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<strong>May</strong><br />

<strong>2020</strong><br />

Parents of <strong>2020</strong> Seniors:<br />

Send in your high school or college<br />

graduate’s photo, name & school to be<br />

included in next month’s newsletter!<br />

Send to ads@krenekprinting.com<br />

by <strong>May</strong> 10th.<br />

The advertisers that make<br />

your newsletter possible<br />

are small businesses<br />

owned by your neighbors!<br />

Please give them a call<br />

when you need services<br />

for your home.<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 />

NOW HIRING!<br />

See our website for more details!<br />

Cypress Fairbanks Swim Club<br />

Home of The FLEET, est. 1975<br />

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 />

PUBLISHED BY: KRENEK PRINTING<br />

www.krenekprinting.com • 281-463-8649<br />

INFORMATION ON BUSINESS ADS: ads@krenekprinting.com<br />

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 />

CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT.,<br />

RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP -<br />

PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN<br />

CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

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JESUS CHRIST<br />

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 />

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2. Don’t forget to set the alarm. As with forgetting to ensure all doors<br />

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excitement to get out the door and on the road to start your vacation.<br />

3. Ask your neighbor to park in your driveway while you’re away. If you<br />

typically park your car in your driveway when you’re home, ask your<br />

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 />

help deter any thieves.<br />

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 />

an unreachable goal for many parents. Cypress Assistance Ministries’ Food<br />

Pantry is experiencing a 450% increase in the number of people depending<br />

on assistance for food. “Many families who were financially stable have<br />

now seen the reduction of or loss of one or more household paychecks,<br />

leaving them unable to cover basic necessities. Unemployment payment<br />

will kick in and that will help, but having enough right now means asking<br />

others for help. And recovering from this kind of loss will require financial<br />

assistance as well.” stated Janet Ryan, CAM’s Director of Development.<br />

“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 />

www.cypressassistance.org/support/donate.<br />

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 />

8<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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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 />

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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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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 />

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ST. AIDAN’S EPISCOPAL SUMMER CAMPS<br />

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Garage Sales<br />

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3. Discard old tires or store them indoors.<br />

4. Screen rain barrels and openings to water tanks or cisterns. Seal<br />

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5. Repair leaky plumbing and outside faucets. They may cause standing<br />

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6. Connect open waste-water drains to a sewage system or construct<br />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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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 />

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Write an autobiography<br />

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Watch the clouds<br />

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Learn to juggle<br />

Create a house of cards<br />

Have paper airplane races<br />

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Make shadow puppets<br />

Line up dominoes and watch them drop<br />

Learn string games like Cats in the Cradle<br />

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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 />

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Make a time capsule<br />

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Play “I Spy”<br />

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Play “20 questions”<br />

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Write a secret message in “mirror image”<br />

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Today, we are more<br />

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1. Keep your computer updated - In the evolving world of software viruses,<br />

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Most anti-virus software gives the user the ability to do automatic<br />

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5. Scan email attachments and validate links - In an effort to keep<br />

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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 />

mindful to uncheck boxes that will remember users’ login information<br />

when logging into online services, such as email and bank accounts.<br />

8. Back up important data - We have seen final papers vanish - hard drives<br />

crash and files become corrupt. If you have important information that you<br />

cannot afford to lose, back it up. We recommend that you store this information<br />

securely and even consider storing extra copies at another location.<br />

9. Limit information on social media sites - People will post almost anything<br />

on social media site. For many people, birth dates, anniversaries, addresses,<br />

phone numbers and a lot of other personal information can be found on social<br />

media sites. Protect yourself from identity theft and other scams by limiting<br />

what information you disclose online and who can see that information.<br />

10. Avoid surfing websites that you don’t already know - Browsers are<br />

quickly becoming one of the larger vulnerabilities in computing. Adware<br />

and spyware are written specifically to exploit Internet Explorer and<br />

Firefox. So try and stick with the websites you trust.<br />

While these steps are not foolproof, they will go a long way towards<br />

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