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<strong>Westlake</strong> /<strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong><br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2020</strong><br />
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WCIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
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Annette Baldwin, President 281-578-9118<br />
Robin Stitofsky, Vice President/Secretary 281-787-4817<br />
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WESTLAKE DIRECTORS<br />
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Mark Taylor 832-689-6475<br />
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SHERIFF’S OFFICE LAW ENFORCEMENT COORDINATOR<br />
Annette Baldwin 281-578-9118<br />
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Harris County Public Health & Evir. 713-439-6000<br />
Poison Control 800-764-7661<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Katy Christian Ministries Hotline<br />
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Post Office - Bear Creek 281-550-4413<br />
Post Office - Park Row 281-829-5062<br />
Harris County Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Centerpoint Energy (Street Light Repair) 281-391-5104<br />
Centerpoint Energy (Power Outages) 713-207-2222<br />
Comcast 713-341-1000<br />
Senior Citizen Info. 713-529-9991<br />
SPCA Houston 713-869-7722<br />
SPCA 24 Emergency Animal Rescue 713-780-4357<br />
Precinct 3 Commissioner Radack 281-463-6300<br />
HOSPITALS<br />
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Houston Methodist West Hospital 832-522-1000<br />
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus 832-227-1000<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Mayde Creek Elementary School 281-237-3950<br />
Stephens Elementary School 281-234-0200<br />
Mayde Creek Junior High School 281-237-3900<br />
Mayde Creek High School 281-237-3000<br />
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Important Information<br />
SIGN UP FOR INSTANT NOTIFICATION<br />
OF PROBLEMS BY EMAIL<br />
The info.westlake@gmail.com email address is used to notify neighbors<br />
of problems, crime trends, graffiti problems, serious crimes, etc., within<br />
the subdivision and the surrounding area. If you want to receive these<br />
notifications about issues in our subdivisions and the surrounding areas,<br />
send an email to info.westlake@gmail.com Please give your name and<br />
the street on which you live.<br />
ANNUAL MEETING TO BE HELD<br />
BY ZOOM IN NOVEMBER<br />
The annual meeting of the <strong>Westlake</strong> Civic Improvement Association will<br />
be an open meeting for all homeowners and will be held by Zoom on<br />
a date that will be announced in your annual meeting notice package<br />
which is being mailed to every homeowner in both subdivisions.<br />
We encourage you to attend this meeting, meet the Board members<br />
for <strong>Westlake</strong> and <strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> and participate in the election.<br />
Homeowners will be sent a link to the annual meeting through Town<br />
Square. An announcement will be made by info.westlake@gmail.com<br />
and probably on nextdoor for the two subdivisions.<br />
All electronic invitations will be sent by Town Square, so if you are not<br />
signed up, please sign up now. If you do not have access to a computer,<br />
please refer to your US mail announcement, proxy, 2021 Budget and<br />
other important documents which will be sent in late September in our<br />
annual mailing to homeowners.<br />
We are sorry we cannot get together in person this year. We always enjoy<br />
talking with homeowners at the annual meeting.<br />
9 TIPS FOR AUTUMN<br />
1) School is in session. Please drive slowly when a school bus or children<br />
are present. These youngsters have just finished a summer of freedom<br />
and they may not behave in an orderly fashion for several weeks.<br />
Anticipate the worst when driving. It is illegal to pass a school bus (from<br />
either direction) when the lights are flashing. Slow down in school zones,<br />
watch your speed. Do not talk on a cell phone in a school zone.<br />
2) Demand that your teenagers NOT text while driving. The reasons you<br />
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3) As school starts, junior and senior high school children will be<br />
“hooking up” with old friends. This includes gangs. Monitor your child’s<br />
activity closely. Changes in behavior, clothing, attitude, study habits,<br />
extra-curricular activities, etc., could signify rough times ahead if a gang<br />
is looking good to your child. Don’t be shy about searching your child’s<br />
room, car, backpack, etc. You are the parent.<br />
4) Gangs: If you see groups of youth who look suspicious, call the Sheriff’s<br />
Office at 713-221-6000. If the juveniles (or older teens) are in the act of<br />
committing a crime, call 9-1-1. Please advise Annette Baldwin by email of<br />
gang-like activity with date/time/place.<br />
5) K-2. K-2 was the “legal” marijuana that had been spreading rampantly<br />
across Texas for about three years. Children smoke K-2 for a quick buzz.<br />
The herb is soaked in various chemicals, such as Formaldehyde and other<br />
exotic chemical combinations. These chemicals can cause severe bleeding<br />
of the sinuses as well as the lungs. Protracted use can lead to kidney failure,<br />
heart failure and permanent lung and brain damage. Be on the look-out for<br />
small bags of herbs. This will, in all likelihood, be K-2. The Texas Legislature<br />
passed a law banning K-2 and other such substances in Texas.<br />
6) Report on-going suspicious activity to Annette Baldwin. If you see a<br />
pattern of unexplainable behavior such as cars driving up to a house,<br />
someone coming out and making a hand off for cash, this is probably<br />
a drug house. Please let her know about this so that she can advise our<br />
deputies and the undercover team in the Sheriff’s Office. It is important<br />
that all residents understand how the neighborhood security works.<br />
Report on-going activity to Annette Baldwin, report suspicious people or<br />
activity to the Sheriff by calling 713-221-6000, report a crime in progress<br />
or other emergency to 9-1-1.<br />
7) Lock your vehicles: on the street or on your driveway. Remove anything,<br />
ANYTHING, from these vehicles. If you don’t, your personal items will likely<br />
be stolen. Your car might even be stolen. The incidence of BMVs (Burglary<br />
of Motor Vehicles) has increased dramatically in the past 24 months. Kids<br />
walk down the street “pulling doors.” If it’s open, it’s fair game. These same<br />
kids also walk onto the driveways and “pull doors.” If it happens to be a<br />
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old kid and you have left something valuable in your locked vehicle, the<br />
window can be smashed and the contents stolen in less than 45 seconds.<br />
98% of our BMVs are unlocked vehicles. If you own a work truck or van<br />
that contains tools, park the vehicle in your garage. Many different groups<br />
of professional thieves have been working the north of I-10 area to locate,<br />
break into or steal these vehicles for the value of the untraceable tools.<br />
If your vehicle has expensive, high profile wheels and tires, park it in the<br />
garage. There are professional thieves who specialize in the theft of these<br />
wheels and tires who also work this side of I-10. It would seem that the<br />
people on the south side of I-10 aren’t experiencing this as much as we<br />
are because they park their vehicles in their garages.<br />
8) Burglaries: With the children in school, the neighborhood will<br />
become quiet during the day. This is an ideal time for amateur burglars<br />
(professionals prefer higher end homes with more expensive items to<br />
steal) to launch their assault and break into homes. Some homes are so<br />
easy to break into that it is laughable. Secure your windows with locks.<br />
If you have the older, builder locks, you’ll want extra window protection.<br />
Check with Home Depot or Lowes for home security products. Always<br />
secure the front and back doors with a three inch screw as well as an<br />
extra long, key-locking deadbolt. Secure all windows, sliding glass doors<br />
and garage doors. If you have windows in your garage doors, consider<br />
replacing the doors at the first opportunity or cover the windows so that<br />
these thieves cannot see to trip your garage door opener. Remember, the<br />
BARS (Burglary Apprehensions Response Squad) was disbanded. At one<br />
time, we had 10 deputies assigned strictly to investigating burglaries; one<br />
sergeant commanded this group and he was an expert. The number of<br />
deputies in BARS was slowly reduced over time as these deputies were<br />
pulled into District Patrol Calls. There is no longer a BARS unit; now we have<br />
one detective assigned to follow up home burglaries and home invasions.<br />
Needless to say, the burglars aren’t being caught. Some home invasion<br />
suspects are being caught. The end result is this: the same burglars are<br />
free to commit burglaries over and over and over again. The 40% clearance<br />
rate we saw with BARS is diminished to almost nothing. Statistics on the<br />
Safe Home Investigators have not been shared with the people who live<br />
in the district. We do know, however, that “daytime solicitors” are causing<br />
a problem. Call the Sheriff’s Office regarding any solicitors who approach<br />
you during the day. These people have a high probability of being<br />
burglars. They need to be removed from the subdivision.<br />
9) Graffiti: This is on the upswing. Tagging and graffiti have been a serious<br />
problem both in the subdivisions and the commercial areas for quite<br />
some time. The problem has been escalating in some subdivisions. Some<br />
of this tagging is gang related. Some is not. All of it is an insult to those<br />
of us who live, shop, attend school and spend most of our lives on the<br />
north side of I-10. We strongly suggest that you mention to a manager<br />
or owner that you are not pleased with the graffiti on his/her store and<br />
get adamant about the removal of the graffiti immediately. Several<br />
commercial buildings in this area have cleaned up all or part of their<br />
graffiti. However, a plan needs to be in place for commercial building<br />
owners to remove graffiti as soon as it seen.<br />
With autumn well underway, get ahead of the curve. Don’t be a victim of<br />
criminal activity. Christmas is just around the corner.<br />
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If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact<br />
Annette Baldwin by phone or email. (info.westlake@gmail.com, 281-578-<br />
9118). Please advise her of any ongoing activity that is suspicious. Please,<br />
please share this information with your neighbors who may not be on the<br />
email list or read the newsletter. It is imperative that we get the word out.<br />
ALARM PERMITS<br />
Alarm permits in Harris County (not within the city limits, that’s us,<br />
folks), are obtained through the Harris County Alarm Detail. A permit<br />
application can be found at www.hcso.hct.net. The application can be<br />
printed from the website, then completed and mailed to their office<br />
with the applicable fee. Should you have any questions or need a form,<br />
contact the Alarm Detail at 713-755-4600 during normal business hours.<br />
There is a charge for the initial permit and for each annual renewal. If<br />
you are over 65, special rules apply. When installing a new alarm, don’t<br />
let your alarm company do the registration. Many of them automatically<br />
process these through HPD and your alarm will never be answered.<br />
DEED RESTRICTIONS IN PLAIN ENGLISH<br />
The Deed restrictions are posted on our website: westlakecia.org. There<br />
are two sets of deed restrictions: one for <strong>Westlake</strong> and one for <strong>Westlake</strong><br />
<strong>Forest</strong>. Become familiar with the deed restrictions so that you do not<br />
unintentionally violate them.<br />
Everyone who lives in <strong>Westlake</strong> or <strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> should have a copy<br />
of the deed restrictions. Homeowners are supposed to receive these at<br />
their closing. Renters are supposed to be given a copy by their landlord.<br />
The deed restrictions are written fairly clearly, however the enormity of<br />
the paperwork often stops some people from reading them. The WCIA<br />
Board will occasionally provide information about specific sections of<br />
the deed restrictions throughout the coming year. We hope this serves<br />
to clarify any questions you might have about your responsibilities as a<br />
homeowner or renter.<br />
One of the most important concerns of the covenants is the protection<br />
and maintenance of a neighborhood as a residential, not a commercial,<br />
place to live. Those people who are operating retail businesses which<br />
attract traffic and cause parking problems, sign postings on the median<br />
and on the county right-of-way, are in violation of not only the deed<br />
restrictions regarding commercial businesses being operated from the<br />
home but also of state law. This includes yard sales. Excessive (more<br />
than two) yard sales per year are strictly prohibited in both <strong>Westlake</strong><br />
<strong>Forest</strong> and <strong>Westlake</strong>. If you have a sales tax permit for your yard sales, as<br />
required by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, you do not have<br />
the right to hold a yard sale more than twice a year from your home in<br />
these subdivisions.<br />
Other articles in the deed restrictions offer specificity about the<br />
maintenance of your home. This is the short version of those articles.<br />
Keep your gutters and downspouts cleaned and in good repair; if gutters<br />
and downspouts are not vinyl, paint these when you paint your home or<br />
sooner if necessary. Repair exterior wood surfaces on your home, which<br />
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lower base trim. If you decide to change the color of paint on the house,<br />
submit a sample of the color(s) you would like to use to the Board for<br />
approval before painting.<br />
Replace your roof when it begins to show wear. This is protection for your<br />
home that also has a ripple effect on the neighborhood. Swaying, flaking<br />
roofs are very unattractive and lead to dangerous leaks that become<br />
very costly. If you change the color or type of your shingles, submit a<br />
sample to the Board for architectural control approval. There are some<br />
restrictions on the type of shingles you can use.<br />
Do not leave oil or other spots on your driveway. Remove these<br />
immediately as the concrete is quite porous and postponing the removal<br />
makes the process very difficult. Keep your flowerbeds weeded. Trim<br />
your trees and shrubs. Mow your lawn weekly in the growing season.<br />
Edge all sidewalks and driveway areas. If you self-mulch, make sure the<br />
mulching is evenly distributed into the lawn area. If you do not selfmulch,<br />
bag all clippings and place these on the curb on trash pick-up<br />
day. Keep all bushes trimmed. Remove dead plantings, bushes and trees<br />
from your immediately. Mulch garden areas and flowerbeds at least once<br />
per year. Keep your lawn, trees, shrubs, bushes and plantings watered so<br />
all remain healthy and have a good appearance.<br />
Keep your fence boards in good condition. If fence boards rot, replace<br />
them. Keep your gate in good condition as well. Replace the gate if<br />
necessary. Since our subdivisions are both over 30 years old, many gates<br />
have begun to sag. Some are not operable. Replace the gate, the post<br />
and concrete if this is the case with your gate.<br />
Keep unsightly junk (refrigerators and other appliances, construction<br />
debris, car parts, etc) in the garage. Keep garage cans and bagged trash<br />
out of view from the street.<br />
Since our homes were built, many new technologies have been<br />
developed. Instead of replacing siding with wood, you can choose hardiplank,<br />
which is a formulation of concrete that lasts much longer than<br />
wood. Vinyl siding has become very popular as a permanent solution to<br />
painting. Be sure to submit the color to the WCIA architectural control<br />
committee for approval. Vinyl windows are also becoming very popular<br />
as both an attractive alternative to the original aluminum windows and<br />
an energy saving and sound proofing tool. If you plan to change the<br />
architectural look of your home with your vinyl windows, please submit<br />
these choices to the architectural control committee for approval. Many<br />
homeowners who replace their roofs are installing hurricane straps<br />
during the process of roof replacement. Hurricane straps are attached<br />
to the roof and the interior framework for better resistance to sustained,<br />
high winds.<br />
In short, use common sense when maintaining your home. The deed<br />
restrictions simply restate the known and accepted standards of<br />
maintenance and preventive maintenance items for a home. Don’t<br />
overlook the obvious. If you receive a letter from the management<br />
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WATCH FOR EMERGENCY FIRE AND<br />
AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT IN THE SUBDIVISION<br />
A while back an event took place in one of our subdivisions, which was<br />
rather thought provoking, indeed. It seems that the fire department<br />
equipment was blocking the street at a scene and one of the neighbors<br />
actually asked the personnel to move the vehicles! Please, people, think<br />
about this. Everything isn’t about you all of the time. There is a basic<br />
protocol, at one time understood by all who resided in the USA, when it<br />
comes to emergency vehicles. For those of you who might have forgotten<br />
or simply never knew what to do, here is the protocol:<br />
1) Do not approach emergency personnel (fire, ambulance or police)<br />
when they are at a scene<br />
2) Do not ask emergency personnel to “move their equipment”<br />
3) Do not park close to the equipment<br />
4) Do not hinder loading or unloading of equipment with your vehicle<br />
5) Do not “drive up” on the scene - take an alternate route or wait<br />
6) Do not attempt to engage emergency personnel in conversation until<br />
the scene is cleared-that would be when they are leaving the area.<br />
For most of us, these are common sense issues. An ambulance is not there<br />
for a visit. A fire truck is not there for show and tell. A marked sheriff’s<br />
vehicle is not there for coffee. These are our emergency personnel. Please<br />
show respect for the lives and property they save. Stay away from the<br />
personnel and the vehicles.<br />
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§ 683.071. DEFINITION. In this subchapter, “junked[0] vehicle[0]” means a<br />
vehicle[0] that is self-propelled and:<br />
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(A) an unexpired license plate; or<br />
(B) a valid motor vehicle[0] inspection certificate and<br />
(2) is:<br />
(A) wrecked, dismantled or partially dismantled or discarded or<br />
(B) inoperable and has remained inoperable for more than:<br />
(i) 72 consecutive hours, if the vehicle[0] is on public property or<br />
(ii) 30 consecutive days, if the vehicle[0] is on private property.<br />
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995. Amended by Acts<br />
1999, 76th Leg., ch. 746, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999; Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch.<br />
798, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.<br />
Translation: Do not leave junk cars on your property. The fines are<br />
substantial. If your car does not operate and you want to keep it, put the<br />
vehicle in your garage. If your car is not inspected and not registered, put<br />
it in the garage. A word to the wise should be sufficient.A new emphasis<br />
is being placed on junk vehicles in our neighborhoods. Do not park any<br />
vehicle on your lawn at anytime.<br />
PARKING LAWS STRICTLY ENFORCED<br />
Street parking is a problem in both <strong>Westlake</strong> and <strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong>. Cars parked<br />
on the street, even when parked legally, can be a hazard to the community both<br />
in terms of safety and appearances. Communities with open streets, which are<br />
easily navigable are far preferable to those with the cluttered look of helter-skelter<br />
vehicle parking. The Texas Traffic Code stipulates the following laws on parking:<br />
• Park no less than 30 Feet from stop sign<br />
• Park no less than 20 Feet from cross walk<br />
• Park no more than 18” from curb - parallel to curb, turned toward curb,<br />
car locked<br />
WITH the traffic direction<br />
• Park no more than 48 hours on a public street - sticker after 48 hours/<br />
tow after additional 48 hours<br />
• No parking on the sidewalks (except where sidewalk crosses driveway)<br />
• Park no less than 15 ft from fire hydrant<br />
• Do not park so that your vehicle obstructs another’s driveway<br />
• Vehicles parked on street must show valid current registration &<br />
inspection<br />
SNITCH ON A CROOK…..<br />
GET A TIPS REWARD<br />
Crime Stoppers signs are posted in different areas of our neighborhood.<br />
They are here for a reason. Did you know that Crime Stoppers will pay for<br />
tips on anyone that is responsible for Graffiti? Call 713-222-TIPS and get<br />
paid real, no-hassle, no taxes owed MONEY.<br />
Crime Stoppers also pays for tips that are provided that lead to the<br />
arrest (not conviction) of a suspect. It’s never too early to think about<br />
Christmas shopping, clothing needs, that special video game you’ve<br />
been wanting… turn in a criminal and get some money. Crime Stoppers<br />
pays up to $5,000 for tips.<br />
TEXAS LAW FACTS<br />
It is against the law to park your vehicle within 30 feet of a stop sign and<br />
to park within 20 feet of a cross walk/intersection and 15 feet of a fire<br />
hydrant.<br />
A car parked for more than 48 consecutive hours on the street is subject<br />
to towing under Texas law.<br />
It is a FELONY if your dog has bitten someone before and is now known to<br />
be a dangerous dog if you allow your dog to bite someone else. See Texas<br />
Law, called the Lillian’s Law.<br />
STREETLIGHTS OUT?<br />
Please report outages of streetlights to Centerpoint Energy. Get the pole<br />
number as well as the nearest street address and call 713–207-2222 or go<br />
to their website and complete an on-line form. It is very important that nonworking<br />
lights are reported for the safety of our each of us. Call it in, call it in.<br />
DEED RESTRICTION COPY<br />
Homeowners and renters can get a copy of the deed restrictions for both<br />
<strong>Westlake</strong> and <strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> on our website: www.westlakecia.org.<br />
Please note that these two subdivisions have separate deed restrictions.<br />
You may also call Inframark or send them an email to have a copy mailed<br />
to you. Information on Inframark is on the inside of the back page of the<br />
monthly newsletter and on our website.<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 your<br />
name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and<br />
the name of your newsletter/subdivision.<br />
Check the list of jobs you want on your form. Please make sure your email<br />
is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still<br />
good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from<br />
you after 3 tries, we will remove you from the list until we do. Must have<br />
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 />
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 />
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There are currently no teenage job seekers available. Have your teen<br />
send in their information to be added.<br />
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Cherry Lollipops<br />
You could make this on National Candy Day <strong>November</strong> 4th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
Nonstick cooking spray<br />
3/4 cup granulated sugar<br />
1/2 cup light corn syrup<br />
1/4 cup butter<br />
1 box (3-ounce) cherry gelatin dessert mix<br />
Special Equipment:<br />
20 (4-inch) lollipop sticks<br />
Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoon<br />
Candy thermometer<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 lollipop<br />
sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.<br />
Stir sugar, corn syrup and butter in small saucepan over low heat until<br />
sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently. Continue<br />
cooking for 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees.<br />
Stir in gelatin until smooth. Using metal tablespoon and working quickly,<br />
spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely.<br />
Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in airtight container.<br />
Source: recipelink.com<br />
Amish White Bread<br />
You could make this on Homemade Bread Day <strong>November</strong> 17th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)<br />
2/3 cup white sugar<br />
1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast<br />
1 1/2 teaspoons salt<br />
1/4 cup vegetable oil<br />
6 cups bread flour<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast.<br />
Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into<br />
the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured<br />
surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat.<br />
Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.<br />
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape<br />
into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise<br />
for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.<br />
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• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as<br />
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• Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote<br />
root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades<br />
now and mow on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of<br />
the grass blade away.<br />
• As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut<br />
flowering stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in<br />
making root growth.<br />
• Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now.<br />
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• Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects<br />
and disease organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings.<br />
Beds made now will benefit by weathering before being planted. If<br />
soil is heavy, dig six inches deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum<br />
and strawy manure, water and allow to mellow.<br />
• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back<br />
in winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper<br />
and burlap.<br />
• Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect<br />
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have parents who served in Iraq or Afghanistan alone. All<br />
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families and veterans. These families have stepped up to<br />
the plate at great personal cost and the toll that multiple<br />
and extended deployments take can be very high. Stress<br />
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10 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE MILITARY FAMILY<br />
APPRECIATION MONTH<br />
The month of <strong>November</strong> is Military Family Month. This provides us all the opportunity<br />
to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that service members’ families have made<br />
and continue to make. As we celebrate the annual <strong>November</strong> Military Appreciation<br />
Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families and the sacrifices they’ve<br />
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“Military families exemplify the courage and resolve that define our national character.<br />
For their country and their loved ones, they rise to the challenges of multiple<br />
deployments and frequent moves - spouses who care and provide for children in their<br />
partners’ absence, kids who make new friends and leave known comforts behind. They<br />
are the force behind the force, patriots who support their family members in uniform<br />
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Families who not only survive, but thrive - who every day<br />
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Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families<br />
and the sacrifices they’ve made. A familiar question is<br />
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2. Write a thank you note to a family for what they’ve<br />
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3. Provide job opportunities.<br />
4. Offer workplace flexibility.<br />
5. Offer to babysit. Imagine 6-9 months with no spouse<br />
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6. Perform a random act of kindness for the family, while<br />
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7. Volunteer your time. Cut the grass. Rake leaves. Clear<br />
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8. Thank them publicly (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)<br />
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10 Alternatives to a<br />
Thanksgiving Turkey<br />
There are plenty of alternative Thanksgiving meals that<br />
will give you that holiday feeling. Here are some ideas:<br />
• Pork Roast: Adding apples and cinnamon will ensure<br />
that no one misses the turkey when you serve this dish. It<br />
smells and tastes like holiday heaven.<br />
• Roasted Chicken: A roasted chicken certainly qualifies as<br />
a solid turkey replacement.<br />
• Thanksgiving Jambalaya: You can substitute any meat<br />
here: turkey breast slices, chicken, shrimp.<br />
• Baked Cod or Microwaved Salmon: Who says you can’t<br />
serve fish on Thanksgiving!<br />
• Eggplant Parmesan: Both vegetarians and nonvegetarians<br />
alike will love you for this.<br />
• Leg of Lamb: A great alternative that will everyone,<br />
especially if you add exotic spices and seasonings.<br />
• Beef Stew: Hearty and plentiful; your house will be filled<br />
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dinner rolls with melted butter, creamed corn, green<br />
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• Drink H2O before you eat: chances are, you are<br />
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• Rainbow plate: make sure your plate has color - fresh/<br />
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• On the side: those side dishes - mashed potatoes,<br />
casseroles, stuffing, dressing, etc. are SIDES not main<br />
dishes; make sure to keep these portions small.<br />
• NO to salad dressing: hooray there is a salad! BUT<br />
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GARAGE SALES<br />
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THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION<br />
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advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10 th Annual Rockin’<br />
Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, <strong>November</strong> 1, <strong>2020</strong>, at 11 AM. The<br />
Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson<br />
are hosting an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222 West<br />
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NATIONAL DAYS IN <strong>November</strong><br />
Did you know that every month has some sort of National day, week<br />
or even the whole month is a National month? Some could be used to<br />
plan a fun day with the family or create a project for the kids on a rainy<br />
afternoon or maybe just start an interesting discussion! Here is a partial<br />
list of what we found for the month of <strong>November</strong>:<br />
<strong>November</strong> 1 st : National Author’s Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 2 nd : National Deviled Egg Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 3 rd : National Sandwich Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 4 th : National Candy Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 5 th : National Doughnut Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 6 th : National Nachos Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 7 th : National Stress Awareness Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 8 th : National Cappuccino Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 9 th : National Scrapple Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 10 th : National Vanilla Cupcake Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 11 th : National Sundae Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 12 th : National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 13 th : National World Kindness Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 14 th : National Pickle Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 15 th : National Bundt (Pan) Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 16 th : National Fast Food Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 17 th : National Homemade Bread Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 18 th : National Vichyssoise Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 19 th : National Carbonated Beverage W/Caffeine Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 20 th : National Peanut Butter Fudge Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 21 st : National Stuffing Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 22 nd : National Cranberry Relish Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 23 rd : National Cashew Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 24 th : National Sardines Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 25 th : National Parfait Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 26 th : National Cake Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 27 th : National Bavarian Cream Pie Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 28 th : National French Toast Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 29 th : Electronic Greetings Day<br />
<strong>November</strong> 30 th : National Mason Jar Day<br />
Monthly Events, Holidays<br />
Adopt A Senior Pet Month, National Diabetes Month, Aviation History<br />
Month, Epilepsy Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness Month,<br />
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<strong>2020</strong>-2021 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!<br />
We are calling the <strong>2020</strong>/2021 season, A Season Of Discovery. It is perhaps<br />
our most ambitious season yet, featuring two commissioned World<br />
Premieres, two Houston Premieres and two musicals!<br />
Remember, the more shows you subscribe to, the more you save! Buy 6<br />
shows and receive 20% off our regular ticket price (that’s a whole show<br />
for FREE), buy 5 shows and receive 18% off our regular ticket price, 4<br />
shows and receive 15% off or buy 3 shows and receive 10% off our regular<br />
ticket price! ALL packages include FREE exchanges and the opportunity<br />
to purchase unlimited additional single tickets at your subscriber rate!<br />
You can choose between a 6, 5, 4 or 3 show package! We have limited<br />
availability via phone at this time, so if you have questions or need<br />
assistance, please email rather than call. A representative from our box<br />
office will call you back as soon as possible. Be assured, as we prepare to<br />
return in the fall, there will be a new focus on social distancing, as well as<br />
expanded health and safety measures for your protection.<br />
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The Christmas Shoes - <strong>November</strong> 25-December 27, <strong>2020</strong><br />
Photograph 51 - January 20-February 7, 2021<br />
The Spitfire Grill - March 3-21, 2021<br />
Is He Dead? - April 21-May 9, 2021<br />
Mary Poppins - June 16-July 18, 2021<br />
Box Office: 713-526-2721<br />
Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday<br />
MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY<br />
ANNOUNCES <strong>2020</strong>-2021 SEASON<br />
Chelsea Market Theater, 4617 Montrose Blvd. #100, Houston, TX 77006<br />
Mildred’s Umbrella Theater has put a hold on live productions until<br />
December <strong>2020</strong>, to insure the safety of our patrons and our artists. We<br />
hope you are all safe and healthy and we miss you. In the meantime, we<br />
have some other free treats in store while we wait for the time to be right<br />
for live theater.<br />
FINE WINES - <strong>November</strong> <strong>2020</strong> (exact dates TBA) Online<br />
FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - December 4-6, <strong>2020</strong> at 14<br />
Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston TX 77009<br />
WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - February 2021<br />
Exact Date TBA<br />
TOOTH AND TAIL: full production - March 18-April 3, 2021, Deluxe Theater,<br />
3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020<br />
Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales<br />
and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an<br />
email to info@mildredsumbrella.com.<br />
STAGEWORKS THEATRE<br />
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM<br />
SUNDAY MATINEES AT 3 PM<br />
Stageworks Theatre is located at 10760 Grant Road, Houston, Texas<br />
77070. Website: www.stageworkshouston.org.<br />
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Katy ISD<br />
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KATY ISD PROVIDING FREE MEALS<br />
TO ALL KATY AREA STUDENTS<br />
Through an extended waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture<br />
(USDA) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Katy ISD began<br />
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“All students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch meal per day<br />
per federal guidance,” said Nutrition & Food Service Executive Director<br />
Donna Pittenger. “Parents can however add funds to their student’s Pay<br />
N’ Go meal account for a la carte purchases or in preparation for when the<br />
USDA waiver ends,” added Pittenger.<br />
For students participating in Katy ISD virtual instruction, as well as<br />
children 18 and under not enrolled in Katy ISD, breakfast and lunch can<br />
be picked up at designated school curbside distribution sites from 4 to<br />
6 PM, Monday through Friday. Meals are packaged to be heated and<br />
eaten at home and are to be picked up a day before the intended use.<br />
Distribution sites include:<br />
· Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494<br />
· Mayde Creek High School, 19202 Groeschke Road, Katy, TX 77084<br />
· Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77449<br />
The TDA policy now requires parents picking up meals, without a student,<br />
to present one of the following forms of documentation for each child:<br />
an official letter, email, electronic school application, student report<br />
card, student ID card, attendance records with student’s names or a birth<br />
certificate.<br />
Once the waiver expires, Katy ISD will switch back to the National School<br />
Lunch and Breakfast Program. Free and reduced meal applications must<br />
still be submitted for the <strong>2020</strong>-2021 school year to determine benefits after<br />
the waiver ends. Parents can visit schoolcafe.com/KatyISD to apply online.<br />
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Mon, Tues, Thurs, & Fri: 7:30AM-6:00PM<br />
Wednesday: 7:30AM-12:00 Noon<br />
Saturday: 8:00AM-12:00 Noon<br />
Sunday: Closed<br />
<strong>November</strong> <strong>2020</strong> | <strong>Westlake</strong>/<strong>Westlake</strong> <strong>Forest</strong>