Lakewood Grove - November 2011 by Peel, Inc.

Lakewood Grove

November 2011

Volume 5, Issue 11

Official Publication of the Lakewood Grove Homeowners Association

Christmas House Decorating Contest

A PRIZE for the best overall display... In each Category Judging will take place from December 8th – 12th. 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 15th, 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.

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Trash Service Change

Effective January 1, 2012, we will be changing trash services to Royal Disposable and Recycle. The HOA selected Royal Disposable because of their economical bid and favorable references from other communities. The cost per household for 2 days of pick-up per week (Wednesday and Saturday with Saturday being bulk pick up day) will be $11.77 monthly or $35.31 per quarter. Residences will be billed quarterly. Our current contract is $15.77 per month therefore residents will be saving $4 per month! Royal Disposal does not require stickers either. All other restrictions remain the same as before regarding weights and sizes of items collected as shown below. SCOPE OF SERVICE: 1. Scheduled service days shall be twice weekly on Wednesday and Saturday. Contractor shall provide curbside trash collection of up to eight (8) items of properly packaged residential household waste. Household waste should be packaged in containers such as sturdy plastic garbage bags, standard-sized plastic trash cans which are designed for residential garbage containers. Branches, tree trimmings and other similar yard waste will be restricted to diameters of no more than three inches and are required to be cut in lengths not to exceed four feet and securely tied in bundles and placed at the curb. Containers, bags and bundles shall not weigh more than 40 pounds each. Bulk items and white goods such as small pieces of furniture, refrigerators (tagged saying Freon removed), washers, dryers, and water heaters will be collected at the curb on the second regularly scheduled service day of the week with a limit of one item per home per week. Moving boxes must be broken down (flattened) and bundled and placed at the curb. 2. Federal Clean Air Act bulk items containing CFC refrigerant (Freon) such as refrigerators, freezers, etc., will not be collected for disposal without appropriate residential certification that all Freon has been properly removed and recycled. 3. All permanent garbage containers, once emptied by Contractor, will be returned to their point of origin. Contractor’s employees will not abuse containers and lids, normal wear and tear excepted. 4.Contractor’s employees will clean up all spillage of garbage or rubbish which they may generate during the normal performance of their duties. 5. Collection of recreation area waste and waste from common area trash receptacles will be performed by Contractor. Such collection will be done at no additional charge to the association and on the same collection days as residential waste collection is performed. EXCLUSIONS: Contractor shall not collect or dispose of hazardous, toxic or radioactive wastes or substances as currently, or in the future, defined as such by applicable Federal, State, or Local laws or regulation. By the terms of this agreement, Contractor shall be responsible for the collection and disposal of residential solid waste, garbage, refuse, trash and rubbish and shall not collect or dispose of certain items, including, but not limited to, human or animal waste, hazardous or toxic waste, auto parts, rocks, concrete, sand, gravel, dirt, petroleum products or filters therefore, carpeting, construction materials and debris, or large pieces of glass. Lakewood Grove Homeowner's Association Newsletter - November 2011 1

Lakewood Grove IMPORTANT NUMBERS

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY SCS Property Management..............................281-500-7111 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.

Animal Control................................................. 281-999-3191 Dead Animal Pick Up....................................... 281-353-8424 Emergency.........................................................................911 CyCreek Volunteer Fire Department................. 281-894-0151 Constable Precinct 4......................................... 281-376-3472 Medical Cy Creek EMS Ambulance.............................. 281-440-4300 Cy Fair Hospital.............................................. 281-890-4285 Methodist Willowbrook.................................. 281-477-1000 Northwest Hospital......................................... 281-440-1000 Tomball Hospital............................................. 281-401-7500 Veterans Hospital............................................ 713-795-4411 Poison Control.............................................1-800-931-1085 Utilities Allied Waste..................................................... 800-637-7339 Centerpoint..................................................... 800-332-7143 Malcomson MUD (SW Water Co)................... 832-209-5000 Southwestern Bell/ATT .................................... 713-881-8181 Comcast ..................................................... 800-COM-CAST

BOARD MEMBERS President – Mark Schubert...............................281-251-0322 ......................................................mark.schubert@c-a-m.com  Vice President – Gloria Tann............................281-655-8320 ............................................................... gtann@sbcglobal.net Secretary/Treasurer –Lisa Watts........................713-304-3047 .....................................................................Im.watts@att.net COMMUNITY CONTACTS Block Captain Coordinator......... Laura Truax, 281-655-5997 ........................................................... laurajtruax@gmail.com Directory......................................Henry Silva, 215-776-6679 ............................................................... hsilva3630@aol.com Garden Club Committee................................, 281-320-1905 ............................................................... Coordinator Needed Marquee-Pool...... Fernando & DeeDee Flores, 281-370-6161 ........................................fgfsatx@aol.com or ddftex@aol.com Marquee – Tennis Court............ Dougie Scott, 281-370-1836 .........................................................................dmti@aol.com Newsletter......................................................Chuck Canfield ........................................................ txchuck01@sbcglobal.net Newsletter Advertising............................................................ ..................................... PEEL, Inc - Ryan 512-263-9181 X23 Ryan@PEELinc.com Pets Lost & Found..................... Kelly Jackson, 281-379-4489 ...................................................kellyjackson_99@yahoo.com Pool, Greater Houston Pool Management........713-771-7665 Recreation Committee..................Henry Silva, 215-776-6679 ............................................................... hsliva3630@aol.com Security Coordinator...................................... Dennis Coburn ..................................281-376-8526, dennis.coburn@hp.com Recreation Center/Pool Rental Coordinator.....281-251-0322 Catherine Schubert............ CatherineSchubert@sbcglobal.net Website............................................ www.lakewoodgrove.com NEIGHBORHOOD EVENTS End of School Party..........................................215-776-6679 Garage Sale........................... Stephanie Valdes, 832-594-0443 Santa Ride....................................Henry Silva, 215-776-6679 ............................................................... hsilva3630@aol.com House Decorating Contest...........Henry Silva, 215-776-6679 ............................................................... hsilva3630@aol.com

Lakewood Grove Community Bulletin Board A place to boast a little…

Let everyone know how well your children have done over the past year. Awards received Scholarships awarded Exciting news for this upcoming summer. Adults and Kids post: Special Anniversary Special Birthday Achievements Submit your special announcement to Chuck at txchuck01@ sbcglobal.net by the 5th of each month to post in the following months newsletter.

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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/) Copyright © 2011 Peel, Inc.

Lakewood Grove Lakewood Grove Book Club Do you love to read? Can't wait until you see the bestseller list in the news paper ? Com e join our book club. We read all genres of books. We meet once a month at different members homes to review the book she has chosen.Our meetings are on the 2nd Wed. of the month at 7:00. We have fun too!...Call Trudi Trainor for further information , 281-655-8509 or e-mail me at trudi.trainor@sbcglobal .net

Kappa Alpha Theta Mark your calendars to join your Tri Delta sisters for our annual "Founder' s Day" celebration on Tuesday, November 8th at 7:00 pm. Our group meets on the second Tuesday of every month September - April. We have a diverse group of wom en of all ages from a variety of colleges. For more information, please contact Patsy at 281-370-8516 or Karen attrideltanews@ yahoo.com

MOPS at The MET Registration If you need a listening ear, friendship with other moms, your kids involved in a fun program, delicious breakfast buffets, advice from seasoned moms…. then you need MOPS at The MET. Two dyna mic group s meet two Friday mornings per month (August – May) from 9:15 – 11:45a.m. C h i l d c a re i s p rov i d e d u p o n regis tratio n. Regis ter onlin e at TheMETonline.org/MOPS or visit us at facebook.com/METmops If you have any questions please call (281)890-1900.

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Lakewood Grove Santa Ride

Saturday,Dec 10, 2011

HELP!

Yard of the Month

Lakewood Grove Needs A Christmas Decorations Coordinator October

If your interested please contact Gloria Tann @ 281-655-8320

11731 Lochberry Ct.

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Recycling Options Allstar Recycling - see website/call for a list of all the materials 32331 State Highway 249 Pinehurst, TX 77362 281.356.3399 http://www.allstarrecycling.biz/ HOURS: Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm Sunday: Closed Magnolia Recycling Center - paper, plastic, glass, plastic bags 832.934.2193 Lakewood Elementary - printer cartridges, cell phones & paper 15614 Gettysburg Drive Tomball, TX 77377 281.357.3260 Best Buy - televisions, computers, electronic equipment Costco - televisions, computers, electronic equipment, cell phones, mp3 players Earth911.com - recycling locator service for all materials, including appliances, paints, oils, and other hazardous materials. 1.800.CLEANUP 1800Recycling.com - recycling locator service for all materials, appliances, paints, oils, and other hazardous materials. 1.800.RECYCLING

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Lakewood Grove Operation Christmas Chid

Epiphany Lutheran Church and School is giving thanks for the chance to play an important role in providing needy children with a simple gift this Christmas season. Last year was Epiphany's first time participating in Operation Christmas Child, a ministry devoted to providing needy children shoe boxes full of toys, hygiene items, school supplies, candy, etc. The congregation collected over 80 boxes to send overseas. "We were strongly moved by this particular ministry" commented one member. The church members felt that the increased visibility of the new location this year made it a prime spot to become a "drop-off" location for OCC. This means that during "Collection Week" (Nov. 14th-21st) they will be accepting shoe box donations from the general public. "We are so excited to serve our community in this way. What a wonderful beginning to the Christmas season." remarks Lauren Thom, an Epiphany Member and OCC volunteer. For more information about Operation Christmas Child and where you can donate your items go to http://www. samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/.

Cypress-Tomball Democrats November 16th Meeting The Cypress-Tomball Democrats will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 16th, at Luigi’s Restaurant, 12779 Jones Rd., Houston, 77070. A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the general meeting at 7:00 p.m. November’s guest speaker will be Harris County Sheriff Adrian Garcia. All are welcome to join this growing club. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Olga Moya at cytomdems@yahoo.com.

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Lakewood Grove Personal Classifieds

Come One… Come All to Kinsmen’s Community Thanksgiving Feast

SELLING KYMCO 2ZX50 - 2005 moped. Showroom condition 665 miles, street legal and easy to ride $699 David 281-627-3361 BAR STOOLS (3 wood/metal w/backs) & old world decor/ pictures for sale. Redecorating sale-best offer taken! 713-4109153C DOWNSIZING: toys, games (kids&adult) radios, electronic stuff, guy cave things, etc.  Email me at kfkirch@gmail.com and and i will supply pictures and prices or call 281-889-0048. FOR SALE: 2 barstools,wooden legs and wooden edging on the back, seat is 30" off the ground, back is 15 inches high. Both the seat and back, are covered in fabric, which is pretty, in a tapestry print, $75 each. Call Jim at 281-655-8509 HELP WANTED: Looking for someone to drive my daughter home from Willow Wood Junior High Mon - Thurs. Will pay for this service. We live on Birchview Dr. Please call Julie at 832-797-3465.'

You are invited. Kinsmen Lutheran Church is hosting its Annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011. A traditional Thanksgiving Day meal of turkey and dressing with all the trimmings will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The Feast is free. Kinsmen is located at 12100 Champion Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77066. Contact the church office – 281-444-3126 – to make your reservation. If you have further questions or comments, please contact Lynnae Schatz at lschatz@kinsmenlutheran.org or 281-444-3126. Warmest regards. We look forward to seeing you on Thanksgiving Day.

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