Lakes on Eldridge North

Volume 20, Issue 07

Ladies Club News

The LOEN Ladies Club hopes to resume some activities in the fall. We are anxious to get back to providing regularly scheduled activities for our members and all of the women of the Lakes on Eldridge North community. with monthly opportunities to socialize through our club events and activities. The Club Officers and Directors recently held an in-person board meeting to discuss resuming activities. In August we will hold both Book Club meetings in person at the Clubhouse. Other activities will be added as details are finalized. Club events and activities will resume in January of 2022. If you would like more information about the Ladies Club, please email Jeanne MacKenzie at loenladiesclubpresident@gmail.com.

July 2021

Cypress Ridge and Cypress Lakes high school audio/video production (AVP) students earned the top two places in the 20202021 School Public Service Announcement Video Contest. Facilitated through a partnership between Crime Stoppers of Houston and the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni, Cypress Ridge won first place, while Cypress Lakes placed second after winning the contest a year ago. Students from both teams and CFISD representatives were recognized during an awards ceremony on May 14 at FBI Houston. AVP students in the greater Houston area were tasked to create a 45- to 60-second video educating viewers on electronic harassment students face from peers, how to avoid potentially dangerous situations and how to seek assistance for one’s self or others. “This project was a huge learning opportunity for my video students,” said Raquel Briones, Cypress Ridge AVP teacher. “I am so proud that they were able to produce a high-quality PSA in the midst of a global pandemic. It’s a testament to the opportunities that are provided here in CFISD. We couldn’t do it without the wonderful support provided by our principal, Ms. Stephanie Meshell, and the Cypress Ridge administration.” Video were judged by their effectiveness and relevance, content, social media score and creativity, among other criteria. The social media score was calculated based on the number of YouTube likes and shares during the designated voting period, April 5-16. “I am so proud of my students for all that they have accomplished in such a difficult and unusual school year,” said Adriel Ortiz, Cypress Lakes AVP teacher. “Jose Gamez, the student in charge of the project, wanted to do a film-type PSA. Something different than your usual, typical or informational PSA. In my opinion, all the students involved in the project stood out and I can't wait to see what their futures holds in the field of production.” First place prizes include a $5,000 check for the winning school and a PlayStation 5 digital edition for each team member. Second place prizes include a $2,500 check for the school and an eighth-generation iPad for each team member. Winning schools were announced on April 21. (Continued on Page 2)

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Video PSA Contest 1: Cypress Ridge High School audio/video production students earned first place in the 2020-2021 School Public Service Announcement Video Contest. Put on through a partnership between Crime Stoppers of Houston and the FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni, the winning student teams were honored during an awards ceremony on May 14 at FBI Houston. Pictured, from left, are Allen Owen, FBI Houston Citizens Academy Alumni president; Julianna Galarza, Cypress Ridge senior; Raquel Briones, Cypress Ridge AVP teacher; Jaden Williams, Cypress Ridge senior; Ivette Buenrostro, Cypress Ridge senior; Sofia Garcia, Cypress Ridge senior; Jenna Fondren, Safe School Institute at Crime Stoppers of Houston manager; and Stephanie Meshell, Cypress Ridge principal.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS Harris Co. Sheriff - (non-emergency)....................713-221-6000 Cy-Fair Fire Department - (emergency).................281-466-6161 (non-emergency)..................................................281-550-6663 Poison Control...................................................1-800-764-7661 Texas DPS.............................................................713-681-1761 Texas Pride Disposal .............................................281-342-8178 (trash collection Mondays & Thursdays, recycle pick up Mondays) TNG MUD 370...................................................281-350-0895 Harris County Tax Office......................................713-224-1919 Centerpoint Energy.............................................. 713-207-7777 (give pole # of street which is out) Centerpoint Energy...............................................713-659-2111 Comcast Cable......................................................713-341-1000 Houston Chronicle...............................................713-220-7211 Metro Transit Info.................................................713-635-4000 Kirk Elementary................................................... 713-849-8250 Truitt Middle School.............................................281-856-1100 Cy-Ridge High School..........................................281-807-8000 Newsletter Publisher Peel, Inc....................advertising@PEELinc.com, 888-687-6444 Deadline for submitting articles for the Lakes On Eldridge North Newsletter is the 10th of each month. Submissions are subject to space limitations and editorial approval. Email Articles to loen@PEELinc.com. PERSONAL CLASSIFIED ADS: Deadline for submitting personal classified ads is the 8th of each month for publication in the following month's newsletter. Email personal classifieds to loen@PEELinc.com. ADVERTISING: Deadline for submitting ads is the 8th of each month for publication in the following month's newsletter. Please contact Peel, Inc. Sales Office at 512-263-9181 or advertising@ PEELinc.com for information on advertising.

LOEN Board Of Directors President:.......................................................... Tom DeScioli Vice President: ...................................................... Linda Troy Secretary: ................................................................ Lara Bany Treasurer: .......................................................... Garrett Davis Director: ......................................................... Mark Overton

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Our Constable, Mark Herman had a fleet of brand new Dodge Charger patrol vehicles delivered to us just in time for the summer months! These patrol cars are being deployed in your communities with some of the finest police safety equipment on the market to protect your families and our deputies.

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I looked across my living room the other day and noticed a green glob on the wall. I try to keep a fairly clean house so I was a little surprised to see this and wondered what the heck it was. I walked over for a closer look and realized it was a green tree frog! Now how did this little guy get in my house? I guess it doesn’t matter—I just had to get it out. Success. He’s now outside where he belongs. American tree frogs can be found around just about any body of water from Delaware to Florida, in the Gulf states, in Arkansas, eastern Texas, western Tennessee and Kentucky and parts of southern Illinois and Missouri. In Texas, their range is relatively small. They reside east of the I-35 corridor throughout the piney woods and coastal prairies ecoregions. The most interesting thing about the American green tree frog is that they can change color. When it’s resting and is cool, the frog will be gray in color. Once it warms up and is active, it turns vivid green. Male tree frogs are noisy little things. During mating season, March to October, they produce a nasal honk or bark which they repeat up to 75 times per minute. Their mating call is distinct from their other calls and is used to defend their territory or to announce rainfall. Rainfall is especially important to them since breeding takes place after a rain. After a male fertilizes a female’s eggs, she deposits the clutch in shallow water among aquatic plants. Depending on the area of the country, a clutch can be from 700 eggs to 2100! The eggs hatch in about a week and the tadpoles turn into frogs in about a month. When full-grown, they’ll only be about two and a half inches long. Tree frogs have interesting feet. They have sucker-like adhesive disks on the end of their fingers and toes which they need to aid in climbing and clinging to grasses and floating vegetation. Their diet consists of mosquitoes, flies, crickets, moths and other small insects. Tree frogs live in groups called an army or chorus. They are largely nocturnal and breathe through their skin. Cheryl Conley Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Lakes on Eldridge North Mosquitoes are out in masses and since they are capable of disease transmission, it is important that you protect yourself when spending time outside. Of course, you can wear long pants and a long-sleeved shirt in light colors to reduce the number of mosquitoes that can reach your skin when outside, but this is not always the option people choose with temperatures on the rise. Another option to protect yourself is repellent. 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 and seek advice from a physician regarding insect repellent use for children under two years of age. Wash hands before eating, smoking, or using the restroom. To reduce disease transmission from mosquitoes, 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, oil of lemon eucalyptus (OLE), para-methane-diol (PMD), or 2-undecanone. DEET, also known N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide or N, N-diemethylbenzamide, was developed by the U.S. Army in 1946 to protect soldiers in insect-infested areas. Pesticides containing DEET have been used by the 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 and comes in a wide variety of concentrations, so choose 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). Picaridin has been used in Europe and Australia for many years but has only been in the U.S. since 2005. Picaridin is non-greasy and 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) and PMD (para-menthane-3,8diol) 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 6

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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. The product 2-undecanone is also known as methyl nonyl ketone or IBI-246. It is a colorless oil that can either be produced synthetically or extracted from plants such as rue, cloves, ginger, strawberries, or wild grown tomatoes. This product is fairly new. 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.urbanipm.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. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Lakes on Eldridge North Dates to Remember: email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com Hurry Sundown Band | Facebook

7/16 –The Barn – Roger Creager w/Daniel Holmes, 9pm 7/23 – The Burger Ranch - Hwy 99, 6pm 7/24 – The Burger Ranch Morgan McKay Band, 6pm 7/30 – Dosey Doe – Foghat, 8pm

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7/31 – 2920 Roadhouse – Zac Wilkerson, 8pm 8/6 – The Barn – Jason Boland & The Stragglers, 6pm 8/7 – Dosey Doe – Jody Booth, 8:45pm

What’s a paradigm shift? It’s a change in your thought patterns, a shift in your logic. As a human, I’m certain of when that day happened for me. It was January 2018. It felt like a voice, had no sound, but said to me “I have big things in store for you, but you cannot do them like this”. Call me crazy, but that changed me. I still to this day, do not know what “them” pertained to. But in the meantime, not knowing what each experience leads to, I choose to believe that everything I go through is the “big” thing and all part of my shift. In this case, it was getting to meet Mike Gilbert! Mike Gilbert is a standout Cypress citizen, Singer, Songwriter, Husband, and Dad. I attended one of his local solo acoustic acts at Cypress’s fun backyard hangout called, The Burger Ranch, located at 16702 House Hahl Road. Gotta check it out! So who’s Mike? Among other things, he participates with Relay for Life of Cy-Fair and has written and performed original songs he’s titled: Scarecrow, Rough Around the Edges and Edge of No Control. Mike also covers songs written by Brandon Steadman and Dan Adams. Look for Mike Gilbert around the Cypress area, he’s a fan favorite and a regular so you won’t have to try too hard! Make sure to Follow him on Facebook @mikegilbert-music! Rock On Cypress! Until next time… *All shows subject to change, no guarantee. Updates available on Facebook by visiting #Cypress Music Scene You can reach out to me with your music news, alerts, happenings, and questions! Artists/Venues/Agents Welcome. NO SPAM. email me: joycebehindthemic@gmail.com 8

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Lakes on Eldridge North a killer of a wasp by Jim and Lynne Weber

What are those large, solitary wasps we see flying around our yards from late June to September? Often referred to as the Cicada Killer or Cicada Wasp (Sphecius speciosus), this native species occurs in the eastern and midwestern U.S. regions, southwards through Texas into Mexico and Central America. Cicada killers are so named since they prey on cicadas and provision their nests with them. While large and intimidating, they offer a measure of natural control on cicada populations. They benefit our native plants by pollinating flowers and protecting trees from the numerous cicadas that feed on their roots and foliage. Cicada killers are robust wasps up to 2 inches long, with amber wings and black to reddish-brown abdomens with yellow stripes. The females are somewhat larger than the males, and both are among the largest wasps in the U.S. These solitary wasps have a very unusual and interesting lifecycle. Females are commonly seen skimming around areas with sparse vegetation for nesting sites, burrowing a tunnel, 10 to 20 inches deep, in dry or bare soil. In digging a burrow, she will dislodge the soil with her jaws, and using her hind legs that are equipped with special spines, push the loose soil behind her as she backs out of the burrow. The female cicada killer proceeds to capture cicadas, sometimes even in flight, paralyzing them with her venomous sting. She places the cicadas beneath her, grasping them with her legs, and either flies or drags her prey, which is twice her weight, into her burrow. After placing a few cicadas in her nest, she begins to lay her eggs. Females can predetermine the sex of the egg, and she lays multiple male eggs on a single cicada. But each female egg is given 2 or 3 cicadas, as females are larger, require more food, and more females are needed to create new generations. Eggs are always laid under the left or right second leg of the cicada. The female then closes the burrow with dirt, as the eggs hatch in a few days, but the larvae take some time to mature, feeding on cicadas as they overwinter in their burrow, not emerging as adults until the following spring. Adult male cicada killers emerge in spring before the females, defending the territory around their emergence hole and searching Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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for females. They typically perch on the ground, flying up to attack any rival males. Once females emerge, mating occurs, and the males die shortly after. Females live long enough to dig and provision their nests, and die after laying all of their eggs. Cicada killer wasps are not aggressive toward humans and rarely sting unless provoked by grasping them roughly, accidentally stepping on them, or if caught in clothing. Only the females have stingers, and while males will actively defend their perching areas against other males near nesting sites, they have no stingers. Both males and females have large jaws, but they are not known to grasp human skin and bite. If swatted at, they will just fly away rather than attack. They are simply focused on cicadas or other cicada killers! Send your nature-related questions to naturewatch@austin. rr.com and we’ll do our best to answer them. If you enjoy reading these articles, check out our books, Nature Watch Austin, Nature Watch Big Bend, and Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies (all published by Texas A&M University Press), and our blog at naturewatchaustin.blogspot.com. Lakes on Eldridge North - July 2021

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