Seven Meadows May 2020

Seven Meadows
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Katy resident, Janell Fountain
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May 2020 | Seven Meadows

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11000 Corporate Centre Dr., Suite 150 Houston, TX 77041
Community Manager
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Clubhouse Onsite office 281-394-2274
23610 Seven Meadows Pkwy., Katy, TX 77494
Avalon at Seven Meadows CAI
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Crest Management 281-579-0761
Alarm Monitoring (En-Touch) 281-225-1000
Emergency Numbers Police/Fire 911
Fort Bend County Sheriff 281-341-4665
City of Katy Police 281-391-4848
Fulshear Fire Dept. Sec. 1-8 281-346-2800
Community Fire Dept. Sec. 9-11 281-498-1310
Willowfork Fire Dept. 281-578-0009
Info. Center, Avalon,
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Utilities
Gas-Center Point 281-342-6665
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MUD 34-Municipal Operations & Consulting 281-367-5511
Section 1-8
MUD 35-Inframark 281-579-4500
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Seven
Meadows
Important
Numbers
Garbage Collection- Best Trash 281-313-2378
Telephone-TXU 281-396-5000
Cable-
Xfinity.com
Internet Service-
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Consolidated Comm. 281-396-5000
Library-
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311
Government Offices
US Post Office 281-391-3909
Driver’s License- 281-391-4874
City of Katy 281-232-4334
Fort Bend County
Motor Vehicle Reg. 281-341-3710
Voter Registration-Fort Bend 281-341-3411
Fort Bend County Courthouse 281-342-3411
Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100
Fort Bend County EMS 281-344-3006
Southeast Texas Poison Center 800-222-1222
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SCHOOLS
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KISD Transportation(West) 281-396-7560
Holland Ele. 281-234-0500
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Beckendorff Jr. High 281-237-8800
Seven Lakes High School 281-237-2800
Merrill Career Center 281-237-6300
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Katy Times 281-391-3141
MEDICAL
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NATIONAL
NURSES
WEEK 2020
National Nurses Week
begins each year on May
6 th and ends on May 12 th ,
Florence Nightingale’s
birthday. It features a
host of events across the
U.S. to honor nurses for
the work they do and
also educates the public
about nurses’ role in
health care.
10 TIPS FOR SAFE
COMPUTING
Today, we are more
dependent on computers
and the information that they
store than ever before. From
spyware, viruses and Trojans
to identity theft and computer
hardware malfunctions -
any disruption can have a
huge impact on our lives. No
matter how savvy the user,
safe computing practices are
a combination of physical
protections using computer
software and security settings
and the secure actions of the
user. You need both to make
a difference. Below are 10 tips that will help you protect your computer
and ultimately the information stored on it.
1. Keep your computer updated - In the evolving world of software viruses,
it is essential that computer owners use anti-virus software and keep it upto-date.
Most anti-virus software gives the user the ability to do automatic
updates. Whether individuals choose to update their operating system
software automatically or manually, we recommend making it a continuous
process. It is also important to keep other software on your computer
updated. Software updates often include essential bug fixes and security
features that address existing vulnerabilities. Finally, enable the personal
firewall on your computer. This will help to keep unauthorized people from
snooping around your computer when it’s connected to the Internet.
2. Create strong, secure passwords - There is power in strong
passwords. We recommend passwords that contain at least 8 characters
with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Strong passwords
are less likely to be hacked than very generic passwords. Use creative
pass-phases to avoid having to write down a password. Do not share
your passwords with anyone.
3. Download files legally - Along with the possibility of significant legal
penalties, downloading music and movies from peer-to-peer networks
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can be harmful to your machine. These downloaded files are sometimes
riddled with viruses and spyware.
4. Keep personal information safe - Reduce your risk of identity theft.
Never share your personal information via email, no matter how official
the email looks. Official business that requires personal information
should not happen via unsecured email.
5. Scan email attachments and validate links - In an effort to keep
viruses off your machine, scan all attachments that are sent to you. Viruses
can lurk in emails from friends and family. While you may be fooled about
an email that contains a photo you would like to see from a friend, antivirus
software will know the difference. If you receive a link in an email
from a trusted source, hover over the link using your mouse and look in
the bottom bar of your web browser to reveal the true URL and validate
that the link is legitimate. This will ensure that you know where you are
going on the Internet and whether or not you want to go there.
6. Lock your computer - When leaving your computer unattended,
physically lock it to prevent theft of the machine. We also suggest that
users lock the screen with a password to safeguard data.
7. Log off any public areas - Remember when using a public computer
or network, it is just that…public. Be sure that you completely log off the
site or machine when you are finished using it. Users should be especially
mindful to uncheck boxes that will remember users’ login information
when logging into online services, such as email and bank accounts.
8. Back up important data - We have seen final papers vanish - hard drives
crash and files become corrupt. If you have important information that you
cannot afford to lose, back it up. We recommend that you store this information
securely and even consider storing extra copies at another location.
9. Limit information on social media sites - People will post almost anything
on social media site. For many people, birth dates, anniversaries, addresses,
phone numbers and a lot of other personal information can be found on social
media sites. Protect yourself from identity theft and other scams by limiting
what information you disclose online and who can see that information.
10. Avoid surfing websites that you don’t already know - Browsers are
quickly becoming one of the larger vulnerabilities in computing. Adware
and spyware are written specifically to exploit Internet Explorer and
Firefox. So try and stick with the websites you trust.
While these steps are not foolproof, they will go a long way towards
extending the life of your machine and protecting the valuable
information contained on it. Article by Julie Myers.
May 2020 | Seven Meadows

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Whether you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or want to avoid spreading or catching germs,
our board-certified providers are here for you 24/7. Virtual Urgent Care is available to new and existing
patients for your non-emergency, urgent care needs. Get the same trusted care you expect from
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Seven Meadows | May 2020 5

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COMMUNITY HEROES - VOLUNTEER
BE AN EVERYDAY HERO
Volunteer firefighting is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have. Community
VFD offers free fire training and volunteering is a great way to make a difference personally
while having a positive impact in your community. Volunteers can fight fires, drive apparatuses,
extract patients from vehicles at accidents scenes and etc. Community VFD also provides
emergency medical services (EMS) and provides opportunities for individuals with a Texas EMS
certification to serve their community.
Visit www.communityvfd.org or email Chief Steve Fowler at sfowler@communityvfd.com.
STREETLIGHT OUT?
If your streetlight is out,
• go to the pole • get the number off the pole (should be vertical at eye level) • go home and go
to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage • enter your information and the pole number • if you
would like to know when it has been received and fixed, check the box to get the email notice
And in a few days the light should be fixed. Thanks for being a good neighbor and keeping our
neighborhood safe and bright!
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GOING ON VACATION?
If you are going on vacation, and would like Fort Bend Sheriff’s department to check on your
residence while you are away, call the sheriff at 281-341-4666 or fill out a Vacation Watch Form
online at: www.co.fort-bend.tx.us/vacationForm.asp. Report any suspicious activity to the Ft.
Bend Sheriff’s Department at 281-341-4666.
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list, please
fill out the form on our website (www.krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose
Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and
the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please
make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still
good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.
DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed on the
Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references if you do not personally know
those listed. This is just a list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and the
teens and their parents.
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MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
Many health and heart organizations come together every May to raise
awareness about the causes and effects of stroke. One of their biggest
campaigns is FAST, teaching the world to know the symptoms of stroke
and how to respond quickly to help save a life.
Face - By asking the person to smile you can tell immediately if one side
of the face droops.
Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts
lower than the other.
Speech - Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat
a single sentence.
Time - Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death
or even partial and full recovery.
National Stroke Awareness Day was proclaimed in 1989 by President
George H. W. Bush. It had been observed for many years before the
proclamation. The Centers for Disease Control, the American Heart
Association, World Stroke Campaign and many other have all participated
in bringing education, research and treatment on a global basis.
GOING STIR-CRAZY? A FEW IDEAS TO HELP
MAKE A SCHEDULE: Whether it’s a new one every day or general routine
to follow, it always helps us pass the time having a list of what’s on tap
for the day.
FACETIME YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS: A way to stay sane and feel like
you’re still in touch with your loved ones without any actual face time.
ORGANIZE DRAWERS, CABINETS AND CLOSETS: Now is the time to get
to all those projects you never have time for!
BAKE WITH YOUR KIDS: Always a nice way to spend quality time with
the kids and everyone has a treat at the end.
EXERCISE OR DO YOGA: Good for the mind and the body.
DO A PUZZLE: There’s something about doing a puzzle that feels so cozy
if you’re trapped inside.
EXTRA LONG BATHTIMES:A long soak, a good book and a nice glass of
wine is a nice destress for mom (or dad). Kids can enjoy playing in the tub
with water toys, bubble or soap crayons.
HAVE A BACKYARD PICNIC:eating outside on a blanket is something
fun to change up the routine!
DO CRAFTS: You can make crafts with just about anything and your
imagination. Got rocks in the backyard? Paint them with the kids. Old
cardboard box? Color it like a castle, turn it into a puppet stage or
anything you can imagine it to be.
MAKE A MUSIC JAR: Place types of music or certain music groups on
slips of paper, then pick on out each day for your listening pleasure.
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MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH
Many health and heart organizations come together every May to raise awareness about the causes and effects of stroke. One of their biggest
campaigns is FAST, teaching the world to know the symptoms of stroke and how to respond quickly to help save a life.
Face - By asking the person to smile you can tell immediately if one side of the face droops.
Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts lower than the other.
Speech - Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat a single sentence.
Time - Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death or even partial and full recovery.
National Stroke Awareness Day was proclaimed in 1989 by President George H. W. Bush. It had been observed for many years before the proclamation.
The Centers for Disease Control, the American Heart Association, World Stroke Campaign and many other have all participated in bringing education,
research and treatment on a global basis.
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Pictured L-R: Front Row: Kolby Cooley, Morgan Ribakovs and Brooke
Hereford. Back Row: Baylee Brandes, Chloe Cummings, Eylee Pennings,
Cooper Rolens, Reagan Petty, Eva Kate Simoncic, Faith Clare Standfield
and Sydney Hereford.
LOCAL KATY GIRLS CONTINUE THEIR WINNING
STREAK ON THE VOLLEYBALL CIRCUIT
The girls 11U team at Katy United Volleyball Club claimed their 3 rd first
place finish this past weekend, defeating teams from Pearland and the
Woodlands. These talented girls have climbed their way to a second
place ranking in the Lone Star Region, which consist of over 160 teams
across Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Corpus Christi.
PRACTICE THE TEN COMMANDMENTS OF
MOSQUITO CONTROL
1. Empty, remove, cover or turn upside down any receptacle that would
hold water - particularly old bottles and tin cans.
2. Change water and scrub vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each
week - or grow cutting in sand.
3. Discard old tires or store them indoors.
4. Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns. Seal
cisterns not in actual use.
5. Repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets. They may cause standing
water.
6. Connect open waste-water drains to a sewage system or construct
separate sump or leach.
7. Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.
8. Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar or drain or spray then, as required.
9. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish.
10. Fix or replace screens for doors and windows.
Mosquitoes develop only in water…and water standing just a few days
can produce a crop of mosquitoes! STOP MOSQUITO DEVELOPMENT.
GET RID OF STANDING WATER.
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Feed the grass. If crabgrass wasn’t a problem, apply Scotts® Turf Builder®
Lawn Food to Northern lawns around the time of the first mowing. This
will give nourishment to plant roots for strong growth. If weeds weren’t
an issue last year on your Southern lawn, feed grass with Scotts® Turf
Builder® Southern Lawn Food to help protect your lawn against heat and
drought. With all lawn fertilizers, follow label directions carefully for best
results and don’t apply additional fertilizer if you’ve recently applied a
weed-and-feed product like one of those mentioned above.
Mow high. Adjust the mower deck to cut grass at the highest possible
setting for your lawn’s type of grass. Tall grass sinks deeper roots (which
can seek out moisture) and crowds out weeds. Most turf types thrive
with a 3- to 4-inch blade height, which usually corresponds to a mower’s
highest setting. Choose a middle setting for Zoysia grass and Centipede
grass and the lowest setting for Bermuda grass and creeping bentgrass.
The rule of thumb for mowing is to remove only one-third of the total
grass blade length at a time.
SPRING LAWN CARE TIPS
Tackling spring lawn care provides a just-right dose of fresh air, sunshine
and exercise and sets your lawn on its way to season-long glory. Spring
lawn chores aren’t difficult, but they do play a vital role in getting your
grass on track for a healthy, productive growing season.
Early spring
Tune up your mower. Change the oil, air filter and spark plug. Clean the
top and undercarriage, removing dirt and grass clippings-just be sure
to detach the spark plug wire before working around the cutting blade.
Don’t flip a gas mower over to clean underneath; simply lift one side and
brush away dried grass. If dried grass has hardened, loosen with a hand
trowel or putty knife. Sharpen the mower blade and replace it if it has
large nicks or gouges. It’s a good idea to keep an extra blade on hand
so you always cut with a sharp edge. Last but not least, fill the fuel tank.
If you prefer a hands-off approach, take your mower to the shop, though
you will want to do it in late fall or winter to avoid spring crowds. Note,
too, that a cold mower can be hard to start in early spring. Warm it up by
placing it in the sun for an hour or two prior to starting. Enhance warming
by placing a dark trash bag over the engine while it’s soaking up some
rays. (Remove the bag before you start the mower, though!)
Clean up. Walk over your lawn and gather any twigs, branches or other
debris that has appeared over winter. Dispose of trash and add small
twigs and leaves to your compost pile. Then, rake out dead grass. It can
also go on the compost pile, unless it contains weeds.
Repair bare spots in Northern lawns. Fix bare patches in cool-season
turf using Scotts® EZ Seed®. Water newly seeded areas daily for at least
a week, but ideally until grass reaches mow-able height. Avoid mowing
until grass is at least 2 inches tall or the same height as surrounding lawn.
(Wait until late spring for Southern lawns.)
Prevent weeds in the North. For Northern lawns where crabgrass has
been a problem in the past, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Halts Crabgrass
Preventer with Lawn Food* in early spring. Follow label directions and
only use this product if no spring seeding projects are planned.
Kill weeds in the South. For weedy Southern lawns, fertilize with Scotts®
Turf Builder® Bonus® S Southern Weed & Feed, which kills dollarweed and
clover, plus many other weeds commonly found in the South. If you also
have issues with fire ants, though, apply Scotts® Turf Builder® Southern
Triple Action instead. In addition to feeding your lawn and killing
stubborn weeds, it prevents and kills fire ants for up to 6 months. With
both products, be sure to read and follow the directions on the label.
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Edge beds. In early spring, soft soil makes edging beds a cinch. Using a
sharp garden spade or half-moon edger, cut a 2- to 3-inch deep, V-shaped
trench along beds to keep grass out. Maintain this edge with a string
trimmer throughout the growing season, recutting only as needed. If
you’re refreshing existing trench edges in spring by digging out soil or
mulch that has filled the trench, toss weed-free material onto planting
beds as mulch or add it to your compost pile.
Apply mulch. Wait until soil has warmed to refresh mulch for the
growing season. Shredded mulch provides a polished finish to planting
beds, which you’ll get when you use any variety of Scotts mulch. Scotts
mulches provide vibrant year-long color and help prevent weed growth
by blocking access to the sun. Add a 2- to 3-inch layer around (but not on
top of) your plants.
Late spring:
Repair bare spots in Southern lawns. Use Scotts® EZ Seed® to seed bare
patches in warm-season turf. Until it becomes high enough to mow (at
least 2 inches tall), water newly seeded areas daily. Begin to mow when
the new grass reaches the height of the surrounding lawn.
Overseed. Thicken a thin lawn by overseeding. If you have a cool-season
grass type (Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fine fescue or tall
fescue) use Scotts® Turf Builder® Thick’R Lawn, which combines grass
seed, fertilizer and a soil improver into an easy-to-use product you apply
with a spreader. If you have a warm-season grass type (bermuda, zoysia,
centipede or bahia) use the appropriate Scotts® Turf Builder® Grass Seed
product for your grass type and get your grass off to its best start by using
Scotts® Turf Builder® Starter® Food for New Grass. Water newly seeded
areas daily for at least the first 2 weeks.
Wipe out dandelions. Kill these pesky weeds with Scotts® Turf Builder®
Weed & Feed3, which is guaranteed to clear out dandelions and clover-all
while feeding your grass to build strong roots. However, if you live in the
North and didn’t apply crabgrass preventer in early spring, use Scotts®
Turf Builder® Triple Action* instead. You’ll still be killing dandelions (and
other listed weeds) while feeding the lawn, but this 3-in-1 product also
prevents future weeds like crabgrass.
Go after grubs. Late spring is the time that hibernating grubs in the lawn
begin to crawl toward the surface to chew grass roots, before turning into
beetles and flying off to find mates. It’s also a great time to apply Scotts®
GrubEx®to deal with the resulting new grubs that will hatch in coming
weeks. Definitely treat for grubs if you had a problem last year or know
that a neighbor is having a problem with grubs.
*don’t apply to newly seeded areas until after the 4 th mowing; wait 4
months to plants seeds after applying.
Source: www.scotts.com/en-us/library/lawn-care-basics/spring-lawncare-tips
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