Lakemont - March 2012 by Peel, Inc.

Lakemont Living Official Newsletter for the Residents of Lakemont

Volume 3, Issue 3

March 2012

Lakemont Living Introduction

HOW TEXAS GOT ITS INDEPENDENCE (THE CONDENSED VERSION)

During the early 1800’s as Mexico won its independence from Spain and was seized by Gen. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Texas was also fighting for its own identity. On March 2, 1836 Texas citizens met at the now famed Washington-on-the-Brazos to declare Texas independent and adopt a constitution. Several days later Mexican troops would defeat Texas soldiers in the battle at the Alamo and many more would suffer the same fate until Sam Houston’s Texan army defeated Santa Anna and his men at the Battle of San Jacinto, near where the San Jacinto monument stands today. Our state is rich with history. Many landmarks and museums that exist today can be found just miles from Lakemont. Visit the Texas Historical Commission web page http:// www.thc.state.tx.us/index.shtml to find more information. SEEKING BLOCK CAPTAINS Would you like to become a part of the Neighborhood Watch program as a Block Captain? We welcome residents interested in serving. If you or someone you know is interested, please send your contact information to our Neighborhood Watch Committee at LakemontWatch@ yahoo.com for more information. If you are a current Block Captain and have not been receiving monthly updates from our Neighborhood Watch Program please contact us. SCHOOL ZONES Please be aware of the school zones along Lakemont Bend and Mason Road. McNeill Elementary has students walking and riding bikes to and from school every day so it’s important to adhere to speed limits, crossing guards and school buses. If you are traveling within the neighborhood during drop-off or pick-up hours, please be patient. We appreciate your efforts to keep our children safe! SPRING IS ALMOST HERE! Spring is almost here and that means “Yard of the Month” is coming soon! Get out those mowers and weed eaters and let’s get those yards looking beautiful! We will be selecting the May yard of the month in mid to late April. Signs will go in yards the first week of May. We will select one yard per section. Will it be yours? WELCOME WHOLE FOODS! Slated to open in 2013 Whole Foods is coming to Katy! The health food market will be located in the Grand Lakes Marketplace on the east side of SH 99 and Fry Road and is scheduled to be accompanied by Stein Mart and Cost Plus World Market.

Lakemont's Annual EASTER EGG HUNT

SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH AT THE LAKEHOUSE 1:00PM-2:30PM

Egg hunt & crafts for all ages Please bring an Easter basket RSVP by Thursday, March 1st to: lakemontevents@hotmail.com Please RSVP & provide the following: • Full name and address • How many kids will be participating in the egg hunt? Snacks & sweets provided Craft table for the kids to enjoy! We need an accurate count to make sure we have enough eggs for all the kids. Hope to see everyone there! We will not have photos with the Easter bunny this year but will continue the egg hunt as planned. Please also note new time. Lakemont Living - March 2012

Lakemont Living COMMUNITY INFO LAKEMONT

FM 1093 at Mason Road www.visitlakemont.com For questions, comments or to become a volunteer contact any of the Committee Chairs listed below:

COMMITTEE CHAIR/HOA BOARD

Activities & Events/Executive Chair........................ Jennifer L. ...................................................................jenpli@yahoo.com Deed Restrictions......................................................... Gena T. ......................................................lakemontdeed@yahoo.com Lakes, Parks & Playgrounds...................................... Jason M. ..........................................................jamino69@hotmail.com Newsletter............................................................... Kristina J. .................................................. lakemontliving@yahoo.com Neighborhood Watch.....................................................CK N. ....................................................lakemontwatch@yahoo.com Pools............................... Diane P., lakemontpool@hotmail.com Welcome Committee.................................................. Leslye C. ..........................................welcome.committee@hotmail.com Swim Team..............................Rob M., robmitzi@sbcglobal.net

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ARTICLE INFO Lakemont Living is mailed monthly to all Lakemont residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to include information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. To submit an article for consideration in Lakemont Living please email it to lakemontliving@yahoo.com. The deadline is the 1st of the month prior to the issue.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

ALL EMERGENCY CALLS.............................................911 Sheriff’s Dept./Non-Emergency ... 281-341-4700/281-341-4665 Poison Control.............................................. 1800-222-1222 Hurricane Preparedness/Red Cross.................. 713-526-1536 Community Fire Department Station 3........... 281-578-6444 Texas Driver License Office – Katy................... 281-391-4874 Fort Bend North Annex................................... 281-238-1400 Fort Bend County Animal Control.................. 281-352-1512 Fort Bend County Appraisal District............... 281-344-8623 Fort Bend Co. Tax Assessor/Collection............ 281-341-3710 Fort Bend County Vehicle Registration............ 281-341-3709 Fort Bend County Voter Registration............... 281-341-8670 Fort Bend Co. Library – Cinco Ranch.............281-395-1311 McNeill Elementary School.............................832-223-2800 Briscoe Junior High School.............................832-223-4000 Foster High School..........................................832-223-3800 CenterPoint Energy (Natural Gas)................... 713-659-2111 Royal Disposal & Recycle................................ 713-342-0508 AMI – Association Management Inc................ 713-932-1122

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Lakemont Living Kristina’s Korner

Have a question about the community or surrounding area? Ever wonder about new development or want opinions on good restaurants or entertainment venues in the area? Send your questions to lakemontliving@yahoo.com and I’ll do my best to find out the answers! DO YOU HAVE AN EZ TAG? YOU MIGHT NEED TO GET ONE

Q: Is the Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) going to be a tollroad? A: Yes, construction has already begun on the overpasses at West Airport and West Riverpark Drive; the entire project is slated to be complete in 2013. The Fort Bend County Grand Parkway Tollroad Authority is leading this new development and although opposed by some County officials the lack of state funding and need to gain “local control” over the project garnered a successful vote in favor of tolled overpasses along a 13 mile stretch of the Grand Parkway from Hwy 59 to I-10. That means as a motorist you will have a choice when approaching a light on the existing feeder roads to enter the main lanes and pay the toll for quick and easy access to your destination or wait at the light(s). There is no doubt that this is a forward thinking move in order to accommodate the growing number of residents our area is attracting but I must say I’m not excited about paying another convenience fee.

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Neighborhood Announcements & Events SAVE THE DATE Our semi-annual community yard sale will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Mark your calendars and start doing a little spring cleaning! NEW HOMEOWNER WELCOME LUNCH Welcome lunches are held quarterly for new homeowners. It is a great opportunity to meet your new neighbors, talk in depth about what Lakemont and the surrounding area has to offer, address issues to help our new neighbors get acclimated, meet the committee chairs and share a bite of lunch together. Invitations are mailed out to all new homeowners for RSVP. If you are interested in attending our next welcome lunch, please email Leslye at welcome.committee@ hotmail.com. GET CONNECTED Sign up to receive community e-mails and updates. Go to our community website www.lakemontca.org and login (for login information contact the HOA). LAKEMONT QUILTING BEES Come join the Quilting Bees of Lakemont who meet every second Tuesday and last Sunday of each month at the Lakehouse from 2pm – 6pm. If you are interested in quilting the group provides an opportunity for quilters, both beginners and experienced, to share their experience and knowledge with each other. We help new quilters get started quilting either by machine or by hand. Below are the scheduled meeting dates. We will work on community service projects that provide quilted items to charitable organizations around Houston and its surrounding areas. Residents who participate are responsible for providing their own tools, fabric, and sewing machine. Materials used for community projects will be donated by participants of the quilting bee on a voluntary basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult since there will be access to sharp objects and sewing machines. For more information, please contact Michelle Hudson (hudson.michelle@ att.net). All residents of Lakemont are invited to join the Bees. Please check the calendar of events for specific dates (Continued on Page 5)

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Lakemont Living Neighborhood Announcements & Events - (Continued from Page 4) LAKEMONT SELF-DEFENSE CLASS Lakemont’s Self-Defense Class (KAJUKEMBO) is a success and is scheduled for more dates in 2012! Learn safety awareness and defensive techniques while getting some great exercise. Join your Lakemont neighbors and see how you too can benefit from the class! Please refer to the Lakemont Calendar of Events for class schedule. See you at the Lakehouse!!! The activity is held at the Lakehouse on select Saturday’s from 9am – 11am. It is free and open to all Lakemont residents 17 years and older. Please refer to the calendar of events for specific dates.

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Calendar of Events 3/3........................................ Self defense class 3/13.............................................Quilting bee 3/17...................................... Self defense class 3/24...................................... Easter Egg Hunt 3/25.............................................Quilting bee 4/10............................................ Quilting Bee 4/14............................................. Self Defense 5/19............................. Community Yard Sale 6/30.......... Independence Day Bicycle Contest

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Lakemont Living COUNTRY CHICKEN SALAD

MARCH Holidays & Themes BIRTH FLOWER

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By: Stepheni Ardoin • 4 small boneless skinless chicken breasts • 1 pouch Shake and Bake Extra Crispy seasoned coating mix • 6 cups of lettuce (torn) • 1 cup of small salad tomatoes • 1/3 cup of Hormel real bacon bits • 1/2 cup of shredded colby cheese • 1/3 cup of shredded carrots and red cabbage (optional) • 1/3 cup honey mustard Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat chicken with coating mix as directed on package. Place in shallow baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand for five minutes. Cut into chunks. Toss lettuce with tomatoes, bacon bits, carrots and red cabbage. Spoon evenly over plates. Sprinkle cheese and top with chicken and honey mustard.

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Lakemont Living ORAL HEALTH UPDATE IT MAY NOT BE “JUST A TOOTHACHE”.

Going to the dentist may not be on the top of your To Do list, but if you’re experiencing dental pain, a trip to the dentist may be just what you need. If you have a toothache that lasts more than one or two days, you notice swelling around a tooth, bleeding, or experience severe pain or fever, it’s time to make an appointment with the dentist as soon as possible. A thorough examination and diagnosis is important to prevent more serious complications to your teeth, jaw, and gums. Dental decay and gum disease are progressive in nature. Early diagnosis is essential to a quicker and easier treatment. THERE ARE SEVERAL CAUSES OF DENTAL PAIN, INCLUDING:

• Tooth decay affecting the enamel and the dentin, or inner layer of the tooth • Tooth abscess caused by severe tooth decay or a trauma causing an infection at the root

of the tooth or between the gum and tooth • Damage to existing fillings due to pressure from chewing, grinding, or clenching • Teeth grinding that causes fracturing, loosening, and excessive wear • A fractured tooth from a traumatic dental injury • Infected gums as a result of gingivitis or gum disease (periodontitis) During your exam, your dentist will typically ask about the nature of your dental pain, when it started, and if anything makes it better or worse. Then, your dentist will conduct a physical examination of your mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, tongue, and throat. X-rays and other tests may be recommended, depending on what the dentist suspects is causing your toothache. Once your dentist has determined the cause of your dental pain, you will be pre-

sented with treatment options. If a cavity is causing your pain, a simple filling may do the trick. However, if there is an infection that has spread to the tooth’s nerve, a root canal may be necessary. An antibiotic may also be prescribed if you have swelling of the jaw or a fever. DENTAL PAIN IS PREVENTABLE!

Because most toothaches are caused by decay, practicing good oral hygiene is the easiest way to prevent dental pain. This includes brushing and flossing every day and visiting your dentist for professional cleanings and checkups on the schedule determined by the Dental Hygienist. In addition, eating a healthy, balanced diet that is low in sugar will not only help you prevent cavities but will improve your body’s overall health. Submitted by Dr. Flury

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