October 2010

PARKGLEN FOCUS
OCTOBER 2010
Board Biz Update…
2010 Board of Directors
Officers
Penny Allen, Vice President
Debra Jambor, Secretary
Lynn Nicklo, Treasurer
Chairpersons
Virginia McPherson
Parks & Recreation
Chris Agho-Otoghile
Parkglen Focus Editor
Lynn Nicklo
To Reach Any Board Member
call 281-530-NEWS (281-530-6397)
and leave a message or
email: [email protected]
Important Numbers
Ambulance . . . . . . . . . 911
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
Police . . . . . . . . . 911
Crime Stoppers . . 713-222-8477
G r a f fiti
City property . . .713-754-0600
Private property . .713-525-2728
Heavy Trash . . . . 713-551-7320
HPD Gang Division . 713-247-4264
Poison Control Cntr . 800-764-7661
Police Dispatch . . . .713-222-3131
Recycling Hotline . .713-865-4201
Weeded Lots & Property . 713-525-2525
24-hour Street/Signal/Sign Repair …
…………………………713-754-0600
We have had a busy summer with several projects in the works. Kudos to
Virginia who has done an excellent job overseeing the pool and maintenance
at the civic center. Our completed summer projects include:
1) A new fence on the west side of the playground.
2) The trees were trimmed on all of the common property.
3) The problem house on Saulsworth now has a new garage door, soffit and
fence repaired and yard maintenance.
4) The problem house on Ensbrook now has a fence around the pool and
the pool will be maintained in the near future (if it isn’t by the time this goes
to print).
5) The beds at the civic center were worked and mulched.
6) The roof leak at the AC vent on the CC building was repaired.
7) A trench was dug on the west side of the Civic Center building to allow
drainage (it was flooding into the main building).
8) All non-working light bulbs were replaced.
9) The Burlingame entrance was groomed.— See Lopez on page 5.
10) The boards were replaced on the swinging bridge in the children’s park.
Thank you volunteers Stanley Victor and Joe Nicklo.
11) We hired a new attorney.
There is still a lot of work to do, and we need volunteers. We are presently
getting bids but could accomplish so much more if we had volunteers. Our
project list includes:
1) Tile floor for the civic center, (it is expensive to have the linoleum tiles
stripped and waxed each time and some tiles are damaged. We need tile
layers to volunteer).
2) Repair bathroom ceilings (both ceilings are literally falling down).
3) Repair/replace ceiling in main meeting room, (already started).
4) Paint inside of civic center.
5) Remove trees from behind fence at back of soccer field (they are pushing
and breaking the fence).
6) Repair pool tiles and coping, resurface bottom of pool.
7) Update Security System.
8) Small handyman repairs all around.
Thanks to all of the residents who have assisted us in finding problems in
the neighborhood and working with us to correct them.
BYOM
Bring Your Own Mug for coffee and
snacks after the October 26th meeting.
(We serve regular and decaf coffee.)
Septiembre
Octubre
Noviembre
Diciembre
Desechos Verdes
Basura Pesada
Desechos Verdes
Basura Pesada
TRASH
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BASURA
September
October
November
December
Tree Waste Only
Junk Waste
Tree Waste Only
Junk Waste
Placement Instructions
Tree/Junk Waste should be placed adjacent to the front curb in a location easily accessible to the collection vehicle
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. the Friday before, and 7:00 am. on the scheduled collection day.
Tree/Junk Waste material should not be stacked under low overhead electrical wires or other cabling, signs,
or mailboxes, next to fences or posts, or on top of water meters, gas meters, fire hydrants, or other exposed utility
components.
Materials should not be placed in the street, on the sidewalk, or other right-of-way, or in any manner which would
interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
Tree/Junk Waste collection is limited to residential units and vacant residential lots only if the waste generated is in
connection with the maintenance of the property.
Styrofoam blocks or loose packing material should not be mixed with Tree Waste/Junk Waste piles. Styrofoam
does not decompose. We encourage you to bring your styrofoam to the Westpark Consumer Recycling Center or your local
Neighborhood Depository. Styrofoam in peanut shape is accepted by Mailboxes, Etc. They can be reached at 713.667.5116.
The last alternative is to bag your styrofoam and put it out for your weekly garbage collection.
Basura pesada y mapa de recolección de reciclaje Instrucciones de colocación:
Los residuos arbóreos / basura pesada deben colocarse en la acera en una ubicación de fácil acceso para el vehículo
de recolección entre las 6:00 pm del viernes anterior, hasta las 7:00 am del día de recolección programada.
Los residuos arbóreos / basura pesada no deben ser apilados encima o próximos a cables eléctricos, cerca de señales
viales, buzones de correo, junto a vallas y postes, en la parte superior de medidores de agua o gas, hidrantes, o de otros
componentes de riesgo.
Los materiales no deben ser colocados en la calle, en la acera donde circulen peatones, o en otro lugar que importune,
o de cualquier manera que pueda interferir con el tráfico de personas o vehículos.
La recolección de residuos arbóreos / basura pesada se limita a las unidades residenciales y lotes residenciales
vacantes sólo si los residuos generados guardan relación con el mantenimiento de la propiedad.
La espuma de poliestireno o material de embalaje suelto no debe mezclarse con los contenedores de residuos
arbóreos o basura, ya que la espuma de poliestireno no se descompone. Le sugerimos llevar su espuma de poliestireno a
alguna empresa local. Mailboxes, Etc. acepta espuma de poliestireno en forma de maní. Puede contactarles llamando al
713.667.5116.
PEANUT BUTTER PUMPKIN SOUP
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
4 c. pumpkin pie filling
2 c. pureed sweet potatoes
1 c. peanut butter
6 c. chicken broth (canned)
1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt
Chopped chives, garnish
Sour cream, garnish
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Stir
in pie filling, sweet potatoes and peanut butter.
Add broth, pepper and salt. Stir well until smooth.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. To serve,
garnish with chives and sour cream.
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The Pool officially closed for the
2010 Family Swim Season at 8 PM
September 6.
You can still swim if you are a member of
the Adult Swim Club. Adult Swim Club
members can swim from 6:30 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday through Sunday through April 30,
2011. To join the Adult Swim Club you must
be a Parkglen resident in good standing, over
21 years of age, already have a pool card (or
purchase one) and pay the Adult Swim Club
dues of $20. If you are currently an Adult
Swim Club member, please be sure we have
your email address for updates.
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About our sponsors…
While selling ads for the newsletter I realized how lucky
we, in Parkglen, are. Not only are we in a great location,
located at Beltway 8 and Highway 59, we also have an
assortment of exceptionally good restaurants located
within blocks of our homes. I hope you are supportive of
these community-minded businesses. They give back to
us as you will see when you read on.
The Lopez family has “adopted” the Burlingame entrance
to Parkglen. Our new sign letters have arrived and they
will be installed on freshly painted wrought iron signs
soon. The Lopez family is providing the laborers and
will continue to provide them to maintain the entrance.
Most of us have eaten many a meal there as we watched
the children grow. Thirty two years they’ve been feeding
the residents of Parkglen! I know several families that
moved from here years ago but still drive back to eat at
Lopez Mexican Restaurant. They are a valuable asset
to our community.
Mr. Sal Rosas, a thirty year resident of Parkglen and
owner of Amore Mangola’s (previously Mangola’s) and
Salvador’s Tax, Title Service and Insurance purchased
ads for both of his businesses. Amore Mangola’s has
a lovely ambiance and is an ideal place for a delicious
Italian meal. Buon appetito!
Fajita Flats bought an ad and donated a gift certificate
to be given away at the October meeting. Come to the
meeting—you just might win a memorable dinner for
two. Fajita Flats is a fantastic place for margaritas and
parties.
You may have seen Henry and Jesse and their crew from
Specialist Tree Service when the trees were trimmed in
Parkglen. They did a beautiful job, discounted our price
and bought an ad.
Penny Allen, Vice President of Parkglen CIA, and I can
both attest to the excellent care our pets receive at the
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Parkglen Animal Clinic. Penny has patronized them for
many years and introduced me to their veterinary practice
three years ago. My cats still don’t like going to the vet,
but I do.
WHO YOU
GONNA CALL?
311
If you’re tired of seeing that
pile of junk in a front yard in
the middle of the month, a
broken down vehicle on the
street or in a driveway,or if
you see a suspicious character,
you can call 311 to report it.
I was surprised to see that there is a laundromat in the
Randall’s center. I was even more surprised to find that
Texas Laundry had been there for four years. I went in to
sell an ad and was pleased to see the place was clean and
the employees were friendly. I’ll be taking my summer
quilts there to prepare them for winter storage soon.
The 3-1-1 Houston Service Helpline provides a single,
easy-to-use number to access city services from 6:00 a.m.
till midnight, 7 days a week.
The implementation of 3-1-1 in Houston: (1) Responds to
citizens’ non-emergency needs immediately, (2) Reduces
the current 9-1-1 call load by providing an alternative for
service calls.
The 3-1-1 Houston Service Helpline is your one-call
resource for city services.
If you prefer, you can access the 311 via the internet at:
https://webintake.houstontx.gov/web_intake/Controller
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The money raised from these ads has paid for the printing
of this newsletter—please stop in and say Thank You to
each of our sponsors. You might find a new business to
patronize or an old friend to visit.
The New Southwest Neighborhood
Depository/Recycling Center
opened September 30th at
10785 Southwest Freeway
(59S @ Beltway 8)
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Es un placer presentarles a la Línea De Ayuda 3-1-1 Para
Servicios De Houston. Este sistema de comunicaciones
consolidado les proporciona un solo número telefónico
fácil de usar para obtener acceso a los servicios de la
Ciudad de Houston de 6:00 a.m. a 12:00 a.m., 7 dias a la
semana.
La implementación del 3-1-1 en Houston: (1) Permite
que la ciudad responda inmediatamente a las necesidades
del público. (2) Nos ayudará a reducir la carga actual
de la línea de emergencia 9-1-1 al ofrecer un número
alternativo para las llamadas relacionadas a los servicios
municipales.
La Línea De Ayuda 3-1-1 Para Servicios De Houston nos
permite usar un solo número telefónico para el acceso a
todos los servicios municipales.
VOTE!
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Parkglen Civic Improvement Association
P.O. Box 2
Stafford, TX 77479
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Mark your calendar! The next meeting of the Parkglen Civic Improvement Association will be at 7:30 PM,
Tuesday, October 26th, at the Civic Center located at 11212 Vanderford Dr. It is time for you to elect new
members to the Board of Directors to represent you for the next two years. Three of the five current board
members are on the ballot for reelection. Continuing Board members whose terms expire on December 31, 2011
are Debra Jambor and Virginia McPherson.
Nominations for these three positions will be accepted from the floor for inclusion on the ballot. To be eligible
to run for a position and/or to vote, you must be a property owner and current in all payments of maintenance
assessments.
MEETING : October 26, 2010, 7:30 PM @ 11212 Vanderford
PROXY BALLOT
If you desire you may mail in your PROXY vote and designate the Board Secretary to cast your vote. You must
fill in all blanks completely, with the exception of the signature of the Secretary, and you must give your phone
number so your vote can be verified if necessary. Nominations for Directors will be taken from the floor on the
night of the election.
The undersigned, as a lot owner in the Parkglen Subdivision, in the City of Houston, County of Harris and County
of Fort Bend, State of Texas, hereby appoint _________________________ as a proxy of the undersigned. They
are to cast my vote as marked for the election of the Board of Directors for the year of 2010 and 2011 (three (3)
directors). Vote by placing your written initials in the blank by the director’s name your desire to serve for the
designated term.
CANDIDATES:
CHRIS AGHO-OTOGHILE
__________
WILL DEVANEY
__________
ENID KNOBLER
__________
MARIANA MEJIA
__________
______________________
Write in Candidate
__________
______________________
Write in Candidate
__________
OR
VOTE FOR QUORUM ONLY
__________
_____________
Date
_________________________
Your Printed Name
___________________________________________
Your Signature
___________________________________________
Your Address
___________________________________________
Your Telephone Number
___________________________________________
Proxy Printed Name (Printed by Homeowner)
___________________________________________
Proxy Signature (may be signed at meeting)
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AVISO PARA REUNION ESPECIAL
Por falta de asistencia en la reunion anterior.
Convocamos a una reunion especial para “Parkglen Civic Improvement Association”. La reunion se llevara
acabo el 26 de Octubre a las 7:30 PM en el centro civico localizado en el 11212 Vanderford Dr. Esta reunion es
para elejir nuevos miembros el concejo directivo, que nos representaran por los siguiente dos años. Tres de los
siete miembros están en la boleta.
VOTACION POR REPRESENTACION
Si usted desea, puede enviar so voto por correo, para representación y designar al secretario directivo para que
presente su voto.
Tiene que llenar todos los espacios, con excepción de el espacio para el secretario y tiene que anotar su numero
de teléfono, para que nosotros podamos verificar su voto, si es necesario. Nominaciones para directores serán
tomadas en el evento el día de la reunion. (Noche de elecciones)
La persona _________________ como dueño de propiedad en Parkglen subdivisión, en la ciudad de Houston,
condado Harris y condado Fort Bend del estado de Texas, esta aprobado para representar mi voto. El o ella
presentaran mi voto como lo marque para la reunion de elección de directores para el año 2011 y 2012 (tres 3
directores).
Votar marcando sus iniciales en el espacio junto al nombre de los directores. Que usted desea que sirvan para el
puesto correspondiente.
NOTA:
Para poder hacer efectivo su voto sus cuotas a la asociación Parkglen deben estar al corriente.
Esta Votación es solamente para elegir representantes de nuestra asociación Parkglen y no está relacionada con
ninguna entidad de gobiernó.
CANDIDATOS:
_____________
Fecha
_________________________
Su nombre impreso
CHRIS AGHO-OTOGHILE
__________
WILL DEVANEY
__________
ENID KNOBLER
__________
MARIANA MEJIA
__________
______________________
Escriba en candidato
__________
___________________________________________
Su dirección
______________________
Escriba en candidato
__________
___________________________________________
Su número de teléfono
______________________
Escriba en candidato
OR
__________
___________________________________________
Nombre impreso poder (impreso por Homeowner)
VOTE FOR QUORUM ONLY
__________
__________________________________________
Su firma
___________________________________________
Firma del poder
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ABOUT DEED RESTRICTIONS...
We have more complaints about deed restrictions not being adhered to than any other form of
complaint .Our most common deed restriction violations are listed below. If you are violating
any of these rules, you have an opportunity now to correct the problem. The board is preparing First Notice letters. If the violators still fail to comply, their names will be turned over to
the new Parkglen attorney and they will then be charged the legal fees. Each of us, as home
buyers agreed, at the time of purchase, to abide by the deed restrictions. For more information you can view the entire Deed Restrictions and By-Laws on line at www.parkgen.net.
If someone has trash out when they shouldn’t, non-operational cars on the street or in the
driveway, 18 wheelers parked on the street, or you see a suspicious character, YOU, as a
resident, can take action yourself by calling 311 to report the violation.
The most common deed restriction violations are:
Nuisance. No noxious of offensive activity shall be carried on upon any Lot or Common
Area nor shall anything be done thereon which may be or become and annoyance to other Lot
Owners. No major repair work on or dismantling of motor vehicles or any other machinery or equipment shall be permitted
on any street, driveway or in any yard adjacent to a street or in the Common Area.
Garbage and Refuse Disposal. No Lot shall be used or maintained as a dumping ground for rubbish. Trash, garbage or other
waste containers shall be screened by adequate planting or fencing or be kept so as to conceal them from public view except
on designated days and special trash collection days.
Exterior Maintenance. The owner or tenant of any lot must maintain the premises in a manner satisfactory to the Board of
Directors of the PCIA, and in conformance with the other lots in Parkglen (this includes regular painting, yard work and
other upkeep).
Motor Vehicles. No truck, tractor, trailer, automobile, boat, motor home or other vehicle shall be stored, parked or kept on
any driveway of any Lot or street within Parkglen unless such vehicle is in day-to-day use off the premises or used for
day-to- day travel; and if such vehicle is not in day-to-day use, such parking shall be allowed for a temporary time only.
No vehicle shall be parked or stored on any Lot’s lawn area visible from any street except pedal-powered vehicles. No boat
trailers, boats, travel trailers, inoperative automobiles or campers of any kind are to be semi-permanently parked or stored
in the public street right-of-way.
Window and Wall Air Conditioners. No window or wall-type air conditioners shall be permitted to be used, erected, placed
or maintained on any building or structure except as installed so as to not be seen or visible from public except during which
time the regular “in-house” unit is defective and in a state of being repaired.
Enforcement. The Association, or Lot Owner, shall have the right to enforce by any proceeding at law on in equity, all
restrictions, conditions, covenants, liens, reservations and charges now or hereafter imposed by the provisions of this Declaration. In the event legal proceedings are necessary to enforce any of the provisions of this Declaration, and the tenant
or Lot Owner is found in violation of any such provisions, the Lot Owner or tenant shall be liable for reasonable attorney
fees, court costs and related expenses incurred by the Association or Lot Owner enforcing any provisions herein. Failure of
the Association or any Lot Owner to enforce any provision herein shall in no event be deemed a waiver to the right to do
so thereafter.
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e may be forced to close the children’s park if we are unable to stop the people that are drinking,
breaking bottles and throwing their trash in the park. PLEASE, if you see someone there at night, call
311—it’s against the posted park rules.
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WOMAN POWER!
On Saturday, September 25th, volunteers Nanette Tucker, Mariana Mejia and Lina Salazar
joined with Board members Penny Allen, Virginia McPherson and Lynn Nicklo to work at
the Civic Center. Nanette was our champion, climbing onto the roof and cleaning all of the
gutters (which were so full we had small trees beginning to grow). Air conditioning vents
were removed, cleaned and re hung with new filters, paint was scraped in the pool office,
the rubber baseboards in the meeting room were removed and the area was scraped, the
ledge around the meeting room was cleaned and the damaged ceiling tiles were removed.
We are now ready to hang the new ones. Although we accomplished a lot, we could have
done so much more if you had joined us!
HAVE A SAFE AND SPOOKY HALLOWEEN
Visit www.parkglen.net
email: [email protected]