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THE LAKESHORE REPORT

May 2017

Official HOA Newsletter for Lakeshore

Volume 3, Issue 5

NEWS FROM THE LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE

Beginning in May and running through September 2017, the Lakeshore Community will initiate the “Yard of the Month” program. Each month, nominations will be taken for two homes (one on each side of West Lake Houston Parkway). If there are insufficient nominations, the Landscape Committee will select the homes. Also, on December 16th, homes will be judged for Holiday decorations/ lights. Rules: 1. Selections/Judging will take place: May 20 June 17 July 22 Aug 19 Sep 16 2. Homeowners must be in good standing with the HOA with no violations of Bylaws and/or Covenants. 3. Landscaping Committee members are not eligible to win. 4. No resident will receive Yard of the Month more than once in any calendar year. 5. Yard of the Month signs will be placed in the yard on the 1st day of the month where it is most visible from the street.

6. Winners on both sides will be acknowledged in the Lakeshore Newsletter with a picture of their yard and a brief narrative about the family and their care of the yard. Winners will also be awarded gift cards donated by the Lakeshore HOA, and a magazine subscription from Better Homes and Gardens. Criteria: 1. Weekly mowing and edging of the yard. 2. Flower beds free of weeds, seasonal color, regular mulching of flowerbeds, all shrubs trimmed properly, insect control, and a lush green, healthy lawn. 3. Yard must be free of debris and clutter (i.e. trash containers, recycle bins, etc) (10.05). 4. All plants must be living, no artificial plants (19.6). 5. No decorative appurtenances, e.g. sculptures, birdbaths, bird houses, fountains, or other decorative embellishments like frogs, gnomes, etc. This applies to the front yard only. (13.1). 6. All basketball goals should be placed on the side of the driveway, as far to the rear of property as possible (3.1) and if a portable goal, the base should be screened from view from the street. (3.8). Note: Items in parenthesis refers to the By-law/Declaration of Covenants section.

Your Curb Appeal Checklist The curb appeal of our community depends on each resident maintaining his or her property as completely as possible. For those who keep their homes and yards well maintained, the association thanks you for your efforts and good examples. We encourage all residents to pay particular attention to the following maintenance items. • Exterior paint. Paint is a quick and easy way to keep your property looking fresh, new and clean. It will also protect against corrosion, weathering and insects. Copyright © 2017 Peel, Inc.

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Landscaping. Landscaping is extremely important to our community’s curb appeal. Please remove dead plants and branches. Keep shrubs properly pruned and flowers welltended. Keep yards free of leaves and remove grass clippings. Roofs. Please insure your roofs are properly maintained and cleaned. Driveways and sidewalks. Please repair cracks, pitted or flaking surfaces and other concrete problems. Remove weeds from (Continued on Page 2) The Lakeshore Report - May 2017

THE LAKESHORE REPORT IMPORTANT NUMBERS LAKESHORE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CREST MANAGEMENT CO. Community Manager ................................Liz.Trapolino@crest-management.com ..................................................................... 281-579-0761 Clubhouse Manager ..................................................lakeshore-ca@sbcglobal.net ..................................................................... 281-458-3345

(Continued from Cover) sidewalk joints and debris from driveways and sidewalks. Do not use driveways for storage or auto repairs. • Gutters and downspouts. Please keep them cleaned out to prevent overflowing and flooding. • Window boxes, awnings and decks. Please replace worn or damaged fixtures, check fittings for stability and paint all items at least bi-annually. Thanks for keeping our community looking sharp.

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FIRE, MEDICAL OR LIFE THREATENING Emergency ................................................................................... 9-1-1 Constable Dispatch.......................................... 281-376-3472 Humble ISD Police (Schools)........................... 281-641-7900 Harris County Animal Control........................ 281-999-3191 Texas Poison Control Center............................ 800-222-1222 UTILITIES Electric, (multiple providers).............www.powertochoose.org Power Outages................................................. 713-207-7777 Street Light Outages......................................... 713-207-2222 U.S. Water Utility Group................................. 832-756-2143 Gas, Centerpoint Energy.................................. 713-659-2111 SCHOOLS ..................................................................... 281-641-1000 ........................................................ www.humble.k12.tx.us Lakeshore Elementary...................................... 281-641-3500 Woodcreek Middle School............................... 281-641-5200 Summer Creek High School............................. 281-641-5400 NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER Peel, Inc........................................................... 888-687-6444 Article Submission........................lakeshore-ca@sbcglobal.net Advertising....................................... advertising@peelinc.com COMMITTEE INFORMATION Community Watch James Furr................................................jfurr40@yahoo.com Garage Sales Lakeshore Clubhouse:...................lakeshore-ca@sbcglobal.net Landscape Committee Rex Spikes:....................................... rexaspikes@sbcglobal.net Pool Committee Rex Spikes:....................................... rexaspikes@sbcglobal.net Social Committee Elna Ermel:............................................ronelna@comcast.net To volunteer, please email lakeshore-ca@sbcglobal.net 2

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Lakeshore Community Crime Watch Meeting Minutes April 11, 2017, 7 p.m. Next meeting: July 11, 2017, 7 p.m. in the Clubhouse. (2nd Quarter Review) I. Crime Report Analysis A. Lt. Romero and Constable Darrell Johnson were introduced by the Chairman, Mr. James Furr. Constable Johnson then reviewed the crime statistics for the 1st quarter 2017. They will be posted online and on the public webpage. II. New Business A. The meeting started at 7:00 p.m. After discussing the crime statistics for the 1st quarter, Lt. Romero, Pct 4 Constable’s Office discussed the dog attack in Eagle Springs. Constable Johnson then discussed issues concerning loose dogs and what the Constables can and cannot do about the dogs. Mr. Furr discussed a Lakeshore Crime Watch Facebook entry made by a Lakeshore resident. A strange vehicle was seen driving in a cul-de-sac, three times, around midnight Monday April 10th. Lt. Romero said that activity of this nature should be reported as soon as possible so that the Constables can check it out. Call Precinct 4 Constables Dispatch at 281376-3472 IMMEDIATELY. The quicker you call, the sooner the

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Constables can respond. Mr. Furr then briefly discussed Texas Penal Code Sections 9.41, 9.42 and 9.43 which pertain to homeowner’s rights in protecting their property. He also encouraged everyone to check with their homeowner’s insurance company to find out if their policy covers them in the event they have the misfortune of having to shoot someone who is perpetrating a home invasion, burglary, theft or assault. Mr Furr recommended that people with License to Carry handguns check for concealed carry and self-defense insurance plans. A good place to start is “How to Choose Concealed Carry Insurance” which if found on the Internet. You may also find it very informative to check “The Texas Legal Outfit Accused of Preying on Concealed Carry Holders” “Did Texas Law Shield pressure gun owners into buying dubious legal coverage against criminal charges?” B. The next Crime Watch meeting is scheduled for July 11th, 2017. Be sure to mark your calendars! 2017 meeting schedule is as follows: July 11, 2017 October 10, 2017 IV. Precinct 4 Constables Website Home Page A. The main page (http://www.cd4.hctx.net/) has a link to "Report (Continued on Page 6)

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THE LAKESHORE REPORT (Continued from Page 4) It" in which you can record and securely store serial numbers, item descriptions, pictures, and scans of receipts so that your items may be easily identified in the event of theft or loss. Under the "Online Services" tab (http://www.cd4.hctx.net/services.php) residents can submit "Home Inspection Requests" as well as "Vacation Watch" requests.

Lakeshore Crime Watch First Quarter 2017 Statistics Disturbance Other: 6 Suspicious Persons: 1

January 2017 Alarms: 7 Suspicious Vehicles: 8 Other Calls: 367

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Criminal Mischief: 3 Suspicious Vehicles: 6

February 2017 Disturbance Other: 6 Alarms: 3 Suspicious Persons: 2 Other Calls: 106

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Criminal Mischief: 1 Suspicious Vehicles: 8

March 2017 Disturbance Other: 3 Alarms: 5 Suspicious Persons: 2 Other Calls: 255

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MOSQUITO REPELLENTS

As mosquito season is ramping up, everyone is (hopefully) aware of possible disease transmission by mosquitoes. It is important that you protect yourself when spending time outside. Activity times for mosquitoes can vary. Most people are familiar with the four D’s- DRAIN (standing water), DEET (wear some repellent), DUSK & DAWN (stay indoors during dusk and dawn to avoid peak populations) and DRESS (wear long sleeves and long pants). While this is still good advice, it may be a good idea to spread the dress and repellent advice for anytime you spend time outdoors. When outside, wear long pants and a long sleeved shirt in light colors to reduce the number of mosquitoes that can reach your skin. Repellent should only be applied to clothing and exposed skin. Do not apply repellent underneath clothing! If you want to apply repellent to your face, spray your hands with repellent and rub it onto your face. Do not spray repellent directly into your face or near eyes or mouth. Make sure to apply repellent outdoors. Do not allow children to handle repellents. Wash hands before eating, smoking or using the restroom.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends using a product registered with the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) containing one of the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535 and some of the products containing oil of lemon eucalyptus. DEET, also known N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide or N,Ndiemethylbenzamide, was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 to protect soldiers in insect-infested areas. Pesticides containing DEET have been used by the general public since 1957. Products containing DEET should not be used on children younger than 2 months of age (read the label and check with your pediatrician if you have questions). DEET has a slight odor and may have a greasy feel to some people. It may damage plastic, rubber, vinyl or synthetic fabrics. DEET may be irritating to the eyes and skin for some people. DEET comes in a wide variety of concentrations, so choose the one that will work best for your situation. Picaridin was first made in the 1980’s and resembles a natural compound called piperine (which is found in plants used to produce black pepper). Picardin has been used in Europe and Australia for (Continued on Page 8)

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THE LAKESHORE REPORT (Continued from Page 7) many years, but has only been in the U.S. since 2005. Picaridin is non-greasy and is odorless. IR-3535, or 3-[N-Butyl-N- acetyl]-aminopropionic acid, ethyl ester, was developed in the mid- 1970’s and became registered for use in the U.S. in 1999. It is registered as a biopesticide by the EPA because it is functionally identical to a naturally occurring substance (an amino-acid). It may dissolve or damage plastics and may be irritating to the eyes. Oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE) or PMD (para-menthane-3,8-diol) are essentially the same thing; PMD is the synthesized (lab created) version of oil of lemon eucalyptus. “Pure” or “essential” oil of lemon eucalyptus is not labeled as a repellent and has not undergone testing and should not be used as a repellent product. OLE/PMD has been on the market in the U.S. since 2002. OLE/PMD should not be used on children younger than 3 years of age. The natural product (OLE) has known allergens within it while the synthetic version (PMD) has less of a risk to allergens. This product is classified as a biopesticide. OLE/PMD has a varying range of residual, some offering about 20 minutes of protection while other products may last up to two hours. Many factors play into how long a repellent will last for a person. Some of these are: • The concentration (or percent of active ingredient) of the product. You can find the percentage on the product label. • Person’s attractiveness. Some people are more attractive to

mosquitoes than others (and no scientific research has proven that it is because of eating garlic, taking vitamin B, using tobacco products, etc.). A person’s genetic code plays a large part on what makes a person so attractive to mosquitoes. • Frequency and uniformity of application. In other words, how often is the repellent applied and how good of coverage did you get? • Activity level of the person. The more active the person is, the more sweat they produce which can cause the repellent to wash off the surface of the skin. As a word of caution, there are products that combine sunscreen and insect repellent. The CDC recommends that if you need sunscreen and repellent, that you choose two separate products. Sunscreen should be applied more often than repellents. For more information or help with identification, contact Wizzie Brown, Texas AgriLife Extension Service Program Specialist at 512.854.9600. Check out my blog at www.urban-ipm.blogspot.com The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service or the Texas A&M AgriLife Research is implied. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal access in its programs, activities, education and employment, without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity.

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What Can I Recycle? Many of us regularly recycle soda cans and water bottles, but did you know that many other food and beverage containers and household items also are recyclable? Take a look at the list below for some guidelines for what you can put into your community-provided red recycling bin (or any container identified as recyclables) and what should be handled by a waste management professional. Metal. Aluminum cans, foil and bakeware all are recyclable, as well as steel and tin cans used to package food and beverage items. To avoid other pesty issues, ensure these items are free of any food particles prior to putting them into your recycling bi. Paper and cardboard. Computer paper, phone books, junk mail, magazines, paperback books, newspapers and cardboard all are fully recyclable and typically can be made into other paper products like egg cartons and packaging forms. Poly-coated paperboard materials like milk and juice boxes also can be recycled. Glass. Most clear, brown and green glass items used for food and beverage items are recyclable and can be broken down and made into other glass products. Plastic. Clean plastic items in the shape of bottles, jars and jugs are almost always recyclable. Also, plastic bags and Styrofoam . Recycle pick up day for Lakeshore is every Friday. It is suggested to have your items curbside by 7am.

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