Lost Creek October 2020

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CURB APPEAL TIPS TO PREPARE 

YOUR HOME FOR THE MARKET 

When you’re getting your home ready to sell, few things are more important 

than curb appeal. After all, whether it’s an in-person or virtual showing, it’s 

the first impression that potential buyers will have of your home. That’s why 

it’s essential to make your home’s exterior and the surrounding property as 

appealing as you can. Below are some tips and resources for boosting your 

home’s curb appeal as you prepare to put it on the market. 

Consider Major Improvements 

There are many major improvements that can significantly enhance curb 

appeal. Here are a few worthwhile examples: 

• Replace the siding on your home to transform your home’s exterior. 

• If your siding isn’t very old, power wash it to make it look brand new. 

• If your driveway or patio needs work, consider getting new concrete 

poured. 

• Install new windows and doors to boost the appeal and security of your 

home. 

• For more curb appeal projects, research homes in your area through 

real estate sites and neighborhood newsletters, like those provided by 

Krenek Printing. 

Make Easy Improvements Yourself 

There are also plenty of simple DIY projects that can transform your 

home’s curb appeal: 

• Paint the front door a vibrant color and put flower boxes out. 

• To make your home pop, Install modern house numbers that fit the 

architecture. 

• Upgrade your mailbox or give your current mailbox a makeover. 

• If your garage door is looking a little worse for wear, bring it back to life 

by restaining it. 

• Make sure your front porch, patio and/or other outdoor areas are free 

of clutter. 

Don’t Forget the Landscaping 

Your home’s landscaping could be a major selling point, so put some 

energy into sprucing it up. 

• Keep up with basic lawn maintenance like mowing the grass and 

trimming the bushes. 

• Add a variety of flowers and greenery to your property. 

• Consider any landscape lighting that you could add for appeal and 

safety. 

• Be sure to keep any unused tools, equipment and other clutter stored 

out of sight. 

• Finally, consider hiring a landscape gardener to save time and reduce 

stress. 

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Lastly, keep researching other ways that you can help your home stand 

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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS 

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the 

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. 

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with 

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

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

want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send 

emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you 

want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we 

will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. 

DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible 

for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check 

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a 

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. 

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those 

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents. 

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SAVINGS TIPS THAT ADD UP TO BIG BUCKS 

You can find little savings here and there that will add up over the course 

of the year and really make a difference to your bank account. Start today 

by making these simple, fast changes to the way you shop and live: 

• Do the double. Plan your grocery shopping trips on the day your supermarket 

doubles coupons or offers special discounts to groups such as veterans or 

school teachers. 

• Never pay shipping. Search for online coupons codes before paying 

delivery fees from any online retailer. 

• Plan meals based on sales. Write the grocery list with the store flyer 

in hand. Choose upcoming dinners based on the week’s specials and 

seasonal produce. 

• Don’t toss leftovers. Instead, recycle them into another meal. Use 

leftover rice in soup or save grilled chicken to top a salad. Leftover fruit 

salad makes a wonderful fruit smoothie. 

• Shop online clearance sections. Click on sale tabs on merchant website 

sites first to find the best deals. 

• Stack coupons. Pair manufacturer coupons found online or in the 

newspaper with in-store sales or coupons. If the store has a customer 

savings card, you may be able to use that to triple the savings. 

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FUNDRAISERS 

CHRIST CLINIC’S PREMIERE FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST 

FOR A BLESSING GOES VIRTUAL 

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF COMMUNITY BLESSINGS 

Christ Clinic’s Board of Directors is excited to announce its 9 th Annual Breakfast for a 

Blessing - Celebrating 20 years of community blessings. This year’s event, presented 

by title sponsor Houston Methodist Hospital and hosted by Don McCoy, President of 

the Katy/Fulshear Chamber will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 8 AM and 

will be presented virtually via Christ Clinic’s YouTube channel. Breakfast for a Blessing is 

Christ Clinic’s premiere fundraising event, raising close to $100,000 each year. 

Christ Clinic invites the entire community to break bread and join them as they celebrate 

20 years of service to Katy and its uninsured neighbors. With each ticket purchased, 

guests will receive a breakfast box catered by Great Harvest Bread Company to enjoy 

during the event. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, guests will have the option to pick up or 

have their breakfast personally delivered. 

For ticket and sponsorship information visit www.christclinickaty.org For more 

information, contact Michael Peterson, Advancement Coordinator at 832-913-8476 or 

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SAVE THE DATE! 

Taylor High School Project Grad Holiday Home Tour: Dec. 3 rd -5 th . More info to follow in 

the next issue! 

VENDORS WANTED 

VENDOR REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! 

Are you crafty? Are you a distributor for a specialty item? Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church 

has opened vendor registration for our 7 th Annual Fall Festival and Holiday Market! The 

market and festival will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 10 AM-4 PM. We will have 

both indoor and outdoor booths. Saint Aidan’s is located in Cypress at 13131 Fry Road – 

just south of Hwy 290. Our festival features Market Booths, Children’s Area, Petting Zoo, 

Pony Rides, Food Vendors, Silent Auction, Music, Cake Walk and a Trunk N Treat. For more 

information and to register online, visit our website at http://aidanschurch.org and click 

on the Fall Festival icon or if you prefer to mail in your registration, you can obtain a Booth 

Reservation form by contacting us at 281-373-3203 or email fallfest@aidanschurch.org. 

Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church is located at 13131 Fry Road, Cypress Texas 77433. 

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Apollo 8 - Through October 4, 2020 

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Is He Dead? - April 21-May 9, 2021 

Mary Poppins - June 16-July 18, 2021 

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MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE 

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2020-2021 SEASON 

Chelsea Market Theater, 

4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006 

Mildred’s Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live 

productions until December 2020, to insure the 

safety of our patrons and our artists. We hope you 

are all safe and healthy and we miss you. In the 

meantime, we have some other free treats in store 

while we wait for the time to be right for live theater. 

OH MY GOD - October 13-25, 2020 ONLINE. 

FINE WINES - November 2020 (exact dates TBA) 

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FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - 

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WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at 

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TOOTH AND TAIL: full production - March 18-April 3, 

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SEVEN LAKES HIGH SCHOOL - STUDIO VII 

THEATRE CO. PRESENTS: THE 39 STEPS 

In The 39 Steps, a man with a boring life meets a woman with a thick 

accent who says she’s a spy. While in his London flat, she is murdered. 

Soon, a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps” is hot on the man’s 

trail in a nationwide manhunt that climaxes in a death-defying finale! A 

riotous blend of virtuoso performances and wildly inventive stagecraft, 

The 39 Steps amounts to an unforgettable evening of mystery, drama 

and laughter! 

Performance Dates: October 15 th , 16 th and 17 th at 7 PM 

and October 17 th at 2 PM 

Seven Lakes High School, Performing Arts Center 

9251 South Fry Road, Katy, TX 77494 

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Seating will be limited and spread out throughout the entire auditorium 

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STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM • Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

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The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit 

providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be 

advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10 th Annual Rockin’ 

Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 11 AM. The 

Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson 

are hosting an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222 West 

South Loop, Houston, TX 77027, along with a virtual event online for 

guests to celebrate at a distance. 

Guests along with girls and women who participate in The Women’s 

Fund’s Health Education classes are invited to the fun-filled afternoon 

featuring a keynote speaker, silent auction and more. 

The Women’s Fund invites everyone to support the mission to help more 

adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier and more resilient 

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Most importantly, I recognize the importance of staying present. It’s this present-moment 

awareness that serves as my greatest daily teacher. And with the pink-hued mania now 

lighting up October, we all have the opportunity to infuse our support and awareness 

with a healthy dose of mindfulness. Here are a few tips: 

5 WAYS TO MINDFULLY HONOR BREAST 

CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 

by Paige Davis, a survivor’s blog 

For many breast cancer survivors, including 

myself, the pink frenzy of October can be a 

confusing time. On the one hand, as a survivor, I 

appreciate this raised awareness and am grateful 

for the role it has played in my own healing 

journey. The opportunities to get involved and 

show support are plentiful. Fashion, beauty, 

food and design invite us to purchase pink in 

the name of breast cancer awareness, but that 

also makes it confusing. 

For the most part, I’m past my cancer bubble. I 

don’t think about it every day. And yet, I can’t 

deny some old habits from that time still kick in. 

Every now and then, I’ll wake up on a Thursday 

thinking it’s chemo day. Occasionally, I’ll step out 

of the shower and see the scars on my body and 

just stare in wonder: How did this happen? And 

while it happens much less, I admittedly still get 

hit with overwhelming moments of emotion 

that wash over me at the most unpredictable 

times. 

1. Be mindful of your body: Early detection is key in any disease, especially breast cancer. 

This is an ideal time to schedule a mammogram for yourself or remind a loved one. You can 

also commit to performing monthly self-exams, which is how I found my cancer. Treat your 

body with personal mindfulness and attention. 

2. Connect with loved ones. Most likely, we all know someone who is going through 

or has been through some type of cancer, breast or otherwise. Reach out to that person 

and let them know you’re thinking of them. It’s the random texts, calls and social media 

messages that mean the world to anyone who has been touched by cancer. If you are more 

of a “doer,” offer something more tangible: arrange for a cleaning service; organize meals; 

offer rides to appointments; gift cozy items for chemo days; and sending fresh flowers. 

My cousins came together and arranged to have weekly flowers delivered throughout my 

treatment - that was amazing. 

3. Show your support mindfully. There is no question that the big foundations can play 

a pivotal role when it comes to cancer research and finding a cure. Consider embracing 

causes that support overall women’s health and helping the diseases that don’t receive the 

level of awareness and support that breast cancer does. 

4. Donate with intention. I’ve also been on the other side of watching loved ones go 

through cancer, so I understand the helplessness. I get the desire to take action and do 

something - anything. If dyeing your hair pink or buying a designer handbag makes you 

feel like you’re helping, then by all means do it. But do the research and understand where 

the funds are going and make sure that resonates with you. 

5. Practice a “loving kindness meditation.” I’m a big believer that when we meditate, 

we are helping to raise the positive vibration of ourselves and those around us. One of 

the best tools to do this is to practice a loving kindness meditation. Picture someone you 

know who is going through cancer. If you don’t know anyone, imagine someone who is 

experiencing any type of struggle. Picture them as you breathe into your heart center and 

silently repeat the phrases: 

May your body be at ease. May your heart be open. May your mind be boundless. May 

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10 Ideas for 

a Spooky 

Quarantine 

Halloween 

While Halloween might look different this year, that doesn’t 

mean it should be boring. Who would have thought social 

distancing recommendations that first came about in March 

would still be in effect in October? However, given the 

ongoing coronavirus pandemic, you’ll have to take some 

precautions to make sure your Halloween is safe. But, just 

because you’ll need to put some more thought into this 

year’s spooky celebrations, doesn’t mean they need to be 

any less fun. Here you’ll find our favorite (safe) ideas for 

your quarantine Halloween. From a movie night to outdoor 

outings, it’s time to get planning. 

Watch a Spooky Movie: There’s certainly no shortage of 

Halloween movies. From family friendly classics (Hocus 

Pocus, Casper) to horror flicks (Halloween, Silence of the 

Lambs), there’s something in the Halloween œuvre for 

everyone. Swap your popcorn for candy corn and let the 

movie marathon begin. 

Visit a Pumpkin Patch: Already a great autumnal outdoor 

activity, many pumpkin patches, apple orchards and farms 

are implementing social distancing protocols for their visitors. 

Make sure to grab some apple cider while you’re there. 

Carve Jack-O’-Lanterns: Once you’re done 

picking the pumpkins, it’s obviously time to 

carve. Whether you’re aiming for a classic 

jack-o’-lantern face or a more original design, 

pumpkin carving is the perfect activity to do 

outdoors, distanced from friends or with kids 

at home. 

Decorate Your House: Choose either a cute or 

spooky aesthetic and then fashion your digs 

appropriately. Grab a scarecrow, decorative 

gourds and maybe even some hay to elevate 

your porch. 

Take a Drive or Hike: In many areas, October also brings stunning fall foliage. A 

perfect way to embrace the season is to drive and observe the changing leaves. Better 

yet, get outside and fully immerse yourself in autumn with a nature hike. 

Bake Some Sweet Treats: Who says Halloween is all about the candy? This is the 

perfect time to get creative with your baking. Decorate some spooky cookies or build 

a (haunted) gingerbread house. You’ll have both an activity and a yummy dessert. 

Host a Zoom Halloween Party: If you can’t physically attend a Halloween party this 

year, don’t forgo celebrating. Get a group of friends together and plan a time for you 

all to dress up, catch up and enjoy. Costumes mandatory (at least from the waist up). 

Stir Up a Spooky Cocktail: Fetch the dry ice and grab the tequila-time to make some 

on-theme drinks. And for the little ones? A Halloween mocktail is sure to excite. 

Craft a Halloween Playlist: There are more Halloween-themed tunes than you’d 

expect. There’s the age-old classic “The Monster Mash,” along with more modern 

interpretations like “Heads Will Roll” and “She Wolf.” So, build a playlist curated to your 

tastes and let the costumed dance party begin. 

Decorate Themed Face Masks: There is perhaps no more “2020” Halloween activity 

than decorating a face mask. Whether you’re doing it for yourself or with your kids, 

make your mask match your costume or have it be a costume in itself. Some ideas 

include animal faces, creepy grins or a pumpkin pattern, but feel free to get creative. 

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How to Carve A Pumpkin 

When it comes to pumpkin carving, the idea is to have fun. We’ve 

got tips on carving the best pumpkin, as well as how to pick a good 

pumpkin for carving! 

HOW TO PICK A GOOD PUMPKIN FOR CARVING 

Look for one that is a little misshapen. Inspect it for soft spots (especially 

the end opposite the stem). Reject a pumpkin that has soft spots, they 

will cause it to deteriorate quickly. Remember, your pumpkin doesn’t 

have to sit on its base, in fact, that’s often its weakest spot. 

Let the pumpkin guide the shape of the face: An elongated pumpkin 

should have an elongated face. A fat and happy pumpkin should have 

a fat and happy face. 

HOLLOW OR WHOLE? 

There are two reasons for hollowing: (1) If the inside is going to be 

exposed (through the mouth, etc.), it looks better if it is hollowed 

neatly. (2) If you plan to light the pumpkin from the inside, it must be 

hollow. You can hollow it out from a hole in the back instead of the top, 

so that the look of the face isn’t affected. If you’re illuminating with a 

candle, you need to hollow from the top to allow the heat and smoke 

to escape. 

THE TOOLS 

Use a water-based marker to outline the face that you want to carve. 

First, draw a line down the center to establish symmetry. Then sketch 

the nose, the approximate center of the face. Once you’re satisfied with 

the details, trace over the lines using a permanent marker. For carving, 

basic kitchen implements, such as a paring knife or a steak knife with 

a standard - not serrated - blade that’s not going to bend, work well. 

You can also use a standard jigsaw blade. Otherwise, improvise: Use a 

melon-ball cutter to make circles, for example. 

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MAKE A FACE 

To achieve a three-dimensional appearance, carve the entire pumpkin. 

Exaggerate the features. (If you aren’t sure what teeth really look like or 

how the gum line works, smile and look in the mirror.) If the pumpkin is 

frowning, carve wrinkles under the mouth. To add character, carve a lot 

of “crow’s feet” lines around the eyes. Consider using the stem as the 

nose and inserts such as radishes for the eyes or cut eyeballs from the 

back of the pumpkin and hold them in place with toothpicks. 

CARVE WITH CARE 

Use two hands at all times: one to control the blade and the other to 

control the pressure with which you cut (and thus the depth). Take care 

not to jab the blade into the pumpkin; you don’t want to cut all the 

way through the rind - except to determine its depth. The thickness of 

the rind will vary, not only from pumpkin to pumpkin, but also within 

one pumpkin. To determine your pumpkin’s average depth, cut a 

core sample where you want an eye or a nostril to be. Keep that piece 

nearby as a reminder of how deep you can safely cut. 

ENJOY IT WHILE IT LASTS 

Pumpkins, which are actually a fruit, not a vegetable, are 90 percent 

water, so after carving they usually last only three days to a week. A 

jack-o’-lantern with a surface carving will last longer than one that 

is cut all the way through. Putting a candle or other light inside will 

shorten its life span, as the heat that results can “cook” the pumpkin 

and reduce its longevity to a matter of hours. For a bright, shiny finish, 

spray Armor All on the pumpkin and rub it in. Paint will not preserve a 

pumpkin. However, if you decide to paint your pumpkin for decoration, 

use a water-based latex paint and wait at least an hour after carving 

so that the cuts you have made in the pumpkin have a chance to dry. 

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Celebrate Halloween Safely 

YOU CAN STILL HAVE YOUR TRICKS AND TREATS— 

WITH A TWIST. 

By Lisa Milbrand 

At this point, we’ve mastered the Zoom party, the socially distanced backyard soiree, and the safest 

way to host family and friends. Now we get to put our newfound safe socializing skills to the test 

with the first big event of the fall/winter holiday season: Halloween. With Halloween falling on 

a Saturday this year and several challenging months behind us (and likely more to come), it’s 

only natural that people want to celebrate, big time. But many of the traditional things to do on 

Halloween—parties, parades, haunted houses, and crowds of kids trick-or-treating—may feel a 

little questionable during a pandemic. But don’t cancel your Halloween costume order or forget 

your ideas for easy Halloween costumes just yet. With a little creativity, you can still have a spooky 

time without putting your health or the health of others at risk. Read on for our smart ideas for a 

safe Halloween 2020 during coronavirus. 

1 - Tweak your trick-or-treat routine 

Trick-or-treating may still be in the cards, as long as the COVID-19 numbers near you are relatively 

low. “Just like we check the weather on Halloween to see what precautions and extra gear might be 

needed, knowing the current state of COVID-19 in your community will be important in determining 

if it is safe or not,” says Michelle Barron, MD, medical director for infection prevention and control at 

UCHealth in Aurora, Colo. “Follow the current rules and guidance being given at the state 

and local level, and do a risk/benefit analysis based on the health of the individuals 

trick-or-treating and those who live in the household and decide if the risk of getting 

potentially exposed to someone with COVID-19 is worth the bag of treats.” If you can’t 

trick or treat the traditional way due to the pandemic, look for ways to manage it creatively. You 

can buy your kiddo’s favorite candy and let her trick-or-treat door to door within your house, or 

have her walk through the neighborhood so she can show off her costume, then come home to a 

special treat or toy. 

2 - Find a safe way to give out treats 

Dr. Barron recommends individually wrapping up treats and putting them out in your yard or on 

your stoop so there’s space between the bags for people to easily pick them up. You can put them 

on a blanket on the lawn or a table on your driveway or porch. And if you’re game to go through a 

lot of hand sanitizer and wear a mask, you could still hand out the treats yourself. “If you are going 

to hand out candy, I would recommend having a small bottle of hand sanitizer and using it before 

handing out the treats,” Dr. Barron says. “This is probably a better approach than having a bowl that 

many hands can reach into at one time.” 

3 - Work a (real) mask into your costume 

This is the year to break out your ninja costume—or slip a second safety mask under your 

Michael Myers or ghost masks: whatever you have to do to make a Halloween costume with a 

mask. Doubling up the masks is safe, Dr. Barron says, but comfort is also key. “If you are wearing 

another mask under a rubber mask, you want to make sure that it doesn’t get too hot and that the 

person wearing it can easily breathe,” she says. Sadly, your Halloween mask probably isn’t up to par 

as a safety device. “Most Halloween masks are not designed to contain droplets,” Dr. Barron says. 

4 - Keep the party outdoors 

As with most entertaining these days, outdoors (and small) is best if you want to throw a Halloween 

party. “Masking and social distancing are still important,” Dr. Barron says. “Food and drinks should be 

prepackaged or in single servings and hand sanitizers should be readily accessible. Setting up chairs and 

tables so that everyone can be social but still maintain space between each other should be considered.” 

5 - Research events before you go 

If you’re a big fan of picking pumpkins, hay mazes, costume parades, and haunted houses, you may 

still be able to take part. But do your research beforehand to see how they’re planning to make it 

safer (such as limiting participants or requiring masks), to see if you’re comfortable with their plans. 

And as with everything else, outdoors is better. “Outdoor activities like pumpkin picking and corn 

mazes are great things to do and are probably lower risk than other types of indoor activities as long 

as masks are used and social distancing is adhered to,” Dr. Barron says. 

6 Get creative with your celebrations 

There are plenty of ways to get your Halloween on, so think outside the box. Set up a movie 

projector and screen and host a marathon of your favorite Halloween movies on Netflix in your 

backyard for a few friends, or host a Zoom dance party where your friends can gather and learn the 

“Thriller” choreography or do the “Time Warp” all together. “Let creativity reign!” Dr. Barron advises. 

“I never thought I would have fun at Zoom Dance party, but I did this for a friend's birthday and it 

was pretty great.” You never know what might become a new Halloween tradition. 

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