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<strong>May</strong><br />
<strong>2020</strong><br />
Parents of <strong>2020</strong> Seniors:<br />
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Jump in at FLEET!<br />
Learn-to-Swim for $96!<br />
Register for one of our Summer Mini-Sessions.<br />
These semi-private lessons run for four consecutive days. Mini-session<br />
lessons are offered from 10:00 a.m. - noon, and from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.<br />
Mini-Sessions are available in June, July and August!<br />
.<br />
Get Ready for Summer!<br />
Weekly Lessons Available:<br />
Group (4:1 or 6:1 ratio) $70<br />
Semi-private (2:1 ratio) $96<br />
Private (1:1 ratio) $192<br />
Registration can be completed in person, or by calling 281-376-0847<br />
or online at<br />
. A $40 annual registration<br />
fee is due at initial sign-up, and reoccurs from September each year.<br />
HURRY! Space is limited,<br />
register today!<br />
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See our website for more details!<br />
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14654 Spring Cypress Road<br />
Located on Spring Cypress, between Telge and Louetta<br />
281-376-2372 ·<br />
Heated Indoor Aquatic Center<br />
Telge Rd.<br />
Spring Cypress Rd.<br />
Louetta Rd.<br />
14654 Spring Cypress Road<br />
Located on Spring Cypress, between Telge and Louetta<br />
AG<br />
Important Information<br />
Spectrum Association Management<br />
Troy Lively - Community Mgr. 281-343-9178<br />
www.spectrumam.com<br />
Be sure to set up your account on the Spectrum Management<br />
website for up to date neighborhood information.<br />
Emergencies (Fire, Ambulance) 911<br />
U.S. Post Office (Bear Creek) 800-275-8777<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />
WCA Waste (Mon & Thurs P/U) 281-368-8397<br />
Schools:<br />
Birkes Elem. 281-345-3300<br />
Labay M.S. 281-463-5800<br />
Cy-Falls H.S. 281-856-1000<br />
Cy-Fair Sports Assoc. 281-345-7426<br />
YMCA (Langham Creek) 281-859-6143<br />
Libraries: NW Branch 281-890-2665<br />
Bear Creek 281-550-0885<br />
Centerpoint 713-659-2111<br />
Gas Leaks 713-659-3552<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Repairs 713-207-2222<br />
AT&T - Repairs 800-246-8464<br />
Street Repair 281-463-6300<br />
Harris County Child. Protective Serv. 713-394-4000<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehab. 713-468-8972<br />
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NON-PROFIT ARTICLE REQUESTS: news@krenekprinting.com<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />
teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />
krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with<br />
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. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER: : Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />
for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />
out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />
list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
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CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />
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DO YOU WANT AN AMERICAN FLAG???<br />
The band students of Cy Falls HS can place a flag in your yard 5 times a<br />
year for only $40. This is a great way to show your American Pride while<br />
supporting the Mighty Eagle Band. You can pay online or mail a check.<br />
Please see the flier and scan the QR code for more information. Are you<br />
envious of those neighbors that already get flags? Have you noticed<br />
the three flags at neighborhood entrance off of Telge? You too can get<br />
your own. Go to www.cypressfallsband.org/band-boosters/flags-withpride<br />
or email flagswithpride@cypressfalls.org or call 281-961-6564 for<br />
information.<br />
NEW TRASH PICKUP POLICY<br />
Be on the outlook for a letter in the mail from WCA Waste regarding a<br />
new sticker policy. After payment is sent to WCA you will receive a sticker<br />
for your trashcan. Only cans that have a sticker facing the street will be<br />
picked up. Trash bags left at the curb will not be picked up. Recycling will<br />
be picked up on Thursdays but only when the sticker on the trash can is<br />
visible. Trash pickup is not included in HOA Dues. There has been some<br />
confusion about this. Please bear with us as we transition to this new<br />
policy. If you have any questions please call WCA Waste at 281-368-8397.<br />
INSPECTION DRIVES<br />
Let’s keep the neighborhood looking nice. Please maintain regular<br />
mowing, maintenance of yards and flowerbeds, mold removal from<br />
siding and keep your lot free of clutter. Please also remember to remove<br />
your trash can for storage out of public view after trash collection.<br />
If you have additional questions, all governing documents can be found<br />
at SpectrumAM.com under the tab community info and documents. Your<br />
Spectrum Site Manager will be performing inspections twice monthly.<br />
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SOCIAL COMMITTEE<br />
If you are interested in being involved with the 4 neighborhood events<br />
including the Easter Egg Hunt, Patriotic Pool Party, National Neighbors<br />
Night Out and Cookies with Santa please contact Cindy either by text at<br />
713-518-4722 or by email at cindymariend@yahoo.com to sign up! These<br />
parties are run by volunteers in the neighborhood and we could really<br />
use your help.<br />
MAKING HOME IMPROVEMENTS?<br />
As a reminder, all exterior changes or additions to your home MUST be<br />
applied for by the homeowner and approved by the <strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Green</strong><br />
Homeowners Association prior to performing any work on the project.<br />
Please contact Spectrum at www.spectrumam.com for assistance.<br />
STREETLIGHTS<br />
Please report any lights that are out, blinking or on during the day. Part<br />
of your annual Homeowners fee pays for your streetlights, whether they<br />
work or not. If a light is out in your area, please call 713-207-2222 or go to<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage and report it.<br />
Each light pole should have a 6-digit number on it. When reporting the<br />
light, you will need to provide the pole number and closest intersection<br />
or address. We want all our lights to work… a well lit area is a safe area!<br />
SIGNS ON MAILBOXES, LIGHT<br />
POLES AND STREET SIGNS<br />
If you place signs in and around the neighborhood for Garage Sales,<br />
Lost Pets, etc., please make sure you remove them in a timely manner.<br />
Remember that postal boxes are the property of the USPS and it is a<br />
crime to attach anything to the cluster mailboxes! Please help to keep<br />
<strong>Aberdeen</strong> <strong>Green</strong> looking beautiful!<br />
CONSTABLE PATROL<br />
As a reminder, the Association has a patrol contract through Harris<br />
County Precinct 5 Constable. We share 40 hours of patrol per week<br />
at random times with <strong>Aberdeen</strong> Trail HOA. Please add the following<br />
dispatch number to your cell phones or post in a visible place at home<br />
in case you need support in a non-life-threatening situation. Their nonemergency<br />
dispatch number is 281-463-6666. If you see vandalism<br />
or anything suspicious please contact the dispatch number as well as<br />
Spectrum Management. The constable patrol also offers a free vacation<br />
watch service. Log on to their website at www.co.harris.tx.us/pct5/forms.<br />
aspx to obtain a form and learn more about the program.<br />
MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR ABERDEEN GREEN<br />
Spectrum Association Management<br />
281-343-9178<br />
Troy Lively - Community Manager<br />
www.spectrumam.com<br />
Be sure to set up your account on the Spectrum Management website for<br />
up to date neighborhood information.<br />
PET POLICY AND ETIQUETTE<br />
We understand your pets are very important to you and want to be a pet<br />
friendly community. However, we have received many complaints that<br />
there are pet owners not following the rules of the community when it<br />
comes to pet etiquette. Please, be aware and make a conscious effort to<br />
the adhere to the following guidelines:<br />
• Only two pets per household - refer to governing documents regarding<br />
height and weight limits.<br />
• Pick up pet waste and discard properly.<br />
• Do not allow pets to roam around the community unrestrained - it’s the<br />
law! This includes cats too!<br />
• Do not allow dogs to bark continuously disturbing neighbors.<br />
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7 SUMMER SECURITY TIPS TO KEEP YOU SAFE<br />
While the summer season is approaching, vacations are being planned<br />
and burglars are patiently waiting for homeowners to make the simple<br />
mistakes that give them the opportunity to burglarize your home. Over<br />
2 million homes are broken into each year in the U.S. Most of those<br />
intrusions happen during the summer months.<br />
Don’t be a victim. Here are a few simple, yet often overlooked tips you<br />
can take to keep your family and home safe and secure while you’re away<br />
this summer.<br />
1. Lock windows & doors before you leave. As simple as this sounds,<br />
sometimes people forget to double check that every door and window<br />
in their home is locked and secure before they head out on their trip.<br />
About 30% of all home break-ins in the U.S. are through an open door<br />
or window.<br />
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2. Don’t forget to set the alarm. As with forgetting to ensure all doors<br />
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3. Ask your neighbor to park in your driveway while you’re away. If you<br />
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neighbor if he/she would mind parking their car in your driveway while<br />
you’re away. This will give the appearance that someone is home and will<br />
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4. Turn off your mail service or have a neighbor pick up your mail.<br />
One easy way to tell if someone isn’t home is to just notice the pile of<br />
newspapers on the front lawn or the overflow of mail pouring from the<br />
mailbox. Turning off your mail service or having a trusted neighbor pick<br />
up your mail if you’re going to be gone awhile is a great way to deter<br />
thieves.<br />
5. Find a house sitter. Another option you have when you’re planning<br />
a trip away from home is to have one of your friends or relatives stay<br />
at your place while you’re away. Doing so will allow you to enjoy your<br />
vacation rest assured that someone you know and trust is staying in your<br />
home and that it’s not left unattended. If you decide to do this, it’s also<br />
a good idea to let your neighbor know that you will have a house sitter.<br />
That way there is no confusion or reason for alarm when your neighbor<br />
sees a stranger in your house.<br />
6. Leave a few lights on. If getting a house sitter isn’t an option for you,<br />
then consider leaving on a few lights throughout the house so that it<br />
looks like someone is home.<br />
7. Don’t post your vacation on social media. You might be “friends” with<br />
several people through social media, but how well do you really know<br />
them? This is a question to keep in mind while you are on vacation and<br />
thinking about posting status updates to all of your “friends.”<br />
As tempting as it may be to post pictures and updates of your vacation<br />
as it’s happening, waiting until after you return is the best time to post<br />
it to your social media. If not, you risk letting would-be thieves know in<br />
real time where you are and when you’re coming back. It’s the perfect<br />
opportunity for them to break into your home while you’re away.<br />
Just follow these 7 easy tips while you’re on your summer vacation and<br />
you’ll enjoy your trip knowing that you took all the proper measures to<br />
ensure your home stays safe and secure while you’re away.<br />
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Garlic Shrimp Scampi<br />
You could make this on National Shrimp Day <strong>May</strong> 10th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
1 (8 ounce) package angel hair pasta<br />
1/2 cup butter<br />
2 cloves garlic, sliced<br />
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined<br />
1/3 cup white wine<br />
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs<br />
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan<br />
cheese<br />
Buttermilk Biscuits<br />
You could make this on National Buttermilk Biscuits Day <strong>May</strong> 14th!<br />
DIRECTIONS:Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add angel hair pasta<br />
and return pot to boil. Cook until al dente. Drain well. In a large saucepan, melt<br />
butter, saute garlic until tender, remove garlic and discard. Add shrimp and cook<br />
until colored pink. Stir in white wine. The bread crumbs are used as thickening,<br />
so stir in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. Serve shrimp over<br />
angel hair pasta, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. http://allrecipes.com/<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
4 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon salt<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1 teaspoon cream of tartar<br />
4 teaspoons baking powder<br />
1 cup lard<br />
2 cups buttermilk<br />
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Whisk together<br />
flour, salt, baking soda, cream of tartar and baking powder. Cut lard into flour<br />
mixture using a pastry blender until crumbly; stir in buttermilk. Turn mixture<br />
onto a floured surface and knead just a few times to form a moist dough. Roll<br />
dough out 1-inch thick; cut biscuits with a cookie cutter or round glass. Place<br />
biscuits on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until tops<br />
are golden, about 12 minutes. http://allrecipes.com/<br />
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Gardening Tips For <strong>May</strong><br />
Warm weather means our gardens and landscapes are<br />
growing fast. Here are some tasks to keep your landscape<br />
beautiful and productive:<br />
Flowers: Time to plant summer blooming perennials and<br />
annuals including plumbago, zinnias, angelonia, purslane,<br />
lobularia, sunflowers, yellow bells, pride of Barbados,<br />
duranta and bat-faced cuphea.<br />
Vegetables: <strong>May</strong> is a great time to plant, from seed or<br />
nursery plants, okra, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, winter<br />
squash, pumpkins, basil, peppers, lima beans, eggplant,<br />
garlic chives and Malabar greens. If you don’t want to<br />
dedicate an area of your yard, consider planting here and<br />
there in your flowerbeds. Edible landscaping is a popular<br />
new trend!<br />
Lawns: Water 1/2 to 1” of irrigation per week. A rain gauge or straight sided container (such as a tuna fish can) will help you know how long<br />
to run your irrigation system to apply 1/2”.<br />
Weeding: Hand pull or hoe weeds while they are still young or better yet, maintain a 3” layer of mulch in all vegetable and flowerbeds to<br />
deter weeds from getting a start.<br />
Pruning: Remove spent blooms on spring and summer annuals to promote new blooms.<br />
Fertilizing: Fertilize flowerbeds and vegetable gardens w/slow release organic fertilizer.<br />
Water: Deep soakings between rain events is better than frequent light sprinkling.<br />
Birds: Spring migration continues until mid-<strong>May</strong>. Clean bird feeders! Replace water in bird baths to avoid creating mosquito breeding spots.<br />
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CAM Food Pantry Update<br />
CYPRESS ASSISTANCE MINISTRIES’ (CAM)<br />
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ACCOMMODATE 450% INCREASE IN SERVICE<br />
With unemployment continuing to rise, feeding one’s family has become<br />
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now seen the reduction of or loss of one or more household paychecks,<br />
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“The large majority of people coming to CAM’s Food Pantry are new<br />
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The new hours for assistance will be Monday-Thursday, 10 AM-2 PM.<br />
“The demand is simply more than we can keep up with unless we again<br />
modify the hours.” said Ryan. “And volunteers are very much needed so<br />
if you are not in a high-risk group, please consider giving of your time.”<br />
CAM’s Food Pantry is using a “Drive Through” model to limit contact<br />
between individuals. Clients stay in their cars, show ID and proof of<br />
residency and then based on household size a number of boxes of prepacked<br />
food items are placed in their trunk or backseat. CAM is serving<br />
food to zip codes 77065, 77095, 77429, 77433 and 77084.<br />
The best ways to help CAM include financial donations, food donations<br />
and by volunteering. If you are interested in volunteering please contact<br />
Janet Ryan at janetr@cypressassistance.org. To donate food visit CAM’s<br />
Food Pantry at 11265 Huffmeister. To donate financially, please visit<br />
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Golf Tournaments<br />
33ND ANNUAL B. F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC<br />
POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER<br />
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation<br />
(CFEF) trustees graded 1200+ scholarship applications and met via Zoom<br />
to award more than $635,000 in scholarships. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD<br />
graduating seniors planning to attend Lone Star College full-time in the<br />
fall, our application is open now through <strong>May</strong> 11, <strong>2020</strong>. This summer, the<br />
Foundation will award $72,000 from the Edwin C. Schroeder Endowment<br />
Fund. The Foundation looks forward to recognizing our <strong>2020</strong> scholarship<br />
recipients this August. With the Stay Home - Work Safe Mandate through<br />
the end of April, the Foundation has decided to postpone the B. F. Adam<br />
Golf Classic until the COVID-19 risk is minimal within our community for<br />
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STEVE TOUCHY<br />
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the safety of our 288 golfers and over 100 volunteers, trustees and staff,<br />
who help make this event a tremendous success, as well as the staff at<br />
BlackHorse Golf Club. Our 33 rd annual B. F. Adam Golf Class has been<br />
moved to Monday, November 16, <strong>2020</strong>.<br />
Celebrating 50 years as a non-profit raising money to fund scholarships<br />
for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school graduates, the Cy-Fair Educational<br />
Foundation is looking forward to our exciting Fall lineup of events.<br />
Tuesday, August 4, <strong>2020</strong> - Scholarship Reception<br />
Thursday, October 15, <strong>2020</strong> - Salute to the Stars<br />
Monday, November 16, <strong>2020</strong> - B. F. Adam Golf Classic<br />
Thursday-Saturday, December 10-12, <strong>2020</strong> – Houston Methodist Cy-<br />
Hoops Invitational<br />
The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful for the<br />
unwavering generosity of the Cy-Fair community and the commitment<br />
of our Board of Trustees. Over the last 50 years, the Foundation has grown<br />
tremendously awarding more than $9 million to graduating seniors<br />
from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization,<br />
all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. For more<br />
information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at<br />
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ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL VBS<br />
Take a ride with us for an exciting week of VBS, July 13 th -17 th ! Early<br />
registration costs $20. Late registration is June 1 st , costs $30. Our theme<br />
this year is Rocky Railway; Jesus’ Power Pulls us Through. In addition, we’ll<br />
be having Armored Sports come in again this year for after VBS fun!<br />
From 12-4 PM, Armored Sports will run a Bible based sports camp. The<br />
participants will play fun games like dodgeball, kickball, capture the flag,<br />
and games revolving around basketball, soccer and more! The cost in<br />
addition to VBS is $115 if registered before June 1 st and $125 if registered<br />
after June 1 st . Note: Registration for Armored Sports must be done<br />
separately from VBS.<br />
Summer Camps<br />
CAMP CORNERSTONE WEEK LONG CAMP<br />
Camp Cornerstone is a week-long camp sponsored by Cornerstone<br />
United Methodist Church and is for children ages 2 through the<br />
completion of 4th grade. Children must be 2 by June 1, <strong>2020</strong>. Camp<br />
hours are 9:30 AM-1 PM. There are 3 sessions throughout the summer<br />
and you are invited to participate in any or all! Registration open. Session<br />
I - “Safari” is June 15-19, <strong>2020</strong>; Session II - “Christmas in July” is July 13-17,<br />
<strong>2020</strong>; Session III - “Summer Olympics” is August 3-7, <strong>2020</strong>. The cost per<br />
camp per child is $125 and is due at the time of registration. To download<br />
a form from the Cornerstone website, go to www.cornerstoneumc.org<br />
and click on “Ministries” and then select “Preschool.” You will see a tab for<br />
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from your child’s teacher so you can learn more about the camp and they<br />
will answer questions about the week-long fun. Each day your child will<br />
bring a backpack and a lunch as they enjoy each other and the special<br />
things they will do during the week. We look forward to having your<br />
child at camp this summer! It’s a great time for everyone and you don’t<br />
want to miss any of it! Registration will continue through <strong>May</strong> 1, <strong>2020</strong> or<br />
until camp classes are full. Once camp classes are full, a waiting list will<br />
be started. Please call the preschool office at 281-859-1612 if you have<br />
any questions. The preschool office hours are: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-1 PM.<br />
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Dates: Week 1 July 6-10, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Week 2 July 13-17, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Week 3 July 20-24, <strong>2020</strong><br />
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Camp Hope is our three week day camp for children ages 5 years-old<br />
through 6 th grade. It is an adult-mentored, student-led ministry. Each day<br />
children will hear a new bible story, learn what it means to their life by<br />
eating a snack, playing a game and experiencing the story through the<br />
arts, STEM and worship. Camp Hope is a day camp that is passionate<br />
about growing leaders. This is one of the reasons that Camp Hope is one<br />
of the BEST ways to develop youth leaders. It’s a vital part of what Camp<br />
Hope is all about! Parents are invited to register their children online at<br />
www.messiahlc.org/camp-hope.<br />
For more information, call 281-890-3013. Messiah Lutheran Church is<br />
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The iWRITE summer camps and workshops will be held in June and July<br />
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ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL SUMMER CAMPS<br />
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2. Change water and scrub vases holding flowers or cuttings twice each<br />
week - or grow cutting in sand.<br />
3. Discard old tires or store them indoors.<br />
4. Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns. Seal<br />
cisterns not in actual use.<br />
5. Repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets. They may cause standing<br />
water.<br />
6. Connect open waste-water drains to a sewage system or construct<br />
separate sump or leach.<br />
7. Clean clogged roof gutters and drain flat roofs.<br />
8. Fill holes in trees with sand or mortar or drain or spray then, as required.<br />
9. Stock ornamental ponds with mosquito-eating fish.<br />
10. Fix or replace screens for doors and windows.<br />
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MAY IS NATIONAL STROKE AWARENESS MONTH<br />
Many health and heart organizations come together every <strong>May</strong> to raise<br />
awareness about the causes and effects of stroke. One of their biggest<br />
campaigns is FAST, teaching the world to know the symptoms of stroke<br />
and how to respond quickly to help save a life.<br />
Face - By asking the person to smile you can tell immediately if one side<br />
of the face droops.<br />
Arm - Ask the person to raise both arms. Observe to see if one arm drifts<br />
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Speech - Slurred speech is a symptom of stroke. Ask the person to repeat<br />
a single sentence.<br />
Time - Call 911-Fast. Time may be the difference between life and death<br />
or even partial and full recovery.<br />
National Stroke Awareness Day was proclaimed in 1989 by President<br />
George H. W. Bush. It had been observed for many years before the<br />
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DO CRAFTS: You can make crafts with just about anything and your<br />
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Camp in the backyard<br />
Decorate a T-shirt<br />
Send postcards to family & friends<br />
Finger painting<br />
Make your own Play-doh<br />
Write an autobiography<br />
Have a fashion show<br />
Bubbles<br />
Rearrange your bedroom<br />
Watch the clouds<br />
Practice tongue twisters<br />
Learn to juggle<br />
Create a house of cards<br />
Have paper airplane races<br />
Hopscotch<br />
Hide and Seek<br />
Make shadow puppets<br />
Line up dominoes and watch them drop<br />
Learn string games like Cats in the Cradle<br />
Have a picnic on the living room floor<br />
Learn clapping games like Miss Mary Mack<br />
Play cards (Crazy 8s, War, Rummy)<br />
Family game night<br />
Watch old home movies or look at old pictures<br />
Tell scary stories in the dark<br />
Learn sign language<br />
Learn Morse Code<br />
Walk the dog<br />
Play chess or checkers<br />
Play charades<br />
Have a bubble-blowing contest<br />
Do blind taste tests with various drinks and food<br />
Solve a crossword or word search puzzle<br />
Make butterflies from coffee filters<br />
Play hangman or tic-tac-toe<br />
Play free online games<br />
Make a time capsule<br />
Learn how to read a map<br />
Play hot potato<br />
Have thumb wars<br />
Arm wrestle<br />
Give each other crazy or fancy hair dos<br />
Draw a letter, word or picture on someone’s back<br />
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Make your own pet rock<br />
Play “I Spy”<br />
Put together a puzzle<br />
Play “20 questions”<br />
Try to make each other laugh<br />
Write a secret message in “mirror image”<br />
Have a staring contest<br />
Speak Pig Latin<br />
Play Truth or Dare<br />
Create a secret code and send each other messages<br />
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NATIONAL<br />
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National Nurses Week<br />
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6 th and ends on <strong>May</strong> 12 th ,<br />
Florence Nightingale’s<br />
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Today, we are more<br />
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hardware malfunctions -<br />
any disruption can have a<br />
huge impact on our lives. No<br />
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safe computing practices are<br />
a combination of physical<br />
protections using computer<br />
software and security settings<br />
and the secure actions of the<br />
user. You need both to make<br />
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and ultimately the information stored on it.<br />
1. Keep your computer updated - In the evolving world of software viruses,<br />
it is essential that computer owners use anti-virus software and keep it upto-date.<br />
Most anti-virus software gives the user the ability to do automatic<br />
updates. Whether individuals choose to update their operating system<br />
software automatically or manually, we recommend making it a continuous<br />
process. It is also important to keep other software on your computer<br />
updated. Software updates often include essential bug fixes and security<br />
features that address existing vulnerabilities. Finally, enable the personal<br />
firewall on your computer. This will help to keep unauthorized people from<br />
snooping around your computer when it’s connected to the Internet.<br />
2. Create strong, secure passwords - There is power in strong<br />
passwords. We recommend passwords that contain at least 8 characters<br />
with a combination of letters, numbers and symbols. Strong passwords<br />
are less likely to be hacked than very generic passwords. Use creative<br />
pass-phases to avoid having to write down a password. Do not share<br />
your passwords with anyone.<br />
3. Download files legally - Along with the possibility of significant legal<br />
penalties, downloading music and movies from peer-to-peer networks<br />
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can be harmful to your machine. These downloaded files are sometimes<br />
riddled with viruses and spyware.<br />
4. Keep personal information safe - Reduce your risk of identity theft.<br />
Never share your personal information via email, no matter how official<br />
the email looks. Official business that requires personal information<br />
should not happen via unsecured email.<br />
5. Scan email attachments and validate links - In an effort to keep<br />
viruses off your machine, scan all attachments that are sent to you. Viruses<br />
can lurk in emails from friends and family. While you may be fooled about<br />
an email that contains a photo you would like to see from a friend, antivirus<br />
software will know the difference. If you receive a link in an email<br />
from a trusted source, hover over the link using your mouse and look in<br />
the bottom bar of your web browser to reveal the true URL and validate<br />
that the link is legitimate. This will ensure that you know where you are<br />
going on the Internet and whether or not you want to go there.<br />
6. Lock your computer - When leaving your computer unattended,<br />
physically lock it to prevent theft of the machine. We also suggest that<br />
users lock the screen with a password to safeguard data.<br />
7. Log off any public areas - Remember when using a public computer<br />
or network, it is just that…public. Be sure that you completely log off the<br />
site or machine when you are finished using it. Users should be especially<br />
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8. Back up important data - We have seen final papers vanish - hard drives<br />
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9. Limit information on social media sites - People will post almost anything<br />
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media sites. Protect yourself from identity theft and other scams by limiting<br />
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