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8 | Four Seasons Hemet Herald | NOVEMBER 2025 | Library Committee Hello from your Four Seasons Library Committee volunteers! We are 11 residents who regularly visit the library and help to keep it organized and operating efficiently. We work in the computer room, too, dealing with the puzzles — 300 to 1,000 pieces. Currently, the fall, winter, and appropriate holiday puzzles have been stocked on the shelves of the middle bookcase; check the label on top. When puzzles are being returned or donated, they should be placed in the special return box in the computer room. We only display complete puzzles. If you discover a puzzle with missing pieces, either don't return it or write on the box that pieces are missing. We dispose of incomplete puzzles by recycling them or giving them to residents who request them for specific reasons. The library frequently receives donations of books; that's how our collections grow. We add hard and soft cover books — copyright dated 2016 and more recent for hardcover fiction and 2021 and newer for paperback fiction. We take the older books and subjects we don't currently stock to other locations, like the public library, that can use or sell them. Books in poor condition are recycled. We also want current magazines. The hardcover fiction books are in the left-hand bookcases. Paperback fiction books are housed in the top of the cabinets on the right-hand side. Please explore the variety of books in the revolving bookcases at either end of the paperbacks section and behind the couch. See the labels on/in the various bookcases to identify what's there. We would like to add a current Health and Wellness collection in 2026. Soon the library and computer room will be decorated for the upcoming holidays. When you're enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner this month, the Four Seasons Library Committee hopes you will be thankful for your library; we certainly are! We're also thankful for the Four Seasons residents who support us by continuing to donate books, puzzles, and magazines that meet the criteria for being available in the library. While we wish we had unlimited space, that's not the reality of the facility. Always remember, however, that this is YOUR library and share suggestions in the library suggestion box for the committee's consideration. Finally, we continue to search for more Resident Authors to share their expertise and writing techniques with the community in the new year. Now enjoy every moment of this special season! ~ Betty Crase Recognizing and Preventing Tree Root Damage: Did you know that some tree species are prone to damaging concrete sidewalks due to strong surface roots? This is important because any trees on your property that cause damage to HOA property, such as sidewalks or roads, may require that those damages be repaired at your expense. As you walk your property, look for these warning signs of invasive roots: • Vertical cracks in walls • Buckling or raised areas in paths, concrete slabs, or cobblestones • Clogged drains, water not f lowing down drains quickly, or changes in water pressure for no reason • Ground disturbance or exposed roots around plants • Plants appear all over the place, originating from one plant • Ground that is so full of roots that you can't plant in it • Plants that quickly return after they've been removed One way to mitigate the spread of invasive tree or shrub roots is to use a deep watering pipe. To make a deep watering pipe, drill or dig a 2-to 4-foot-deep hole near the base of the tree and insert a PVC pipe into it. Cover the top of the pipe with a drain cover to prevent it from filling with leaves and debris. Turn off any surface watering emitters. Going forward, use a hose or watering can to pour a regular amount of water into the pipe. This provides regular water at a deeper level than surface emitters. Here are trees growing in Four Seasons known to cause root damage: Yucca, Jacaranda, Gum Tree (Eucalyptus), Pine Eldarica, Purple Plum (Prunus cerasifera), Magnolia, and Oleander. If you have a tree with invasive roots, it might be better to remove the tree rather than using a deep watering pipe. With that in mind, here are some tree species not likely to cause pavement damage: Crepe Myrtle, Chinese Flame Tree, Golden Chain Tree, and Redbud. Your local nursery or a tree service expert may be able to offer additional suggestions. Just remember to submit a request to the ARC before removing or replanting your tree. Landscape Committee

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