willowlake - september 2012
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September 2012 edition of Willowlake Watch for WillowlakeTRANSCRIPT
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www.willowlake.siteblast.com September 2012 Volume 9, Issue 9
The Official Publication of the Willowlake Homeowners Association
TEXAS NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
OCTOBER 2 The 29th National Night Out, held on Tuesday, October 2nd
from 6:30 - 8:00pm, is an annual event held on the first Tuesday of October in Texas. National Night Out is sponsored by the National Night Out Association of Town Watch. This past year’s National Night Out campaigns involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, business, neighborhood organizations and local public officials from more than 9,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS DESIGNED TO:• Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness• Generate support for and participation in local anti-crime efforts• Strengthen neighborhood spirit and law enforcement –
community partnerships• Send a strong message to criminals to let them know
neighborhoods are organized and fighting back• Great way to get together with your neighbors, find out what’s
going on in your community• Visit with local law enforcement officers about what you can do
to help reduce the opportunities for crime to occurAlong with the traditional display of porch lights and front-
yard vigils, cities, towns and neighborhoods celebrate NNO with a variety of events and activities such as block parties, cook outs, visits from local law enforcement officers, parades, flashlights walks, contests and youth programs.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDPlease mark the evening of Tuesday, October 2, 2012, 6:30
– 8:00 PM on your calendars for National Night Out. Crime Watch block captains and Neighborhood Social Committee are organizing food and family entertainment. We’ll have events at our parks and around the neighborhood to promote safety and cooperation. Contact James Deitiker at [email protected] to volunteer or for more information.
POOL CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30The Willowlake pool will be closing for the season on September
30, 2012. Please keep your pool cards, as they will be used again next year. Hope you had an enjoyable summer cooling off at the pool!
By Linda O’Pry
MOSQUITO SPRAYING IN WILLOWLAKEBecause some of you have asked, here are the facts on mosquito
spraying in Willowlake:The Willowlake HOA contracts with Cypress Creek Pest
Control, Inc. to spray for mosquitoes. Normally, they service Willowlake every Tuesday after 11:00 PM. Because of the rain we had during the summer and the recent reports of West Nile Virus, the board approved extending mosquito spraying to Tuesday and Friday through the end of August. We hope it takes care of the problem or curbs it to a large degree. We will never be able to rid ourselves of mosquitoes, but reducing the number is a great help.
By Miguel Trevino, Asst. Manager Randall Management
Around the Neighborhood
September 3Labor Day,
September 3, 2012, celebrates the achievements of workers and the labor movement; marks the unofficial end of
the summer season.
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WillowlakeAll Emergencies ...............................................................911Bratton Pools .................................................. 281-988-7700Cypress-Fairbanks Hospital ............................ 281-897-3300Harris County Sheriff ..................................... 713-221-6000Department of Public Safety .......................... 281-890-5440Fire Department (non-emergency) ................. 713-466-6161Center Point Energy - Power Outages Only ... 713-207-2222Center Point Energy - Gas .............................. 713-659-2111Harris County Animal Control ...................... 281-999-3191Memorial City Hospital ................................. 713-932-3000MUD #11 ...................................................... 281-807-9500Poison Control Center ................................... 800-222-1222Willowplace Post Office ................................ 281-890-2392Harris County Road & Bridge ....................... 281-353-8424VF Waste Services, Inc. .................................. 713-787-9790Harris Co. Public Health & Environ. Svcs. .... 713-920-2831District 5 Vacation Watch .............................. 281-290-2100
Randall Management, Inc. Team ...................... 713-728-1126ManagerJane Godwin [email protected], ext. 11Asst. ManagerMiguel Trevino [email protected], ext. 15Deed RestrictionsLucy Sandoval [email protected], ext. 18CollectionsJennifer Phillips [email protected], ext. 22Answering ServiceAfter business hours for common area emergencies .............................. (713) 850-4729
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
MANAGEMENT INFO
President - Debi Bon ............................. [email protected] President - Nancy Kapell [email protected] Treasurer - Stacey Ward [email protected] - Daniel Flores [email protected] - David Bannen [email protected]
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
For information on your homeowner’s assessments, deed restriction violations or questions in general please contact:
Randall Management, Inc.6200 Savoy, Suite 420, Houston, TX 77036Phone: 713-728-1126 Fax: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER INFONewsletter PublisherPeel, Inc. ........................................................ 888-687-6444 Sales Office [email protected], 888-687-6444
2012 COMMITTEES Architectural Control Chairman Mark Lackey [email protected] Events Chairman James Deitiker [email protected] Editor Linda O’Pry [email protected] of the Month ......................................................OPENNeighborhood Watch Chairman Dave Bannen .......................................... [email protected] Rental Randall Management.713-728-1126Pool Chairman Lynn Piwonski [email protected] Chairman Diego Lamacchia [email protected]
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Mark Your CalendarSept. 3………………………....……………………Labor DaySept. 5, 12, 19, 26…………..............…..Waste/Recycle PickupSept. 9………………………...…………….Grandparents DaySept. 20……………………..………………….Board MeetingSept. 22……………………..…………………Autumn BeginsOct. 2……………………….…………….National Night OutOct. 6…...................St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Fall FestivalOct. 8….........………………………………….Columbus Day
Kids’ CornerThe photographer had been trying for hours to get
some action shots of a bear that preferred to sleep in its cage. “What kind of bear is that?” he finally asked the zoo keeper.
“Himalayan,” was the reply.“I know that,” snarled the photographer. “What I
want to know is when him a getting up.”
St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Community Fall Festival
Saturday, OctOber 6th, 2011, 10am – 8pmThe church is located @ 10135 West Road, Houston, Texas 77064
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:Petting zoo, pony rides, games, moonwalk, maze, giant
slide, obstacle course, silent auction, white elephant, crafters, vendors with great fun, music and fellowship.
For information, Call Joy Onorato at 713.856.9609Visit church web site at www.stmaximilian.org
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Harris County sHeriFF’s oFFiCe
Crime ReportWillowlake (6-1-2012 - 6-30-2012)
911 Hang Up 1Alarm Local 10Alarm/Rep. -Site 1 Alarm/Sil/Pan/HU 0Burglary/Motveh 0 Check Park 51Contract Check 94Crim Mischief 0Disch Fire Arm 0Dist/Family 1Dist/Juvenile 0Dist/Loud Noise 0Dist/Other 0DWI 0 Illegal Dumping 0Meet the Resident 2Mud Bldg Chk 6Solicitors 0Susp Person 2Theft/Other 0Traffic Hazard 0Traffic Stop 4Vacation Watch 2Veh Abandon 0Veh Suspicious 1Vehicle Stolen 0
Submitted by Dave Bannen, Director of the Board and Neighborhood Watch Chairman
The Dedicated Runner Part 1 - Good Form Running
Submitted by Steve Bernhardt
Over the past few years the topic of proper running form has been widely discussed in running books, online forums, coaching blogs, magazine articles and training classes. From these conversations, the running community at-large has come to a consensus that there are best practices for runners to follow when running that optimize speed, efficiency and reduce the probability of injury. The term commonly used today to highlight this emphasis on proper running technique is Good Form Running.
Here are four key components of Good Form Running that you should incorporate into your running technique, particularly if you are interested in enhancing your performance or have been battling some of the more common running related injuries.
1. Posture – Head level, eyes forward. Upper body and arms relaxed; loose hands. Compact arm swing; not crossing the mid-line of the body.
2. Mid-Foot Strike – Land the lead foot directly under the hip, striking mid-foot not heel first.
3. Turnover – Research has shown that the optimum cadence is 180 foot strikes per minute. The faster turnover promotes a shorter, quicker stride and a more efficient mid-foot landing.
4. Slight Lean – Lean forward at the ankles not the hips, use gravity to pull you forward.
Making adjustments to your running form can take time as muscle memory requires focused attention and repetition to rewire. With a moderate level of dedication and consistency, you can make significant improvements in your running form that will result in a more productive and en joyab l e runn ing experience.
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WillowlakeFinancial Focus - Occupy Your Wallet
Submitted by Rich Keith
People often ask, “What things can we do keep our financial stability during financially volatile times such as these?” There are defensive strategies which anyone can employ regardless of their financial position.
The answer, fortunately, has remained the same over many years. We have heard the importance of saving heavily and keeping debt low. But what about investing in your career, planning for a global financial tumble, or how about staying with your bank or leaving it behind? These practical questions are important in today’s world.
First, the basics. Make sure you have an “emergency fund” of at least $1,000 to cover a home or car repair. More is better: an amount equal to six months of expenses is best. Save at least 20% of what you make; this keeps you from using credit.
While we’re on the subject of credit, let’s look at how much you’re spending on servicing your debt. Are you carrying a credit card balance at 18 percent? Pay it down quickly because that’s like getting an 18 percent risk-free return on your money. “If I could make 18 percent, I’d do it right now!” I’ve heard before.
To further improve your cash flow, elect high deductibles on your car and home insurance. Basic family protection includes making sure you have your wills and powers of attorney in place and buy inexpensive term life insurance to cover your loved ones in the event the main wage earner dies prematurely. “Buy term life insurance, it’s the right product for families,” says noted financial whiz Suze Orman.
If anyone believes that our current low inflation rates will not increase dramatically as a result of the largest printing of money in the history of the world, then they are simply not paying attention. Prices will rise. Taxes will rise. Loans will become much more expensive.
There is a trend in America toward renting more and more, from homes to party gowns, known as the “Rentership Society.” Having a big home loan straps you down and won’t let you easily leave for greener pastures. But renters can quickly move to the place where jobs are. In fact there are studies which have linked chronic unemployment to home ownership. Run the numbers, and then consider renting your next home.
Next, invest in yourself. Your income is your “financial engine.” Protect it by making sure you will keep working no matter what happens to your investments. Read, read, read. Be vigilant about finding the areas of specialization where the world is heading and learn about them. Take someone to lunch who does what interests you and find out how they like it, and if a degree is required.
Don’t automatically opt for an advanced degree, especially from the new breed of for-profit career schools. These schools often are expensive, and students incur debt at a higher rate
than students at public or nonprofit private schools. Feel good while you are saving. Your big bank is not your
friend. Historically low CD rates, high fees, combined with draconian lending policies, are driving millions of people away from the big banks and toward credit unions, as well as safer investments.
Former IMF chief economist Simon Johnson’s book, “13 Bankers: The Wall Street Takeover and the Next Financial Meltdown,” reveals how a “cabal of big banks gambled with our money, wrecked the economy, and then accepted huge taxpayer bailouts, all the while paying out gigantic bonuses and fighting financial reform,” Johnson says.
His answer is to remove your money from the six biggest banks: Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley. Smaller banks and especially nonprofit credit unions offer lower fees, better loan rates and consistently better customer service. For financial peace of mind, work with your financial coach to make sure your family is taken care of.
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Fresh LemonadeINGREDIENTS• 1 cup sugar• 1 cup hot water• 4 - 6 lemons• 3 - 4 cups cold water
DIRECTIONSDissolve sugar in hot water and heat in small sauce pan
until sugar is dissolved completely. Mean while, juice lemons; enough to make 1 cup. In a pitcher, combine sugar water and lemon juice. Add 3-4 cups of cold water (adjust to taste.) Refrigerate 1 hour and serve over ice and sliced lemons.
Recipe of the Month
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Courtesy of “DAVID FLORY”This market information report is provided to keep you informed of resale market activity in your subdivision.
#1Realtor in Windermere Lakes
This chart represents the homes that have sold and closed in the past 6 months according the Houston Multiple Listing Service.
David “Super Dave” FloryDavid “Super Dave” Flory
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Jan 09 Feb 09 Mar 09 Apr 09 May 09 Jun 09
Highest $/Sq Ft 60.53 67.49 78.30 69.18
$200,000 +$180,000 -$160,000 -$140,000 -$120,000 -$120,000 -
Selling Over 500 Homes A Year#16 America’s Top 200 Real Estate Professionals ( Teams by Sides, Wall Street Journal 11/8/2008)
Top 1% of Realtors in the U.S.
HIGHEST PRICE PER SQ.FT. resale homes soldHIGHEST PRICE PER SQ.FT. resale homes
WILLOWLAKE MARKET REPORT WILLOWLAKE MARKET REPORT
Professional Group832-478-1205
Direct line: 281-477-0345www.SuperDave.com
Willowlake
David “Super Dave” FloryDavid “Super Dave” Flory
$134,900$189,900
$162,679
$75.04
88
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$139,999$199,900
$171,633
$81.61
73
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$139,000$183,500
$165,368
$70.87
72
9
$57.59
$85.88
ACTIVE PENDING SOLD Last 6 Mos
# of Listings
Price Range:
Avg DOM
Average Price
Avg Price/sq.ft.
High Price/sq.ft.
Low Price/sq.ft.
Professional Group832-478-1205
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
David FloryDirect line:281-477-0345www.SuperDave.com **Realtor Teams per Remax 9/2008, 3/2009
#2 Realtor in Houston & Texas**
#7 Realtor in United States **
Selling Over 500 Homes A Year
#1 Realtor in Willowlake*
*According to information taken from the HAR MLS Computer
The Flory Team did an excellent job in selling our home.We appreciate their professionalism and the way they keptus informed throughout the entire process. We highlyrecommend their services to everyone wishing to sell orpurchase a home! - Leroy and Jo Ann Bowlin -
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