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<strong>Villages</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
Your <strong>of</strong>ficial HOA newsletter<br />
<strong>January</strong><br />
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VILLAGES OF CYPRESS LAKES IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
MANAGEMENT<br />
<strong>Villages</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong><br />
Associa – Principle Management Company <strong>of</strong> Houston<br />
11000 Corporate Centre Drive, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77041<br />
Association Manager, Nicole Ginardi 713-329-7104<br />
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<strong>Villages</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> West<br />
Crest Management Company<br />
17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77084<br />
Association Manager: Lindsey Wikenczy 281-579-0761<br />
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SECURITY<br />
For a Real Emergency Dial 911<br />
Harris County Sherriff’s Department<br />
Non-Emergency 713-221-6000<br />
Constable (24-Hr Emergency) 281-376-3472<br />
TRASH/WATER<br />
Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />
Harris County MUD #391 713-860-6489<br />
www.HCMUD391.org<br />
Severn Trent Services 281-578-4265<br />
IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Poison Control 800-222-1222<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />
Mosquito Control 713-440-4800<br />
Children’s Protective Svs 713-394-4000<br />
Harris Co. Public Health & Envir 713-439-6000<br />
U. S. Post Office 800-275-8777<br />
AT&T<br />
www.att.com<br />
AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464<br />
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000<br />
Reliant Energy (Repair) 713-207-7777<br />
Centerpoint Energy 713-659-2111<br />
Street Light Repair (give pole #) 713-207-2222<br />
www.centerpointenergy.com/outage<br />
To report gas leaks 713-659-3552<br />
Street Repair 281-463-6300<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
Ault Elementary School 281-373-2800<br />
Farney Elementary School 281-373-2850<br />
Keith Elementary School 281-849-8250<br />
Goodson Middle School 281-373-2350<br />
Salyards Middle School 281-373-2400<br />
Cy-Ranch High School 281-373-2300<br />
Cy-Woods High School 281-213-1800<br />
www.cfisd.net<br />
HELPFUL WEBSITES<br />
DPS Sex Offenders website<br />
City <strong>of</strong> Houston Main Page<br />
Transtar Traffic Main Page<br />
Harris County Appraisal District<br />
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www.houstontx.gov<br />
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www.hcad.org<br />
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VILLAGES OF CYPRESS LAKES YAHOO GROUP<br />
We have a Yahoo Group for <strong>Villages</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> Neighborhoods.<br />
Everyone is invited to join. Great way for us to all stay informed on day-today<br />
activities in our neighborhood. Feel free to post concerns, garage sales,<br />
things for sale, things you are looking to purchase & more! http://groups.<br />
yahoo.com/group/villages<strong>of</strong>cypresslakes/. If you have any questions or<br />
need help signing up feel free to email Kim@PrettyPinkLimos.com.<br />
KIDS ONLINE - WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW<br />
TOP 10 THINGS TO TELL YOUR CHILD<br />
1. Never fill out questionnaires or any forms online or give out personal<br />
information (such as name, age, address, phone number, school, town,<br />
password, schedule) about yourself or anyone else to anyone without<br />
Mom and/or Dad’s permission.<br />
2. Never agree to meet in person with anyone you have spoken to online<br />
without Mom and/or Dad’s presence.<br />
3. Never enter a chat room without Mom and/or Dad’s presence or<br />
supervision. Some “kids” you meet in chat rooms may not really be kids;<br />
they may be adults with bad intentions. Remember, people may not be<br />
who they say they are.<br />
4. Never tell anyone online where you will be or what you will be doing<br />
without Mom and/or Dad’s permission.<br />
5. Never respond to or send email to new people you meet online.<br />
6. Never go into a new online area that is going to cost additional money<br />
without first getting Mom and/or Dad’s permission.<br />
7. Never send, without Mom and/or Dad’s permission, a picture over the<br />
Internet or via regular mail to anyone you’ve met on the Internet.<br />
8. Never buy or order products online or give out any credit card<br />
information online without Mom and/or Dad’s permission.<br />
9. Never respond to any belligerent or suggestive contact or anything<br />
that makes you feel uncomfortable. End such an experience by logging<br />
<strong>of</strong>f and tell Mom and/or Dad as soon as possible.<br />
10. Always tell Mom and/or Dad about something you saw, intentionally<br />
or unintentionally, that is upsetting. (It is better for your child’s mental<br />
health to be able to discuss exposure to pornography than for it to<br />
become a dark and confusing secret.)<br />
Excerpted for Kids Online: Protecting Your Children in Cyberspace by<br />
Donna Rice Hughes.<br />
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Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints in this publication<br />
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NEIGHBORLY REMINDER<br />
This is a beautiful community. In helping to keep it that way, it would<br />
be great to remind people that they should clean up after their pets. It<br />
is great for people to have pets and love their pets, but being a good<br />
neighbor is also important. We can’t tell you how bad it feels to put work<br />
and money into your yard so that you and your family can enjoy it and<br />
play in it... but then you find that other people have left disgusting feces<br />
on your yard - for you to find and clean up! It is simply not fair. Please be<br />
courteous and clean up after your pets!<br />
HOME IMPROVEMENT – ACC APPLICATION<br />
The Architectural Control Committee would like to remind you that<br />
approval is needed before you begin an exterior project or change to your<br />
home. This includes exterior painting, new ro<strong>of</strong>s, fences, pools, basketball<br />
goals, etc. With your completed ACC form, please note what is needed for<br />
your type <strong>of</strong> improvement such as, photos, paint samples, solar screen<br />
samples, drawings, brochure, lot survey and your signature. If these items<br />
are not submitted with your application, your request is denied and<br />
returned to you for completion. Please read the application carefully.<br />
• A lot survey is an architectural drawing <strong>of</strong> your property showing your<br />
home, easements and building lines. A copy usually comes with your<br />
closing papers.<br />
• Please show on the survey in a distinguishable color, other than black<br />
ink, the location <strong>of</strong> your project.<br />
• Faxed pictures come across as a solid black picture, so please mail or<br />
email pictures. Faxed pictures cannot be used.<br />
You will be notified by letter after the ACC committee has made a decision.<br />
They have at least 30 days to review and respond to your application.<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 <strong>of</strong> your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list <strong>of</strong> jobs you want<br />
on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails<br />
in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want<br />
to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will<br />
remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />
for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />
out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />
list <strong>of</strong> teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />
Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />
seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />
CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT.,<br />
RCC - RED CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP -<br />
PET/PLANT SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN<br />
CARE, C- CAR CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />
TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />
NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />
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Cy-Fair ISD<br />
www.cfisd.org<br />
LEARN AT HOME:<br />
www.cfisd.net/en/parents-students/health/coronavirus/learning-home<br />
SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
To download the 2020-<strong>2021</strong> school calendar, visit the CFISD website at<br />
www.cfisd.net/en/calendar.<br />
32ND ANNUAL B.F. ADAM GOLF CLASSIC<br />
RAISES $130,000 FOR CFEF<br />
The CFISD community raised approximately $130,000 for student<br />
scholarships through the Cy-Fair Educational Foundation’s (CFEF) 32nd<br />
annual B.F. Adam Golf Classic, held Nov. 16 th at BlackHorse Golf Club.<br />
The annual event, named after longtime CFISD school Board member<br />
and elementary school namesake Bernard Fred (B.F.) Adam, contributes<br />
to the CFEF mission <strong>of</strong> increasing college access for CFISD graduates by<br />
awarding scholarships.<br />
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- 20 Weeks <strong>of</strong> Lessons<br />
- The only SwimAmerica program in the area<br />
- Indoor heated pool<br />
- Private, Semi-Private lessons available<br />
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- Morning, Afternoon and Evening Classes<br />
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“We were so thankful to be able to have our tournament this year,<br />
COVID-19 has impacted our community and we are blessed to have<br />
events that benefit students and staff <strong>of</strong> CFISD,” said Marie Holmes, CFEF<br />
executive director. “Many thanks to our incredible sponsors for their<br />
support.”<br />
The tournament was underwritten by Allegiance Bank for the second<br />
consecutive year. Platinum Sponsors were IBI Group, Linebarger<br />
Attorneys at Law and Zenith Real Estate Group. Gold Sponsors were<br />
Cromdane Steel, Inc.; DivisionOne Construction; PBK Architects; Salas<br />
O’Brien and Satterfield & Pontikes Construction, Inc. The Lunch Sponsor<br />
was Caldwell Companies and The Backyard Grill and Carl’s BBQ were the<br />
Dinner Sponsors.<br />
The North Course winner was Raba Kistner, Inc., shooting a 17-underpar<br />
score <strong>of</strong> 55. Team members were Scott Blank, John Baker, Chad Thoe<br />
and Chuck Shelton. The North Course Longest Drive winner was Thomas<br />
Glover with Hightower Electric Company LTD and the Closest to the Pin<br />
winner was Will Rose with Adam & Bing, P.C.<br />
The South Course winner was Natex Architects, shooting a 19-under-par<br />
score <strong>of</strong> 53. Team members were Dale Songy, Sergio Weitzman, Robert<br />
Machi and Michelle Freck. The South Course Longest Drive winner was<br />
Anthony Snipes with J.P. Morgan Securities and the Closest to the Pin<br />
winner was Wade Bradow with Caldwell Companies.<br />
Terry Rasmussen <strong>of</strong> Edgenuity was the Putting Contest winner.<br />
CFISD STUDENTS RECOGNIZED IN<br />
SUPERINTENDENT HOLIDAY CARD CONTEST<br />
Students from Fiest Elementary School, Spillane Middle School and<br />
<strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> High School placed first in the annual Superintendent<br />
Holiday Card Contest, as their designs were selected from more than 265<br />
entries across 78 CFISD campuses.<br />
CFISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Henry and associate superintendents<br />
served as jurors for the contest, designating a winner for each grade level<br />
and choosing the top three honorees at the elementary, middle and high<br />
school level from the “Best in Grade” winners.<br />
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In the elementary school category, Fiest Elementary School third grade<br />
student Emma Marshall placed first with her color pencil/paint card titled<br />
“Snowy Holiday.” Wells Elementary School fourth grade student Ivana<br />
Welch finished second and Wilson Elementary School kindergarten<br />
student Anett Huerta placed third.<br />
In the middle school category, Spillane Middle School eighth grade<br />
student Christopher Soliman finished first with his color pencil piece<br />
titled “Brightest Light.” Spillane seventh grade student Carla Salcedo<br />
Cano was the runner-up and Salyards Middle School sixth grade student<br />
Daniel Valdez Gonzalez placed third.<br />
In the high school category, <strong>Cypress</strong> <strong>Lakes</strong> High School freshman Caleb<br />
Weaver earned first place for his color pencil piece titled “Secret Santa.”<br />
<strong>Cypress</strong> Woods High School senior Kylie Thomas placed second and<br />
Bridgeland High School sophomore Jacob Lemos placed third.<br />
In addition to the top three honorees at the elementary, middle and high<br />
school level, the following students were recognized as Best in Grade<br />
winners:<br />
Jade Lane - Pope Elementary School<br />
Evalyn Joseph - Pope<br />
Peyton Bisel - Black Elementary School<br />
Esperanza Rodriguez - <strong>Cypress</strong> Ridge High School<br />
Visit the Season’s Greeting page on the CFISD website to view all the<br />
winning designs.<br />
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NATIONAL BLOOD DONOR MONTH<br />
The American Red Cross urges people to share their good health and<br />
resolve to give blood regularly, beginning in <strong>January</strong> with National<br />
Blood Donor Month. Below are key messages that can be relayed to<br />
donors while scheduling appointments.<br />
• Extreme winter weather in some parts <strong>of</strong> the country and seasonal<br />
illnesses <strong>of</strong>ten make it difficult for the American Red Cross to maintain a<br />
sufficient blood supply at this time <strong>of</strong> year. Healthy individuals are urged<br />
to give now.<br />
• The Red Cross must collect more than 13,000 blood donations every day<br />
for patients in need.<br />
• Do you know someone who has never donated before? Please encourage<br />
them to make an appointment with you. Without more donors, patients<br />
will not have the blood they need.<br />
• Type O negative is the universal blood type and what emergency<br />
personnel reach for in trauma situations when there isn’t time to<br />
determine a patient’s blood type.<br />
• Type O positive is the most transfused blood type and can be transfused<br />
to Rh-positive patients <strong>of</strong> any blood type.<br />
• Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to Rh-positive or<br />
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• Save time by using RapidPass® to complete your pre-donation reading<br />
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25 WAYS TO SNEAK IN<br />
MORE EXERCISE EVERY DAY<br />
One <strong>of</strong> the TOP New Year resolutions: exercise more! Here<br />
are some ways to help incorporate exercise into your daily<br />
routines:<br />
1. Make your bed every morning.<br />
2. Do 10 push-ups every morning.<br />
3. Squat while you brush your teeth.<br />
4. Park farther than you need to.<br />
5. Clean your <strong>of</strong>fice.<br />
6. Take the stairs.<br />
7. Exercise on the job.<br />
8. Do your own filing/copying/c<strong>of</strong>fee-fetching.<br />
9. Switch your <strong>of</strong>fice chair for a stability ball.<br />
10. Schedule a daily walk break at work.<br />
11. Take calls standing up.<br />
12. Skip the inter-<strong>of</strong>fice mail and walk it over.<br />
13. Suggest walk meetings.<br />
14. Practice isometrics.<br />
15. Reorganize your <strong>of</strong>fice or home.<br />
16. Go on walking/biking errands.<br />
17. Do the grocery shopping.<br />
18. Make your own food.<br />
19. Hand-wash dishes.<br />
20. Keep your yoga mat/weights/kettlebell by the TV.<br />
21. Clean your home.<br />
22. Wash your own vehicle.<br />
23. Play with children.<br />
24. Dance.<br />
25. Laugh.<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong>: www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/25-ways-tosneak-in-more-exercise-every-day/<br />
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POPULAR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS<br />
• Drink Less Alcohol<br />
• Eat Right<br />
• Get a Better Education<br />
• Get a Better Job<br />
• Get Fit<br />
• Lose Weight<br />
• Quit Smoking Now<br />
• Reduce Stress On-the-Job<br />
• Reduce Stress Overall<br />
• Save Money<br />
• Take a Trip<br />
• Volunteer to Help Others<br />
LOVE YOURSELF<br />
To love yourself means to respect and appreciate yourself as you are and to come to<br />
terms with those aspects <strong>of</strong> yourself that you can’t change - the aspects that make<br />
you unique. It means allowing yourself to drop the conditions that you have created<br />
to love yourself like, “I will love myself once I…” and simply choose to embrace the<br />
good and the bad, the mistakes and the triumphs.<br />
Loving yourself isn’t a one-time thing, but an endless, ongoing process that starts<br />
with realizing that it’s not about discovering self-love; it’s about tearing down the<br />
walls you’ve built against it. Below are 6 ways to learn to love yourself more:<br />
1. Focus on the things you like about yourself<br />
2. Make time to do the things you enjoy<br />
3. Let go <strong>of</strong> mistakes and embrace the past<br />
4. Appreciate your life<br />
5. Get out <strong>of</strong> your comfort zone<br />
6. Take care <strong>of</strong> your body!<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong>: www.recoverywarriors.com/6-simple-ways-to-love-yourself-more<br />
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A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR: 11 SMART TIPS<br />
1. Read to your children every day. Start by the age <strong>of</strong> six months.<br />
Reading to children shows them the importance <strong>of</strong> communication and<br />
motivates them to become readers. It also provides a context to discuss<br />
issues and learn what is on your child’s mind.<br />
2. Make your children feel loved and important. Kids develop a sense<br />
<strong>of</strong> self-worth early in life. They get it from their parents. Listen to what<br />
your children have to say. Assure them that they are loved and safe.<br />
Celebrate their individuality and tell them what makes them special and<br />
what you admire about them.<br />
3. Provide your child with a tobacco-free environment. Indoor air<br />
pollution from tobacco increases ear infections, chest infections and<br />
even Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. If you smoke, consider quitting.<br />
Remember, the most important predictor <strong>of</strong> whether your children will<br />
grow up to be smokers is whether you smoke. Make your home a smokefree<br />
zone.<br />
4. Pay attention to nutrition. Nutrition makes a big difference in how<br />
kids grow, develop and learn. Good nutrition is a matter <strong>of</strong> balance.<br />
Provide foods from several food groups at each meal. Emphasize foods<br />
that are less processed, such as whole grain breads and cereals and fresh<br />
fruits and vegetables. Review your child’s diet with your pediatrician for<br />
suggestions.<br />
5. Do a “childpro<strong>of</strong>ing” survey <strong>of</strong> your home. A child’s-eye view home<br />
survey should systematically go from room to room, removing all the<br />
“booby traps” that await the curious toddler or preschooler. Think <strong>of</strong><br />
poisons, small objects, sharp edges, knives, firearms and places to fall.<br />
6. Make sure immunizations are up to date. Review your child’s<br />
immunization record with your pediatrician. Make sure your child is<br />
current on recommended immunizations.<br />
7. Practice “safety on wheels.” Make sure everyone in the car is buckled<br />
up for every ride, with children in the back seat in age-appropriate child<br />
safety seats. All bikers, skaters and skateboarders should wear helmets.<br />
NEW YEAR.<br />
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8. Prevent violence by setting good examples. Hitting, slapping and<br />
spanking teaches children that it is acceptable to hit other people to<br />
solve problems. Non-physical forms <strong>of</strong> discipline work better in the long<br />
run. Remember that words can hurt too.<br />
9. Monitor your children’s “media.” Monitor what your children see and<br />
hear on television, in movies and in music. Children are affected by what<br />
they see and hear, particularly in these times <strong>of</strong> violent images. Talk to<br />
your children about “content.” If you feel that a movie or TV program is<br />
inappropriate, redirect your child to more suitable programming.<br />
10. Become more involved in your child’s school and your child’s<br />
education. Visit your child’s school. Become active in the parent-teacher<br />
organization. Volunteer in the classroom or for special projects. Be<br />
available to help with homework. If your child’s education is important to<br />
you, it will be important to him.<br />
11. Help kids understand tobacco, alcohol and the media. Help your<br />
teenager understand the difference between the misleading messages in<br />
advertising and the truth about the dangers <strong>of</strong> using alcohol and tobacco<br />
products. Talk about ads with your child. Help your child understand the<br />
real messages being conveyed. Make sure the TV shows and movies your<br />
child watches do not glamorize the use <strong>of</strong> tobacco, alcohol and other<br />
drugs.<br />
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COMMON VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES<br />
As we embark on the journey each day to eat and live better, take note <strong>of</strong><br />
the common vitamin nutrient deficiencies that are easily treated:<br />
1. Calcium: Calcium is important for maintaining strong bones and<br />
controlling muscle and nerve function. Signs <strong>of</strong> severely low calcium<br />
include fatigue, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms and a poor<br />
appetite. Make sure you’re getting enough with at least three servings <strong>of</strong><br />
milk or yogurt a day. Other good sources <strong>of</strong> calcium are cheese, calciumfortified<br />
orange juice and dark, leafy greens.<br />
2. Vitamin D: This vitamin is also critical for bone health. Symptoms<br />
<strong>of</strong> a vitamin D deficiency can be vague - fatigue and muscle aches or<br />
weakness. If it goes on long term, a vitamin D deficiency can lead to<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tening <strong>of</strong> the bones. To get enough vitamin D, have three servings<br />
<strong>of</strong> fortified milk or yogurt daily eating fatty fish, such as salmon or tuna,<br />
twice a week; and spend some time outside in the sunshine every day.<br />
3. Potassium: Potassium helps the kidneys, heart and other organs<br />
work properly. You could become low in potassium in the short term<br />
because <strong>of</strong> diarrhea or vomiting, excessive sweating or antibiotics or<br />
because <strong>of</strong> chronic conditions such as eating disorders and kidney<br />
disease, according to the U.S. National Library <strong>of</strong> Medicine. Symptoms <strong>of</strong><br />
a deficiency include weight loss, muscle weakness, constipation and in<br />
severe cases, an abnormal heart rhythm. For natural potassium sources,<br />
consume bananas, whole grains, milk, vegetables, beans and peas.<br />
4. Iron: Iron helps your body make red blood cells. When iron levels get<br />
too low, your body can’t effectively carry oxygen. The resulting anemia<br />
can cause fatigue. You might also notice pale skin and dull, thin, sparse<br />
hair. To boost iron levels, eat iron-fortified cereal, beef, oysters, beans<br />
(especially white beans, chickpeas and kidney beans), lentils and spinach.<br />
5. Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 aids the production <strong>of</strong> DNA and helps make<br />
neurotransmitters in the brain. With an increasing number <strong>of</strong> vegans<br />
and people who’ve had weight loss surgery, vitamin B12 deficiency is<br />
becoming more common. Symptoms <strong>of</strong> severe B12 deficiency include<br />
numbness in the legs, hands or feet; problems with walking and balance;<br />
anemia; fatigue; weakness; a swollen, inflamed tongue; memory loss;<br />
paranoia; and hallucinations. You can get vitamin B12 from animal<br />
sources: eat more fish, chicken, milk and yogurt. If you’re vegan, opt for<br />
vegan foods fortified with B12, such as non-dairy milk, meat substitutes<br />
and breakfast cereals.<br />
6. Folate: Folate or folic acid, is a particularly important vitamin for<br />
women <strong>of</strong> childbearing age, which is why prenatal vitamins contain such<br />
a hefty dose. A folate deficiency can cause a decrease in the total number<br />
<strong>of</strong> cells and large red blood cells as well as neural tube defects in an<br />
unborn child. Symptoms <strong>of</strong> a folate deficiency include fatigue, gray hair,<br />
mouth ulcers, poor growth and a swollen tongue. To get folate from food,<br />
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go for fortified cereals, beans, lentils, leafy greens and oranges.<br />
7. Magnesium: Magnesium helps support bone health and assists in<br />
energy production. Magnesium deficiency can cause loss <strong>of</strong> appetite,<br />
nausea and vomiting, fatigue and weakness. In more severe cases, it can<br />
lead to numbness, muscle cramps, seizures, abnormal heart rhythms,<br />
personality changes or low potassium or calcium levels. To help your<br />
levels return to normal, eat more magnesium-rich foods, such as almonds,<br />
cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans and edamame.<br />
Courtesy <strong>of</strong>: www.everydayhealth.com/hs/guide-to-essential-nutrients/<br />
common-nutrient-deficiencies<br />
EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE FRUITS & VEGGIES<br />
The new food plate unveiled by the Department <strong>of</strong> Agriculture sends a<br />
clear message: eat more fruits and vegetables. Here are easy ways to get<br />
more <strong>of</strong> these important foods into your diet:<br />
Start early: Get in the recommended five servings <strong>of</strong> fruits and vegetables<br />
a day by eating them early with your morning meal. Add a banana to<br />
your cereal, berries to your yogurt, veggies to your omelet.<br />
Make them visible: Set out a fruit bowl in the kitchen or have carrot<br />
sticks available for snacking. Take some time to prepare the fruits or<br />
vegetables, so they are ready to eat.<br />
Frozen is good: Frozen vegetables, such as peas and carrots, are a great<br />
way to make sure you always have vegetables in the house.<br />
At mealtime, think <strong>of</strong> the veggies first, not the protein: Half <strong>of</strong> your<br />
plate needs to be filled with fruits and vegetables. Base your meals on<br />
what vegetables you’ll have and then think <strong>of</strong> the grains and protein to<br />
go with it.<br />
Have fruit with your sweets: Fruits are nature’s natural candy. Puree<br />
berries and adding them as a sauce to desserts, such as ice cream.<br />
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Martin Luther King, Jr., an American clergyman and Nobel Prize<br />
winner was one <strong>of</strong> the principal leaders <strong>of</strong> the American civil rights<br />
movement and a prominent advocate <strong>of</strong> nonviolent protest. King’s<br />
challenges to segregation and racial discrimination in the 1950s and<br />
1960s helped convince many white Americans to support the cause<br />
<strong>of</strong> civil rights in the United States. After his assassination in 1968, King<br />
became a symbol <strong>of</strong> protest in the struggle for racial justice. In 1957,<br />
King helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference<br />
(SCLC), an organization <strong>of</strong> black churches and ministers that aimed<br />
to challenge racial segregation. As SCLC’s president, King became<br />
the organization’s dominate personality and its primary intellectual<br />
influence. He was responsible for much <strong>of</strong> the organization’s<br />
fundraising, which he frequently conducted in conjunction with<br />
preaching engagements in Northern churches. SCLC sought to<br />
complement the NAACP’s legal efforts to dismantle segregation<br />
through the courts, with King and other SCLC leaders encouraging<br />
the use <strong>of</strong> nonviolent direct action to protest discrimination. These<br />
activities included marches, demonstrations and boycotts.<br />
“I Have a Dream” - King and other black leaders organized the 1963<br />
March on Washington, a massive protest in Washington, D.C. for<br />
jobs and civil rights. On August 28, 1963, King delivered the keynote<br />
address to an audience <strong>of</strong> more than 200,000 civil rights supporters.<br />
His “I Have a Dream” speech expressed the hopes <strong>of</strong> the civil rights<br />
movement in oratory as moving as any in American history. After<br />
his death, King came to represent black courage and achievement,<br />
high moral leadership and the ability <strong>of</strong> Americans to address and<br />
overcome racial divisions. Perhaps the most important memorial<br />
is the national holiday in King’s honor, designated by the Congress<br />
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Spaghetti Pizza<br />
You could make this on National Spaghetti Day <strong>January</strong> 4th!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 (8 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces<br />
1 egg, beaten<br />
1/4 cup milk<br />
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt<br />
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce<br />
1 teaspoon dried oregano<br />
1/4 teaspoon dried basil<br />
4 ounces pepperoni sausage, sliced (or other toppings if preferred)<br />
Directions: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch<br />
baking dish. Bring a large pot <strong>of</strong> lightly salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti<br />
and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.<br />
Combine egg, milk, 1/2 cup <strong>of</strong> the mozzarella cheese, salt and garlic salt in a<br />
large bowl. Stir in cooked spaghetti; mix well. Spread mixture into prepared<br />
baking dish. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and<br />
reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).<br />
Spread sauce over spaghetti. Sprinkle with oregano, basil and the remaining<br />
1 1/2 cups mozzarella. Top with pepperoni, return to oven and bake until<br />
cheese is bubbly and beginning to brown, about 30 minutes more. Let stand<br />
5 minutes before cutting.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com, Submitted by: Kathy<br />
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie<br />
You could make this on National Peanut Butter Day <strong>January</strong> 24th!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust<br />
4 eggs<br />
1 cup butter, s<strong>of</strong>tened<br />
8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate<br />
2 cups confectioners’ sugar<br />
1 cup smooth peanut butter<br />
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Melt 6 ounces semi sweet chocolate and cool to room temperature. Beat<br />
the eggs with 3/4 cup butter or margarine, chocolate and confectioners’<br />
sugar for a FULL 5 minutes. Mixture will be thick and smooth.<br />
In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter, 1/4 cup butter, and cream.<br />
Spoon chocolate filling into crust. Swirl peanut butter filling into<br />
chocolate filling. Drizzle remaining 2 oz <strong>of</strong> melted chocolate on top <strong>of</strong><br />
pie. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve.<br />
Source: http://allrecipes.com/<br />
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• Birds: Provide food and fresh water. More birds die from lack <strong>of</strong> water<br />
than from lack <strong>of</strong> food.<br />
• Cacti: Semi-dormant now. Reduce watering.<br />
• Camellias: Plants may be moved. Pick up and discard fallen blooms.<br />
• Cultivation: Changes in design may now be made, new beds dug and<br />
old ones rebuilt. Correct defects in drainage. Incorporate gypsum into<br />
heavy soils: repeat in three weeks. Dig granite dust, rock phosphate<br />
and quantities <strong>of</strong> organic matter into soil. Allow time for settling before<br />
planting.<br />
• Fertilize: Daylilies, spuria, Louisiana and bearded irises with complete<br />
fertilizer. Give strawberries 1 teaspoon ammonium sulfate, keeping six<br />
inches away from plant. Fertilize pansies with manure tea or blood meal.<br />
Water in.<br />
• Fruits: Plant fruit trees. Mulch figs with grass or straw to prevent freeze<br />
damage to crown.<br />
• House Plants: Water, when surface soil is crumbly dry. Wash dust <strong>of</strong>f<br />
leaves to open pores. Mist <strong>of</strong>ten. Inspect for diseases and insects. Reduce<br />
water for poinsettias.<br />
• Lawns: Remove thatch aerate, and feed with low nitrogen mixture.<br />
• Pests: For petal blight prevention, spray azaleas and camellias as<br />
flowers open. Spray for scale with dormant oil solution if temperature<br />
will be above 35˚ and below 85˚ for next 48 hours. Always read and heed<br />
manufacturer’s directions before spraying.<br />
• Propagation: Ivy cuttings root easily this month and next. Root cuttings<br />
<strong>of</strong> shrubs in mixture <strong>of</strong> loam and coarse sand; keep damp and semishaded<br />
until rooted.<br />
• Prune: Fruit trees in advance <strong>of</strong> new growth. Prune to groom and shape.<br />
Do not remove too much. Remove dead wood from trees and shrubs<br />
before spring buds swell, but do not prune spring bloomers. Prune crape<br />
myrtles. Prune nandina and others <strong>of</strong> similar growth habit by cutting<br />
unwanted canes out at base <strong>of</strong> plant.<br />
• Roses: Annual pruning about the middle <strong>of</strong> February, just before the<br />
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• Transplanting: <strong>January</strong> is one <strong>of</strong> the best months to transplant woody<br />
plants, both evergreen and deciduous, especially trees. Energy will be<br />
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• Vegetables: Prepare beds, preferably raised for drainage, with about<br />
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• Winter Protection: Expect freeze any time; plan for protection <strong>of</strong> tender<br />
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