Willowbridge - August 2012

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Willowbridge - Stonebridge Homeowners Association Newsletter www.willowbridgehoa.com Volume 17

August 2012

No. 8

Yard of the Month Congratulations to the Kluck family for July’s Co-Yard of the Month.

Michael and Janette Kluck have been Willowbridge residents since 1995 and are the original owners of their home at 8827 Wilbarger. Michael is very excited for Janette who works very hard keeping their yard in tiptop shape. Janette is also a block captain.

Congratulations to the McArthurs for July’s Co-Yard of the Month.

Angela McArthur and her son Marcus moved to their home at 9315 Slate Stone Ct in Stonebridge nearly three years ago.

She loves the neighborhood and is excited to be selected as July’s Yard of the Month.

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Willowbridge - Stonebridge IMPORTANT NUMBERS

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

All Emergencies................................................................911 Harris County Sheriff...................................... 713-221-6000 Harris County Animal Control....................... 281-999-3191 Cy-Fair Hospital.............................................. 281-890-4285 CenterPoint - Street Lights & Outages............ 713-207-2222 CenterPoint Energy......................................... 713-659-2111 Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc....................... www.PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Advertising.......advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 PCMI/ Margie Naranjo......................... 281-870-0585x1315 Poison Control Center.................................... 800-222-1222 AT&T - Repair............................................... 800-246-8464 - Billing.......................................................... 800-585-7928 Swimming Pool - Pay Phone........................... 281-469-9004 Swimming Pool - Lifeguard............................. 281-517-0225 Trash – Waste Management............................. 713-686-6666 Vacation Watch - Harris County District 5..... 281-290-2100 W. Harris County MUD #11.......................... 281-807-9500 Willow Place Post Office................................. 281-890-2392 Willowbridge Website..................www.willowbridgehoa.com Cable/Internet/Phone...COMCAST............... 713-341-1000

Patrick Smith.......................................................... President Kyle Survance...................................................Vice President John Widacki.......................................................... Treasurer Julie Dubros..............................................................Director Jennifer Y’Barbo........................................................Director

ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY Welcoming Committee Gracie Galvan.............................................. 281-732-0009 Beautification Committee Jennifer Y’Barbo.............................jhybarbo@subhou.com Homeowners Association...................... 281-870-0585x1350 PCMI - Margie Naranjo......................mnaranjo@stes.com Clubhouse/Reservations Debra Moore.............................................. 281-870-0585 Pool Parties/Tags PCMI.......................................................... 281-870-0585 Marquee Coordinator Barbara Lallinger.......................................... 281-890-8464 Newsletter Coordinator Kyle Survance...................................surou812@gmail.com Security Coordinator Julie Dubros................................................. 281-794-9032 Website Coordinator Angela Doray............................ willowbridgehoa@live.com Yard of the Month Committee Nominate your favorite at: willowbridgehoa.com or Contact Jennifer Y’Barbo.............................jhybarbo@subhou.com Soccer Field Reservations Terese Joubran........................... teresejoubran@yahoo.com Lost Pet Coordinator Sonia Moore..................... msrco@aol.com, 281-955-8068 2

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HOA INFORMATION Willowbridge Homeowners Association Inc. - PCMI Margie Naranjo.................................. 281-870-0585x1315 E-Mail.................................................mnaranjo@stes.com Fax .............................................................. 281-870-9170 If you have any questions or comments regarding the neighborhood please contact the numbers above.

HOA MEETINGS Willowbridge/Stonebridge Homeowner's Association meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the community clubhouse at 7:00 pm.

WELCOMING COMMITTEE The Welcoming Committee meetings are the last Monday of each month.

HARRIS COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE To report street or curb damage, missing/damaged street signs and street flooding: (281) 353-8424 or www.hcp4.net.

If a resident wants to request a new sign or replace a damaged one, they have to go online and fill out a request.

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New Tennis Court Reservation System

THE SCHOOL ZONE Submitted by: Barbara Lallinger LOOKING FORWARD to the new school year.

Your board members have heard your concerns regarding the difficulties in reserving tennis courts during times of high usage. As a result, a new reservation system is now being used to reserve tennis courts. The following excerpt is a summary of how to use the new system and can be found in our Tennis Rules. The complete Tennis Rules document can be found on our website at www.willowbridgehoa.com.

Courts to be reserved for play: Courts must be reserved for play online at http://www.willowbridgehoa.com/. Court reservations shall be governed in the following manner: The reservation system is a “lottery” type system. All players must request a playing time and date. All residents requesting court time for any singles or doubles play (2 or 4 players only) must list each name and member tag of those to play at the requested time. Guests must also be placed on the reservation request. Prime time court assignments will be selected by the reservation system’s random draw five (5) days prior to the date of play. Deadline for reservation requests will be at 11:59PM each night. Schedule will be available online for viewing and printing reservation.

Reservations are mandatory for all residents and guests at all times.

Playing time per court reservation will be 1 hour in duration, change on the hour.

Prime time reservations shall be as follows 1. Monday through Friday, 5:00PM-9:00PM (4 one hour sessions) 2. Saturday and Sunday 7AM-12NOON (5 one hour sessions) Daily court reservation schedules to be posted at or near tennis court gate, whenever possible. Resident player should have copy of his/her reservation in hand for verification.

Again, for the complete list of Tennis Rules, please visit our website.

Mark your calendars!

AUGUST 27 1st Day of School SEPTEMBER 3 Labor Day Holiday OCTOBER 29 Professional Day NOVEMBER 6 Trustee Elections NOVEMBER 21-23 Thanksgiving Holidays DECEMBER 24 - JANUARY 6 Winter Break JANUARY 7-8 Professional Days JANUARY 21 MLK Holiday FEBRUARY 18 Professional Day MARCH 11-15 Spring Break MAY 27 Memorial Day Holiday JUNE 5 Last Day of School

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Willowbridge - Stonebridge The Recipe Box

Strawberry Delight Salad or Dessert Submitted by: Alice McCray

1 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry strawberries, thawed gelatin 1 c. coarsely chopped nuts 1 (20 oz.) can crushed 1 c. sour cream pineapple, (drained) 3 med. bananas, mashed 1 c. boiling water 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese 2 (12 oz.) pkgs. frozen, sliced In a large bowl: stir gelatin in boiling water until dissolved.

Add strawberries with juice, drained pineapple, bananas and nuts. Pour ½ mixture into 12x8x2 inch container. Refrigerate until firm. Soften cream cheese, and combine with sour cream.

Spread evenly over chilled layer; gently spoon on remaining half of strawberry mixture. Chill. Cut into squares and serve on lettuce leaf if desired.

This is a great summertime treat.

CORRECTION: May’s issue of WillowTalk: The title & contributor of the recipe was omitted. It should have been for White Chocolate Bread Pudding by Amy Sonnier.

Please submit your favorite recipe to: leroylallinger@live.com

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311 / 411 / 811/ 911 What's The Difference?

Submitted by: Barbara Lallinger 311 – Is not available to us county dwellers (only if you live in the city limits of Houston).

411 – AT&T Information.

811 – Call before you Dig (see article following).

911 – Emergencies Only!

Whether you’re planting a tree, building a fence, installing a swimming pool or other work that requires digging, the law requires you to call the One-Call center (811) at least 48 hours before you plan to dig.

This national One-Call number will help protect you from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines, prevent serious injuries or service interruptions and/or costly fines for damaging utility lines. If for any reason 811, doesn’t work, call 1-800-5456005.

When you call 811, you will be contacted by the One-Call center and they will send a representative to your home to mark the locations of utilities on your property. There is not a charge for this. Even minor dents, chips or scrapes are serious and may cause future concerns if the problem is not professionally repaired. Visit CenterPointEnergy.com for more information.

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Hurricane Tips & Prep: Are you pet-prepared for an evacuation?

submitted by Sonia Moore Don’t leave your pet and don’t use your pet as an excuse not to evacuate. I.D. tag with up-to-date information.

Don’t put yourself, your family, and your pet at risk! You are responsible Vaccinations: All pets should be current on their shots. Keep a copy for planning for your pet. If you are ordered to evacuate, take your Pet of the vaccination records in a sealed/waterproof plastic bag.

Survival Kit if you go to friends, relatives or a hotel. Unless there are Sleeping Quarters: Help your animals avoid shattering glass and falling pet-friendly shelters in your county, shelters cannot accept pets. As a objects. Don’t place a pet’s bed below windows or shelving. pet owner, you must plan ahead. Check out your options. For more Have Crate Ready: Every animal in your house should have a crate information call your local SPCA, Animal Control or Humane Society. If -- a molded plastic carrying kennel. Familiarize your pet with the crate you plan to go to a hotel or motel, go online to www.petswelcome.com. before disaster strikes.

After the storm has passed, be careful in allowing your pet outdoors.

Check The Yard: Make sure all fencing is secure and all holes and Familiar scents and landmarks may be altered and your pet could easily potential escape routes blocked. be confused and become lost. Downed power lines, other animals and Plan Ahead: Identify animal shelters (in case your pet becomes lost), insects brought in with high water could present real dangers to your local boarding facilities, veterinarians, motels, and friends or relatives that pet. Take care not to allow your pet to consume food or water which may temporarily house your pet after a disaster. may have become contaminated. Nearly 80 percent of pets displaced Evacuate: If you evacuate, take your pet. by a storm are never reunited with their owners.

• Molded plastic pet carrier with bedding/Sheets (one to cover each carrier) One way to cut down on evacuation time in an emergency situation • Two-week supply of pet food/Three-day supply of bottled water is to have critical items and information collected ahead of time and • One-month supply of your pet’s regular medications stored in an easily accessible place. The list below is a guide to creating • Non-spill food and water bowls an emergency preparedness kit for your pets. Make sure to include • Cat litter/Cat litter pan/Newspaper /Plastic bags (for pet waste disposal) enough for 3 days.

• Leash/Toys (to keep pets calm) DISASTER PREPAREDNESS CHECKLIST: • Blankets Identification is imperative: Make sure your pet wears a collar and • Manual (non-electric) can opener

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