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OCTOBER 2015 COMMUNITY P APER S HREDDING E VENT Saturday, September 19 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lake Windcrest Boat Launch Parking Lot Residents can bring up to five (5) paper bags or small cardboard boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (such as financial and legal documents, receipts, and tax and medical records). Papers with staples or paper slips are acceptable as are envelopes with plastic windows. Please do not bring the following materials: no electronic items or multi- media materials (DVDs, CDs, tapes, hard drives, or computer disks); no batteries, flammables, combustibles, binders or hanging files; no plastic bags or credit cards. This Community Shredding Event is free of charge and open to all residents. Please, no businesses. Lake Windcrest Community Fall Garage Sale Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 From 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. All of Lake Windcrest is invited to finish fall cleaning and get ready for the Fall Community Garage Sale. The Garage Sale Chair will be responsible for all signage. Banners will be placed at each of the three LW entrances. No personal signage, please! Tie balloons on or near your mailbox to indicate your participation. Rain dates are October 23 and 24. Any postponement and updates will be announced on the community website. Happy selling!

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Page 1: COMMUNITY P Shredding Fall vent Garage Sale€¦ · paper bags or small cardboard boxes of personal confidential papers for shredding (such as financial and legal documents, receipts,

OctOber 2015

COMMUNITY

PaPer Shredding event

Saturday, September 19

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.Lake Windcrest Boat Launch

Parking Lot

Residents can bring up to five (5)

paper bags or small cardboard boxes of

personal confidential papers for shredding

(such as financial and legal documents,

receipts, and tax and medical records).

Papers with staples or paper slips are

acceptable as are envelopes with plastic

windows. Please do not bring the following

materials: no electronic items or multi-

media materials (DVDs, CDs, tapes, hard

drives, or computer disks); no batteries,

flammables, combustibles, binders or

hanging files; no plastic bags or credit

cards.

This Community Shredding Event

is free of charge and open to all residents.

Please, no businesses.

Lake Windcrest Community

Fall Garage Sale

Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17

From 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All of Lake Windcrest is invited to finish fall cleaning and get

ready for the Fall Community Garage Sale.

The Garage Sale Chair will be responsible for all signage.

Banners will be placed at each of the three LW entrances. No

personal signage, please! Tie balloons on or near your mailbox to

indicate your participation. Rain dates are October 23 and 24.

Any postponement and updates will be

announced on the community

website.

Happy selling!

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2 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

Lake Windcrest PROPERTY OW NERS’ ASSOCIATION Board of Directors President ............................................................................Trish PetersonVice President ...............................................................Susan ThompsonSecretary ........................................................................... Clifford ParkerTreasurer ....................................................................................................Director ...........................................................................David Foxworth

Committee AssignmentsCommunity Services ...............................................Jolie Cosman, ChairDrainage, Lakes & Dams ...............................................Bill Bradley, ChairFinance ...................................................................Gerald Hearn, ChairGrounds & Amenities .....................................Susan Thompson, Chair

Principal Management Group of Houston (PMGH)25227 Grogan’s Mill, Suite 255 • The Woodlands, TX 77380

Office ....................................... 281-367-8137 Fax ........................................... 713-329-7198Community Manager, Janet Hampton, CMCA, AMS Email: [email protected] Community Manager, Sarah Redfield Phone: 281-367-8137 Email: [email protected] Registration: Jessi Casella at [email protected] Inquiries: [email protected] or Refinance Requests: [email protected] or Non-Compliance: [email protected]

Website ........................................................... [email protected] ......................................... [email protected]

US E F U L N U M BE RSLW Golf Club .....................................................................281-259-2279

Quadvest .............................................................................281-356-5347

CenterPoint Energy (Power and streetlight outage) .....................................713-207-2222

Texas Game Warden (Parks & Wildlife) ..........................281-842-8100

Friends of Texas Wildlife....................................................281-259-0039

Universal Natural Gas .......................................................281-252-6700

Law Enforcement Sheriff (Non-Emergency) .............................................936-760-5800

Montgomery County Pct. #2, Comm. Charlie Riley Deer Carcass Removal .................................................936-539-7816 County Ditch Cleanout ...............................................281-259-6492 Street - Potholes ...........................................................936-539-7816

SAVE THE DATEOctober 16-17 Fall Garage Sale (Rain Date October 23-24)

November 24 Lake Windcrest POA Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m. Executive Session – Board only 7:30 p.m. General Session – Homeowners welcome to attend

December 6 Story Time With Santa – Time TBD Canongate Golf Clubhouse Patio

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 3

Next Board of Directors’ MeetingTuesday, November 24Executive Session – Board Only – 6:30 p.m.General Session – 7:30 p.m.La Quinta Inn, 6606 FM 1488

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARDReserve Study – Initial meetings are scheduled with

Reserve Advisors to begin the evaluation and review process of Lake Windcrest assets and infrastructure. Results of the study are expected toward the end of the year. These results will aid the Board in determining the financial requirements necessary to properly maintain the common elements owned by the association.

Drainage Improvements and Dam Repair – Projects have been completed. Double J Construction re-graded and cleaned out ten identified drainage ditches and seeded for grass or placed sod as necessary. Cost for this project: $49,800. Land Tech Services repaired cracks and holes in Upper Serenity Dam and spillway, as well as the dry detention pond on Clubhouse Circle and cleanout behind the Windcrest Dam. Cost for this project totaled approximately $79,000.

Landscaping Improvements – The Montgomery County Commissioners’ Court at its August 25 meeting approved the association’s plans for landscaping and hardscape improvements in the entrances. Brickman Landscaping was awarded the contract for the project commencing with the west and central entrances at a cost of $34,000. Work will begin in early September. Incorporated into each entrance design is a 30-foot bronze fiberglass flagpole, with 5x8 US flag, and LED lighting

not to exceed $7,500. The Golf Entrance, due to persistent drainage issues exacerbated by the overgrowth of trees and exposed root systems, requires that these issues be addressed first. Removal of trees allows for reestablishment of the drain system as well as better conditions to support suitable shrubbery and grass growing in the median area. Arbor Care was selected for this project at a cost of $4,010.

Edgewater Park Improvements – The park has been re-graded to establish proper drainage across the two separate tracks of land and seeded for grass. Park benches and tables, trees and the sprinkler system will be re-installed or replaced as necessary. Cost for the project to date is $27,300.

The Board will review budgetary items for 2016 and the annual assessment at its September 22 meeting.

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4 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

Who Do I Call?Questions about POA matters? Want to Report a Problem?

Notice a Needed Repair? Call PMG Houston at 281-367-8137.

Our Community Manager and the PMG staff are available to assist you.

Planning Home Improvements?ACC approval is required prior to making any improvements.

ACC Guidelines and Request Forms are available on the LakeWindcrestPOA.com website Architectural Review tab.

Submit to: ARC Department of PMG via email at [email protected] or via mail or delivery

to the PMGH Office, ARC Department, 11000 Corporate Centre, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77041. For

questions, call 713-329-7100.

Does the Ditch at the Street in Front of Your Home Not Drain Well? Call Montgomery County Pct. 2 at 281-259-6492 for ditch cleanout.

Does Your Street Have Potholes? Call Montgomery County Pct. 2 for street repairs at 936-539-7816.

Lake Windcrest

Neighborhood PatrolsSgt. Kevin Ray, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office,

Motor Traffic Division, coordinates off-duty officers who regularly patrol the neighborhood at the request of and compensated by the POA. Monthly statistics of those efforts are reported to the Board.

Sgt. Ray monitors the calls for Lake Windcrest coming into the Sheriff’s Office, so it is very important to report incidents to the non-emergency number (936-760-5800). He also reminds us that there is a midnight curfew in Montgomery County for anyone under 18 years of age, and those without legitimate reasons for being out after midnight will be ticketed.

Speed limit throughout Lake Windcrest

25 MPHPlease Slow Down!

EMERGENCY CALLS 911 Fire • Police • Ambulance

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 5

Eye on Safety – Social Media CautionsSocial media has many benefits – it allows you to maintain

connections with friends, make new contacts, build support networks, express yourself and share your interests. However, information should be shared with caution to protect yourself and your family. Here are seven top tips for social media safety:

1. Your personal information should be just that – personal. As hackers become more and more sophisticated, identity theft becomes a greater risk. And while it may be tempting to post pictures of your fabulous vacation, bear in mind that you’re also letting others know you’re away from home, making you vulnerable to a break-in.

2. Use privacy and security settings to limit who can see what you share online. You wouldn’t give details of your private life to complete strangers in person, so don’t do it online either.

3. Remember that what you post online will stay online, so consider the long-term consequences. Could your social media presence prevent you from securing a job in the future? Would you want your coworkers to see this side of you?

4. Let your social network know your boundaries. For example, if you don’t want images of yourself or your

children posted online, let your friends and family members know.

5. Know what to do if someone is making you feel unsafe online. Some steps you can take include blocking the offender, reporting the person to the site administrator and removing him or her from your friends list.

6. Social media doesn’t just spread information; it can also spread viruses and other risks to your computer. Defend your system by using the latest security software and web browser and installing updates regularly.

7. Protect your social media accounts by using password best practices. Long combinations of letters, numbers and symbols are the most secure, and separate passwords should be used for each account.

Remember to RegisterNew Lake Windcrest POA Website

www.LakeWindcrestPOA.com

PMG account number on assessment bill requiredor call 281-367-8137 for assistance

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6 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

It was about this time last year that I talked about the young deer feasting on our plants and turf. I have had numerous requests to revisit this topic. Those of our readers who reside in acreage subdivisions deal with this challenge on a fairly regular basis.

I continually receive questions about “deer-proof” and “deer-resistant” plant material. While there are few plants that are actually “deer-proof,” some plant materials appear to be somewhat “deer-resistant.”

Those readers in my subdivision who pass by my home have seen that I generally (not always) have good success with colorful flowers in my landscape, even on the outside of my fence. However, some people tell me they have found nothing that their deer won’t eat! So, I have no sure-fire answers here, but I will offer some suggestions.

I have had pretty good success with snapdragon and Vinca or periwinkle. Also, deer don’t seem to like my Lantana. For a larger size shrub, my banana shrub plants have never become dinner for the deer. However, having said all that, it’s true that if hungry enough, deer will eat most any plant. I have seen them eat rose bushes to the ground, thorns and all!

Texas A&M University has some articles on this subject. Copy this link to your browser for some ideas and suggestions. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/publications/deerbest.html.

Brown Patch Fungus

In the fall of the year, brown patch fungus may appear on St. Augustine grass. The fungal spores generally become more prolific as we experience increased rainfall and cooler nights. We are already seeing some cases of brown patch fungus in some lawns, the result of recent rains or overwatering from the irrigation systems.

Watch for “yellowing” circles, particularly in low areas that tend to retain moisture. You can treat the disease with fungicide from a garden supply store, or call for professional treatments.

If you had brown patch last year, you will probably have a repeat in the same areas this year, unless you break the cycle with fungicide treatment.

Overseeding

We will soon be moving into the dormant season for our warm-weather grasses such as St. Augustine and Bermuda. You can have a beautiful lawn year-round by overseeding with ryegrass seed. Here are some points to ponder:

When should I overseed? You can plant ryegrass seed in October and November. “Annual ryegrass” is the least expensive, most readily available, and most commonly used. However, for a higher quality appearance, you may prefer to use “perennial ryegrass,” or a “perennial ryegrass blend.” Although it is a bit more expensive, it will last a little longer into the spring.

Gardening in August by Walt Crowder, Lawn Ranger Company, Inc.

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 7

Neighborhood Clubs and Groups

Lake Windcrest Car ClubIf you are a car buff and own a sports car, muscle car, classic

car, or if you just love cars, please join us for some fun activities. If you are interested, or just have questions, please call Clark

Smith at 281-259-6173, or email [email protected].

Ladies’ Prayer, Praise Fellowship GroupWednesdays • 9 to 11 a.m. WeeklyOur group rotates homes in Lake Windcrest

between the ladies. For more information, contact Carol Brown at 832-934-3008 or [email protected].

Boy Scout Troop 1114 Flag FundraiserFor $49 a year, local Boy Scout Troop 1114 will place a flag

by your mailbox on the following dates in 2015-2016:Labor Day, September 7; 9/11, September 11;Veterans Day, November 11; Presidents’ Day, February 15;Armed Forces Day, May 21; Memorial Day, May 30;and Flag Day, June 14.

For more information, please contact Regina Herzog at 936-931-1127.

Will overseeding damage my turf? Overseeding will not harm any of the commonly used warm-season grasses. In fact, overseeding tends to help the appearance of the lawn by reducing the growth of cool-season weeds.

What are the advantages and disadvantages to overseeding for the winter?

Advantages include: A lush, beautiful, green lawn through the winter months and fewer weeds during the dormant season. We like to boast about having beautiful lawns year-round.

Disadvantages: Weekly mowing throughout the winter months; additional fertilization is necessary, as the ryegrass draws nutrients that the warm-weather grass will need in the spring.

Note: Do not mow an overseeded lawn until the seed germinates and green grass blades are visible.

Fertilizer

It is a good idea to apply a late fall “winterizer” to the turf. This will promote strong root growth during the dormant months, and will help kickstart the grass next spring.

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8 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

2015 ANNUAL

MagnOlia educatiOn FOundatiOn gOlF tOurnaMent

Hosted by Commissioner Charlie Riley

Monday, October 19High Meadow Ranch Golf Club

37300 Golf Club Trail, Magnolia, TX 7735312 p.m. Shotgun Start

www.highmeadowranchgolf.com/mef

Magnolia Education FoundationFormed in 2001, The Magnolia Education Foundation was

founded to provide “tools for learning” and funds programs outside of the school budget that supports excellence in education. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization consisting of volunteers and community and those who are committed to making a difference. The Board’s primary purpose is to work together with the district to ensure student success, giving every child every opportunity.

The Foundation provides an avenue for business and community members to enhance the education process. People from all sectors of the community are invited to become involved in the support and improvement of the quality of education.

We couldn’t do it without you! There are so many people who lend a helping hand of time, money, or energy to make an organization like this a success. A special thanks goes out to all business partners and volunteers for their support to the Magnolia Education Foundation.

Mission: “To achieve academic excellence by developing financial resources through community involvement.”

Our Goals:• Fund the maximum number of grants for innovative

teaching projects.• Increase volunteer participation in Foundation

activities and events. Provide endowment funding source to foster creative teaching activities.

To contact the Magnolia Education Foundation, please call Pam Rogers at 713-416-7546.

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 9

Magnolia High School Bulldogs Football2015 Season Varsity Schedule

Date Opponent Location Time

October 2 Waller Away 7 p.m.

October 9 Tomball Away 7 p.m.

October 16 Brenham – HC Home 7 p.m.

October 23 Spring Woods Away 7 p.m.

October 30 Tomball Memorial Home 7 p.m.

November 6 Magnolia West Away 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER Newsletter Deadline is Friday, September 25

Send articles and photos to [email protected].

Please indicate “Newsletter” in the subject line.

Happy Halloween

Our Trick or Treaters Are Out!

Please drive carefully!

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10 October 2015 Lake Windcrest LW, HMR

Please join us for the Montgomery County

MASTER GARDENERS’ OPEN GARDEN DAYand Herb and Vegetable Plant Sale

Saturday, October 249 a.m. until Noon

9020 Airport Road, Conroe936-539-7824

www.mcmga.com

Creekside YMCA6464 Creekside Forest Drive, The Woodlands, TX

281-367-9622 • ymcahouston.org/smc-creekside

Halloween at the YSaturday, October 24 from 4:30-7 p.m.

Free family frightful fun featuring trick-or-treat stops on the trails, carnival-type games, and more. Admission is free with a non-perishable donation for the local food pantry. Wear your costumes! For more information, call YMCA Creekside or visit the website.

26th Annual GE Run Through the Woods Directed by the YMCAThanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 26 at 7:30 a.m.Start/Finish Line at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

An all-ages holiday tradition in The Woodlands featuring a one-mile kids race, five-mile run, three-mile run and three-mile walk. Cost includes entry fee. Registration is now open. call YMCA Creekside or visit www.runthruthewoods.org

YMCA Pictures and Breakfast With SantaSaturday, December 5 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Creekside YMCA

Free holiday fun for families. Enjoy a visit and pictures with Santa and holiday breakfast, crafts and music. Admission is free with a non-perishable donation for the local food pantry. Preregistration required. For more information, call YMCA Creekside or visit the website.

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 11

You’re Invited to the

TEXIAN HERITAGE FESTIVALWhere Texas Comes AliveSaturday, October 17 at Fernland Historical Park780 Clepper in Montgomery, Texas

Booming cannons, dramatic Texas Independence battle reenactments, a Texian Army Tent Encampment and Native American dancers are among the highlights planned for the Texian Heritage Festival at Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, the third weekend in October.

From everyday Civil War-era dresses of Texas women to the most elaborate of uniforms and antebellum dresses, and dozens of pioneer activities, the festival will piece together our native history, explore the daily lives of early settlers on the frontier, and capture a glimpse of the living history and culture of Texas during the 1800s.

These pioneer-themed events will be featured from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Fernland Historical Park in Montgomery, and admission is only $5. Children 12 and under are free.

Fernland is located in the Buffalo Springs development area, at 780 Clepper, across from Montgomery Elementary School. This historical park has four cabins from the 1800s –

Hulon House of the Civil War era; Jardine Cabin, one of the oldest log structures in Texas; Crane Cabin, built by Confederate Civil War veteran Nickolas Crane; and Arnold Simonton House, focal point within Fernland, and one of the oldest houses in Montgomery County.

Texian Heritage Committee

We are a group of Montgomery County, Texas, citizens who wish to support true Texas history portrayal through community education, public events and other means. Money raised through the festival will benefit worthy, local nonprofit organizations.

Texian Heritage Festival (THF) is a 501(c)(3) – EIN 46-5224738 – public charity committed to annual fundraising for the purpose of supporting other charitable organizations in their endeavors to provide for those in need in Montgomery County, Texas. THF is a nonprofit and tax exempt organization. All donations to THF are tax deductible.

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12 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

How Much Water Does My Texas Lawn Need?

Great question. Unfortunately, there is no single simple answer!

There are many variables – the season, type of turfgrass, the quality of the soil, recent rainfall, and even the height of the grass itself.

Texas A&M University research scientists and turfgrass specialists like Dr. Richard White have been focusing on these questions as well as issues associated with water conservation, irrigation scheduling, and water quality preservation for decades. Their research is paying off with some solid advice for homeowners about how they can do a better job with water management. One of the most valuable recommendations has to do with the method used to apply the water. If folks would use the cycle and soak method for irrigating, they would capture more water in the soil, avoid unnecessary runoff into the gutter or street, and produce better turf and healthier plants in landscaped areas.

According to Dr. White, cycle and soak isn’t accomplished by setting the controller to come on all at once for 20 to 30 minutes. Their reserach demonstrates that doing it that way will waste or lose 30 to 40 percent of the water applied. Texas has a variety of soils that range from sandy to clay textures, but most urban lawns are on clay textured soils. They may be fertile, but

they have very small pore spaces and are slow to accept water. Technically, that means that infiltration rates are well below ¹/10 of an inch per hour.

Set the controller to turn the sprinklers on for a brief period (five to six minutes) and off for about an hour to allow the water to thoroughly soak into the soil, then have it come on again for another five to six minutes. White says there might be a small amount of runoff using this method, but nothing like what can occur with the typical 20-minute cycle.

How efficient your watering will be is another factor to avoid wasting water. Here are some suggestions.

Helpful Tips• Restrict watering to early morning, before 4:30 a.m.

before the household’s water rush hour and before the sun can evaporate the sprinklers’ distribution.

• Avoid cutting grass too short; longer grass loses water more slowly and helps to keep the soil moist.

• Add mulch to landscaped areas to retain moisture.• Kill the thirsty weeds that steal precious water from

grass roots. Deep roots grow healthier turfgrass.• Install a rain gauge or “smart” controller on your

irrigation system to prevent it from coming on during or after a recent rain.

Visit www.SaveWaterTexas.org for more helpful, water-sparing irrigation tips.

“A typical landscaped yard consists of lawn area and ornamental plants. If watered properly, homeowners can see the beauty, pocket some green, and save some water.” – Dr. Richard White, Texas AgriLife Research turfgrass management scientist, College Station, TX

Source: Based in part on an AgriLife Today article, “Water, rest, water, save” by Kay Ledbetter.

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 13

How to Recognize a Natural Gas LeakKnow the Signs of a Pipeline Leak

The best way to recognize a pipeline leak is by using your eyes, ears and nose.

Look – Persistent bubbling in standing water or discolored vegetation are signs of a possible leak around the pipeline area. A pool of liquid on the ground, a dense white cloud or fog, a slight mist of ice, or unexplained frozen ground near the pipeline are also signs of a possible leak.

Listen – For any unusual noise like a hissing or roaring sound.

Smell – Notice any strange or unusual odor (the products will have a petroleum odor or smell like rotten eggs).

Some gases are odorless, and odorant cannot always be added. It is important to use your ears and eyes as well as your nose to recognize a potential problem.

What to Do If You Smell Natural Gas Inside Your Home or Building:

Step 1: Leave immediately on foot! Do not use electric switches, telephones (including cell phones) or anything that could cause a spark.

Step 2: Go directly to a safe location, and then call 911 and CenterPoint Energy. Do not use email or the Internet to contact the company about a leak, and never assume someone else has reported the leak.

Step 3: Alert your neighbors. CenterPoint Energy checks suspected natural gas leaks at no cost to you.

Step 4: Never try to repair a natural gas leak yourself. Leave all repairs to a trained technician.

Outside Your Home or Building:Step 1: Leave immediately on foot! Do not use electric switches, telephones (including cell phones) or anything that could cause a spark. Move in a crosswind direction away from the leak or vapor cloud and maintain a safe distance.

Step 2: Go directly to a safe location, and then call 911 and CenterPoint Energy.

Step 3: Warn others to stay away from the leak. Abandon any equipment being used in or near the area.

Do You Have Information to Share?Do you have expertise that you are willing to share with

your neighbors? Consider writing an article for our newsletter. Submit it to [email protected] by the newsletter deadline!

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Please Note: Law enforcement agencies advise that publishing children’s contact information on the Internet compromises their security. For this reason, the teenage job seekers list has been omitted from the online version of your newsletter.

Teenage Job Seekers

14 October 2015 Lake Windcrest

Community Service HoursAttention, high school kids!

Do you need community service hours? We need your help with events in Lake Windcrest. If you are interested,

please contact [email protected].

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Lake Windcrest Reflections October 2015 15

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Streetlights Out? Please take note of the streetlights in our area. If you notice lights that are out, cycling on and off, on all day, or broken, obtain the pole number and approximate address of the pole and notify CenterPoint Energy – www.centerpointenergy.com/outage or call 713-207-2222.

Official Website for the Associationwww.LakeWindcrestPOA.com

LWPOA is in no way associated with the NextDoor Lake Windcrest website. Homeowners are encouraged to register on the official website in order to receive email notifications of Association meetings and other important announcements. The PMGH account number is needed to register. The number can be found on your assessment statement, or you may contact our Community Manager at 281-367-8137.

Going on Vacation?

Let the Sheriff’s Office Know!

Complete Online Request atwww.mocosheriff.com/vacationdbz.cfm

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