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Guide to lawn and garden care - Part 1

Irrigate Efficiently Much of the water applied to lawns and gardens is never absorbed. This is the result of applying it too rapidly or too often. Water applied too rapidly is lost as runoff, which may carry polluting fertilizers and pesticides to streams and lakes. Some water evaporates when it’s applied to bare, unmulched soil or in the hot afternoon. Watering too heavily or too often weakens your lawn and causes erosion and runoff pollution. Excess irrigation can also leach nutrients deep into the soil away from plant roots, increasing the chances of polluting groundwater. Most lawns receive twice as much water as they require for a healthy appearance. Water should be applied to lawns infrequently yet thoroughly. To know when it’s time to water your lawn, simply observe your grass. Wilting and discoloration are signs of water stress. At the first sign of wilting, you have 24 to 48 hours before damage to your lawn occurs. A general rule is to water one inch, once a week. An easy method for watering one inch is to place an empty 6-ounce tuna can on your lawn and stop watering when it’s full. Watering infrequently but thoroughly also strengthens root systems, helping your lawn to efficiently use the water that’s stored in the soil. Copyright Copyright © © 2021 2020 Peel, Peel, Inc. Inc.

Sprinkler systems offer an effective method for irrigation if used properly. Make sure sprinkler heads are adjusted to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways. Also, a properly adjusted sprinkler head sprays large drops of water instead of a fine mist, which is more susceptible to evaporation and wind drift. Drip irrigation and soaker hoses offer an efficient method for watering vegetables, ornamental and fruit trees, shrubs, vines and container-grown plants. Drip irrigation slowly applies water to the soil by flowing, under low pressure, through emitters, bubblers or spray heads placed at each plant. Water applied by this method is not likely to evaporate or run off. Soaker hoses require less equipment and are easier and less expensive to install than drip irrigation. A soaker hose is a porous hose that can be connected to an outside faucet, garden hose or rain barrel and laid out along the base of the plants. The hose allows water to seep out along its length. Watering in the morning will save water from being evaporated by the midday sun. It will also help your plants stay healthy, since watering late in the evening or at night keep leaves wet for an extended period of time, which increases the likelihood of disease and some pests. Woodwind Lakes - May 2021 Woodwind Lakes - October 2020

Woodwind Lakes IMPORTANT CONTACTS

UTILITIES

CONSTABLE'S OFFICE

SECTIONS 1, 2, 3 WASTE MGT CUSTOMER SERVICE..............713-686-6666

Harris County Pct. 4 Constable's Office.....................281-376-3472 ...............................................http://www.cd4.hctx.net BOARD OF DIRECTORS President.............................................. Mendi Strnadel Vice-President......................................................Jeffrey Krahn Treasurer..............................................Daniel Kallus Secretary..............................................Kate Weatherford Director..............................................Krysty Kling NEWSLETTER AND WEBSITE Newsletter Editor Lynn Collins.................................. lynn.collins@garygreene.com Website "Ask the Board".............................www.woodwindlakeshoa.com GROUNDS COMMITTEE Ann Tatum........................................ anntatum9203@gmail.com

Water/Sewer Issues, all Sections: 281-807-9500 M.U.D. #261 BOARD SECTIONS 1, 2 & 3 S. Brady Whittaker (05.12.18)...................................... President ..........................................................................713-333-6411 Jason Vanloo (05.14.20)........................................ Vice President ..........................................................................281-236-6419 John Oyen (05.14.20)................................................... Secretary ..........................................................................713-446-3959 Larry Goldberg (05.12.18)............................................. Director ..........................................................................713-824-5499 Milt Dooley (05.14.20).................................................. Director ..........................................................................713-858-7303 M.U.D. 261........................................ www.HCMUD261.com SECTION 4 VILLAGE OF WOODWIND LAKES

PAVILION & ADULT POOL Leigh Allen .................. lallen@grahammanagementhouston.com

Texas Pride Disposal - 281-342-8178

FAMILIES OF WWL Dana Patterson........................... greg.dana.patterson@gmail.com

Pick-up are Wednesdays (trash, heavy trash) and Saturdays (trash, heavy trash and recycle).

CHRISTMAS COMMITTEE Terry Buckner................................................ terry214@live.com WOMEN'S CLUB President: Ann Tatum……........……anntatum9203@gmail.com Vice President: Judith Simmons....................jjsimons@comcast.net Secretary: Cindy Horn..........................cindy.d.horn@gmail.com Treasurer: Lynn Collins……………..lynn.collins@garygreene.com OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS Graham Management ........ graham@grahammanagementhouston.com, 713-334-8000 Mailing Address: 2825 Wilcrest Dr., Suite 600, Houston, TX. 77042 Association Manager Leigh Allen.................. Lallen@grahammanagementhouston.com Improvement Application Submittal ........................................arc@grahammanagementhouston.com Call Before You Dig........ 1-800-DIG-TESS or 1-800-344-8377 Pct. 4 Constable.................................................281-376-3472 Street Light Outage............................................713-207-2222 ................... www.centerpointenergy.com - Have light number. Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Service ..................................................http://records.txdps.state.tx.us DEAD ANIMALS - To collect dead animals from the streets or off to the side of roads, please Dial 311. There is an option for them to pick up dead animals. 2

Trash Pick-up are Mondays (trash) and Thursdays (trash and recycle). Heavy trash is 2nd Thursday of each month.

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TOPS Water - 281-807-9500

USEFUL LINKS WL Website………………............www.woodwindlakeshoa.com Sec 1, 2 and 3 Utility................................................................... ..................... http://hcmud261.com/HCMUD261/Index.htm Section 4 Utility........................................ http://www.wfud.org/ Social Media ... https://woodwindlakes.nextdoor.com/news_feed/ Newsletter.............................................http://www.peelinc.com/ Sec 4 Gate Leigh Allen........... Lallen@grahammanagementhouston.com

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ARTICLE INFO The Woodwind Lakes Newsletter is mailed monthly to all Woodwind Lakes residents. Residents, community groups, churches, etc. are welcome to submit information about their organizations in the newsletter. Personal news for the Stork Report, Teenage Job Seekers, recipes, special celebrations, and birthday announcements are also welcome. To submit an article for consideration please email it to Lynn.Collins@garygreene.com. The deadline is the 7th of the month prior to the issue. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

Woodwind Lakes “Vitamin D is one of the most vital nutrients Americans commonly lack and its immuneboosting powers make it even more indispensable during the pandemic.”…Health Radar. “Inadequate vitamin D is by far the most easily and quickly modifiable risk factor, with abundant evidence to support a large effect. Vitamin D is inexpensive and has negligible risk compared to the considerable risk of COVID-19”….Dr. David Grimes who has been studying vitamin D for more than 30 years. Dr Grimes, co-author of Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19; Its Central Role in the World Pandemic finds it a mystery when CDC and other government agencies say there is not enough evidence to support the vitamin D role in fighting COVID-19. Grimes points out that people with dark skin——Blacks, Latinos and Asians have an even bigger challenge, as the pigment in their skin inhibits vitamin D production. That’s one

possible reason COVID-19 is disproportionately affected those communities in the U.S. and U.K. “In UGANDA, where there is more quality sunlight year-round, the mortality rate from COVID is 8 per million and in the U.K. and U.S. it is about 1,000 per million. Dr. Grimes suggests that everyone should have their vitamin D regularly tested and anyone below the “Optimal Range” of 40-60 ng/mL should take 4,000 IU of vitamin D3 daily. Other deficiencies possibly linked to low levels of "the sunshine vitamin” are osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, macular degeneration, bowel disease, autoimmune conditions and even depression. I have heard many medical authorities tout the benefits of vitamin D. Fortunately, it is very accessible and inexpensive! I sure hope you get your vitamin D level checked and please don’t let them just say, “It’s normal”. Ask what your “D” number is and try to keep it in the “Optimal Range” as recommended by Dr. Grimes. Healthy wishes, Donna Konopka

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Woodwind Lakes The common cockroaches found outside include the American and Smokybrown cockroaches. American cockroaches are about 1 ½ - 2 inches long, reddish-brown with yellow markings above the head. The adults have well-developed wings, but seldom fly; they do often glide. American cockroaches are usually found outside near decayed trees and plants, in crawl spaces and sewers. Smokybrown cockroaches are often mistaken with American cockroaches. Smokybrowns are about 1 inch long and dark brown to black. Adults have fully developed wings and are capable of flight. This species often inhabits leaf litter, compost piles and ground cover. American cockroach. If you find cockroaches in your compost pile, in leaf litter or other outdoor locations, it isn’t really necessary to kill them. You may want to make sure that your house is excluded to avoid having the outdoor cockroaches move indoors. The following tips may help: • Prune back any vegetation touching or overhanging the home. • If you have a brick or stone façade, stuff weep holes with copper mesh.

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• Make sure screens are in good repair. • Replace weather stripping where doorways do not have a good seal. • Repair any water leaks. • Clean debris from gutters. • Place stainless steel screening over vent access in the attic. • Use sealant around pipe penetrations or other cracks or crevices into the home. 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 This work is supported by Crops Protection and Pest Management Competitive Grants Program [grant no. 2017-70006-27188 /project accession no. 1013905] from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. 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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Woodwind Lakes By Cheryl Conley, TWRC Wildlife Center

DISTURBANCE FAMILY: 7600 ROLLING ROCK ST- A known male and female were involved in a heated verbaldisturbance which then escalated into a physical altercation. The Harris County District Attorney'soffice was contacted by investigating deputy and no charges were filed at this time. OTHER CALLS: 8600 CONCERTO CIR- A known female reportee found someone's personal identification otherproperty while she was out walking. The found property was turned over to the custody of theresponding deputy. 8700 SERENADE LN- A known male reportee stated that an unknown male suspect wasobserved illegally dumping oil, chemical / biohazard waste into a storm drain. Alarms: Deputies responded to 6 residential alarms that were all cleared as false or cancelled. Suspicious Vehicles Deputies responded to a 5 suspicious vehicle calls that were all cleared as GOA or information. Suspicious Persons Deputies responded to 1 suspicious person calls that were all cleared as GOA or information. Deputies conducted multiple traffic stops and issued multiple citations within the contract reducingthe possibility of accidents. Deputies conducted multiple contract, neighborhood and business checks within the contractincreasing visibility while performing regular patrol duties. Deputies responded to 8 other calls within the contract including: Motor Vehicle Accidents Animal Humane Child Custody Disputes Domestic Preventions D.W.I. Follow Up Investigations Information Calls Meet The Officer Lost Found Property Sex Offender Verification Stranded Motorist Traffic Hazard Unknown Medical Emergency Abandoned/Speeding Vehicles Welfare Checks 6

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Some lump anything with an outside shell into the turtle category when in fact there are distinct differences between turtles and tortoises. Both are reptiles but turtles live in the water and the tortoise is a landdweller. Turtles are identifiable by their webbed feet and long claws. The webbing helps them swim. The tortoise has a heavier shell than the turtle and has short sturdy legs. Turtles are omnivores meaning they eat vegetation and meat. Tortoises tend to be herbivores but have been known to occasionally eat meat. Both turtles and tortoises date back 220 million years! They both have a very long lifespan with sea turtles living up to 70 years and the more common turtles living up to 40 years. Tortoises can live up to 150 years! Red-eared slider turtles became popular as pets when they were made available in dime stores. I know I had one in the 1950’s so they’ve been around a very long time! Their popularity soared when the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie came out. Because the turtles were released into the wild when pet owners got tired of them, they are now considered invasive in some states. A couple of states have outlawed the sale of them. These turtles tend to be a bit aggressive and make it difficult for other native species to compete for food and habitats. They can also introduce unknown diseases to the wild population when pet turtles are released into the wild. Probably the most unique turtle in our area is the softshell turtle. They live in the water and are carnivores. It has a flat shell and will often bury itself at the bottom of a lake, stream, or bayou leaving only its neck and head exposed. It can breathe under water much like a fish. TWRC Wildlife Center cares for hundreds of turtles every year. Most are admitted because of injuries sustained from cars. In 2014, concerned citizens asked Missouri City to help protect turtles crossing the road. The City took a positive step by erecting road signs showing a mama turtle with three babies. TWRC Wildlife Center is a 38-year-old non-profit organization that is your resource for wildlife questions and concerns. Check out our website at www.twrcwildlifecenter.org or give us a call at 713-468-TWRC. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Woodwind Lakes Pet Registry

Please think about participating in this for your pet’s sake!

The purpose of the directory is to assist in re-uniting lost or found pets with their Woodwind Lakes owners. If you see a lost pet, the idea is that you can peruse the pages and hopefully discover who the pet belongs to. Pages are added as they are submitted so there will be no particular order except dogs will be in one section, cats in another. Should you have another pet that is prone to escape (such as a bird or rabbit), please submit the information and a new section (OTHER) will be created. If you have not yet submitted information for your pet, it is an easy process. Go to our website (http://www.woodwindlakeshoa.com) and under the Community tab there is a listing for Pet Registry. Go to 8

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that page, fill in the information, and upload up to three photos of your pet. There is an optional box into which you can briefly add any other information regarding possible behavior traits, special markings, collar color, age, etc. Just click the submit button and you’re done. The information will then be formatted and the current directory will be updated and posted. This will take probably a week or possibly a little longer. Our web masters have made the submission process really easy. On the top of the Pet Registry page is a link to the current registry so you can see how it looks at this time. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.