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HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
President – Jonathan Katzen 713-302-9000
Vice President – Colin McHattie 832-359-5906
Secretary – Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480
Tresurer – Tim Napp 713-775-5276
Director – Cyril Andalcio 713-504-4575
TLHOA CONTACTS
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•Clubhouse Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480
Emely McHattie 713-443-7357
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TWIN LAKES SECURITY
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President: Carol Monahan 713-305-9809
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2nd VP Membership: Mel Haynie 713-446-2113
Secretary: Cecelia Valencia 346-312-1480
Treasurer: Darlene Marmottin. 713-502-9852
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STUDY ON THE BIRTH OF JESUS
The birth of Jesus from a young mother who was a virgin, who became
impregnated when the Holy Spirit came upon her, is one of the most
celebrated and revered events in Christianity. However, throughout the
Bible, God reveals himself to the world, to Adam & Eve, Abraham, Moses
and to many more. God, not just a distant, uninvolved Creator, has always
been a relational God, opening a way for humans to know Him. We could
not hope to know him had he not made himself knowable!
If one understands that the God who created the universe... galaxies,
black holes, the Earth with plants and animals, each species distinct and
not mauled by continual ravages of mutations ... has intelligence and
power far exceeding our comprehension, then one can marvel further
still that he designed humans to have a relationship with him and each
of us is incomplete without that personal relationship. We should not be
surprised that God is so far beyond us that we cannot fully comprehend
him, but shows us his immutable characteristics: he is eternal, perfectly
good and his essence is love.
Christians believe that there is one God, not three Gods or multiple Gods.
He reveals a bit to us about his essence through Jesus as “the visible
representation of the invisible God.” He is unique in all the world religions:
no other claims to be God in the flesh. With a human birth and human
death he always existed and always will; though his body died on the
cross, his essence continued in existence. So in January we celebrate this
revelation of God, Immanuel (meaning God with us!) If you’re interested
in knowing more, read the book of John about the life of Jesus (you can
Google it!) written by a man who followed Jesus and called himself “the
disciple whom Jesus loved.” The Share & Prayer group is open to ALL
women of Twin Lakes! Contact Patty Napp at patricia.napp@woodgroup.
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OPEN HOUSE SIGNS IN TWIN LAKES
Open House signs are allowed:
• On community property.
• Only the minimum required to direct buyers to homesite with maximum
number allowed 5.
• Can be placed immediately prior to the Open House Opening time and
must be immediately removed after Open House - Maximum 3 hours.
• Must be placed firmly and neatly in the ground.
• Signs only no flags, balloons or banners.
• Signs must be smaller than 2’x2.’
NOTICE TO TWIN LAKES
HOMEOWNERS
AND THEIR VISITORS:
In an effort to ensure the safety of our residents,
their visitors, our guards and the security of our
community, the Twin Lakes Board of Directors is
asking everyone entering the neighborhood to
be mindful of their speed limits. We have received
complaints of drivers rushing past the guardhouse
when the expected speed is 5 mph when passing
through the entrance. Please also remind your
visitors to stop at the guardhouse for check-in
before proceeding into the neighborhood.
DOGS AND CATS OWNERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
Leash laws apply to both cats and dogs. Please abide by the leash laws
and leash your cat or dog.
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HOW TO GET TWIN LAKES NEWS
Twin Lakes has several resources for you to get information on the
community and upcoming events. These resources include:
• Facebook (Twin Lakes Houston, closed group)
• Next Door
• Twin Lakes Web Page (www.twinlakeshouston.com)
Did you know that Twin Lakes also has an online directory for our
residents? You must register with the Twin Lakes home page. Call 281-
579-0761 during business hours for the registration code.
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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TLWA CUPPA TEA & COFFEE CONNECTION
Greetings, Twin Lakes Women!
The Women’s Association has been actively at work this fall and
it’s fabulous fun! There are about forty-five active members in
the Cuppa Tea & Coffee Connection, the Thursday morning chat
group that has been together for a zillion years connecting new
neighbors and old alike. Meeting by Zoom has proven to be a
delightful way to gather while we are in the midst of this grievous
pandemic. When the group size burgeons, we break off into
smaller groups to make conversation easier! What a great way to
get to know and stay connected with our great neighbors! It’s also
important to the Board to continue to make individual contact
with each member of the Cuppa group by bringing goodie bags
right to your door. Membership Chair: Mel Haynie - 713-446-
2113. Contact Mel for information on joining Twin Lakes Women’s
Association.
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2020-21 MEMBERSHIP FORM
Name:________________________________________Home#_______________________________________
Spouse: ______________________________________ Email_______________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________Cell#_____________________________
Children (Name & Year of Birth):________________________________________________________________
Hobbies/Interests:
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Membership Chair: Mel Haynie • 713-446-2113 Please send/deliver your check ($35) and form to Mel Haynie - 5515 Olympiad Dr.
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COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES
As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note of
the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated:
1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and
controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs of severely low calcium
include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor
appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings of
milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources of calcium are cheese, calciumfortified
orange juice and dark, leafy greens.
2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms
of a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or
weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to
softening of the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings
of fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna,
twice a week; and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day.
3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs
work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term
because of diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or
because of chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney
disease, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Symptoms of
a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in
severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources,
consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas.
4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels get
too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting anemia
can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull, thin, sparse
hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef, oysters, beans
(especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans), lentils and spinach.
5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production of DNA and helps make
neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number of vegans
and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency is
becoming more common. Symptoms of severe B12 deficiency include
numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking and balance;
anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue; memory loss;
paranoia; and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12 from animal
sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re vegan, opt for
vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk, meat substitutes
and breakfast cereals.
6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for
women of childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain such
a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the total number
of cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube defects in an
unborn child. Symptoms of a folate deficiency include fatigue, gray hair,
mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue. To get folate from food,
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go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy greens and oranges.
7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in
energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss of appetite,
nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases, it can
lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms,
personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To help your
levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such as almonds,
cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame.
Courtesy of: www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/
common-nutrient-deficiencies
EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES
The new food plate unveiled by the Department of Agriculture sends a
clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are easy ways to get
more of these important foods into your diet:
Start early: Get in the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables
a day by eating them early with your morning meal. Add a banana to
your cereal, berries to your yogurt, veggies to your omelet.
Make them visible: Set out a fruit bowl in the kitchen or have carrot
sticks available for snacking. Take some time to prepare the fruits or
vegetables, so they are ready to eat.
Frozen is good: Frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots, are a great
way to make sure you always have vegetables in the house.
At mealtime, think of the veggies first, not the protein: Half of your
plate needs to be filled with fruits and vegetables. Base your meals on
what vegetables you’ll have and then think of the grains and protein to
go with it.
Have fruit with your sweets: Fruits are nature’s natural candy. Puree
berries and adding them as a sauce to desserts, such as ice cream.
Courtesy of: www.livescience.com/35730-five-easy-ways-eat-morefruits-vegetables.html
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize
winner was one of the principal leaders of the American civil rights
movement and a prominent advocate of nonviolent protest. King’s
challenges to segregation and racial discrimination in the 1950s and
1960s helped convince many white Americans to support the cause
of civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King
became a symbol of protest in the struggle for racial justice. In 1957,
King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
(SCLC), an organization of black churches and ministers that aimed
to challenge racial segregation. As SCLC’s president, King became
the organization’s dominate personality and its primary intellectual
influence. He was responsible for much of the organization’s
fundraising, which he frequently conducted in conjunction with
preaching engagements in Northern churches. SCLC sought to
complement the NAACP’s legal efforts to dismantle segregation
through the courts, with King and other SCLC leaders encouraging
the use of nonviolent direct action to protest discrimination. These
activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts.
“I Have a Dream” - King and other black leaders organized the 1963
March on Washington, a massive protest in Washington, D.C. for
jobs and civil rights. On August 28, 1963, King delivered the keynote
address to an audience of more than 200,000 civil rights supporters.
His “I Have a Dream” speech expressed the hopes of the civil rights
movement in oratory as moving as any in American history. After
his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement,
high moral leadership and the ability of Americans to address and
overcome racial divisions. Perhaps the most important memorial
is the national holiday in King’s honor, designated by the Congress
of the United States in 1983 and observed on the third Monday in
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The CFISD community raised approximately $130,000 for student
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The annual event, named after longtime CFISD school Board member
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to the CFEF mission of increasing college access for CFISD graduates by
awarding scholarships.
“We were so thankful to be able to have our tournament this year,
COVID-19 has impacted our community and we are blessed to have
events that benefit students and staff of CFISD,” said Marie Holmes, CFEF
executive director. “Many thanks to our incredible sponsors for their
support.”
The tournament was underwritten by Allegiance Bank for the second
consecutive year. Platinum Sponsors were IBI Group, Linebarger
Attorneys at Law and Zenith Real Estate Group. Gold Sponsors were
Cromdane Steel, Inc.; DivisionOne Construction; PBK Architects; Salas
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Dinner Sponsors.
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score of 55. Team members were Scott Blank, John Baker, Chad Thoe
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The South Course winner was Natex Architects, shooting a 19-under-par
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winner was Wade Bradow with Caldwell Companies.
Terry Rasmussen of Edgenuity was the Putting Contest winner.
CFISD STUDENTS RECOGNIZED IN
SUPERINTENDENT HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST
Students from Fiest Elementary School, Spillane Middle School and
Cypress Lakes High School placed first in the annual Superintendent
Holiday Card Contest, as their designs were selected from more than 265
entries across 78 CFISD campuses.
CFISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Henry and associate superintendents
served as jurors for the contest, designating a winner for each grade level
and choosing the top three honorees at the elementary, middle and high
school level from the “Best in Grade” winners.
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In the elementary school category, Fiest Elementary School third grade
student Emma Marshall placed first with her color pencil/paint card titled
“Snowy Holiday.” Wells Elementary School fourth grade student Ivana
Welch finished second and Wilson Elementary School kindergarten
student Anett Huerta placed third.
In the middle school category, Spillane Middle School eighth grade
student Christopher Soliman finished first with his color pencil piece
titled “Brightest Light.” Spillane seventh grade student Carla Salcedo
Cano was the runner-up and Salyards Middle School sixth grade student
Daniel Valdez Gonzalez placed third.
In the high school category, Cypress Lakes High School freshman Caleb
Weaver earned first place for his color pencil piece titled “Secret Santa.”
Cypress Woods High School senior Kylie Thomas placed second and
Bridgeland High School sophomore Jacob Lemos placed third.
In addition to the top three honorees at the elementary, middle and high
school level, the following students were recognized as Best in Grade
winners:
Jade Lane - Pope Elementary School
Evalyn Joseph - Pope
Peyton Bisel - Black Elementary School
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Visit the Season’s Greeting page on the CFISD website to view all the
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Spaghetti Pizza
You could make this on National Spaghetti Day January 4th!
Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup milk
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced (or other toppings if preferred)
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch
baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti
and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
Combine egg, milk, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, salt and garlic salt in a
large bowl. Stir in cooked spaghetti; mix well. Spread mixture into prepared
baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and
reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Spread sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with oregano, basil and the remaining
1 1/2 cups mozzarella. Top with pepperoni, return to oven and bake until
cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes more. Let stand
5 minutes before cutting.
Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: Kathy
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
You could make this on National Peanut Butter Day January 24th!
Ingredients:
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust
4 eggs
1 cup butter, softened
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup smooth peanut butter
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
DIRECTIONS:
Melt 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate and cool to room temperature. Beat
the eggs with 3/4 cup butter or margarine, chocolate and confectioners’
sugar for a FULL 5 minutes. Mixture will be thick and smooth.
In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter, 1/4 cup butter, and cream.
Spoon chocolate filling into crust. Swirl peanut butter filling into
chocolate filling. Drizzle remaining 2 oz of melted chocolate on top of
pie. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve.
Source: http://allrecipes.com/
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• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack of water
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• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.
• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.
• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and
old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into
heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate
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• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete
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inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal.
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• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust off
leaves to open pores. Mist often. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce
water for poinsettias.
• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.
• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as
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• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings
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until rooted.
• Prune: Fruit trees in advance of new growth. Prune to groom and shape.
Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs
before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape
myrtles. Prune nandina and others of similar growth habit by cutting
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• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle of February, just before the
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• Transplanting: January is one of the best months to transplant woody
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• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about
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