official Southgate website at http://sgatehoa.org has an eForm to report violations. All communications are anonymous, so if you need to inform us of deed restriction violations, the offending homeowner will not know who reported the problem. Remember, the purpose of the violation letters is to maintain the integrity and value of our property and homes. Keep in mind, the HOA board is comprised of all volunteer homeowners; we do this job to maintain a great community. Like you, we are also dues paying homeowners that want our properties to maintain their values. If you see a problem within the community, please let us know about it and it will be addressed. Correspondence to the board should be kept cordial, we understand your concerns and we will get situation fixed as quickly as possible. It may seem that it is taking a long time to get a lawn mowed or unwanted vehicles removed; however we have to go thru the process that is outlined in the Texas Property Code before we can take action. It’s up to all of us to keep Southgate looking great. Thank you everyone!

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Support a Local Library

Become a member of Friends of the Pearland Westside Library Meetings are on the 4th Thursday of each month from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM See our website for more details http://pearlandwestsidelibrary.org Did you know that we have a library substation? Did you know that the substation was brought to you by the Friends of the Pearland Westside Library? PEARLAND WESTSIDE LIBRARY SUBSTATION 2150 Country Place Parkway Pearland, TX 77584 713-436-8600 Hours of Operation: Library Patrons can: Monday 3 pm - 8 pm get library cards Tuesday CLOSED register to vote :HGQHVGD\ SP SP SD\ ÂżQHV Thursday CLOSED request items Friday 10 am - 3 pm pick up items Saturday 10 am - 3 pm drop off items (24/7) Sunday CLOSED -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Please Print or Type Name ______________________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________________________________ State _____________ Phone(s)______________________________________________________________________________ Email(s)______________________________________________________________________________ Subdivision ___________________________________________________________________________ (Southgate, Silverlake, Southwyck, Shadow Creek, etc.) Amount of check ______________________________________________________________________ Please send checks payable to Friends of the Pearland Westside Library Marie Ferguson, Treasurer 11315 Enclave Lane Pearland, TX 77584

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Back to School Back to School August 22, 2012 August is here and school bells will soon be ringing. Here are some hints to reduce the stress of school mornings. Complete as many tasks as you can the night before. • Let your child be involved in some decisions to reduce arguments. • Prepare lunches and refrigerate for the next morning. • Check backpacks for needed supplies and homework. • Lay out Clothes • Also please be sure to talk with your children about safety. If they will ride the bus, discuss proper behavior with them. Have a safe and happy school year. Don’t forget to SLOW DOWN and watch for our kids!

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SOUTHGATE NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Mark your calendar for the 28th National Night Out on Tuesday, October 4th. Most of the country will celebrate on August 2nd, but because of our heat Texas opted to change our date to October 4th several years ago. Contact the board at southgatehoaboard@gmail.com if you want to serve on the committee. We could have block parties, or have an event at our new community park. Don’t forget to mark your calendar now! More information will be provided in future newsletters. We need neighborhood volunteers to make this a successful event.

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How well do you get along with your neighbors? Here are some tips for building a better relationship that will last for years to come. How well do you know the folks next door? If your acquaintance is limited to a nod and a wave, you may want to think about building a better relationship for getting on better footing. Neighbors play an important role in our lives. Their lifestyle, friends, and social habits can have a strong impact on our lives. It is a good idea to get to know the people next door or across the street to develop an interlocking community of support and security. You never know when a neighbor will spot a burglar creeping around your house or alert you to a creeping mildew that is affecting neighborhood roses. Or you may want to leave an extra key at their house in case someone in your family gets locked out. There are plenty of reasons to work on a positive relationship with your neighbors. Here’s how: 1. Go over and introduce yourselves. Proper greetings can put everyone on a first-name basis and pave the way for more meaningful future encounters. Don’t stay too long, though, or you’ll wear out your welcome! 2. Lend a helping hand. If your neighbor is raking leaves, chopping wood, or building a deck, offer a few hours of assistance. There’s no

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better way to build a community. Besides, you never know when the favor might be returned. 3. Offer support. If you hear that someone close by is ill, has had an accident, or is laid off from work, take over a hot meal or a fresh dessert. Your thoughtfulness will add a special touch during a difficult time, and one that will be remembered. 4. Meet a need. When you hear of a special need that you can meet, do it, such as sitting with a sick child while your neighbor goes to work or taking an elderly parent to a doctor’s appointment when their car won’t start. That’s what the story of the Good Samaritan is all about. Helping others is one of the best things we can do for each other. 5. Share information. Alert your neighbor to news of new developments that may impact everyone in your area, such as new sewer lines, sidewalks, housing developments, or weather threats. Keeping everyone in the loop ensures that you will learn of impending events as well. 6. Exchange holiday cards, gifts, or traditions. Invite your neighbors over for cocoa and carols in December or an Easter egg hunt in spring. A backyard barbecue can be a great way to share food and fun. Don’t forget about graduations, weddings, and baby showers. If they’ve watched your kids grow up or been aware of your family events, they may want to share these special occasions. 7. Plan a block party or yard sale. Invite everyone on the block to participate. Planning and carrying out the activity helps everyone to get acquainted and create a newfound sense of community, as well a happy successful, love connected community. Even if your neighbors (or their dog) annoy you at times, grin and bear it. We never know what they are experiencing in their lives at the time. A smile makes all the difference in the world on our face and to the ones we smile at. They are like family in many ways since you’ll have to live with them, or near them, for a long time. Appreciate their strengths and overlook the weaknesses and everyone will get along just fine! At no time will any source be allowed to use The Southgate Gazette's 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 Peel, Inc. The information in The Southgate Gazette is exclusively for the private use of the Southgate HOA and Peel, Inc. 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. Copyright Š 2011 Peel, Inc.

SOUTHGATE CITY OF PEARLAND CURBSIDE RECYCLING As the City of Pearland is a Green City and committed to reducing our carbon footprint, we are pleased to announce that Waste Management, the City’s contractor, is increasing the list of items that can be placed in your residential curbside recycling bin. Recyclables that can be collected curbside are: • Juice Boxes and Cartons • Glass • Tin and Steel cans • Paper Board; such as cereal boxes, paper egg cartons (new) cola cartons • Magazines • Aluminum Cans, Foil and Pie Tins • Cardboard - flattened • Newspaper • Junk Mail • Phone books and catalogs • Office paper • Brown paper bags

• Plastic coded 1-7 on bottom (new expanded list) Please rinse out your cans and bottles so there is no food waste and the item is clean. Please do not include films, plastic bags, plastic wrap, styro-foam or Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) All recyclable items can be placed in your recycling bin and placed at the curb by 7:00am on your recycling day (every Saturday in Southgate). If you do not have a recycling bin, please contact our office at 281-652-1603. Additional bins can be obtained at City Hall, 3519 Liberty, Suite 100 or at our satellite office at the Public Safety Building, 2555 Cullen Blvd. Recyclable items can also be placed in a personal container marked “Recycling Materialsâ€?. HHW can be taken to the City’s Stella Robert Recycling Center located at 5800 Magnolia Road. Their hours are noon-5PM Monday through Friday, and 9AM-1PM on Saturdays. With everyone working together and recycling items instead of putting them in the trash, we can reduce the amount headed for the landfill, reduce our carbon footprint and make Pearland a cleaner city.

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