March 2022 News

March 2022 News

March 01 2022

WESTCREEK BOARD

Meetings - 4th Tuesday at 6:30 PM

ASSESSMENTS

The 2022 assessment is now considered late and additional fees will have been applied to your account. You can check your balance and make your payment at https://graham.cincwebaxis.com/. You can also mail your payment to Westcreek Village, c/o Payment Lockbox, P.O. BOX 294196 Lewisville, TX 75029. Please contact ar@grahammanagementhouston.com with any questions.

HOA WEBSITE

The HOA has a new portal website for owners to access their account information and important HOA information. The site address is https://graham.cincwebaxis.com/. Once there you will click “Register” and enter the required information. You can opt into a community directory if interested but the default setting is opted out. You will receive an email for a password reset and then you will be registered.

SPRING GARAGE SALE

The Spring Garage Sale date was still to be determined at the time these articles had to be submitted so please register on the HOA website above to get details on this event.

BOARD MEETINGS

The Board meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday at 6:30 PM, at the Forest Heights meeting room; all owners are invited to attend and observe these meetings. If you plan to attend, please call to confirm on the day of the meeting that the meeting is being held.

ARCHITECTURAL CHANGES

Please remember that approval from the Architectural Review Committee must be obtained prior to any changes or improvements made to the exterior of your property, including but not limited to: repainting, roofing, door/window replacement, siding replacement and major landscaping. ARC application forms can be obtained on the copperfield.org or the graham.cincwebaxis.com websites.

Please be advised that the Board has updated the Architectural Review Guidelines. Please review them on the website as well. Specifically, there have been changes to the tree and fence guidelines.

WESTCREEK CRIME WATCH COMMITTEE

The following tips are from the City of Houston Senior Citizens Crime Prevention brochure. (www.houstontx.gov/police/pdfs/brochures/english/Senior_Citizens.pdf)

Personal Safety
  • Go with family, friends or a group, if possible, rather than by yourself when going to the store, bank and the doctor.
  • Use direct deposit for any checks you receive such as your Social Security and retirement payments.
  • Avoid displaying large amounts of cash or other tempting items, such as expensive jewelry, clothing and wraps.
Safety at Home
  • Lock your doors and windows.
  • Do not let strangers in your home.
  • Do not judge a book by its cover, well-dressed people commit crimes and so do women.
  • If you have not called or signed up for social services, free groceries or medical attention, do not let a stranger convince you that you need their services.
  • If you have called for services, check the person’s identification before they enter your home.
  • Never let anyone know that you live alone or are at home alone.
  • Work out a “buddy” system with a friend to check on each other. As soon as a stranger appears, call a trusted neighbor to come over.
  • Consider a home alarm system that provides monitoring for burglary, fire and medical emergencies.
Telemarketing Fraud
  • Be skeptical of “too good to be true” telephone offers.
  • Resist pressure for an immediate decision and ask for written follow-up materials that explain the offer.
  • Agree to pay no more than the price of a postage stamp when notified about “winning” a sweepstakes. All legitimate sweepstakes must allow a “no purchase necessary” way to play the game and collect the prize.
  • Never provide your credit card or checking account numbers to a caller from an unfamiliar company without first checking the company out with your Better Business Bureau, state consumer protection agency or state Attorney General.
  • Never allow yourself to be drawn into a conversation with an unknown caller in which you reveal your name, address, marital status or anything to indicate you are alone.
  • Ask to be placed on the company’s “do not call” list to reduce the number of unwanted telephone calls.
Latest Scams
  • A woman states that she is a Social Worker and needs to give you a hearing test. When you turn away from her, she grabs your valuables or you discover items missing after she has left. During the spring, summer or fall when the weather is nice outside, individuals working on their yard most often do not lock the doors to their homes. One individual will approach the victim and occupy his/her attention while a second person enters the victim’s home and steals money, jewelry and other valuable items.
  • Another home diversion technique is for perpetrators to come to a residence and ask for a drink of water, use the bathroom or use a telephone to gain entry into your house. The person will divert the victim’s attention while an accomplice searches for valuables.
  • Be aware of anyone claiming to represent companies, consumer organizations or government agencies that offer to recover lost money from fraudulent telemarketers for a fee. As a twist to this same theme, cons sometimes pretend to be officials trying to “catch” a thief with your assistance. Never go along with these schemes.
  • Be aware of individuals offering to perform various home repair jobs such as your roof or lay down ceramic tiles for cheap. The suspects claims to have materials left over from other jobs. Once the job is completed, the cost of the work is more than the first quote and payment in the form of cash is demanded. Also, the suspects might demand money upfront to buy materials for the job and leaves without coming back.

WESTCREEK LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

Meetings
2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 PM

Location
Forest Heights Pool Meeting Room
 

If you would like to become part of the group, we welcome and encourage your attendance and hope to see you there - there is always room for you! Contrary to popular opinions we do not do the manual labor! We are a friendly group of decision makers!

Comments, suggestions or questions regarding common areas or other landscape topics are always welcome. Please contact The Landscape Committee at LandscapeWestcreek@gmail.com. A member will get back with you to answer your questions or concerns.

BIG THANKS

Many thanks to the Langham Creek SPAA (Students Protecting Animals of America) for volunteer services to the Landscape Committee. They cleaned and trimmed the Texas Native Prairie bed on the walking trail. We appreciate you!!!

DID YOU KNOW?

by Julie DaBlaing

Native Texas plants are well adapted to the extremes of our local climate. In some of the beds along the Copperfield Trail we have worked with local high school and scout groups to utilize plants from the “Nine Natives for Sun” plant list. These plants are particularly well adapted to their full sun locations, while providing important resources to both pollinators and birds in our neighborhood. If you are interested in trying them in your own yard, please contact us for potential extra plants and/or seeds.
 

COMMUNITY GARDEN NEWS

The Community Garden is located behind the Hudson Oaks tennis courts. Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at 9 AM at the garden. Pay us a visit!!



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