September 2010 Volume 4, Issue 9. Official Publication of the Lakewood Grove Homeowners Association

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September 2010 Volume 4, Issue 9 Official Publication of the Homeowners Association 2010 EVENTS Fall Festival Saturday October 30 10 am - 1 pm Need coordinator Santa Ride Saturday December 4th 2 pm

1 September 2010 Volume 4, Issue 9 Official Publication of the Homeowners Association 2010 EVENTS Fall Festival Saturday October am - 1 pm Need coordinator Santa Ride Saturday December 4th 2 pm Henry Silva - Coordinator Newsletter Editor If you have something you would like to include in future newsletters please it to me at txchuck01@sbcglobal.net If you would like to include an advertisement in the newsletter you need to contact Peel, Inc. directly at advertising@peelinc. com or by phone at Please remember that all submissions must be compiled, forwarded and approved by the board and then sent to Peel for printing. Submissions received after the deadline of the fifth of the preceding month, will be included only if time and space allow. Thanks! Music in the Park The Sounds of Cypress is Coming to The end of summer is fast approaching, and the school bell will soon be ringing. What better reason to have a party? Come and join your neighbors at the pool on Saturday September 18th, as we celebrate another great year in. There will be fun and games leading up to what promises to be the highlight of the summer. At 7:00 PM, we will be treated to an outstanding performance by The Sounds of Cypress Concert Winds. The Sounds of Cypress is a dedicated group of musicians that perform repertoire ranging from Americana to Zydeco. (By the way, that s A to Z.) Something you may not know about the group is that two of your neighbors play a key role. Patrick Howard is their President (and Percussionist), and Dee Dee Flores is the Artistic Director and Conductor. So, be sure and put September 18th on your calendar and come enjoy fun and games, and a great evening concert. For more information about The Sounds of Cypress contact Diane Dee Dee Flores at SoundsOfCypress@gmail.com or call (713) You can visit them on the web at and you can also find them on Facebook. Keep Our Neighborhood Clean By an ehow Contributing Writer Even a small amount of litter can mar the appearance of a neighborhood. A soda can tossed on a lawn or accumulated cigarette butts along the curb degrades the neighborhood and encourages more litter. Clean up our neighborhood and promote a sense of responsibility Pick up debris on your property and the surrounding areas, sweep walks and curbs and properly dispose of yard waste. We all work hard to maintain our yards; so please remember to be responsible when blowing or sweeping your grass clippings and do not blow/sweep them into your neighbor s yards/sidewalk/street area. ** If you contract a lawn service, please ask them to do the same.** (Continued on Page 3) Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September

2 Important numbers Property Management Company SCS Property Management 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. Board Members President Mark Vice President Gloria Tann Secretary/Treasurer Mike Rivera Community Contacts Block Captain Coordinator...Henry Silva, Directory...Henry Silva, Garden Club Committee...Lisa Norwood, Marquee-Pool... Fernando & DeeDee Flores, or Marquee Tennis Court... Dougie Scott, Newsletter...Chuck Canfield... Pets Lost & Found... Kelly Jackson, Pool, Greater Houston Pool Management Recreation Committee...Henry Silva, Security Coordinator...Dennis Coburn , Recreation Center/Pool Rental Coordinator Catherine Schubert... Website... Neighborhood Events End of School Party... Gloria Tann, Garage Sale...Stephanie Valdes, Fall Festival...Taylor Delleney , Start of Summer Party... NEED 4th of July Parade... NEED Pool Luau... Tania Watts...David Poeck Santa Ride...Henry Silva, other useful numbers Animal Control Dead Animal Pick Up Emergency CyCreek Volunteer Fire Department Constable Precinct Medical Cy Creek EMS Ambulance Cy Fair Hospital Methodist Willowbrook Northwest Hospital Tomball Hospital Veterans Hospital Poison Control Utilities Allied Waste Centerpoint Malcomson MUD (SW Water Co) Southwestern Bell/ATT Warner Cable Bashans Painting & Home Repair Commercial/Residential Free Estimates cell Interior & Exterior Painting Hardi Plank Installation Wood Replacement Sheetrock Repair Interior Carpentry Cabinet Painting Wallpaper Removal and Texturizing Pressure Washing Fence Repair/Replacement Garage Floor Epoxy Custom Staining Roofing Gutter Repair/Replacement Faux Painting References Available Fully Insured No PAymENt UNtIl ComPlEtIoN 2 Homeowners Association Newsletter - September 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

Keep Our Neighborhood Clean - (Continued from Cover Page) Sweep the sidewalk and curbs in front of your house. Be willing to pick up litter in public areas in the neighborhood.

Set good example by keeping a neat, tidy property free of trash, garbage and clutter. Take the trash cans from the curb after pickup. Routinely pick up litter and dispose of it properly.

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3 Keep Our Neighborhood Clean - (Continued from Cover Page) Sweep the sidewalk and curbs in front of your house. Be willing to pick up litter in public areas in the neighborhood. Resist the temptation to limit the effort to your personal property. Cultivate a sense of ownership regarding the entire neighborhood, and encourage others to do the same. Set good example by keeping a neat, tidy property free of trash, garbage and clutter. Take the trash cans from the curb after pickup. Routinely pick up litter and dispose of it properly. Please remember to pick up after your pets, they are your responsibility. Read more: How to Keep Your Neighborhood Clean ehow.com LAKEWOOD GROVE 2010 POOL HOURS July 5th August 22nd: Mondays Tuesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays August 23rd September 6th: Mondays - Fridays Saturdays Sundays EXCEPTION: Monday, Sept.6th Closed 11:00 AM 8:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM Closed 10:00 AM 9:00 PM 12:00 PM 8:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:00 PM Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2010

4 DRIVING SAFELY IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD Neighborhoods are full of all different kinds of people who use the streets, sidewalks, and crosswalks. People driving through a neighborhood may assume that it is a safe place to drive and doesn t require much attention. On the contrary, neighborhoods can be full of surprises and drivers must be constantly vigilant to avoid them. One moment of carelessness or recklessness in a neighborhood could result in a costly accident. Knowing the common hazards and how to negotiate them can help motorists navigate a neighborhood without problems. Common Hazards There are many different types of obstructions or hazards that drivers must watch out for in a neighborhood setting. These include: Children at play. Children often play in and around streets. They may suddenly run out in front of a car to chase a ball without looking. Roadway obstructions. Neighborhood streets can become crowded with all kinds of obstructions, such as parked cars, trash and recycling bins, and bags of leaves or discarded materials. Children, pets, and others may dart out between parked cars or from behind obstructions without warning. Blind corners. Sometimes it can be hard to see around corners because of blocking trees, bushes, mailboxes, light poles, fences, or other obstructions. Pedestrians crossing. Kids walking to or from school or people walking around the neighborhood with kids or pets may cross the street at the corner or in the middle of the street, sometimes without looking both ways. Bicycles, scooters, and motorcycles. These two-wheeled vehicles have as much of a right to use the road as do automobiles. Although bicycles and scooters travel slower than cars, this should not be a problem in a neighborhood in which the speed limit is reduced. ** Do your part to help eliminate these types of hazzards and keep our residents safe (Remember that emergency vehicle access to our homes is critical); avoid parking in the street whenever possible, remember that per the Deed Restrictions, Section 10: No boat, trailer, recreational vehicle, camping unit, bus, commercial use truck, or selfpropelled or tow-able equipment or machinery of any sort or any item deemed offensive by Declaring or the Association shall be permitted to park on any Lot except in an enclosed structure or behind a solid fence so as not to be visible from the street, except that during the construction of improvements on a Lot, necessary construction vehicles may be parked (Continued on Page 5) Electricity is ON SALE at StarTex Power! Alan Petrodamus Lammey, host of Energy Week, can be heard every Sunday on 1070 KNTH in Houston. I m Texas Energy Analyst, Alan Lammey. In case you didn t know, electricity rates are currently at lows not seen in years, which means that NOW is the time to lock in a very low electricity rate with the provider that I highly recommend to all my radio show listeners: StarTex Power. StarTex Power is local and reputable, with some of the most competitive rates available in all of Texas. You can switch right online at Sign Up Today Online: www. StarTexPower.com or call PLEASE USE NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER as your referral! PUCT #10089 Highest in Residential Customer Satisfaction with Retail Electric Service... J.D. Power and Associates StarTex Power received the highest numerical score among residential electric service providers in Texas in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Texas Residential Retail Electric service Satisfaction Study SM. Study based on responses from 6,890 consumers measuring 15 providers and measures opinions of consumers with their electric service provider. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed between October 2008 and June Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. Homeowners Association Newsletter - September 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

5 Driving Safely in Our Neighborhood - (Continued from page 4) thereon from and during the time of necessity therefore. This restriction shall not apply to automobiles or small noncommercial passenger trucks in operable condition, provided that any such vehicles are parked on an improved driveway which has been approved by the New Construction Committee. Storage of approved vehicles on the driveway or street rightof-ways is defined as parking without movement for a period of forty eight (48) hours or more during a period of seven (7) consecutive days. Safety Tips To avoid having an accident because of the above potential hazards, it is important for driver s to respect others use of the road in residential areas and to do the following: Drive slowly. By driving at or under the reduced speed limit in neighborhoods you can prevent a severe accident. Exercise caution at intersections and turns. Look in all directions for potential hazards. If there are children nearby, know that there is a possibility that they will walk out in front of you without looking. Don't tailgate slower vehicles. Be polite towards bicycles and scooters and keep a safe following distance until you can clearly pass them at a passing distance of greater than three feet. Give pedestrians the right of way. Look for people in the road or people who are looking to cross, and slow down or stop for them especially if there is a crosswalk. Use your lights. At night, always use your headlamps to illuminate the road. In especially dark areas where there are no other vehicles present, you may turn on your high beams to help with visibility. For more information go to 1 FERTILIZING SCHEDULE - 3 times a year* Late March-Early April Fertilize: apply slow-release ratio fertilizers (recommended formulations , , , ) Some would applyweed and Feed here, but we recommend applying a pre-emergent weed control in February, and applying only a fertilizer here. Late June-Early July 2 Fertilize: apply slow-release ratio fertilizers (recommended formulations , , , ) Late September-November Winterize: apply winterizer formulas for winter hardiness 3 Ratios will vary, but make sure they are winter or fall formulas designed for southern grasses. (examples: , will make lawns winter-hardy) June - early September: if turfgrass looks yellow (chlorosis) or necrotic, use an application of either granular or liquid iron. Once a year, should be enough. *Note: The above 3 fertilization tables are based on you using slow-release formulas made especially for Texas grasses. Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Classifieds Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike...) run at no charge to residents, limit 30 words, please Chuck, at txchuck01@sbcglobal. net. Business classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit) are $50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales or advertising@peelinc.com. Personal Classifieds FOR SALE: Exercise Equipment, Barely used XLglider $35. Contact Dulcina Belcher OVAL WALL MIRRORS: Two matching mirrors feature an etched, antiqued frame, with a generous 1 1/4" bevel. Dimensions: 22W X 32H X 1D. Mounting hardware included. Asking $225 each. Contact Don Bova: FOR SALE: Refrigerator for sale Kenmore Side by Side only 7 1/2 years old ice maker needs repair, $ If interested call: or GIRLS 24 INCH 21 SPEED GARY FISHER MOUNTAIN BIKE: 2007 Girls bike; $100 (orig price $300); white with pink and turquoise trim; front shock suspension system - great shape. Contact Laurie Samples at NANNY WANTED FOR SUMMER: l am looking for a nanny (16 years old or older) for 10 year old girl. Must have transporation and references, flexible summer hours, great pay and fun perks (built-in swimming pool in backyard/ breakfast and lunch provided). Contact Laurie Samples at FOR SALE: Couch and Loveseat (Featherdown/White covers) $300** Antique Vanity $100 Brown Couch (Ashley Furniture) with double recliners $ **5ft Barbie Doll House and furniture $65 Contact Kandis FOR SALE: 64" rear projection HD cinema tv. $300 or best offer. Contact Rachel Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2010

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6 At no time will any source be allowed to use The Homeowner's Association Newsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape or form, nor in any media, website, print, film, , 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 Newsletter is exclusively for the private use of thelakewood Grove HOA and Peel, Inc. NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE 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 Homeowners Association Newsletter - September 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

CY-FAIR STORM 8U SOFTBALL TEAM Is Holding their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club on October 1st. We are looking for players as well as sponsors.

ATTENTION NW HARRIS COUNTY TRI DELTA ALUMNAE Mark your calendars to join your Tri Delta sisters for our annual Salad Social to kick off the year on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 pm.

For more information, please contact Christina at 281-855-6893 or Karen at trideltanews@yahoo.com ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Hosts Dave Ramsey Simulcast Event St.

This event focuses on ways that owners and leaders can take their businesses and organizations to the next level.

7 CY-FAIR STORM 8U SOFTBALL TEAM Is Holding their 1st Annual Golf Tournament at Longwood Golf Club on October 1st. We are looking for players as well as sponsors. For more information, please contact: yahoo.com. ATTENTION NW HARRIS COUNTY TRI DELTA ALUMNAE Mark your calendars to join your Tri Delta sisters for our annual Salad Social to kick off the year on Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 pm. Our group meets on the second Tuesday of every month September - April. We have a diverse group of women of all ages from a variety of colleges. For more information, please contact Christina at or Karen at trideltanews@yahoo.com ST JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH Hosts Dave Ramsey Simulcast Event St. John Lutheran Church (Cypress) will host Dave Ramsey s EntreLeadership live simulcast event on Friday, November 5, 2010 from 8:00am 2:30pm. This event focuses on ways that owners and leaders can take their businesses and organizations to the next level. Throughout this 1-day experience, attendees will learn directly from Dave as he teaches critical business lessons about growing an organization and leading a team. If you are a leader in your business, community, or church, this is the event for you! For registration, tickets, or additional information, contact the St. John Lutheran Church office at or send an to StJnSteward@gmail.com. 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 ( 25% OFF GET YOUR CUSTOMER S ATTENTION Need new printed material? Now is the perfect time to replenish your print supplies! Want to increase business? Promote your business with a mailer, flyer or postcard! Call today! Any new order of $100 or more receives 25% OFF offer ends September 30th, ext 24 printing@peelinc.com LG Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc. Homeowner's Association Newsletter - September 2010

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8 Peel, Inc. Lakewood Grove PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE 311 Ranch Road 620 S. Ste 200 Lakeway, TX PAID PEEL, INC. LG Market Report from Your Specialist Nadeen Stepp! Active Pending YTD Sold Sold last 12 months # of Listings Price Range $150,000-$319,900 $169,900-$229,900 Avg. Price $227,778 $191,600 $210,077 $216,971 Avg. PSF $74.63 $88.96 $72.82 $72.64 Avg. DOM High PSF $96.72 $96.72 Low PSF $56.18 $46.64 Avg. LP/SP %.96%.97% Just SOLD by Nadeen! $150,000-$290,000 $150,000-$315,000 1HZODQGV &W *DWHVGHQ 0DSOH )DOOV /LWWOH 2UFKDUG Suburban Northwest Maycrest Just Listed by Nadeen! Briar Canyon 5HFRJQL]HG E\ +RXVWRQ %XVLQHVV -RXUQDO DV 7RS 5HVLGHQWLDO 5HDO (VWDWH $JHQWV LQ Briar Canyon YOUR ONLY A STEPP AWAY FROM YOUR NEXT MOVE! 1DGHHQ 6WHSS 'LUHFW ZZZ 1DGHHQ6WHSS FRP 1DGHHQ6WHSS#\DKRR FRP Homeowners Association Newsletter - September 2010 Copyright 2010 Peel, Inc.

2009 Events 5K &1k Race Saturday, May Lakewood Grove Park/Pool 1k starts at 8:30 AM 5k starts at 9:00 AM

2009 Events 5K &1k Race Saturday, May Lakewood Grove Park/Pool 1k starts at 8:30 AM 5k starts at 9:00 AM May 2009 Volume 3, Issue 5 Official Publication of the Homeowners Association ANNUAL HOA MEETING TUESDAY MAY 12TH @ 7pm The HOA will be having its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.