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Park LakesOfficial Publication of Park Lakes Property Owners AssociationOctober 2007Community InvolvementInterested in getting more involved in the community? Joina Park Lakes committee: Social Landscape Communications Traffic & SafetyFor more information, contact Michelle Evrard at mevrard@canyongate.com or (713) 783-6702.Park Lakes2007 Event CalendarSaturday, December 8 - Cookies with SantaPlease contact Michelle Evrard, Community EventCoordinator, at mevrard@canyongate.com or 713-783-6702to be added to our community updates and activities emaillist or if you would like to volunteer for any of our events!CANYON GATE ATTENDANT SERVICESEffective February 2, 2007 “ISSC” company began providing gateattendant services for the Park Lakes community. Hours of staffingare from 7pm to 7am, Monday through Friday, and 24-hour staffingis on Saturdays and Sundays. The gate attendant’s office is locatedat the entry to Canyon Gate at Park Lakes.As A Reminder The EZ TAG LANE is for EZ Tag access ONLY (RegistrationOF RESIDENTS is required). Residents with a Park Lakes vehicle sticker that do not haveEZ Tags may enter through the covered drive lane nearest thebuilding and stop TO REGISTER WITH THE ATTENDANT. Visitors must enter through the visitor lane nearest the buildingand stop for the gate attendant’s assistance.* Visit the SplashPad Texas onsite officeto register or call (281) 441-3557 *Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.Volume 1, Issue 8Park Lakes On-site ContactsLinda MorrisonOn-Site SplashPad ManagerLinda is the onsite office manager for Park LakesSplashPad Texas. Her office is located upstairs atthe SplashPad building. She manages the electronicentry database, coordinates the contractors onsite, andoverall operations of the Park Lakes amenities. Newhome owners need to go by the office and register with Linda to beenrolled into the database exclusive to Park Lakes for use of EZ Tags,hand geometry entry and access card entry for all of the amenities ParkLakes offers. Once residents are registered, Linda sees that they startreceiving the newsletter, and among other community details, helpsthem to log onto the community INTRANET. She is responsible forall information regarding access to the gated entry systems and handgeometry that include pools, SplashPad Texas, playgrounds, etc. Sheenjoys assisting residents with plans for their private parties at thecabanas within the SplashPad area. Please visit or call Linda at 281441-3557 or email her at psplashpad@comcast.net.Judy GolightlyOn-Site Recreation Center ManagerJudy is the onsite office manager for the Park LakesRecreation Center and Clubhouse. She managesthe electronic entry database, coordinates thecontractors onsite, and overall operations of theClubhouse. New homeowners need to go by theoffice and register with Judy to be enrolled into the database exclusiveto Park Lakes for use of EZ Tags, hand geometry entry and Motorolaaccess cards. Once residents are registered, Judy sees that they startreceiving the newsletter, and tells them how to log onto the communityINTRANET! She is responsible for the information regarding accessto all gated entry systems, including pools, SplashPad Texas andthe fitness center. She enjoys assisting residents with plans for theirprivate parties at the Clubhouse such as baby showers, weddingreceptions and many other special occasions. You can contact her at281-441-9955 or email her at plakes@comcast.net.Park Lakes Property Owner's Association Newsletter - October 2007
Park LakesTO CONTACT THE BOARD:Phone: 281-504-1360 Fax: 281-531-4611Khara Mathews. kmathews@pcmi-us.comMelissa Hargrove.mhargrove@pcmi-us.comHELPFUL PHONE NUMBERSPark Lakes Property Owners AssociationPCMI Management/Agent . (281) 504-1360SplashPad Texas Onsite Office. (281) 441-3557Recreation Center Onsite Office. (281) 441-9955Houston National Golf Club. (281) 304-1400Park Lakes Information CenterCommunity Information. (281) 441-3928Comcast (New Installs). (281) 441-3928TXU (New Service). (281) 441-3928UtilitiesComcast (Customer Service). (713) 341-1000TXU (Customer Service). (800) 368-1398Gas (Centerpoint).(713) 659-2111Trash (Republic Waste). (281) 446-2030Water & Sewer (Hay’s). (281) 353-9809Phone Service (Embarq). (877) 213-1053Electricity (Reliant- Report street light outage). (713) 207-7777Property Tax AuthoritiesHarris County Tax. (713) 368-2000Humble ISD. (281) 641-1000Harris MUD #400. (281) 353-9809Public ServicesUS Post Office.(281) 540-1775Toll Road EZ Tag.(281) 875-3279Voters/Auto Registration.(713) 368-2000Drivers License Information.(281) 446-3391Humble Area Chamber.(281) 446-2128Police & FireEmergency. 911Humble Police. (281) 446-7127Humble Fire Department. (281) 446-2212Emergency Medical Service. (281) 446-7889Poison Control. (800) 222-1222Texas DPS. (281) 446-3391Area HospitalsRenaissance Northeast Surgery. (281) 446-4053Kingwood Medical Center. (281) 348-8000Northeast Medical Center Hospital. (281) 540-7700Memorial Hermann Hospital (The Woodlands)(281) 364-2300Public SchoolsHumble ISD. (281) 641-1000Park Lakes Elementary. (281) 641-3200Humble Middle School. (281) 641-4000Humble High (9th grade). (281) 641-6000Humble High (10-12 grade). (281) 641-6300Newsletter InformationEditor, Michelle Evrard.mevrard@canyongate.comPublisher, Peel, Inc.www.PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444Advertising.advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Park Lakes Property Owners Association Newsletter - October 2007The Association in no way verifies, endorses, or approves anyproducts, information or opinions mentioned at Associationsponsored functions or contained in this communitynewsletter.Shopping CartsPlease keep the neighborhood clean and don’t bring shopping cartshome. To report Wal-mart shopping cart issues, contact the store at(281) 441-2209.Park Lakes SplashPad Texas HoursBusiness Office (2nd Floor), PHONE: 281-441-3557Office Hours:Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00am until 6:00pmOnsite Community Manager: Linda MorrisonPark Lakes Recreation Center HoursBusiness Office (2nd Floor), PHONE: 281-441-9955Office Hours:Tuesday through Saturday - 10:00am until 6:00pmOnsite Community Manager: Judy GolightlyMentionthis ad get10% OFFBOUNCE CITYYour Inflatable Birthday Party Place Parties for All Ages 17,000 sq ft of Fun Video Games & More9450 FM 1960 West #BHumble, Texas 77338281.446.4FUN (4386)www.bouncecityparty.comSee Websitefor PicturesCopyright 2007 Peel, Inc.
Park LakesHave you logged in yet?www.canyongate.com /residents/plFeatures of the Park Lakes Community Intranet include: Resident Directory Amenity Web Cams Current Events and Activities Documents and Forms Event Photos and MORE!Lost Pet Feature Added Log into www.canyongate.com/residents/pl Click on “classifieds” located on left side of menu Click on “lost / found pets”You can create a description of the lost pet as well as addphotos. Please include your contact information to speed upcommunications!PLANNING ON OUTDOOR HOMEIMPROVEMENTS?Please remember that when planning to do any outdoorhome improvements, you must first apply for approval fromthe Architectural Review Committee by submitting a homeimprovement form. Visit Linda Morrison at the SplashPad Texasoffice or call her at 281-441-3557 for an ARC form and moreinformation.Park Lakes Testimonial ContestInterested in winning a 25 gift certificate to Pappas? Toenter, submit your Testimonial on the Community Intranet and eachmonth the best Resident Testimonial will be selected. If you areinterested in participating in this monthly contest, please follow thesteps below:Step 1: Write down your greatest experience in your Canyon GateCommunity. It can be why you moved here, about your neighbors,a day at the SplashPad, or anything else about your community andhow it has brightened your life.Step 2: Log on to Your Community Intranet www.canyongate.com/residents/plStep 3: Submit your testimonial through the “Submit News” Tab.Choose “Testimonials” as the category. Type your story and then saveyour testimonial. You may also send a photo, or have your picturetaken by our Director of Community Events.We will review the testimonials each month, and one person eachmonth will win a 25 gift certificate to Pappas.All testimonials will be posted on the Intranet, so if you don’t wantto share your story log on to learn more about your neighbors andyou community. For more information, log on to www.canyongate.com/residents/pl* Information contained herein is subject to change, correction,errors and/or omissions. Revised October 2007.Don’t forget to register!All new homeowners, as well as current residents, are askedto register at the Park Lakes onsite office located on the secondfloor of the SplashPad Texas building. This process ensures that allresidents have access to the amenities such as the pool, automobilestickers, and EZ Tag enrollment (no cost with a Harris CountyEZ Tag) for entry into the EZ Tag lanes at the gated sections.Some electronic tag fees are applicable. Your proof of residentownership will be needed to properly complete your registration.The gate attendants maintain a list of residents that have registered atthe onsite business office. Your visitors should also be reminded to stopand register with the gate attendant. Association’s property is only undercamera surveillance throughout the community’s parks, gates, pools, etc.For more details and assistance, please contact your onsite officemanager, Linda Morrison, at 281-441-3557.Don't want to wait for the mail?View the current issue of the Park LakesProperty Owners Association Newsletteron the 1st day of each month atwww.PEELinc.comCopyright 2007 Peel, Inc.Need to Sell your Home? Looking to Buy a Home?Or Maybe Some One you know wants to Buy a Home.Ability Real Estate Can HelpYou Achieve Your Home Needs!Contact Our Team Today!The VillarReal-Estate TeamMary Villarreal713-569-4351, Mary@AbilityRealEstate.netMontte A. Villarreal281-813-3466, Montte@ AbilityRealEstate.netRudy Villarreal III281-460-0539, Rudy@AbilityRealEstate.netAbility To Make Your Home Dreams Come True!1313 Aldine Bender Rd. Houston, TX 77032Office: 281-449-8080 Fax: 281-449-8484Park Lakes Property Owner's Association Newsletter - October 2007
Park Lakes--- TRASH --Important Trash InformationPlease remember that unless it is trash pick up day, your trashcans (and any bags of trash) must be placed outof public view. Do not store your trashcansin front of your garage or on the side of yourhome - your neighbors don’t want to see yourgarbage either!Park Lakes Trash Pick-up ScheduleRepublic Waste281-446-2030Mondays and ThursdaysTrash containers must be at curb by7AM on Mondays and ThursdaysNote: Thursdays - Heavy pick up day*For trash and curbside recycling service, call (281) 446-2030.At no time will any source be allowed to use the Park Lakes CommunityNewsletter contents, or loan said contents, to others in anyway, shape orform, nor in any media, website, print, film, e-mail, electrostatic copy,fax, or etc. for the purpose of solicitation, commercial use, or any use forprofit, political campaigns, or other self amplification, under penalty oflaw without written or expressed permission from the Park Lakes PropertyOwners Association and Peel, Inc. The information in the newsletter isexclusively for the private use of Park Lakes residents only.PROOFStreet Light MaintenanceTo report a street light that is not working, callCenterpoint Energy at 713-207-2222. You willneed to provide them with the number locatedat the base of the pole and the street address.You can also report outages on online atwww.centerpointenergy.com/outage.Animal / Pet ControlPlease respect your neighbors’ yards and their personalspace .remember that pets must be confined toa fenced backyard or within the house and mustnot be allowed to bark all night long or cause anuisance to neighbors. They must be on a leashat all times when away from this containedenvironment. It is also the petowner’s responsibility, whenwalking their pet withinthe subdivision, to keepALL areas free of pet debris.Please remember that catsmust also be confined.Call 1.800.PRIMROSE or visit primroseschools.com tolearn more about our proven programs for infants throughprivate pre-kindergarten and after school.school name 1Primroseat Fall PrimroseCreekschool or visit usCall 1.800.PRIMROSEto find Schoolyour neighborhoodaddress 1 city 1SchoolName14950at MesaDrive Humble,TX to find yourwww.primroseschools.comschool amountschoolsin theCall 1.800.PRIMROSEorvisit phone 1www.primroseschools.comAddress City Phone281.459.2023neighborhoodPrimroseSchool.city 1area!school name 1 phone 1Websiteschool name 2school name 2 phone 2address 2city 2Locatedbehind WellsFargo.school name 3 phone 3phone 2Each Primrose School is privately owned and operated. Primrose Schools, Balanced Learning and The Leader in Educational Child Care aretrademarks of Primrose School Franchising Company. 2006 PSFC.NOWN O N A CCREDENDSCHOMANTNCO MMIIOIOATITSSOL IMPROVEENROLLING! Park Lakes Property Owners Association Newsletter - October 2007Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.
Park LakesSeeking Park LakesSection Leaders and Block CaptainsTo increase community awareness and safety, theCommunications Committee is actively recruiting sectionleaders and block captains.For more information on becoming a block captain orsection leader, please contact Michelle Evrard, Director ofCommunity Events, at mevrard@canyongate.com or (713)783-6702.Your 2007 Section Leaders Include:CANYON VILLAGESSection 4: Kim Moreno and Jody CrazeSection 5: STILL NEEDEDSection 6: Raina DurkeeSection 7: Oscar PaezSection 8: Mike and Stephanie IbanezSection 9: STILL NEEDEDWATER PLANTSection 1: STILL NEEDEDCANYON GATESection 3: STILL NEEDEDSection 4: Monica BenjaminSection 5: Wasiu and Candace AdekunleSection 6: STILL NEEDEDSection 7: Najah CallanderSection 8: STILL NEEDEDSection 9: Veronica Fisher-DewittSplashPad Texas Cabana RentalsSplashPad Texas has a private cabana that is available forparty rentals by residents only. Residents may reserve the partycabana for a nominal fee during the summer season of May 1through September 30 during regular office hours of 10am to6pm. The private cabana for party rentals can accommodate upto fifteen people (with adult supervision) for a maximum of 4hours per event.Please contact Linda at the SplashPad Texas office at 281-4413557 for further details.AdvertiseYour Business Here888-687-6444Traffic Control Signs/DevicesPlease obey the traffic control speedsigns and devices within our community.They are posted by the county, as wellas by the Association within the gatedareas. Every resident and visitor should beconsiderate and drive the speed limit. Thanksfor helping make Park Lakes a driver friendlycommunity.NEW TO THE COMMUNITY?JUST MOVED IN?We’re glad you’ve chosen Park Lakesas your new home! Please register at theon-site community office for access tothe SplashPad, fitness center and othercommunity amenities! For office hours,directions and additional information, call281-441-3557.Bashans Painting& Home RepairCommercial/ResidentialFree Estimates281-347-6702281-731-3383cell Interior & Exterior 20 Years Experience Hardiplank Installation Wood Replacement Pressure Washing Sheetrock Repair & Texturing Cabinet Painting Door Refinishing & Replacement Wallpaper Removal Custom Staining Fence Replacement or RepairReferences Available Fully InsuredNO PAYMENT UNTIL COMPLETIONbashanspainting@earthlink.netCopyright 2007 Peel, Inc.Park Lakes Property Owner's Association Newsletter - October 2007
Park LakesSHOPPING CARTSPlease keep the neighborhood clean and don’t bring shoppingcarts home. To report Wal-mart shopping cart issues, contact thestore at (281) 441-2209.Classified AdsWANTEDBY PEEL INC.ENERGETIC SALES REPRESENTATIVESREWARDCOMMISSION BASED INCOMEWANTED FOR WORKING FROM HOME,EARNING EXTRA INCOME, ANDSELLING ADS IN YOUR NEWSLETTERVISIT WWW.PEELINC.COM/JOBS.PHP FOR MORE INFORMATION888-687-6444 www.PEELinc.comPeel, Inc.Printing & PublishingPublishing community newsletters since 1991Kelly PeelSales Manager512-989-8905kelly@PEELinc.com1-888-687-6444 www.PEELinc.comPark Lakes Property Owners Association Newsletter - October 2007Personal classifieds (one time sell items, such as a used bike.)run at no charge to Park Lakes residents, limit 30 words, pleasee-mail mevrard@canyongate.comBusiness classifieds (offering a service or product line for profit)are 50, limit 40 words, please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office @888-687-6444 or advertising@PEELinc.com.Advertising InformationPlease support the businesses that advertise in the Park LakesCommunity Newsletter. Their advertising dollars make it possiblefor all Park Lake residents to receive the monthly newsletter at nocharge. No homeowners association funds are used to produce ormail the newsletters. If you would like to support the newsletterby advertising, please contact our sales office at 888-687-6444or advertising@PEELinc.com. The advertising deadline is the10th of each month for the following month's newsletter.DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of theirauthors 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 submittedby others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising contentwith this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertisingcontent are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its contentshould be taken up with the advertiser.* The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints orfailure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of suchadvertising.* Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints, the publisherassumes 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 ofmisinformation, a printed retraction/correction.* Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental orconsequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any otherliabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish in a timely manner,except as limited to liabilities stated above.Support ThisNeighborhoodNewsletter.Advertise your businessto your neighbors.Copyright 2007 Peel, Inc.
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the onsite business office. Your visitors should also be reminded to stop and register with the gate attendant. Association's property is only under camera surveillance throughout the community's parks, gates, pools, etc. For more details and assistance, please contact your onsite office manager, Linda Morrison, at 281-441-3557.
