Falcon Point East January 2019

FALCON POINT REPORT 

Official Falcon Point East Newsletter 

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January 2019 

Honoring MLK,Jr. 

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Important Numbers pg.3 

Pet Info 

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Katy ISD Info 

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Library News 

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HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize winner was one 

of the principal leaders of the American civil rights movement and a prominent 

advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s challenges to segregation and racial discrimination 

in the 1950s and 1960s helped convince many white Americans to support 

the cause of civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King 

became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice. 

In 1957, King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), 

an organization of black churches and ministers that aimed to challenge racial 

segregation. As SCLC’s president, King became the organization’s dominate 

personality and its primary intellectual influence. He was responsible for much 

of the organization’s fundraising, which he frequently conducted in conjunction 

with preaching engagements in Northern churches. SCLC sought to complement 

the NAACP’s legal efforts to dismantle segregation through the courts, with King 

and other SCLC leaders encouraging the use of nonviolent direct action to protest 

discrimination. These activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts. 

“I Have a Dream” 

King and other black leaders organized the 1963 March on Washington, a massive 

protest in Washington, D.C. for jobs and civil rights. On August 28, 1963, King delivered 

the keynote address to an audience of more than 200,000 civil rights supporters. 

His “I Have a Dream” speech expressed the hopes of the civil rights movement in 

oratory as moving as any in American history. 

After his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement, high moral 

leadership and the ability of Americans to address and overcome racial divisions. 

Perhaps the most important memorial is the national holiday in King’s honor, 

designated by the Congress of the United States in 1983 and observed on the third 

Monday in January, a day that falls on or near King’s birthday of January 15 th . 

INSPIRING QUOTES FROM MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 

Martin Luther King, Jr., American Leader, January 15, 1929-April 4, 1968 

Martin Luther King Jr.’s words have continued to resonate with audiences, decades later. As the country prepares 

to observe Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 21st, here are some inspiring MLK quotes to remind us 

of life’s daily challenges and accomplishments: 

• “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” 

• “Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy to a friend.” 

• “I have decided to stick to love... Hate is too great a burden to bear.” 

• “Forgiveness is not an occasional act, it is a constant attitude.” 

• “An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns 

of all humanity.” 

• “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way” 

• “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” 

• “Those who are not looking for happiness are the most likely to find it, because those who are searching forget that the surest way 

to be happy is to seek happiness for others.” 

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2 January 2019 | Falcon Point East Community Newsletter

NEWS FROM THE BOARD 

Falcon Point East Meeting 

Date: 4 th Thursday of each Month 

Time: 6 PM 

Location: Cinco Ranch Library 

RSVP: rschmutz@csutx.com 

Community Information 

The Falcon Point East (“FPE”) subdivision consists of the 613 lots located in 

the Arbor, the Grove, the Landing and the Meadows. Owners of these lots 

are members of the FPE Homeowners Association, Inc. (the “Association”). 

The Association is managed by Community Solutions Unlimited LLC (“CSU”). 

Policies are set by a five member Board of Directors (the “Board”). The Board 

is elected by the members of the Association at the Annual Meeting held in 

October or November of each year. 

Compliance: 

Falcon Point East is governed by a Home Owners Association (HOA). This 

means that there is a set of documents that lets residents know what they 

can and cannot do on their property. Some of the most common mistakes 

that homeowners/renters make are: 

• Forgetting to cut and edge your grass on a regular basis: 

Frequency of maintenance depends on the weather, rate of growth, weeds, 

etc.; however, the maintenance must occur often enough to ensure the lawn 

is maintained to the community wide standard. 

• Forgetting to put up your trash can at the end of a trash collection day: 

Please put your cart and recycle bin away and out of public view. Leaving 

your cart in public view warrants a letter from Community Solutions. 

• Not putting in a Home Improvement application before you make a modification 

to the exterior of your home. 

2018 Assessments: 

98.03 % collected - If you have not paid your annual dues, please reach out 

to Rachel Schmutz and set up a payment agreement. 

FPE Website: 

The community web address is https://csutx.com. You can log on to the site for 

community information and current events updates. You can also download 

governing documents. Take a moment to be familiar with this helpful site. 

Gate Transmitter, Card and Code: 

Gate transmitters and gate cards are available for purchase. Transmitters are 

$40 each and cards are $10 each at this time. If you wish to buy gate access 

equipment, you can contact the Gate Committee at FPE.gates@gmail.com. 

It is strongly recommended that everyone purchase a wallet card. 

Don’t forget to give your 6-digit code to your maids, yard assistants, friends 

etc. For issues with the gate, please call Jon Benson at at 281-728-3235 or 

jb.services6@gmail.com before you try and reach him on Nextdoor. After 

reaching Jon, a post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was 

called in would be appreciated. 

Moving or Selling Your Home: 

If you are moving and need to have the gates locked open for the moving van 

to access your community, please contact Rachel Schmutz of Community 

Solutions 713-429-5440. 

Nextdoor: 

Nextdoor is an online private network you can post, chat and stay informed 

with your neighbors at https://falconpointeast.nextdoor.com/join. Board 

members are not obligated to read/respond/react to your post on Nextdoor. 

Report Power Outages: 

If you need to report a power outage, please call 713-207-2222 or 800-332- 

7143. A post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors know the issue was called in 

would be appreciated. 

Falcon Point East Community Newsletter | January 2019 

HELPFUL NUMBERS 

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS 713-429-5440 

FALCON POINT EAST HOA - MANAGERS 

COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS UNLIMITED, LL 

P.O. Box 5191 Katy, TX 77491 

Rachel Schmutz - Manager 

Office Main: 713-429-5440 Office 

E-mail: service@csutx.com 

FALCON POINT EAST HOA 

Jon Benson - On-site Manager 

Mobile: 281-728-3235 

BOARD MEMBERS: 

President: Debbie Benson 

Vice-President: Dina Reyes 

Treasurer: Jimmy Woodum 

Secretary: Laura Hornby 

Director: Meredith Wehrle 

FALCON POINT EAST 

rschmutz@csutx.com 

jb.services6@gmail.com 

bensondj6@gmail.com 

mymagoo@gmail.com 

jwoodum@sbcglobal.net 

11hornby@hotmail.com 

wehrleml@hotmail.com 

SCHOOLS 

www.katyisd.org 

KISD Administration 281-396-6000 

KISD Transportation 281-396-7560 

Fielder Elementary 281-237-6450 

Cinco Ranch Jr. High 281-237-7300 

Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000 

UTILITIES/POST OFFICE 

Fort Bend County Sheriff non-emergency 281-341-4665 

CenterPoint Gas 713-659-2111 

CenterPoint Energy (street lights out) 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com 

Harris-Fort Bend Counties MUD #5 (admin.) 713-623-4531 

MDS (24 Hour repairs) 281-290-6503 

Republic Wate Services of Texas 281-446-2030 

• Pick up Days Monday - Thursday 

713-341-1000 

Katy - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777 

Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462 

Poison Control 1-800-222-1222 

LIBRARIES FT. BEND CO. 

Cinco Ranch Branch Library 281-395-1311 

COMMUNITY 

Fort Bend County Sherriff 281-341-4665 

YMCA 281392-5055 

VFW 281-391-4872 

Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411 

William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411 

Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411 

Harris County Court House 281-859-0685 

Katy Chamber of Commerce 281-828-1100 

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Soccer Field Reservations: 

The soccer fields at the neighborhood center can be reserved by 

contacting Rachel Schmutz of Community Solutions at 713-429-5440. 

Reservations must be made by a resident of Falcon Point East HOA (the 

Arbor, the Grove, the Landing and the Meadows) and who is responsible 

for the activities on the field during the reserved time. 

Sprinkler System: 

If the sprinkler system will not shut off, please contact Jon Benson at 

281-728-3235 or jb.services6@gmail.com before you try and reach him 

on Nextdoor. After reaching Jon, a post to Nextdoor to let your neighbors 

know the issue was called in would be appreciated. 

Streetlight Outage: 

Please note that the association pays electrical charges for a streetlight 

whether the bulb is functioning or not. To report streetlight outages, 

contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or www.centerpointenergy. 

com. Be sure to note the pole number and the street address. 

Street Gutters and Drains: 

Please keep the street area in front of your house clean, so that leaves, pine 

needles, grass clippings, dirt and liter will not accumulate in the gutters 

next to the curb. Accumulated debris will end up being washed into the 

drains causing them to back up and flood the streets. This includes lawn 

contractors that are blowing debris into the street instead of bagging them. 

Trash Service: 

• Republic Trash 281-446-2030 

• The trash collection contract is administered by Harris Fort Bend MUD #5 

• Trash is collected on both Monday & Thursday 

• Recycling is only collected on Monday 

• Bulk waste and oversized items are collected every Thursday 

COMMON COURTESY 

Signs: 

Please do not post lost pet signs on our gates and mailboxes. You are 

welcome to post signs on stakes, but pick them up and dispose after 

your pet is found. 

Speed Limit: 

The posted speed limit for the community is 25 mph. Please drive slowly 

through the neighborhood, so you can watch for children playing and 

crossing the street, forgetting to look both ways. Parents, due to congested 

streets and the direction of the sun, please watch your children 

and remind them not to play in the street. 

FALCON POINT TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST 

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 only 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. 

CODE KEY: 

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS CERT., 

SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, 

H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

TEENAGE JOB SEEKER’S LIST MAY NOT BE VIEWED ONLINE AVAILABLE 

IN PRINTED NEWSLETTERS ONLY 

PET ANNOUNCEMENTS 

ATTENTION! PET POOPS / YOU SCOOP 

Please be respectful of community grounds and neighbors’ yards. If 

your pet poops during your walk, be prepared to scoop and trash. 

Come with a scooper and a recycled grocery bag or anything else. It 

may not be the most fabulous way to walk your pet, but it does show 

your respect for every homeowner and our beautiful community. 

PLEASE NOTE - PETS ON LEASHES 

It is the law in Fort Bend County that all pets must be vaccinated for rabies, 

registered and restrained. All animals, when outside of an owner’s means of 

restraint (i.e., in a fenced back yard), must be on a leash. For the safety of all 

residents, please use all precautions with your pets and keep them on 

leashes when walking pets in the community EVEN IF YOU FEEL YOUR 

PET IS HARMLESS. If you see ANY animal roaming freely in the neighborhood, 

immediately call Animal Control at 281-342-1512. Even if you recognize the 

animal, be very careful approaching it, as you do not know how it will react; 

if you can safely retrieve the animal, then call the owner. Otherwise, Animal 

Control is your best and safest option. 

FORT BEND COUNTY “LEASH LAW” 

Animal control authorities are permitted to enter your Property to patrol 

and remove pets. Pets must be registered, licensed and inoculated as 

required by law. 

As a dog owner, you are responsible for the control of your dog. If your 

dog is one that ‘makes objectionable noise,’ you must make every effort 

to respect your Neighbor’s right to their ‘peace and quiet.’ 

When your dog is not in your yard, it is imperative that you keep your dog on 

a leash at all times. While your dog is friendly to you and your family, imagine 

the consequences if it were to harm someone while it was ‘roaming free.’ 

Please respect other resident’s right to walk the common area ground 

without fear of attack from an unleashed dog. 

Laws are written to ensure that owned animals are confined to their 

property or kept on a leash to free a community of unrestrained and 

free-roaming animals. Although most dog bites occur on the property 

where the dog lives, unrestrained or free-roaming dogs do pose a substantial 

threat to the public. In addition, unrestrained animals are at 

increased risk of being bitten by rabies infected wildlife. Enforcement 

of restraint laws is essential in enhancing the animal control program’s 

efforts to reduce the risk of rabies in our community. 

LICENSING OF DOGS AND CATS 

The primary benefit of licensing animals is identification, 

should that animal become lost. Licensing also: 

• Ensures that rabies vaccination are current. 

• Allows for quick identification in case of a bite incident. 

• Provides revenue to offset the administration costs of the 

animal control program. 

VACCINATION 

Rabies vaccinations are a prerequisite for licensing dogs and cats because 

they are an important control measure for the public health threat 

of rabies. In addition to protecting pets, rabies vaccinations provide a 

barrier between infected wild animals and humans. 

To make a complaint or report an animal that is not properly 

restrained please contact: 

Fort Bend County Animal Control - 1210 Blume Road - 

Rosenberg, TX 77471 - 281-342-1512 - 

AnimalServices@co.fort-bend.tx.us. 


A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR: 

11 SMART TIPS 

1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age of six months. 

Reading to children shows them the importance of communication 

and motivates them to become readers. It also provides a context to 

discuss issues and learn what is on your child’s mind. 

2. Make your children feel loved and important. Kids develop a 

sense of self-worth early in life. They get it from their parents. Listen 

to what your children have to say. Assure them that they are loved 

and safe. Celebrate their individuality and tell them what makes them 

special and what you admire about them. 

3. Provide your child with a tobacco-free environment. Indoor air 

pollution from tobacco increases ear infections, chest infections and 

even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. If you smoke, consider quitting. 

Remember, the most important predictor of whether your children 

will grow up to be smokers is whether you smoke. Make your home a 

smoke-free zone. 

4. Pay attention to nutrition. Nutrition makes a big difference in how 

kids grow, develop and learn. Good nutrition is a matter of balance. 

Provide foods from several food groups at each meal. Emphasize 

foods that are less processed, such as whole grain breads and cereals 

and fresh fruits and vegetables. Review your child’s diet with your 

pediatrician for suggestions. 

5. Do a “childproofing” survey of your home. A child’s-eye view home 

survey should systematically go from room to room, removing all the 

“booby traps” that await the curious toddler or preschooler. Think of 

poisons, small objects, sharp edges, knives, firearms and places to fall. 


6. Make sure immunizations are up to date. Review your child’s 

immunization record with your pediatrician. Make sure your child is 

current on recommended immunizations. 

7. Practice “safety on wheels.” Make sure everyone in the car is buckled 

up for every ride, with children in the back seat in age-appropriate child 

safety seats. All bikers, skaters and skateboarders should wear helmets. 

8. Prevent violence by setting good examples. Hitting, slapping and 

spanking teaches children that it is acceptable to hit other people to 

solve problems. Non-physical forms of discipline work better in the long 

run. Remember that words can hurt too. 

9. Monitor your children’s “media.” Monitor what your children see 

and hear on television, in movies and in music. Children are affected by 

what they see and hear, particularly in these times of violent images. Talk 

to your children about “content.” If you feel that a movie or TV program 

is inappropriate, redirect your child to more suitable programming. 

10. Become more involved in your child’s school and your child’s 

education. Visit your child’s school. Become active in the parent-teacher 

organization. Volunteer in the classroom or for special projects. Be 

available to help with homework. If your child’s education is important 

to you, it will be important to him. 

11. Help kids understand tobacco, alcohol and the media. Help your 

teenager understand the difference between the misleading messages 

in advertising and the truth about the dangers of using alcohol and 

tobacco products. Talk about ads with your child. Help your child 

understand the real messages being conveyed. Make sure the TV shows 

and movies your child watches do not glamorize the use of tobacco, 

alcohol and other drugs. 

American Academy of Pediatrics News Release, Dec. 2001 

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School News 

KATY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 

WWW.KATYISD.ORG 

IMPORTANT DATES 

Through -January 4 th - Winter Break - Holiday - Students and Staff 

January 7 th - Teacher Preparation Day 

January 8 th - First Day of Spring Semester 

January 21 st - Campus Professional Learning Day - Student Holiday 

January 30 th - Family Night (No Homework Assigned) 

KATY ISD BOARD APPOINTS 

ACTING SUPERINTENDENT 

During Katy ISD’s Regular Board meeting, Trustees voted to appoint 

Deputy Superintendent Ken Gregorski as acting superintendent 

effective December 1 st , until a permanent district leader is identified. 

Superintendent Lance Hindt will continue to work closely with Mr. 

Gregorski and the Board until his retirement in January. 

“My fellow Trustees and I believe that Katy ISD needs a leader who 

will continue to support the high quality leadership within, maintain 

our standard of student excellence and advance the groundwork that 

has already been laid,” said Board President Courtney Doyle. 

Under Dr. Hindt’s leadership, Katy ISD schools have taken the top spots 

in a number of regional, state and national rankings, graduation rates 

continue to trend upward each year and students have consistently 

outperformed their peers across the state. During Hindt’s tenure the 

district also implemented its first ever strategic plan and developed 

and passed a $609 million schools bond. 

Mr. Gregorski has 26 years of experience in public education, which 

includes roles as a classroom teacher, assistant principal, principal, 

assistant superintendent and deputy superintendent. 

The Katy ISD Board of Trustees continues to review and discuss 

options for its superintendent search. As this is the most important 

decision a school board makes, no definitive timetable has been set 

for the process at this time. 

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February 2 nd at 2 PM & 7 PM 

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Preschools 

ST. PETERS ECDC 

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year for St. Peter’s United Methodist 

Church - Early Childhood Development Center begins January 9, 

2019 and continues through January 23, 2019. Registration forms will 

be available in the St. Peter’s ECDC Preschool office. We offer classes 

that are developmentally and socially appropriate for children ages 

15 months through 5 years of age. We are located at 20775 Kingsland 

Blvd., Katy, TX 77450. 

For more information please visit our website www.stpkaty.org or call 

the St. Peter’s ECDC Office at 281-492-0623 from 9 AM-3 PM. 

Sports Opportunities 

WEST HOUSTON RUGBY CLUB 

West Houston Rugby Club offers excellent opportunities for players of all 

ages from minis to adults to participate in one of America’s fastest growing 

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heritages and abilities who share a common interest - running! Our focus 

is on group runs, having fun, socializing and sharing our knowledge and 

experience with our members and the public. We welcome all who are 

interested in joining us. We have a full calendar of runs, events and socials. 

We hold group runs every Saturday morning at the Sergeant Hatch 

Sports Park off the south I-10 feeder road just east of Barker Cypress Rd. 

On Tuesdays (5 AM and 6:30 PM) we meet at one of the KISD junior high 

tracks for speedwork and on Thursday (6:30 PM) we meet at Crosspoint 

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TRACK HOUSTON YOUTH TRACK CLUB 

Track Houston is the nation’s largest and most successful youth track 

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6 to18 years old in improving their physical fitness and mental stamina. 

We have multiple practice sites in the Greater Houston area including 

McMeans Junior High School in Katy and Cypress Lakes High School in 

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KATY CANOE & KAYAK CLUB 

Established March of 2014 (Over 200 Members). Never paddled before, 

that’s okay too! We don’t own a store, don’t purchase anything yet! Join 

our meetings and we can answer your questions and/or assist you in 

trying out new gear and equipment. KC/KC is a non-profit organization 

with major Sponsors. Must be at least 21 years of age to join. LIFE VEST/ 

PFD IS A MUST!!!! 

We meet every 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 24638 Kingsland Blvd., 

Katy TX 77494 (Manta Ray Enterprises, Inc.), 7-9 PM. For more information, 

call Philip at 713-826-5705 or 281-782-7252. “Remember-Think Safe, 

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eight years and up including adults. Contact katynetball@netballamerica 

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Houston Shooting Stars welcomes ladies, men and youth to join 

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for achieving the Boy Scouts of America’s highest rank of Eagle Scout by 

the Sam Houston Chapter of The Sons of the Republic of Texas. Katy SRT 

Chapter President Bart Dawson presented Searle with the certificate recognizing 

his achievement at their monthly stated meeting. Earlier in the 

year, John won The Sons of the Republic of Texas “Texas History Essay 

Contest” with his essay entitled “Sam Houston and Texas Independence.” 

By winning this national essay competition, John received a $4,000 college 

scholarship. John became an Eagle Scout on April 24 th of this year and has 

received many letters recognizing his achievement of Eagle Scout including 

letters from President Donald J. Trump, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and 

action-adventure star Chuck Norris. John is the son of Kameron and Marisa 

Searle and is a member of Katy BSA Troop #1288. 

BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS FOR 

2ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE 

Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has 

opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing 

2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000 

Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more 

information. 

SCOUT IT OUT AND COME JOIN CUB SCOUTS WITH PACK 353! 

FIELD TRIPS. CAMPING. RACING. FITNESS. FRIENDSHIP 

Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over 

60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year 

with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills, 

build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate 

good citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to 


join us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information 

on joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, 

please contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. 

Keeping it fun. Doing our best. 

HOMESCHOOL PACK 164 

Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect, responsibility 

and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home school Cub 

Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area. Pack 164 

promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are interested 

and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact Jack M. 

Jones at 281-558-5722. 

Area Bingos 

EPIPHANY BINGO 

Epiphany conducts their bingo games every Friday night except holidays. 

THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED DURING ALL BINGO GAMES. 

They have security, lighted parking, big screen color monitor, computerized 

bingo equipment, snack bar and large cash prizes. Profits 

benefit charitable outreach programs. Epiphany Catholic Church, 

Church Community Center, 1530 Norwalk Dr. (between Fry and Mason 

Roads, south of I-10 behind Nottingham Subdivision) off Highland 

Knolls. Early bird games begin at 7:30 PM and regular games at 8 PM. 

For more info, call the bingo hall number at 281-578-3905. 

ST. BARTHOLOMEW THE 

APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH BINGO 

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church in downtown Katy, 

“BINGO” is being played in our Parish Hall every Friday evening except 

Holidays. Doors open at 7 PM, games start at 7:15 PM with four Early 

Bird games. Regular games start at 7:30 PM. All profits will benefit 

community outreach and Religious Education programs. The Church 

is located in downtown Katy at 5356 Eleventh St. You can get to the 

church if traveling west on Hwy. 90 to Katyland Rd. Turn right at the 

light, go to the second stop sign (at the stadium) Eleventh St., turn left 

and the Church Hall will be on your right one block down. For more 

info., call 281-391-4758. 

SAINT EDITH STEIN 

CATHOLIC CHURCH FRIDAY NIGHT BINGO 

Friday night BINGO is held the first Friday of February, May, June 

and August. This will be a fun evening for the entire family. Everyone 

can play including children. We offer a smoke and alcohol free environment. 

Cash prizes awarded for Regular BINGO and Special Games will 

range from $15 to $100. Snacks and refreshments will also be available. 

Doors open at 6:30 PM for BINGO card presales. Early Bird BINGO starts 

at 7 PM, Regular BINGO starts at 7:30 PM. All BINGO events at Saint 

Edith Stein Catholic Church are operated under a license issued by the 

Texas Lottery Commission. Location: Carmel Hall, Saint Edith Stein 

Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449. 


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What’s Happening Around Katy... 

ALL AGES EVENT 

5K & 1 Mile Walk 

February 9, 2019 

No Label Brewery 

Registration 8:00am 

Run Starts at 9:00am 

Family Entertainment 

No Label Brewery, Face Painting, Bounce Houses, 

Food, Raff le, Chris Boise, and 

Righteous Cause Band 

Register & Learn More: 

***all funds raised benefit 

The Children’s Heart Foundation 

and Hayden’s Heart 

Join the GEST Foundation to celebrate 

cancer survivors and remember loved 

ones no longer with us. Money raised will 

fund grants to allow cancer patients the 

opportunity to focus on healing. 

WHEN: 

Saturday February 16th, 2019 

8am - 11am 

WHERE: 

Cane Island, Katy, TX 

2100 Cane Island Parkway, Katy, TX 77493 

REGISTER ONLINE HERE: 

http://reignovercancerwalk.itsyourrace.com 

www.GESTfoundation.org 

Silent Auctions, Giveaways and more! 

Join us for a day of family fun! 

GEST Foundation, Inc., is a registered 501c3 organization. Your donation is tax deductible 

to the fullest extent of the law. Tax ID 30-0960768. Receipts for tax purposes 

will be mailed out at the end of the year. 

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Register online) 

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VENDORS WANTED 

For the 8 th Annual Market/Craft Show, February 

2 nd , 9 AM-4 PM at Morton Ranch High School, 

21000 Franz Rd., Katy, TX. Booth fee $70-$80. 

We would love to have unique, creative craft 

vendors, home decor, make-up, home accessories, 

etc.! If you are interested in being a vendor, 

please email me at themortonranchproject@ 

gmail.com to receive a copy of the vendor registration 

package. 

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A 1940S HANGAR DANCE 

The Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force would like to invite you to join them for 

a 1940s Hangar Dance at 5 PM on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the West Houston Airport 

(Hangar B5; 18000 Groschke Rd.). The group is raising funds for a new museum hangar. 

A swing dance lesson will be given from 5:30-6 PM and dinner will be served shortly thereafter. 

Dancing starts at 6:30 PM and music will be provided by Third Coast Swing. Dinner features 

salad, lasagna and dessert from the Lasagna House, coffee and tea are free and sodas are 

available as well. You may also BYOB (cocktails, beer or wine). 

Tickets for the dinner and dance are $40 in advance ($25 for dance only). Parking is free and 

parking attendants will help direct you upon arrival. For more information, please visit please 

visit www.houstonwing.org. 



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SAVE THE DATE: 8 TH ANNUAL HOUSTON 

KOSHER CHILI COOK-OFF 

Sunday, March 3, 2019, Noon-4 PM 

Join the Houston community for a fun-filled day of festivities and a 

kosher chili competition during the 8 th Annual Houston Kosher Chili 

Cook-off. The event will be held at Congregation Beth Yeshurun, 4525 

Beechnut St., Houston 77096. The Kosher Chili Cook-off is the largest 

kosher food event in Houston and celebrates the fellowship of the 

Jewish community with a day of food, live entertainment, contests 

and family friendly activities while raising funds for nonprofit organizations 

in the Houston Jewish community. 

The cook-off attracts more than 3,500 attendees annually for live 

music, a moonwalk, climbing walls, balloon artists, a jalapeno eating 

contest and a silent auction as guests taste some of Houston’s 

best kosher chili. Cooking teams are encouraged to register for the 

judged competition so groups or organizations can promote themselves, 

build teamwork, have fun and reward contributors, Board 

members and staff. Winners of the kosher chili tasting contest will 

win coveted trophies and prizes presented by celebrity and media 

judges during the award ceremony at 3:30 PM. Cost: Adults: $10, 

Children (4-12): $6. 

For more information on becoming a sponsor, volunteer, vendor, 

cooking team or to download an entry form, please visit www. 

houstonkosherchilicookoff.com or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. 

Proceeds from the event will benefit the local Jewish community 

nonprofits. 

HOUSTON AREA EVENTS AND ROAD TRIPS 

JANUARY 2019 

13 th Annual MLK Youth Parade Midtown Houston - January 19, 

2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street & 

Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Youth 

Parade will kick-off the 2019 MLK Holiday Weekend. The Parade 

will begin at 12 Noon. Learn more at www.mlkgrandeparade.org 

or call 713-953-1633. 

18 th Annual MLK Battle Of The Bands Competition-Houston 

- January 20, 2019, 3-7 PM, W.W. Thorne Stadium, 1715 Aldine 

Bender Rd-Houston, TX 77032. Admission: $12-$15. The MLK Battle 

of the Bands Competition Houston is one of the largest high school 

marching band competitions in the U.S. and features 16 nationally 

acclaimed high school show bands from across the nation competing 

in friendly competition. For more information visit www. 

mlkgrandeparade.org or call 713-953-1633. 

25 th Annual MLK Grande Parade Midtown Houston - January 21, 

2019, Midtown Houston, 1200 Holman Street, San Jacinto Street & 

Elgin Street, Houston, TX 77004. Admission is free. The MLK Grande 

Parade is one of the largest single day event in the U.S. that is held 

in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The parade will begin at 10 

AM. For more information, visit www.mlkgrandeparade.org or call 

713-953-1633 

The Original MLK Day Parade - January 21, 2019, 10 AM, Minute 

Maid Park Tours, 501 Crawford, Houston, TX 77002. Admission is 

free. For Houstonians and visitors of the Bayou City alike, we are a 

thriving destination for cultural arts, entertainment and education 

that enhances the community while paying homage to our rich 

history. Join us as we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 

during the federal holiday weekend with a commemorative parade 

and community activities throughout the weekend. Please note that 

our parade begins Downtown at Minute Maid Park. 

Zoo Lights - Daily through January 13, 2019, 6-10 PM, Houston 

Zoo, 6200 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX 77030. The Houston Zoo 

is transformed into a winter wonderland! TXU Energy Presents Zoo 

Lights celebrates its seventh year as one of Houston’s most wellloved 

holiday traditions. Sip hot chocolate as you stroll through the 

beautiful Houston Zoo grounds and take in the sights and sounds 

of the season - including more than two million lights! Fifteen miles 

of earth-friendly LED lighting illuminate our ancient oak trees and 

decorate the paths to light your way. 

Cirque du Soleil Luzia - Daily January 10, 2019-February 3, 2019, 

Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway West, Houston, 

TX 77064. Admission starting at $45. Cirque du Soleil is coming 

to Houston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning 

production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. For the very first time 

in Texas, audiences are invited to a redesigned white-and-gold Big 


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increased participation and active engagement 

of patients in their health care. 

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• Primary Care Clinic for adults 18+ 

• In-house labs and many other services 

• Accept most insurance plans 

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Top at Sam Houston Race Park to escape to an imaginary Mexico - a 

sumptuous world suspended between dreams and reality. 

Carlos Cruz-Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference - 

Weekly through January 13, 2019. Cistern At Buffalo Bayou Park, 

105 Sabine Street, Houston, TX 77007. Times: Wednesday through 

Friday - 3:30-6 PM; Saturday and Sunday - 11 AM-6 PM. 

Admission: $10 per person; $8 for Seniors, Youth and Students. The 

Cistern’s distinctive architecture as well as its sheer size and raw 

interior, punctuated by a series of rhythmical columns, will make 

for an intriguing and interactive experience. Visitors to Carlos Cruz- 

Diez at the Cistern: Spatial Chromointerference will be encouraged 

to wear white or light colored clothing and will actively participate 

in viewing as the color changes creating a sensation of movement. 

Comedy Night at HPL - Monthly on the 3 rd Thursday, 6-8 PM. 

Houston Public Library, 500 Mckinney Avenue, Houston, TX 77002. 

Admission is free. The Houston Public Library offers “Open Mic” 

comedy night where local and non local comedians, comediennes, 

ventriloquists and impressionists of ALL ages present family comedy 

to the audience. Improv Performers from Station Theater closes 

out the night with games that involve the audience. Everyone who 

participates in at least one open mic throughout the year become 

eligible to participate in the Annual Comedy competition which 

is held in December. Prizes in the amounts of $100 and $75 gift 

cards are given to the 4 winners. Two adult and two youth. Event 

is free and open to the public. Food and non alcoholic beverages 

are allowed in the sitting area during this event only. You can 

bring your own food and order from many of the surrounding food 

places. All ages. 

Gust - Daily through March 21, 2019, Discovery Green, 1500 

McKinney Street, Houston, TX 77010. Admission is free. GUST: 

Celebrating a Decade of Discovery is an interactive art installation 

created by Cocolab, a Mexico City-based studio for the Discovery 

Green Conservancy. GUST is a public art project that uses an array 

of 1600 handmade pinwheel to visualize the invisible patterns of 

the wind and to activate Brown Promenade with vivid color and 

subtle motion. 

Caffeine and Chrome - Recurring monthly on the last Saturday 

of the month, 9 AM-12 Noon, Gateway Classic Cars Of Houston, 

1910 Cypress Station Drive, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77090. Admission 

is free to spectators. Presented by Grundy Insurance! So far 


we have had some amazing turnouts, but we want to continue 

to grow! Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee and all of our sweet rides! 

No cruiser? No sweat bring the daily driver. Hope to see you there. 

250+ classic & exotics. 

THEATER/ARTS 

A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE-January 25 th -February 10 th 

(Previews January 23 rd -24 th ) 

Showtimes are Thursday-Saturday 7:30 PM and Sunday 2 PM. 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATER CO. 

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Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, 

Houston, TX 77006 

CONSENTING BODIES: January 9-13, 2018 - Days and Times TBA 

Cost: All Shows Pay What You Can 

MORE INFO/RESERVATIONS: www.mildredsumbrella.com, 

info@mildredsumbrella.com or 832-463-0409. 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

SYLVIA: January 11-February 3, 2019 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, 

Houston, Texas 77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

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KATY AREA RIDE SERVICE NEEDS HELP DRIVING OLDER ADULTS 

Katy Area Ride Service (KARS) is looking for your assistance in 

transporting seniors in need of personal (hair salon, bank, classes, 

volunteering, visiting a loved one, taking a pet to the vet) and 

occasional medical rides. Rides are provided in your personal vehicles 

to passengers who are age 65+ and ambulatory (not wheelchair 

bound, may use walking aids). Time commitment is flexible and you 

choose the Katy territory in which you want to drive. Volunteers do 

not provide rides that go east of Barker Cypress, north of Clay Road, 

west of FM 1463 or south of Bellaire Blvd at the Grand Parkway. 

Joe Joe Bear Foundation has been very busy! We had our Gold 

Tournament in October and it was a huge success. Joe Joe Bear 

was out on the green hanging out with the golfers. 

JOE JOE BEAR FOUNDATION 

HAS SOME VERY EXCITING NEWS!!! 

We are adding to our program. Our parents have asked and we have 

listened. By the 1 st of the year we will be adding and education program 

to our website for Parents. It will have all the information a parent is 

looking for while coping with a child with a life threatening illness. We 

will also be offering an online support group so parents can still attend 

while sitting in a hospital room with their child or home-bound and not 

able to leave because their child is to sick. We plan on offering webinars 

on many subjects including seminars with top notch speakers. We 

want it to be a go to resource for parents to turn to. The hospitals will 

be promoting it to the families and their other locations. This program 

will be able to reach families nationwide not just in Texas. For more 

information about the Joe Joe Bear Foundation, visit our website at 

www.joejoebear.org. 

Benefits to Volunteer Drivers include the opportunity to help seniors 

retain independent living, dignity and freedom. Drivers tell us the 

day(s) and times they are able to drive. Drivers choose if they wait for 

the senior or return later to pick them up. Drivers must be between 

21 years of age and 78 years of age with a good driving record, pass 

a background check and show proof of insurance coverage (state 

minimums) as required by the State of Texas. To request a volunteer 

driver application, call 832-773-8645 or email info@karskaty.org. 

KARS operates under an official 501(c)(3) that designates it as a 

transportation service provider for seniors and non-wheelchair 

bound persons with disabilities. 

KATY COMMUNITY GIVING CIRCLE 

The Katy Community Giving Circle is open to any resident of the 

Katy area or surrounding communities who wants to make a 

difference by giving collectively. Our mission is to create a circle of 

giving by providing grants to local 501(c)3 organizations that will 

benefit or improve the lives of the people in our Katy community. 

By combining members tax deductible donations of just $10 per 

month, we are making a greater giving impact! Our circle provides 

members opportunities to learn about other organizations who may 

need volunteers or donations in our area through our nomination 

process. Since starting in 2015 The Katy Community Giving Circle has 

collected over $10,000 and given grants to organizations that have 

provided services and financial assistance to families all over our 

area. We are building a community of giving as we grow! For more 

information please visit our Facebook page 

facebook.com/katycommunitygivingcircle. 


PECKHAM PARK ACTIVITIES 

These classes are free with priority to Harris Co. residents. 

5597 Gardenia, 281-391-4482 - web www.pct3.hctx.net 

PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO HARRIS COUNTY RESIDENTS & THOSE WHO 

LIVE WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF KATY 

MARY JO PECKHAM PARK FISHING LAKE: The lake is a stocked. 

Rules are posted out by the lake. Park hours are 6 AM-10 PM. If you 

have questions, please call the Parks Office at 281-531-1592. 

FITNESS ROOM CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 

PILATES - Mondays and Fridays - 10:45 AM-11:45 AM. 

YOGA - Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM & Mondays & 

Wednesdays, 5 PM-6 PM. 

ZUMBA - Tuesdays - 11 AM-12 PM (HC & KCL residents call Tuesday 

starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call Tuesday 

starting at 10 AM) & Thursdays 5 PM - 6 PM (HC & KCL residents, 

call Thursday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties call 

Thursday starting at 10 AM) and Saturdays - 8:15-9:15 AM (HC & KCL 

residents, call Friday starting at 7 AM for reservations, other counties 

call Friday starting at 10 AM). 

SENIOR OUTDOOR FIT & FUN - Tuesdays - 11-11:30 AM. 

FITNESS MACHINES – This is a time when you can work out on your 

own on the fitness equiPMent. You must be 16 year and up & bring a 

full size towel and wear atheletic shoes. Various times available daily. 

The machines are closed during class times. 

POOL CLASSES & ACTIVITIES 

DEEP WATER AEROBICS - This hour class is a high cardio vascular 

workout. A flotation device is advised. Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 9 AM. 

WATER AEROBICS - This one hour class is low-impact, which is 

easy on the joints. Monday-Friday, 9:05 AM-10:05 AM. Monday & 

Wednesday 5:45 PM-6:45 PM. 

ARTHRITIS AQUATICS - This class consists of range of motion, 

muscle strengthening and endurance-building activities. Mondays, 

Wednesdays & Fridays, 11 AM - 12 PM. 

RECREATIONAL SWIM (call to reserve a spot) - There is no lap 

swimming at this time. Mondays & Wednesdays, 4 PM-5:30 PM, 

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11 AM-12:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday, 2:30 

PM-4 PM. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris 

County residents & those who reside within the Katy City Limits. 

Other counties may call the day of the Recreational Time. 

LAP SWIM/WATER WALK - Various times daily. 

(for ages 12years and up) 

LAP SWIM FOR AGES 8-11 - Fridays 4 PM-4:45 PM, Saturdays and 

Sundays 11:30 AM-1:30 PM (in 30 minute increments). Call to reserve 

a lane. Reservations may be made 1 day in advance for Harris County 

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HEALTHY LIVING YOU CAN START NOW! 

Healthy living is a long-term commitment, not a flash-in-the-pan fad. 

There are steps you can take right now that will make today healthier 

than yesterday and pave the way for healthy living tomorrow, too. 

Here’s your checklist of practical healthy living tips that are ready to 

go. Let’s get started: 

Healthy Living Step No. 1: 

Take stock through medical appointments, your body health numbers 

(height, weight, BMI), assess activity amounts, keep a food diary, check 

your mood and energy, consider your social network 


Put out fires in the form of repairing and treating chronic health 

problems like diabetes, hypertension, etc., risky behaviors, 

such as smoking and addictions of any kind. 


Move more by increasing physical activity DAILY 


Upgrade your diet by - replace “I should” with “I choose” mantras 

when making healthy food decisions; stock your pantry with healthy 

fare and healthy snacks; slow down and savor your food; aim for five 

to nine daily servings of varied fruits and vegetables. 


Manage stress. 


Sleep better. 


Improve your relationships. 


Challenge your mind by participating in mentally stimulating activities, 

especially activities that involve other people, may be good for 

the brain. 

Courtesy of www.webmd.com/balance/features/healthy-living-8-steps-to-take-today?page=5 

COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCES 

As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note 

of the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated: 

1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and 

controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs of severely low calcium 

include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor 

appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings 

of milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources of calcium are cheese, 

calcium-fortified orange juice and dark, leafy greens. 

2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms 

of a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or 

weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to 

softening of the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings of 

fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna, 

twice a week and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day. 

3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs 

work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term 

because of diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or 

because of chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney disease, 

according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of 

a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in 

severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources, 

consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas. 

4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels 

get too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting 

anemia can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull, 

thin, sparse hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef, 

oysters, beans (especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans), 

lentils and spinach. 

5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production of DNA and helps 

make neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number of 

vegans and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency 

is becoming more common. Symptoms of severe B12 deficiency 

include numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking 

and balance; anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue; 

memory loss; paranoia and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12 

from animal sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re 

vegan, opt for vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk, 

meat substitutes and breakfast cereals. 

6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for 

women of childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain 

such a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the 

total number of cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube 

defects in an unborn child. Symptoms of a folate deficiency include 

fatigue, gray hair, mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue. 

To get folate from food, go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy 

greens and oranges. 

7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in 

energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss of appetite, 

nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases, 

it can lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart 

rhythms, personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To 

help your levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such 

as almonds, cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame. 

Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/common-nutrient-deficiencies/ 

HOW TO GET A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP 

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We asked visitors to our website if getting more sleep is a part of their 

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in order to keep up with that New Year’s resolution, up to 28% use a 

dark, quiet and comfy sleep environment to get a good night’s sleep, 

while18% use a sleep aid and 17% try to stick to regular sleep and wake 

up times or depend on a relaxing bedtime routine (7%). Even so, almost 

30% of respondents are still not sure what to do to get a good night’s 

sleep. In general, most healthy adults need seven to nine hours of sleep 

a night, but some individuals are able to function without sleepiness or 

drowsiness after as little as six hours of sleep and there are those who 

can’t perform at their peak unless they’ve slept ten hours. Sleep aids, a 

sleep-friendly environment, relaxation techniques and sleep schedules 

can help us achieve a good night’s sleep. Here are for additional steps 

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THE HISTORY OF NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS 

The custom of making New Year’s resolutions has been around for 

thousands of years, but it hasn’t always looked the way it does today. 

The ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make 

New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to 

hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year, though for them 

the year began not in January but in mid-March, when the crops were 

planted. During a massive 12-day religious festival known as Akitu, 

the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the 

reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts 

and return any objects they had borrowed. These promises could be 

considered the forerunners of our New Year’s resolutions. If the Babylonians 

kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on 

them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor-a 

place no one wanted to be. 

A similar practice occurred in ancient Rome, after the reform-minded 

emperor Julius Caesar tinkered with the calendar and established 

January 1st as the beginning of the new year circa 46 B.C. Named for 

Janus, the two-faced god whose spirit inhabited doorways and arches, 

January had special significance for the Romans. Believing that Janus 

symbolically looked backwards into the previous year and ahead into 

the future, the Romans offered sacrifices to the deity and made promises 

of good conduct for the coming year. 

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occasion for thinking about one’s past mistakes and resolving to do 

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commonly held on New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day. Also known as 

watch night services, they included readings from Scriptures and hymn 

singing and served as a spiritual alternative to the raucous celebrations 

normally held to celebrate the coming of the new year. Now popular 

within evangelical Protestant churches, especially African-American 

denominations and congregations, watch night services held on New 

Year’s Eve are often spent praying and making resolutions for the 

coming year. 

Despite the tradition’s religious roots, New Year’s resolutions today 

are a mostly secular practice. Instead of making promises to the gods, 

most people make resolutions only to themselves and focus purely 

on self-improvement (which may explain why such resolutions seem 

so hard to follow through on). According to recent research, while as 

many as 45 percent of Americans say they usually make New Year’s 

resolutions, only 8 percent are successful in achieving their goals. But 

that dismal record probably won’t stop people from making resolutions 

anytime soon-after all, we’ve had about 4,000 years of practice. 

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CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK - JANUARY 28 TH -FEBRUARY 1 ST 

Every Fort Bend County baby born during this week may receive a 

special baby book bag, courtesy of the Friends of Fort Bend County 

Library. Each bag contains a book, a bib, a special certificate, a list of 

suggested reading for children and information on parenting and on 

library services. Baby book bags will be given to babies born during 

that week at area Fort Bend County hospitals, but ALL Fort Bend County 

babies who are born during Children’s Book Week are eligible to receive 

one, while supplies last. Families of Fort Bend babies born at other 

locations during Children’s Book Week should call the Youth Services 

department, at 281-633-4762, to receive their book bag. 

FAMILY READING WINTER CHALLENGE 

JANUARY 28 TH -MARCH 2 ND 

This five-week program is designed to encourage families to read, 

learn and have fun together. Families participate in the program by 

reading books, logging the number of minutes they read and earning 

virtual badges. All Fort Bend County families are eligible to participate. 

Families who complete the program by reading for a total of five hours 

collectively (300 minutes total per family) are eligible to receive a book 

bag for the family and will have their named entered into a drawing 

for a $50 dining gift card, donated by the Friends of the Library. Each 

branch library will have a drawing for the gift card on March 4 th . A single 

registration is required for each participating family. Upon registering, 

families will then have their own online page on which to record their 

reading time. An adult (parent or guardian) is asked to register the 

family online by going to the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us) 

and clicking on the “Family Reading Winter Challenge Sign-Up” image, 

which will become available January 28 th . Families may also register 

and log reading time by downloading the free Beanstack Tracker app to 

their mobile device from the Apple App or Google Play stores. Fort Bend 

County Libraries and the Family Reading Winter Challenge will appear 

as options when the program starts on January 28 th . Registration may 

also be done by visiting the Youth Services desk at any of the libraries 

in the Fort Bend County library system. There is no charge to join the 

Family Reading Winter Challenge. The program is sponsored by Fort 

Bend County Libraries and the Friends of the Library organizations that 

support the county library system. 

CINCO RANCH BRANCH LIBRARY 

2620 Commercial Center Blvd., Katy, TX 77494, 281-395-1311, 

Hours Mon. 12 Noon - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM - 6 PM, 

Thurs. 10 AM - 9 PM, Fri. 12 Noon - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun. Closed. 

To register online for any classes at the library’s website (www.fortbend. 

lib.tx.us), click on “Calendar,” select “Cinco Ranch Branch Library” and 

find the program. Participants may also register by calling the library 

at 281-395-1311 or by visiting the library. 

LIBRARY CLOSINGS 

December 31 st : Closing at 5 PM 

January 1 st : New Year’s 

January 21 st : Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 

SPECIAL EVENTS 

• FINDING CALM THROUGH YOGA - Saturday, January 12 th , 10:30-11:30 

AM, Meeting Room. Registered yoga instructor Ashley Schmidt will present 

a basic introduction and demonstration of this low-impact form of 

physical exercise and meditation. The program will be modified based 

on the experience levels of those in attendance. Participants are encouraged 

to wear comfortable clothing and to bring a yoga mat and a water 

bottle. This program is intended for adults and teens in grades 9 and up. 

• THE DANGERS OF ANNUITIES - Saturday, January 26 th , 11 AM-1 

PM, Multi-Purpose Room. Financial advisor Jabari King will provide an 

overview of annuities. Learn about the difference between fixed and 

variable annuities, step-up periods and the dangers of indexed annuities, 

surrender periods and tax-free exchanges and capital gains. This 

program is intended for retirees, pre-retirees or anyone aged 40 and up. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES: All computer classes will take place in 

the Computer Lab. Reservations are required. Call the library for info. 

Introduction to 3D Printing: Thursday, January 3 rd , 10:15 AM 

Computers 101: Friday, January 4 th , 12:15 PM 

MS Word 2016 Survival Basics: Tuesday, January 8 th , 10:15 AM 

MS Excel 2016 Survival Basics: Thursday, January 10 th , 10:15 AM 

Emailing 101: Friday, January 18 th , 12:15 PM 

Introduction to Pinterest: Monday, January 28 th , 12:15 PM 

MS Publisher 2016 Survival Basics: Wednesday, January 30 th , 10:15 AM 

EVENTS 

• LITERARY LUNCH LEAGUE BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, January 

2 nd , 12 Noon, Conference Classroom. The book to be discussed is In 

the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS 

Jeannette, written by Hampton Sides. Those attending are invited to 

bring a lunch, if desired. 


• CINCO RANCH NIGHT READERS - Thursday, January 17 th , beginning 

at 7 PM, in Conference Room. The book to be discussed is Till the Cows 

Come Home, written by Judy Clemens. 

• CHESS DAY @ THE LIBRARY - Saturday, January 5 th and 19 th , 10:30 

AM-2:30 PM, Multi-purpose Room. People of all ages and skill levels 

- from beginners to advanced - who are interested in playing chess, 

are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in 

a relaxed, stress-free environment. Learn a new chess move (or two) 

during this come-and-go activity. Experienced players will be on hand 

to provide tips and assistance. A limited number of chess sets will be 

provided, but players are welcome to bring their own sets as well. 

• CRAFT CLUB @ CINCO RANCH - 2 nd and 4 th Tuesdays of every month, 

10 AM-12 Noon, Multi-purpose Room. People of all experience levels - 

from beginners to advanced - who enjoy any type of crafting are invited 

to attend this new monthly drop-in event to get other crafters’ perspectives, 

critiques and suggestions. Chat and network with other crafters 

who enjoy anything from art and needlework to woodwork and much 

more! Those attending should bring their projects and their own crafting 

supplies. Samples of the library’s instructional books, magazines and 

websites on various crafts will be available. 

• ESL CONVERSATION CIRCLES - Fridays, January 11 th and 25 th , 1-2 PM; 

Multipurpose Room. Fort Bend County Libraries presents a program for 

individuals of all nationalities who would like a place to practice their 

English language and conversation skills. The “Conversation Circles” 

provide an opportunity for non-English-speaking people to gather in a 

relaxed setting and discuss topics of their own choosing while practicing 

their English skills. 

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS TEENS GRADES 9-12 

• YOUNG ADULT BOOK CLUB - Wednesday, January 9 th , 4-5 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teen readers will have the opportunity to meet 

with others who share the same love for great books and have a lively 

discussion on the reasons a book or its characters were liked or disliked. 

Those attending are invited to talk about the book The Smell of Other 

People’s Houses, written by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock. 


• YA: PEACOCK BOOKMARKS - Tuesday, January 29 th , 4-5 PM, Conference 

Classroom. Teens in grades 9-12 will have fun making beautiful 

peacock bookmarks. Materials are provided through the generous 

support of the Friends of the Cinco Ranch Branch Library. 

• YOUNG ADULT ADVISORY COUNCIL - Wednesday, January 30 th , 4-5 

PM, Conference Classroom. At this monthly meeting, teens in grades 

9-12 are invited to express ideas organize upcoming activities and suggest 

new programs and books that would be of interest to young adults 

at the library. Earn volunteer/service hours and meet new friends while 

helping to shape the future of library services for teens! 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS 

(The library is unable to accommodate daycares and school groups 

at these activities.) 

• Mother Goose Time: Tuesdays at 10:15 AM, provides caregiver/infant 

activities and songs especially designed for the youngest book-lovers, 

from age 1 month to 12 months. Mother Goose Time will NOT take 

place on January 1 st , the library will be closed for the holiday. 

• Stories & Play: Tuesdays at 2 PM, for children from 1 to 3 years of 

age. Children will be treated to a story and then have open play time. 

Stories & Play will NOT take place on January 1 st , the library will be 

closed for the holiday. 

• Toddler Time: Wednesdays at 10:15 AM and Thursdays at 10:15 AM 

and 11:30 AM - offers caregiver/child activities, stories and songs for 

older babies, from 12 to 36 months of age. Toddler Time will NOT take 

place on January 2 nd and 3 rd . 

• Story Time: Wednesdays at 11:30 AM. Age 3-6, where they hear stories, 

watch movies and participate in age-appropriate craft activities. Story 

Time will NOT take place on January 2 nd . 

• Pajama Night Story Time: Tuesdays at 7 PM - gives families an 

evening option for the activities presented during the daytime. All 

ages welcome. Pajama Night Story Time will NOT take place January 

1 st , the library will be closed for the holiday. 

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• Kinder Korner: 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month at 4:30 PM - 

is a time for kindergartners to enjoy stories, movies, crafts and other 

activities. 

• After-School Breaks: 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays at 4:30 PM - crafts, 

movies and stories for school-aged children in grades 1 through 3. 

This activity will NOT take place on January 2 nd . 

• Creative Connections: 4 th Saturday at 2:30 PM - activities for 

children in grades 4 through 8. 

• Minecraft Monday: January 28 th , 4:30 PM. Minecraft challenge for 

students in grades 4 through 8. Reservations required. 

SPECIAL EVENT - YOUTH SERVICES 

• Family Game Day: Thursday, January 3 rd , 1 PM, Meeting Room. 

Families with children of all ages are invited to spend the afternoon 

playing board games together. This come-and-go activity is limited to 

150 participants at a time. 

• Family Movie Day: Friday, January 4 th , 1:30 PM, Meeting Room. 

• Puppet Palooza: Wednesday, January 30 th , 4-5 PM, Meeting Room. 

Families with toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy special puppet 

shows and songs. 

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, 

call the Cinco Ranch Branch Library at 281-395-1311 or the library’s 

Public Information Office at 281-633-4734. 

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5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509 

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 

PM - 8 PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 

AM - 5 PM, Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by 

in person and we’ll help you sign up! 

MONTHLY PROGRAMS 

• HISPANIC BOOK GROUP/CLUB HISPANO DE LIBROS - First 

Wednesday of each month, 6 PM. Every month, a group of Spanish 

speaking adults get together to discuss a chosen book. Les invitamos 

a que todos los meses se reuna con nosotros para conversar sobre un 

libro. Lláme para más información. 

• SUPERACION PERSONAL - Second Wednesday of every month, 

6 PM. The Katy Branch Library hosts motivational discussions in 

Spanish. 

• SPANISH COMPUTER CLASS/CLASE DE LA COMPUTADORA - Every 

Friday, 4:30 PM. Basic computer classes taught in Spanish. 

• ADULT COMPUTER CLASSES - The Katy Library offers an array of 

computer classes in English - please call for more information. 

• MANGO ESL CLASS - Every Friday, 3:30 PM. Learn English with a 

group going through Mango Languages, an online computer program. 

• GARDENING CLUB - Every month on the 2 nd Thursday, 11 AM. Join 

other gardeners in the area to learn new ways to grow. Bring your 

leftover seeds and exchange them for new seeds to try. 

WEEKLY PROGRAMS 

• GENEALOGY SQUAD - Every Monday, 2 PM. Bring your lunch and 

join us for an informal genealogy get-together. We’ll have computers, 

Ancestry.com and other genealogists to help each other with our 

searches. 

• KNOTTY & NICE CLUB - Every Wednesday, 1 PM. The Knotty & 

Nice Club is the place for you if you want to learn new needlework 

techniques, teach someone else or just hang out with other crafters. 

Come & join the club! 

CHILDREN 

Mondays, 10:15 AM - Baby Bounce 

Tuesdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Toddler Time 

Thursdays, 10:15 AM and 11 AM - Preschool Storytime 


Church Events 

FRY ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST 

SPRING 2019 GOSPEL MEETING 

March 31-April 3, 2019 

Service times are: 

Sunday, March 31 st : 9:30, 10:30 AM and 6 PM 

(Communion will be observed in the 10:30 AM and 6 PM services.) 

Monday April 1 st : 7:30 PM 

Tuesday April 2 nd : 10 AM and 7:30 PM 

Wednesday April 3 rd : 7:30 PM 

The congregation welcomes visitors at each of these as well as our 

weekly services. The web address for the Fry Road church is 

www.fryroad.org. The visiting evangelist is Reagan McClenny. 

KATY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CONNECTION 

KCWC is part of Stonecroft, a ministry for women which provides Bible 

Studies, Prayer Connections and fellowship luncheons around the US. 

Katy Christian Women also sponsors monthly Prayer Coffees. These are 

held on the second Thursday of each month. Please visit our website 

at Katycwc.org for locations or call Janet Collins at 281-762-8252. For 

more information or to RSVP for the luncheon, please email Nancy at 

Katycwc@gmail.com or call 281-232-8338. 

KATY WOMEN’S AGLOW 

Katy Women’s Aglow, a part of Aglow International, is a local, spirit-filled 

women’s ministry fellowship. We meet monthly, usually on 

the fourth Saturday 10-11:30 AM. We come together for fellowship, 

to worship and to hear inspirational speakers and testimonies, as well 

as for special events. Katy Women’s Aglow is a great place to make 

new friends! View our website for information about current Bible 

studies. Prayer meetings, special events and speaker biographies, 

www.katyaglow.com. 


HOPE IMPACTS BIBLE STUDIES 

Mondays at the Bagel Café 7-8:30 PM. Bible Study includes dinner. 

Located 631 S Mason Rd, Katy, TX 77450 

Thursdays 12-1:30 PM, Ladies Discovery Bible Study and lunch on 

the first 3 weeks of the month. Hope Impacts office is located at 802 

Dominion Suite 300, Katy, TX 77450. Registration is required and onsite 

childcare provided upon advance request. Minimum participation 2, 

Maximum 10. Questions call 713-705-7884 ask for Marilyn or Tina. 

PROPHETIC BIBLE STUDY FROM THE TORAH 

Prophetic Bible Study from the Torah starting with Leviticus chapter 23, 

“the feasts of the Lord,” using authentic Hebrew Scrolls and the New 

Testament. The lessons are in English, Chinese and partially finished 

in the Russian language. Lessons are web based until a group study 

is formed in Katy http://scrolls4all.org. Contact: Gary Zimmerman 

scrolls4all.org@gmail.com. 

TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 

SENIOR ADULT NEWS 

Trinity Baptist Church Senior Adults get together on Monday afternoons 

from 1-4 PM for a time of fellowship, prayer and games... Come 

join the fun! Trinity Baptist Church is located at 10000 Spring Green 

Blvd. (corner of Spring Green and Fry). For more information, visit 

www.trinity-katy.org or call the church office at 281-579-6724. 

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PARMESAN BLACK PEPPER BISCUITS 

Super flaky, mile-high biscuits! The Parmesan and black pepper make 

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Ingredients: 

4 cups all-purpose flour 

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan 

4 teaspoons baking powder 

2 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 

1 teaspoon baking soda 

3/4 cup unsalted butter, frozen 

1 3/4 cups buttermilk 

Directions: 

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment 

paper or a silicone baking mat. 

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, Parmesan, baking powder, 

pepper, salt and baking soda. 

3. Grate butter using the large holes of a box grater. 

Stir into the flour mixture. 

4. Add buttermilk and stir using a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms. 

5.Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it 

comes together. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1 1/4-inch 

thick rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut 2-inch square biscuits, or use 

a 2-inch biscuit or cookie cutter. Place biscuits onto the prepared 

baking sheet; place in the freezer for 15 minutes. 

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CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE "CROUTONS".- 

Everyone’s favorite tomato soup with the most perfect mini grilled 

cheese bites! So comforting, so cozy. 

Ingredients: 

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced 

3 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 

1 bay leaf 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes 

1/2 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon brown sugar 

3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth 

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish 

For the grilled cheese croutons 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

4 slices white or wheat bread 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 

4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 

Directions: 

1. Heat olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Spread 1/2 tablespoon 

butter over 1 side of each bread slice. Turn the slices over and 

top 2 slices with cheddar and pleace remaining 2 slices of bread on top, 

buttered sides up. Add sandwich to pan and grill until the bread is golden 

and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side. Let cool for 1 minute 

and cut into 1-inch cubes. 

2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add 

onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and bay leaf and cook, stirring frequently, 

until onion is translucent, about 3-5 minutes. 

3. Stir in tomatoes and mash, using a potato masher, until broken down 

into smaller pieces. Stir in heavy cream and brown sugar. 

4. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 

8-10 minutes. Remove bay leaf. 

5. Puree with an immersion blender. Stir in vegetable broth until heated 

through, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper to taste. 

6. Serve immediately with “croutons”, garnished with parsley. 

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GARDENING TIPS FOR JANUARY 

• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water 

than from lack of food. 

• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering. 

• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms. 

• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and old ones 

rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into heavy soils: 

repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate and quantities of organic 

matter into soil. Allow time for settling before planting. 

• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete fertilizer. 

Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six inches away from plant. 

Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal. Water in. 

• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze damage to crown. 

• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off leaves to 

open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce water for poinsettias. 

• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture. 

• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as flowers open. 

Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature will be above 35˚ and below 

85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed manufacturer’s directions before spraying. 

• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings of shrubs 

in mixture of loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semi-shaded until rooted. 

• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape. Do not remove 

too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs before spring buds swell, but do 

not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar 

growth habit by cutting unwanted canes out at base of plant. 

• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the spring buds break. 

To prevent later appearance of disease in the old beds, keep garden clean of debris 

and weeds. Complete preparation of new beds for roses. 

• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody plants, both 

evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be expended on roots instead of 

foliage. Learn ultimate size and cultural needs of tree or plant before buying. Consider 

dwarf varieties to avoid crowding later. Group plants of similar cultural needs. 

Do not work wet soil. Assure good drainage. Keep plants moist. 

• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about 50% 

humus, including rotted manure. 

• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection of tender plants. Water. 

Remove coverings, particularly plastic, when temperature rises. Protect low 

plants with dry leaves, pine needles or soil mulch, but remove when weather warms. 

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