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ALL SECTIONS OF HEARTHSTONE<br />

Garden Club Jennifer Hydes 713-301-1366<br />

Children’s Co-op Kelly Blackstone 713-548-3827<br />

hearthstonemoms@gmail.com<br />

Swim Team Hugh McKinney 713-822-5490<br />

<strong>Hearthstone</strong> Country Club 281-463-2201<br />

<strong>Hearthstone</strong> HOA, Inc.<br />

Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7; <strong>Hearthstone</strong> Green,<br />

Sections 1, 2, 3 & 4; Avila Ct. Estates, <strong>Hearthstone</strong> Meadows.<br />

BOARD MEMBERS<br />

President, Terry Gingell 281-703-8184<br />

Vice President, Scooter Cantrell 281-220-9160<br />

Secretary, Virgil Hydes 281-859-0438<br />

Treasurer, Mike Looney 281-550-7010<br />

OTHER BOARD MEMBERS<br />

Lester Leger 713-819-0920<br />

Tina Bailey 281-859-0581<br />

Bob Comeaux 713-876-3852<br />

NEW MANAGEMENT COMPANY<br />

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Office: 281-870-0585 | Mobile: 281-371-4154<br />

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Manager: Katie Ivanics<br />

Katie.Ivanics@inframark.com<br />

I am here to assist you with all your HOA questions and concerns.<br />

Please feel free to contact me at any time.<br />

COMMITTEES<br />

Architectural Control - Virgil Hydes<br />

Community Relations - Terry Gingell<br />

Security - Scooter Cantrell<br />

SCHOOLS<br />

Horne Elementary School 281-463-5954<br />

Owens Elementary School 281-463-5915<br />

Labay Middle School 281-463-5800<br />

Truitt Middle School 281-856-1100<br />

Cy-Falls High School 281-856-1000<br />

www.cfisd.net<br />

TRASH/WATER<br />

Water District Spencer Rd PUD 281-469-5740<br />

WCA (Waste Corportion of America) 281-368-8397<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />

Fire/Ambulance 911<br />

Harris County Constables 281-463-6666<br />

Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />

Poison Control 800-222-1222<br />

Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />

Mosquito Control 713-796-6900<br />

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />

DPS Sex Offenders website<br />

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us<br />

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000<br />

Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552<br />

Street Repair 281-463-6300<br />

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WEBSITE<br />

<strong>Hearthstone</strong> Board is excited to announce that <strong>Hearthstone</strong> HOA has<br />

partnered with a technology company NabrNetwork to bring to you<br />

Townsquare, which has been selected as our official, Board-approved<br />

communication tool/website for <strong>Hearthstone</strong> HOA! Accessible via mobile<br />

phone, tablet and desktop - and completely private. A Townsquare<br />

welcome letter was recently sent out to all homeowners. If you didn’t<br />

receive the letter please follow these steps to sign up.<br />

1. Access townsquare at https://inframarkims.com/what-we-do/<br />

association-management/<br />

2. Click on townsquare in the right-side menu<br />

3. Confirm your zip code and select “I live in <strong>Hearthstone</strong> HOA”<br />

4. Select “I am an owner”<br />

5. Enter your unique Account Number<br />

If you don’t have your account number please call 281-870-0585 or email<br />

Katie.Ivanics@Inframark.com to assist. Please note moving forward this will<br />

be the new website and the old <strong>Hearthstone</strong> website will no longer be used.<br />

HEARTHSTONE YARD OF THE MONTH<br />

All the hard work of Kristin and Mitch Lee paid dividends this month<br />

when their home at 14111 Vista Mar Circle won Yard of the Month in<br />

<strong>Hearthstone</strong> for June <strong>2019</strong>. The yard is a delight - being freshly planted.<br />

mulched and featuring Foxtail Ferns, New Guinea Impatience, Shrimp<br />

Plants, Roses, Sago Palms, Lariopes and Coleus. In addition, you will find<br />

elegant giant planters continuing the theme with more Impatience and<br />

cascading plants on either side of door. Completing the picture are Bottle<br />

Brush with more Impatience and Foxtail Ferns on the left.<br />

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A MESSAGE FROM YOUR<br />

HARRIS COUNTY CONSTABLE<br />

The Harris County Constable’s Office, Precinct 5 is now offering a class<br />

on Rape Aggression Defense (RAD). RAD is one of the best women’s selfdefense<br />

courses available. It’s a program based on realistic self-defense<br />

tactics and techniques. It is a comprehensive self-defense course for<br />

women that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and<br />

avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defensive<br />

training. If you’re interested in more information and signing up, go to<br />

this link: https://constablepct5.com/index.php/rad<br />

Make sure if you or your family goes on vacation to put in a “Vacation Watch”<br />

with our department. That way you’ll know your house is being watched by<br />

our patrol deputies. You can fill out a vacation watch form online here:<br />

https://constablepct5.com/index.php/vacation-watch/<br />

https://constablepct5.com/index.php/special-watch/<br />

Or you can call our dispatch at 281-463-6666.<br />

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HEARTHSTONE STREETLIGHTS<br />

The <strong>Hearthstone</strong> HOA coordinates maintenance of all the streetlights<br />

throughout the community. This includes the “cobra head” lights like<br />

you see along many streets and highways, as well as the decorative light<br />

poles along Huffmeister and in some of the neighborhoods.<br />

Cobra head streetlights need to be reported to CenterPoint, using the<br />

pole number, which is the “address” for the light. It is a six digit number<br />

facing the street. You can report streetlights that are not working or<br />

staying on during the day at http://cnp.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />

(Google streetlight outage) or give us the pole number and we will do it<br />

for you.<br />

Outages or problems with decorative streetlights should be reported to<br />

Inframark at 281-870-0585. Please note the exact intersection or closest<br />

address. The association has a contractor doing a monthly nighttime<br />

inspection for lights that are out, but if you see a problem, please report<br />

it, so we can achieve our goal to keep all the lights on all the time.<br />

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TRASH DAYS<br />

Trash days are Tuesdays and Fridays with recycling pickup on Fridays. If<br />

you have questions, call 281-368-8397.<br />

BOARD MEETING<br />

Board Meetings are now bi-monthly, usually on the 3 rd Wednesday at 6<br />

PM. <strong>Hearthstone</strong> Country Club.<br />

HEARTHSTONE HOA EMAIL ALERTS<br />

Just register at the site using “Join our Mailing Lists” on the opening<br />

page. You will be automatically added to the email group.<br />

This group will be used to quickly but sparingly, get information out to<br />

members between newsletters. If you would like these messages sent to<br />

more than one email address, just register again with each address you<br />

want included in the group.<br />

The addresses will not be sold, distributed or used for any purpose other<br />

than association business. Your address will not even be shared among<br />

group members. Messages sent to the group will be limited to those<br />

authorized by the HOA Board of Directors. If you have already joined the<br />

email group, you do not need to do so again.<br />

HEARTHSTONE EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS<br />

When making any changes to the exterior of your home, please keep<br />

in mind that you must first submit an application and receive written<br />

approval. An application can be obtained by sending a request to<br />

customercare@inframark.com. The call center main number is 281-870-<br />

0585. The hours are 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Thursday and 7 AM to<br />

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“THE HEARTHSTONE NEWS” IS AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

The <strong>Hearthstone</strong> Newsletter can be viewed (in color), online at<br />

krenekprinting.com. Go to www.krenekprinting.com, Click on<br />

newsletters, Select Highway 6, Select <strong>Hearthstone</strong> and Click to read.<br />

HEARTHSTONE MOM’S CO-OP<br />

ATTENTION MOMS!<br />

If you’ve ever considered joining a mom’s group, look no further! Located<br />

right here in <strong>Hearthstone</strong>, our group is designed to celebrate our kids and<br />

of course... ourselves! Each year we host several events for the moms,<br />

kids and families to get to know our neighborhood pals. Events include a<br />

Spring Festival, Summer Splash Bash, Back to School Party, Fall Festival<br />

& Hot Momma Chili Cook-off, Bad Mom’s Christmas Dinner & Ornament<br />

Exchange, Holiday Market and Santa Visits. Dues are $30 for the year and<br />

cover the cost of all planned events for the kids. Contact Kelly Blackstone<br />

at 713-548-3827 or email hearthstonemoms@gmail.com for more<br />

information. Please also check out our website at https://sites.google.<br />

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SAFETY TIPS - AVOID BEING A VICTIM<br />

1. Call the constable’s office anytime you see a suspicious person and do<br />

not let race, age or gender influence you calling (a suspicious person is<br />

anyone you do not recognize on your street).<br />

2. Call the constable’s office when you see a suspicious vehicle (any<br />

vehicle parked in front of your neighbor’s home or driving around your<br />

street that you don’t recognize).<br />

3. Always keep all your doors and windows locked even when you are at<br />

home.<br />

4. Always keep your overhead garage door in the down position.<br />

5. Remember neighbors looking out for neighbors are how the police<br />

catch the bad guys.<br />

6. Make sure to do a vacation watch whenever you go out of town.<br />

7. If someone comes to your door, always go to the door and acknowledge<br />

that you are there and remember to never open the door for anyone that<br />

you do not know. The bad guys in almost all cases do not want you to be<br />

home. Then always call the constable’s office so that we can check them<br />

out. When they leave your house, they are going to your neighbors.<br />

8. If you have children that stay at home alone, no matter what their age,<br />

they need to go to the door and have a preplanned story for whoever is<br />

there (my dad is working on the computer, he says to come back later).<br />

Then have them call the constable’s office.<br />

9. Never do business with people you don not know and trust. Never<br />

open the door for solicitors. If no one in the neighborhood buys anything<br />

from them, the companies that they work for will quit sending them into<br />

your subdivision.<br />

10. Always lock your vehicles and never leave anything of value in plain<br />

sight (covering up an item with a jacket doesn’t count).<br />

Our dispatch number is 281-463-6666 (please put this number in your<br />

cell phone as 911 constable or A constable so that it is one of the first<br />

contacts).<br />

Officer Roy Guinn<br />

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STOP THAT BARKING<br />

Many dogs left alone all day get lonely, bored and restless. Many find relief<br />

in barking. Some respond noisily to any and all activity. But, nothing is<br />

as annoying as incessant barking - even for dog lovers. If your dog is a<br />

yapper or a yowler, please consider some of these bark-abatement ideas<br />

to keep the noise down in your area. Your neighbors will thank you!<br />

• Training. Always the first recommendation for any behavioral problem!<br />

Help is as close as the Yellow Pages. Training not only helps your dog,<br />

you’ll be surprised how much it helps you, too. You may get some insight<br />

into why your dog barks so much or what it is trying to communicate.<br />

• Citronella collars. A humane alternative to the electric-shock, antibarking<br />

collar and costs about the same. Available on the web and in pet<br />

stores.<br />

• Confinement. Sometimes simply bringing an outspoken dog indoors or<br />

confining it to a crate can cut down on the disturbance to neighbors.<br />

• For inside dogs, reduce stimulus. Close drapes to help muffle street<br />

noise or leave a radio on to mask it.<br />

• Companionship. Dogs are pack animals; they need companionship<br />

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LOST & FOUND PETS IN HEARTHSTONE<br />

Folks in <strong>Hearthstone</strong> are very helpful in getting lost pets reunited with<br />

their owners, but all dog owners should ensure that there is a tag on each<br />

dog with their name, address and phone number. Local pet stores have<br />

machines that make tags like this while you wait. At least that would help<br />

found dogs get back home quicker and with less trauma.<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />

and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />

want on your form.<br />

Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to<br />

make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If<br />

we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the<br />

list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />

DISCLAIMER<br />

Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />

on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />

if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers<br />

from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for<br />

any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and<br />

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The Saved Seed – Displayed in the Owens Library<br />

James Swank and Judy Reidy<br />

Dedication Page<br />

Garden Club President Jennifer Hydes, James Swank, HGC<br />

members Sharon Hatzel, Tara Haire and Judy Reidy<br />

HEARTHSTONE GARDEN CLUB<br />

At a VIPS volunteer luncheon in May, the <strong>Hearthstone</strong> Garden Club presented two copies of The Saved Seed to the Owens Elementary School library.<br />

Garden club members have volunteered twice monthly throughout the 2018-19 school year in the Owens vegetable garden, a school project for the<br />

fifth-grade students. Garden club volunteers were recruited by James Swank, one of Owens’ top volunteers who founded and administrates the<br />

vegetable garden program and the books were dedicated to Mr. Swank.<br />

The Saved Seed is the second early-reader book of National Garden Clubs, Inc. The 2017-19 NGC President Nancy L. Hargroves encouraged garden<br />

clubs throughout our country to donate copies of the book to school and public libraries. The book was written by NGC Third Vice President Brenda<br />

Moore and was illustrated by Emily Lackey. It inspires student learning as it tells the life story of a pumpkin and guides a child through the year with<br />

all the basic steps of gardening. The two copies of The Saved Seed were presented to James Swank at the volunteer luncheon for his work with the<br />

classes of the two fifth-grade science teachers, Mrs. Amy Takacs and Mr. Darold Frederick. The presentation was made by HGC Third Vice President<br />

Judy Reidy, who was one of our most dedicated volunteers in the garden this year.<br />

<strong>Hearthstone</strong> Garden Club members have enjoyed spending the past school year helping the students at Owens prepare soil, plant both seeds and<br />

small plants, weed, water, prune and harvest in the vegetable garden. Throughout the school year, hundreds of pounds of fresh vegetables and herbs<br />

went home with the fifth graders because of this wonderful program! Members plan to continue this activity for years to come. It’s the hope of the<br />

garden club that early readers at Owens will read The Saved Seed in preparation for their own time to maintain the garden as fifth graders.<br />

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Nutrition services team<br />

offers free summer meals<br />

Starting this summer, CFISD’s nutrition services department will offer children<br />

18 and younger the healthy Seamless Summer Option (SSO) breakfasts and<br />

lunches at no cost to the child. “The SSO program is a great way for us to<br />

provide access to meals for our students during the summer months,” said<br />

Darin Crawford, director of nutrition services. “Kids need good nutrition to<br />

fuel their summer activities and we are thrilled to be able to continue to offer<br />

school meals during the long summer break.” SSO is a U.S. Department of<br />

Agriculture nutrition program and is administered by the Texas Department<br />

of Agriculture. The meals offered through SSO give children who rely on<br />

school meals during the academic year a good source of nutrition during<br />

the long summer vacation. Summer meals help children return to school in<br />

the fall ready to thrive. All sites are open Monday-Thursday only. For a full<br />

list of sites, dates and times, visit the district website at: www.cfisd.net/en/<br />

parents-students/food-service/summer-meal-sites.<br />

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Eleven Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high schools held graduation<br />

ceremonies at the Berry Center May 29-June 1, <strong>2019</strong> producing 8,270<br />

graduates for the Class of <strong>2019</strong>. Each ceremony included remarks and<br />

addresses by school principals and selected student representatives<br />

from each graduating class. Senior choir ensemble members sang<br />

the national anthem and Air Force Junior ROTC members presented<br />

the colors prior to each ceremony. While the Berry Center had 66,967<br />

attendees for the commencement exercises, thousands of others<br />

watched online via Livestream and Facebook Live. Both platforms<br />

generated nearly 46,000 views. Livestream had 19,214 views and<br />

Facebook Live had 26,878 views across all 11 ceremonies. Jersey<br />

Village High School’s ceremony had the most views, with nearly 8,000<br />

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to the CFISD Food Pantry on June 4 th . After hearing the pantry was opening for the summer, Beth Wade, director of the Berry Center, challenged her<br />

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our students. And, last year, we hosted Wild Things Zoofari. They brought<br />

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that.”<br />

Cost of VBS is $30. Scholarships are available for families in-need. New<br />

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camp. Participants will play dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag,<br />

basketball, soccer and more. Registration for this afternoon session is<br />

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information, please call the church at 281-373-3203.<br />

BEAR CREEK UMC VBS<br />

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their imagination run wild as they learn about God’s goodness!<br />

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FAMILY OF FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH VBS<br />

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catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, make and devour yummy<br />

treats, experience one-of-a-kind Wild Bible Adventures, collect Bible<br />

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checkups for moms and babies in need in Zambia, Africa.<br />

Roar is for kids from 3 yrs old (potty trained) to 5 th grade and will be<br />

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Copperfield Bible Church is hosting Vacation Bible School for children<br />

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this year’s VBS is Heroes of the Faith. Children will learn about Biblical<br />

heroes, memorize verses, sing songs, play games and make fun crafts.<br />

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Before each camp session begins, you will hear from your child’s teacher<br />

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All camps are filled with age appropriate learning disguised as fun!<br />

This year our camps are themed after the youth’s favorite Disney movies! All<br />

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minute dance class on Tuesday’s from 2-2:50 PM weekly for those who may<br />

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FAMILY OF FAITH PRESCHOOL SUMMER CAMP<br />

The Family of Faith Preschool is currently holding Summer Camp (June-<br />

August) at two campuses this year - Copperfield, located at 16710 FM<br />

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or a few of these hydrating summer foods and prepare a decadent salad,<br />

smoothie or raw food entrée that will feed your body and your spirit!<br />

• Cucumbers - Cucumbers taste great raw, sliced thin, are made of mostly<br />

water and are one of the best foods to hydrate the body. You can even<br />

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• Watermelon - Again, this fruit is mostly water and contain essential<br />

hydrating salts, calcium, magnesium and potassium.<br />

• Cabbage - Cabbage has tons of Vitamin C and is packed with fiber. This<br />

summer vegetable is rich in natural probiotics, which help to keep the<br />

digestive system working efficiently.<br />

• Lettuce - Most lettuces are about 90% water. Be sure to choose the leafy<br />

green variety.<br />

• Tomatoes - Sliced, wedges or even simply cut in half, tomatoes are<br />

refreshing and also very healthy.<br />

• Berries - Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries are at their peak<br />

during the summer. These super fruits are chock full of antioxidants and<br />

Vitamin C and are great for detoxing the entire body.<br />

• Figs - These summer beauties taste so indulgent. Make a fig chutney,<br />

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• Cherries - Cherries have more antioxidants and Vitamin C than almost<br />

any food on the planet.<br />

• Grapes - These hydrating balls of goodness are known for their extremely<br />

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• Carrots - Carrots are almost all water. Summer offers some the tastiest<br />

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Pet safety in the summer<br />

Every summer, veterinary clinics can set calendars by the number of<br />

heat related emergencies seen. The variety of symptoms runs from<br />

dehydration, to heat exhaustion to shock to even death.<br />

In many areas of the country, temperatures reach the hundred-degree<br />

mark on a daily basis and heat stroke is a common occurrence. Regular as<br />

clockwork, dogs are brought in because the owner was going to run into<br />

the store for just a minute, got to talking to someone and thirty minutes<br />

or more pass. In just minutes, a closed car can reach temps of 120-140 F.<br />

A common misconception is that a cracked window is going to make a<br />

difference. Take the test yourself. Let the dog out of the car, roll down the<br />

window 2 inches and YOU set in there for 30 or so minutes with the engine<br />

off. Always remember, you have the option of getting out, your dog doesn’t.<br />

Another common problem seen with dogs in the summer, are the owners<br />

that like to let their dogs ride in the back of a truck. The number of instances<br />

where dogs have fallen out or been dragged behind a vehicle are staggering.<br />

If the results of falling out at 70 MPH weren’t enough, get a piece of sheet<br />

metal, set it out in the yard on a hot, sunshiny day and lay on it for several<br />

hours. Rolling every once in a while to get the full effect of course. Burns<br />

to skin and the pads of feet are very common in dogs left to ride shotgun.<br />

Animals tied up to trees, trailers and posts are also high risk. In this<br />

scenario, dogs are not the only ones at risk. Owners often tie up horses,<br />

goats, lambs, ponies and all types of livestock never making sure that<br />

there is nothing the pet can get tangled up on. Never realizing, tangled<br />

ropes or chains make it impossible to reach shade or water.<br />

The natural tendencies of cats are to be self-sufficient. As long as they<br />

have shade and a fresh water supply, they can take care of themselves.<br />

It is when owners want to take them places or try to put them in cages<br />

outside, problems occur. There are many who will scoff at the idea of<br />

having cats in cages, don’t, it happens.<br />

Make sure if your pet is outside in the summer heat that there is plenty<br />

of shade and water!<br />

Sun Safety Tips for Campers<br />

A few, easy sun protection measures can help all campers, counselors<br />

and staff avoid any immediate or long-term effects of sun exposure.<br />

• Use sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 on all exposed skin, including<br />

the lips, daily even on cloudy days; apply sunscreen about 20 minutes<br />

before being exposed to the sun; reapply sunscreen frequently (at least<br />

twice a day) and thoroughly.<br />

• Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day. Schedule outdoor<br />

activities before 10 AM and after 4 PM.<br />

• Encourage everyone to wear a wide-brim hat.<br />

• Try to wear clothes that protect your skin (ideally long-sleeve shirts and<br />

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• Practice the “shadow rule” - seek shade when your shadow is shorter<br />

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• Speak out: talk to your family and friends about sun protection.<br />

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<strong>July</strong> Is National Ice Cream Month<br />

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated <strong>July</strong> as National Ice Cream<br />

Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He<br />

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percent of the nation’s population. I<br />

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• 1 pint-size Ziploc plastic bag<br />

• 1 gallon-size Ziploc plastic bag<br />

• Ice cubes<br />

n the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United<br />

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consumers to celebrate <strong>July</strong> as National Ice Cream Month.<br />

1. Fill the large bag half full of ice and add the rock salt. Seal the bag.<br />

2. Put milk, vanilla and sugar into the small bag and seal it.<br />

About 10.3 percent of all the milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to 3. Place the small bag inside the large one and seal again carefully.<br />

produce ice cream, contributing significantly to the economic well-being of 4. Shake until mixture is ice cream, about 5 minutes.<br />

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5. Never use kerosene or gasoline to start a charcoal fire in the grill. Avoid<br />

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6. To start a fire, pile the briquettes in a pyramid shape. Once hot,<br />

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7. Place the rack of the grill at least five inches above the coals.<br />

8. Always have a pair of fire-resistant cooking mitts handy and use longhandled<br />

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9. Fire flare-ups can be avoided by raising the height of the grill rack or<br />

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Recipes & Gardening Tips<br />

Freezer Caramel Drizzle Pie<br />

You could make this on National Junk Food Day <strong>July</strong> 21st!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts<br />

6 tablespoons butter<br />

1 (7 ounce) package shredded coconut<br />

1 cup chopped pecans<br />

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk<br />

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened<br />

1 (16 ounce) container frozen<br />

whipped topping, thawed<br />

1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Place butter in a medium skillet and melt over medium heat. Add<br />

coconut and pecans, stirring to coat. Saute until coconut and<br />

pecans are lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Set aside.<br />

In a large mixing bowl, whip together condensed milk and cream<br />

cheese until fluffy. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon 1/4 of cream<br />

cheese mixture into each graham cracker crust. Drizzle each with<br />

1/4 of caramel topping. Repeat layers with remaining cream<br />

cheese mixture and caramel. Top each pie with coconut and<br />

pecan mixture. Freeze overnight.<br />

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Simple Creme Brulee<br />

You could make this on<br />

National Crème Brulee Day <strong>July</strong> 27th!<br />

INGREDIENTS:<br />

3 tablespoons white sugar<br />

1 cup heavy cream<br />

3 egg yolks<br />

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />

2 tablespoons white sugar, divided<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk 3 tablespoons<br />

sugar and cream in a microwave-safe bowl until well combined; heat<br />

the mixture in microwave until warm, 1 to 2 minutes and whisk again<br />

to dissolve sugar. Whisk in egg yolks and vanilla extract until smooth.<br />

Pour cream mixture into 2 ramekins. Set ramekins into a roasting<br />

pan and pour in enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of<br />

the ramekins. Bake in the preheated oven until creme desserts are<br />

set but still slightly jiggly when shaken, about 50 minutes. Remove<br />

ramekins from hot water and chill in refrigerator until cold, at least<br />

2 hours. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly over the top of each<br />

dessert. Use a kitchen torch to lightly toast and melt the sugar<br />

topping until brown and bubbly, about 30 seconds. Let the sugar<br />

topping cool before serving. To serve, use a spoon to crack the crisp<br />

sugar open to reveal the creamy dessert underneath. Source: http://<br />

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Garden Tips<br />

For <strong>July</strong><br />

22<br />

• Plant fall flowering annuals where your<br />

spring annuals have bloomed out. Set<br />

our seeds like zinnia, marigold, cosmos,<br />

petunia and portulaca so you’ll have color<br />

until frost. Don’t let seedlings dry out.<br />

• In summer, prune roses to keep them<br />

in shape. Continue black spot and insect<br />

treatments. Water 2” once per week.<br />

• Remove spent crepe myrtle flowers to<br />

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• Weeds rob plants of valuable water,<br />

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• Great sun/heat-lovers include coral<br />

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• Fertilize flowers lightly, if at all; too hot<br />

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• Water your lawn longer but less frequent.<br />

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Houston Places First in the US and<br />

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Citizen Scientists in The Greater Houston and Galveston area competed<br />

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Katy Christian Ministries (KCM) hosted their 20 th Annual Golf Tournament<br />

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Houston Area Road Trips<br />

Lone Star Bash - <strong>July</strong> 14, <strong>2019</strong>, 6-9 PM. Minute Maid Park, 501 Crawford<br />

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Apollo 11 50 th Anniversary Celebrations at Space Center Houston -<br />

<strong>July</strong> 16, <strong>2019</strong>-<strong>July</strong> 24, <strong>2019</strong>, 9 AM-6 PM. Space Center Houston, 1601<br />

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Houston World Series of Dog Shows - <strong>July</strong> 17-21, <strong>2019</strong>, 8 AM-6 PM. NRG<br />

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50 th Anniversary of the Moon Landing Celebration - <strong>July</strong> 20, <strong>2019</strong>,<br />

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artists, a ‘moonwalk’ and opportunity to take a peek into space with<br />

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Apollo 11 Moon Landing 50 th Anniversary Celebration in Tomball -<br />

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Sugar Land Community Moon Landing Celebration - <strong>July</strong> 20, <strong>2019</strong>,<br />

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Fascination Street Flea-Art & Vintage Market - 2 nd Sunday each month<br />

through September, 12-6 PM. Avantgarden, 411 Westheimer, Houston,<br />

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Boot Camp in the Plaza - Fridays, 9-10 AM. Sugar Land Town Square,<br />

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Chimney Rock Market - 1 st Sunday of the month, 12-4 PM, Chimney<br />

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Living History Saturday - 3 rd Saturday of the month, 10 AM-4 PM.<br />

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