Cypress North November 2020

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SCHOOLS 

Robison Elementary School 281-213-1700 

Goodson Middle School 281-3732350 

Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800 

www.cfisd.net 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

Poison Control 800-222-1222 

Animal Control 281-999-3191 

Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972 

Mosquito Control 713-440-4800 

Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000 

Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000 

U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777 

AT&T 

CYPRESS NORTH IMPORTANT NUMBERS 

www.att.com 

AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464 

Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 

En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000 

Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777 

Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111 

Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222 

www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

To report gas leaks 713-659-3552 

Street Repair 281-463-6300 

SECURITY 

For a Real Emergency Dial 911 

Harris County Sheriff’s Department 

Non-Emergency 713-221-6000 

Constable (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472 

TRASH/WATER 

Best Trash 281-313-2378 

Cypress Hill MUD #1 (24-hr. Emergency) 281-374-8989 

www.cypresshillmud1.com/contact/index 

HELPFUL WEBSITES 

DPS Sex Offenders website 

City of Houston Main Page 

Transtar Traffic Main Page 

Harris County Appraisal District 

CYPRESS RIDGE 

TRASH COLLECTION 

Recycling - every Monday 

Trash collection - 

Mondays and Thursdays. 

http://records.txdps.state.tx.us 

www.houstontx.gov 

www.houstontranstar.org 

www.hcad.org 

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Recycling - every Wednesday 

Trash collection - 

Wednesday and Saturday 

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November 2020 | Cypress North

AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH 

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United 

States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease and other 

health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 11 Americans have diabetes 

- that’s more than 29 million people. And another 86 million adults in the 

United States are at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 

The good news? People who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes can lower 

their risk by more than half if they make healthy changes. These changes 

include: eating healthy, increasing physical activity and losing weight. 

How can American Diabetes Month make a difference? 

We can use this month to raise awareness about diabetes risk factors and 

encourage people to make healthy changes. Here are just a few ideas: 

Encourage people to make small changes, like taking the stairs instead 

of the elevator, talk to people in your community about getting regular 

checkups. 

They can get their blood pressure and cholesterol checked and ask the 

doctor about their diabetes risk or ask doctors and nurses to be leaders in 

their communities by speaking about the importance of healthy eating 

and physical activity. 

How can I help spread the word? 

Add information about preventing type 2 diabetes to your newsletter, 

tweet about American Diabetes Month, host a community event 

where families can be active while learning about local health 

resources, add a Web badge to your website or join the American 

Diabetes Association in celebrating American Diabetes Month. 

6 GIFTS THAT KEEP ON 

GIVING BUT COST US LITTLE 

by Carl Phillips 

“Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have.” - Jim 

Rohn 

Whatever the time of year, here are some ideas for gifts we can give that 

have the potential to improve the lives of those around. Gifts that keep 

on giving. 

1) Giving the Gift of Our Full Attention. Give the gift of your full attention 

to others around you and allow them the stage they deserve. 

2) Giving the Gift of Kindness. There are many ways we can offer the gift 

of our kindness. Not expecting anything in return except maybe the 

warm feeling we get from knowing we are doing something good for 

someone else. 

3) Giving the Gift of Our Time. We can do this by taking our commitments 

seriously. By booking in time with friends and keeping that time free for 

those friends. By making time to stop and shoot the breeze for a while 

with a neighbor. By taking time out to spend disconnected from the 

online world to spend undistracted with a loved one. 

4) Giving the Gift of Judging Less. We’re all human and sometimes we 

make mistakes in life. In such times it can help us all if we can talk to 

someone that will just listen without making judgements. Good friends 

will do this but we can also extend this gift to others. Judge less and 

remember, none of us are perfect. 

5) Giving the Gift of a Heartfelt Compliment. Closely aligned with 1 and 

2 on this list, this is also worthy of its own spot. A well timed and earnest 

compliment can have an immediate and positive impact on the recipient. 

It shows we have noticed something in others. 

6) Giving the Gift of Gratitude. Letting others know how grateful we are 

for them being in our lives can mean a lot. Expressing how we appreciate 

all they do for us. How they inspire us or have been there for us in 

challenging times. Let others know you are grateful for them just the way 

they are. 

Courtesy of: www.huffingtonpost.com/carl-phillips/6-gifts-that-keepon-givi_b_13624106.html 

PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER 

Preparing your home for winter can save you time and money. A little 

preparation time in October or November can save you from the heartache 

of these winter disasters. 

GUTTERS - Remove leaves and other debris from gutters, so they move 

and properly drain. Improper drainage can cause seepage into the house 

causing water to drip from the ceiling and walls. 

TREES - It is important to trim the trees especially over the roof area, 

driveway and walkways. Ice and wind could cause weak or dead branches 

to break. This could damage your home, your car or injure someone. 

INSULATION/PIPES - How’s your insulation? Proper insulation saves 

in your utility bills and also helps protect pipes from freezing. Wrap all 

exposed pipes. Check for cracks and leaks and have them repaired to 

prevent more costly repairs later. Learn how to shut off the water. If your 

pipes do freeze, shutting off the water may help prevent the pipes from 

bursting. Keep the temperature inside the house at least 65 degrees. A 

lower temperature may not keep the pipes from freezing. 

HEATING SYSTEM - It is important to service your heating system at least 

once a year. If you have a wood burning fireplace, the chimney should 

also be serviced once a year. Smoke and fire alarms should be working 

properly and you might consider installing a carbon dioxide detector. 

IF YOU ARE AWAY FROM HOME - If you are going to be gone for an 

extended period of time during very cold weather, drain the pipes to 

prevent freezing. Also have someone check on your home regularly. If 

there is a problem, it can be fixed quickly, possibly preventing further 

damage. Remember to have mail and newspaper delivery held and 

notify the constables that you will be gone. Go to www.constablepct4. 

com to put a vacation watch on your home. 

MOMS CLUB OF CYPRESS-N 

Got kids and are a stay at home mom? Be a part of playgroups, daily kid 

activities, family outings and more! Join MOMS Club Cypress-N! Meeting 

every 2 nd Thursday at Cypress Mill Activity Center at 10 AM. Email 

mccypressn@yahoo.com for more information. 

STREET LIGHT OUTAGE 

Please report any street light outage to Centerpoint. Repairs can take up 

to 3 weeks to be repaired, but the most recent request we made took only 

2 days! It is imperative that residents participate in reporting outages, 

as there is no formal nighttime inspection done by management or 

Centerpoint. It’s simple, just go to www.centerpointenergy.com/outage 

and fill in the required information. You’ll need the 6 digit number located 

at the base of the light pole and an approximate address/location of the 

outage. You may also report it by dialing 713-207-2222. 

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. 

CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., 

RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - 

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

CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING 

There are currently no teenage job seekers available. Have your teen 

send in their information to be added. 


CRAFT SHOWS 

SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET 

Faith West Academy (2225 Porter Rd) is holding its Second Annual Holiday 

Market on Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10 AM-4 PM. Come out and spend 

some time supporting local artists and vendors while getting a head start 

on holiday shopping! Please contact FaithWestFineArtsNetwork@gmail. 

com for more information. 

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HOUSTON OPEN BIRDIES FOR CHARITY® 

What is Birdies for Charity®? Birdies for Charity® is a fundraising program 

designed to give local charities the opportunity to generate contributions 

through the Houston Open. 100% of your donation goes directly to the 

charity of your choice. The Houston Open will also award the top three 

donation-collecting charities and one randomly drawn charity with an 

additional bonus. In 2019, the Houston Open distributed $615,000 to 

local nonprofits. 

How can I participate in Birdies for Charity®? There are two ways to donate 

to the Birdies for Charity program: 

1. Make a pledge of one cent or more for every “Birdie” made by the PGA 

Tour Pros during the Houston Open. If 1,500 birdies are made during the 

2020 event, here are the totals for some typical pledge amounts: 

• 1 cent pledge = $15 total pledge 



• $1 pledge = $1,500 total pledge 

The minimum birdie pledge is $.01 and the maximum pledge is $1. The 

last day to submit a pledge is Sunday, November 8, 2020. Last year, 1,244 

birdies were made at the Houston Open. FYI we are playing at a new 

course this year. 

2. Make a flat donation not tied to birdies. For flat donations, the minimum is 

$20. To donate, please visit our Charity page at www.houstonopengolf.com. 

Grand Prize: You are eligible to enter our “Guess the Birdie” contest when 

you donate or make a pledge to one of our local charities. Guess the total 

number of birdies that will be made by PGA Tour Pros during the Houston 

Open, Nov. 2-8, 2020. One grand prize will be given to the person who 

guesses the correct number. In case of ties, winners will be randomly 

selected. One lucky supporter of the Houston Open Birdies for Charity® 

program will win an Astros *Suite Night at Minute Maid Park. *Suite night 

2021 date will be determined by the Astros organization and sent to 

the winner once determined. For more information about the Houston 

Open Birdies for Charity® program, please contact Monica Whitt at info@ 

astrosgolf.com. 

33ND ANNUAL B. F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC 

POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER 

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cy-Fair Educational Foundation 

(CFEF) trustees graded 1200+ scholarship applications and met via Zoom 

to award more than $635,000 in scholarships. For Cypress-Fairbanks ISD 

graduating seniors planning to attend Lone Star College full-time in the 

fall, our application is open now through May 11, 2020. This summer, the 

Foundation will award $72,000 from the Edwin C. Schroeder Endowment 

Fund. The Foundation looks forward to recognizing our 2020 scholarship 

recipients this August. 

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With the Stay Home - Work Safe Mandate through the end of April, the 

Foundation has decided to postpone the B. F. Adam Golf Classic until 

the COVID-19 risk is minimal within our community for the safety of our 

288 golfers and over 100 volunteers, trustees and staff, who help make 

this event a tremendous success, as well as the staff at BlackHorse Golf 

Club. Our 33 rd annual B. F. Adam Golf Class has been moved to Monday, 

November 16, 2020. 

Celebrating 50 years as a non-profit raising money to fund scholarships 

for Cypress-Fairbanks ISD high school graduates, the Cy-Fair Educational 

Foundation is looking forward to our exciting Fall lineup of events. 

Monday, November 16, 2020 - B. F. Adam Golf Classic 

Thursday-Saturday, December 10-12, 2020 – Houston Methodist Cy- 

Hoops Invitational 

The Cy-Fair Educational Foundation is incredibly grateful for the 

unwavering generosity of the Cy-Fair community and the commitment 

of our Board of Trustees. Over the last 50 years, the Foundation has grown 

tremendously awarding more than $9 million to graduating seniors 

from Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. CFEF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, 

all contributions are tax deductible, as allowed by the law. For more 

information please contact marie@thecfef.org or visit our website at 

www.theCFEF.org. 

FUNDRAISERS 

BE A BLESSING ADOPT AN ANGEL 

HOW DO I HOST AN ANGEL TREE (25+ ANGELS)? 

•Visit our website now at https://angeltreehouston.org/corporateregistration/ 

• Fill out the quick registration form • Upon Registration, The Salvation 

Army will provide, after November 2, 2020, all you need to get started! 

(Requested angels, bags, tags, instruction video) • After Nov. 2 nd , Angel 

Tags are available online (includes: toy wish, clothing sizes) • Purchase 

items from wish list • Return gifts, which will be sorted and prepared for 

distribution 

WHAT IF I WANT TO ADOPT JUST A FEW? No need to register! Check 

back at our website (https://angeltreehouston.org) on November 2, 2020 

to pick your angels online! 

KIDS’ MEALS 12TH ANNUAL HARVEST 

LUNCHEON GOES VIRTUAL ON 

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020, 11:45 AM 

A vivacious Kid’ Meals’ “spokeskid” will emcee the luncheon and welcome 

guests to an inspiring, engaging and entertaining afternoon. Guests will join 

a virtual ride-along in a Kids’ Meals van to deliver meals directly to the homes 

of hungry children and will also enjoy a special “Who is Kids’ Meals” and 

“Cycle of Poverty” animated presentation. Attendees will also experience a 

virtual tour of Kids’ Meals’ newly expanded 18,000 sq. ft. space and virtually 

meet kids from the Kids’ Meals program along with a few of the thousands 

of volunteers including staff drivers who kept the program running during 

COVID. While learning the impact of hunger in Houston, guests will be 

able to participate in an online raffle and silent auction curated by Silent 

Auction Chairs Vanessa and Jeremy Goebel. During the luncheon, Kids’ 

Meals will recognize volunteers who stepped up and devoted their time 

to help the Kids’ Meals program grow 135 percent overnight to feed more 

than 7,500 children a day at the peak of the pandemic earlier this year. Kids’ 

Meals invites everyone to support the mission to end childhood hunger 

by purchasing individual tickets, underwrite tables and host their own 

viewing party with a gourmet meal delivered to their door by Click Virtual 

Kitchen. For more information about Kids’ Meals including information 

about purchasing tickets to the Harvest Luncheon visit www.kidsmealsinc. 

org. For more information about Kids’ Meals, visit www.kidsmealsinc.org or 

follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

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CHRISTMAS WREATHS & OTHER HOLIDAY 

EVERGREENS - CUB SCOUT PACK 70 FUNDRAISER 

Pack 70 is part of Boy Scouts of America in the Sam Houston Area Council 

and is sponsored by The Church Without Walls. The Pack is active units 

with monthly activities that include camping trips, pinewood derby, 

fishing, hiking, district pushmobile races and several community service 

projects. We teach the core values of scouting and our goal is to provide 

an opportunity for scouts and their parents to participate in fun activities 

with other scouting families. Boys between the ages of 5 and 11, in grades 

Kindergarten thru 5th can join Cub Scouts throughout the school year 

Each year Cub Scout Pack 70 needs to raise funds to support the activities 

of our youth membership. This year we are selling Christmas Wreaths and 

other Holiday Evergreens and hope we can rely on your help. 

Through our online fundraising website www.sherwoodfundraiser. 

com/pack70htx you can help by purchasing a beautiful, fresh Wreath, 

Centerpiece and/or Garland. Deadline to order will be November 9 th . 

There are two opportunities to make a purchase. Local Delivery (open to 

the NW Houston/Katy area) where your purchase will be placed on your 

porch area or Direct Delivery sent by a carrier. 

Please use the Paypal Payment Option. 

Direct Delivery is also a great option to send gifts to customers, clients or 

family members. 

A portion of the proceeds are dedicated to our organization! Thank you 

in advance for your help in supporting Cub Scout Pack 70. 

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THEATER/ARTS 

THEATRE SUBURBIA 

4106 Way Out West Dr. Houston, Texas 77092, 713-682-3525 

Fridays and Saturdays at 8:30 PM, Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Tickets: $18 Adults, $15 Students 

& Seniors and $16 Sunday Matinees. Cash, Check and all Major Credit 

Cards are accepted in payment. For reservations, call 713-682-3525 or 

reserve seats online at www.theatresuburbia.org. Theatre Suburbia is 

Northwest Houston’s longest running all volunteer playhouse. We are 

currently celebrating our 58 th season and have now produced nearly 400 

shows. Throughout the years, we have endeavored to provide quality, 

live theatre to the Houston area. Theatre Suburbia is funded in part by 

the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. 

A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER 

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056 

2020-2021 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 

We are calling the 2020/2021 season, A Season Of Discovery. It is perhaps 

our most ambitious season yet, featuring two commissioned World 

Premieres, two Houston Premieres and two musicals! 

Remember, the more shows you subscribe to, the more you save! Buy 6 

shows and receive 20% off our regular ticket price (that’s a whole show 

for FREE), buy 5 shows and receive 18% off our regular ticket price, 4 

shows and receive 15% off or buy 3 shows and receive 10% off our regular 

ticket price! ALL packages include FREE exchanges and the opportunity 

to purchase unlimited additional single tickets at your subscriber rate! 

You can choose between a 6, 5, 4 or 3 show package! We have limited 

availability via phone at this time, so if you have questions or need 

assistance, please email rather than call. A representative from our box 

office will call you back as soon as possible. Be assured, as we prepare to 

return in the fall, there will be a new focus on social distancing, as well as 

expanded health and safety measures for your protection. 

THE CHRISTMAS SHOES - NOVEMBER 25-DECEMBER 27, 2020 

Photograph 51 - January 20-February 7, 2021 

The Spitfire Grill - March 3-21, 2021 

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

Mary Poppins - June 16-July 18, 2021 

Box Office: 713-526-2721 

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday 

STAGEWORKS THEATRE 

10760 Grant Road, Houston, TX 77070 

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 PM 

Sunday matinees at 3 PM 

Website: www.stageworkshouston.org. 

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY 

ANNOUNCES 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. 

FINE WINES - November 2020 (exact dates TBA) Online 

FEMFEST HOUSTON: BLACK WOMEN’S VOICES - December 4-6, 2020 at 14 

Pews, 800 Aurora St, Houston TX 77009 

WOMEN ROCK, annual concert fundraiser at RUDYARDS! - February 2021 

Exact Date TBA 

TOOTH AND TAIL: full production - March 18-April 3, 2021, Deluxe Theater, 

3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020 

Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales 

and developments. For more information, call 832-463-0409 or send an 

email to info@mildredsumbrella.com. 

CYPRESS CREEK FACE 

Box Office: 281-440-4850, 6450 Louetta Rd, Suite 200, Spring, Texas 77379 

www.CypressCreekFACE.org 

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Harris County Libraries 

ALL HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL 

REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME 

HCPL No-contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up is now available at ALL HCPL 

branches. Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array 

of online services: 

• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s 

Drive-up Wi-Fi 

• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn 

at www.hcpl.net 

• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or 

YouTube 

• Check your account to renew loans or request books 

• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive 

• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries 

on Kanopy 

• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive 

• Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks 

• Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian 

• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters 

If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all 

HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research 

tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card. 

HOW DOES CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP WORK? 

Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are ready 

for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your library card 

number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and instructions for 

curbside pick-up (These may vary slightly from branch to branch). When you 

arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were provided over the phone. 

You may be asked to show your library card or other form of ID for verification. 

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staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad weather. 

Community Centers 

BEAR CREEK COMMUNITY CENTER 

281-859-1566 • 713-274-3190 

www.pct3.com/Community-Centers/Bear-Creek-Community-Center 

RICHARD & MEG WEEKLEY COMMUNITY CENTER 

8440 Greenhouse Rd., Cypress, TX 77433 • Phone: 713-274-3161 

WeekleyCC@hctx.net 

Classes and programs can be viewed at www.pct3.com/Community- 

Centers/Weekley-Community-Center. 

JUERGEN’S HALL COMMUNITY CENTER 

26026 Hempstead Hwy., Cypress, TX 77429 • 713-274-3188 

Activities can be viewed by visiting the Precinct Three website at www. 

pct3.com/Community-Centers/Juergens-Hall-Community-Center. For 

more information, email the center at juergenshallcc@pct3.com or call 

center staff 713-274-3188. 

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Cherry Lollipops 

You could make this on National Candy Day November 4th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

Nonstick cooking spray 

3/4 cup granulated sugar 

1/2 cup light corn syrup 

1/4 cup butter 

1 box (3-ounce) cherry gelatin dessert mix 

Special Equipment: 

20 (4-inch) lollipop sticks 

Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoon 

Candy thermometer 

DIRECTIONS: 

Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 lollipop 

sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart. 

Stir sugar, corn syrup and butter in small saucepan over low heat until 

sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently. Continue 

cooking for 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees. 

Stir in gelatin until smooth. Using metal tablespoon and working quickly, 

spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely. 

Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in airtight container. 

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Amish White Bread 

You could make this on Homemade Bread Day November 17th! 

INGREDIENTS: 

2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 

2/3 cup white sugar 

1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 

1 1/2 teaspoons salt 

1/4 cup vegetable oil 

6 cups bread flour 

DIRECTIONS: 

In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast. 

Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into 

the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured 

surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat. 

Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. 

Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape 

into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise 

for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans. 

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• Brown patch will continue to plague St. Augustine lawns as 

nights get cooler and humidity and rain continue. Discolored 

circles will appear in low areas almost overnight. Apply a fungicide 

recommended for brown patch according to label directions. Avoid 

walking through brown-patched turf. It spreads easily from the 

bottom of your shoes. If brown patch appears in the same lawn 

areas every year, add an inch or two of sandy topsoil to eliminate 

those low spots. 

• Fertilize St. Augustine turf with a winterizing formula to promote 

root growth over the winter months. Lower your lawn mover blades 

now and mow on a schedule that cuts no more than one-third of 

the grass blade away. 

• As chrysanthemums and other perennials finish blooming, cut 

flowering stalks to the ground to permit all strength to be used in 

making root growth. 

• Feed roses lightly, but avoid nitrogen fertilizers. Do not prune now. 

Keep up spraying program and water deeply. 

• Remove dead foliage and plant debris to help eradicate insects 

and disease organisms. Thin out and transfer volunteer seedlings. 

Beds made now will benefit by weathering before being planted. If 

soil is heavy, dig six inches deep, leave rough, cover with gymsum 

and strawy manure, water and allow to mellow. 

• Bananas are more likely to bear fruit if the trunk does not die back 

in winter. Cut banana stalks back to six feet, wrap with newspaper 

and burlap. 

• Continue mulching for winter. Build up a thick top mulch to protect 

roots from freezing and winter drying. Don’t throw away those pine 

tree needles; they make great acidic mulch for azaleas, gardenias 

and next Spring’s impatiens. 

• Place pansies in beds after weather has cooled. Use a little blood 

meat mixed in soil under each plant. 

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have parents who served in Iraq or Afghanistan alone. All 

of us share in the responsibility of caring for our military 

families and veterans. These families have stepped up to 

the plate at great personal cost and the toll that multiple 

and extended deployments take can be very high. Stress 

levels sky rocket and spouses and children can struggle 

when service members are gone for prolonged periods 

and some may even have a difficult time adjusting when 

the service member returns. All of these families deserve 

some recognition and our appreciation. 

10 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE MILITARY FAMILY 

APPRECIATION MONTH 

The month of November is Military Family Month. This provides us all the opportunity 

to celebrate the sacrifices and contributions that service members’ families have made 

and continue to make. As we celebrate the annual November Military Appreciation 

Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families and the sacrifices they’ve 

made. 

“Military families exemplify the courage and resolve that define our national character. 

For their country and their loved ones, they rise to the challenges of multiple 

deployments and frequent moves - spouses who care and provide for children in their 

partners’ absence, kids who make new friends and leave known comforts behind. They 

are the force behind the force, patriots who support their family members in uniform 

while enriching the communities they call home.” The sacrifices and duty involved in 

service to the nation often goes unnoticed by those in the civilian world. Countless 

moves. Nonstop deployments. Extended deployments…Over two million children 

Families who not only survive, but thrive - who every day 

serve with courage and honor, rate extra kudos. As we 

celebrate the annual November Military Appreciation 

Month take the time to honor our veterans, their families 

and the sacrifices they’ve made. A familiar question is 

what can you do? 

1. SAY Thank you! 

2. Write a thank you note to a family for what they’ve 

sacrificed. 

3. Provide job opportunities. 

4. Offer workplace flexibility. 

5. Offer to babysit. Imagine 6-9 months with no spouse 

at home to support you! Yup - let that sink in! Offer to 

babysit. Often. It can be a sanity saver. 

6. Perform a random act of kindness for the family, while 

remaining anonymous. 

7. Volunteer your time. Cut the grass. Rake leaves. Clear 

gutters. 

8. Thank them publicly (on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) 

for their sacrifice. 

9. Donate to a veterans’ charity on their behalf. 

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10 Alternatives to a 

Thanksgiving Turkey 

There are plenty of alternative Thanksgiving meals that 

will give you that holiday feeling. Here are some ideas: 

• Pork Roast: Adding apples and cinnamon will ensure 

that no one misses the turkey when you serve this dish. It 

smells and tastes like holiday heaven. 

• Roasted Chicken: A roasted chicken certainly qualifies as 

a solid turkey replacement. 

• Thanksgiving Jambalaya: You can substitute any meat 

here: turkey breast slices, chicken, shrimp. 

• Baked Cod or Microwaved Salmon: Who says you can’t 

serve fish on Thanksgiving! 

• Eggplant Parmesan: Both vegetarians and nonvegetarians 

alike will love you for this. 

• Leg of Lamb: A great alternative that will everyone, 

especially if you add exotic spices and seasonings. 

• Beef Stew: Hearty and plentiful; your house will be filled 

with the most amazing aromas. 

Courtesy of: www.bonappetit.com/ 

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BEAT THE 

HOLIDAY WEIGHT 

Mashed potatoes, homemade apple pie, stuffing, hot 

dinner rolls with melted butter, creamed corn, green 

bean casserole, salad with all the fixins’ and of course 

the main dish - the BIRD. All of this equals at least 

2,000+ calories. What is a holiday food enthusiast 

to do? Yes, you CAN avoid the holiday weight gain! 

Here’s how: 

• Drink H2O before you eat: chances are, you are 

thirsty before any and every meal; drink a full glass 

of water to quench your thirst first, then notice you 

will feel fuller. 

• Rainbow plate: make sure your plate has color - fresh/ 

not creamed items, broiled or grilled vegetables, 

protein, carbohydrate and again, water. 

• On the side: those side dishes - mashed potatoes, 

casseroles, stuffing, dressing, etc. are SIDES not main 

dishes; make sure to keep these portions small. 

• NO to salad dressing: hooray there is a salad! BUT 

- that tasty dressing (ranch, thousand island, French, 

Russian, balsamic vinaigrette, etc.) will reverse the 

purpose of the ruffage; instead, make your own 

dressing at home and bring it with you or simply ask 

for olive oil, salt & pepper and maybe a hint of lemon. 

• Walk it off: finished eating? Go for a WALK; football 

can wait (yes, even the college games), because your 

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AN EMERGENCY IS STILL 

AN EMERGENCY — 

Even During the 

Coronavirus Pandemic 

If you need emergency care, don’t ignore your symptoms — 

we can see you safely. 

If you are experiencing concerning symptoms 

that require immediate medical attention, don’t 

let your worry about the coronavirus keep you 

from heading to the emergency room right 

away — especially if you are at risk for heart 

attack or stroke. 

At Houston Methodist Emergency Care 

Centers and Emergency Departments, we are 

taking every necessary precaution to keep you 

safe, including: 

• Isolating suspected coronavirus patients 

• Screening visitors before entering our clinics 

• Increasing levels of cleaning in our facilities 

• Requiring masks and ensuring social 

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If you are experiencing a serious or life-threatening medical 

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