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<strong>February</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />
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TRASH/WATER<br />
Waste Management 713-686-6666<br />
BFI Waste Systems 713-635-6666<br />
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Water & Sewer Service & Billing 713-983-3601<br />
Repairs 281-398-8211<br />
HELPFUL WEBSITES<br />
Cy-Fair ISD<br />
DPS Sex Offenders website<br />
City of Houston Main Page<br />
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Harris County Appraisal District<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Fire/Ambulance 911<br />
Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Emergency 713-466-6161<br />
Cy-Fair VFD / EMS Office 281-550-6663<br />
Poison Control 800-222-1222<br />
Animal Control 281-999-3191<br />
Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation 713-941-8972<br />
Mosquito Control 713-796-6900<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 />
Cypress Post Office 281-373-9125<br />
AT&T<br />
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AT&T Repair Center 800-246-8464<br />
Comcast Cable 713-341-1000<br />
En-Touch Systems 281-225-1000<br />
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parent(s) permission.<br />
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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 />
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NATIONAL HEART MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> focuses on the heart making it National Heart Month. Anyone<br />
can be at risk for heart disease. More and more, our sedentary lifestyles<br />
are putting us at risk at a younger age. Obesity, high blood pressure and<br />
smoking all increase our risk factors.<br />
Each one of those we can take action to lower our risk. Get moving.<br />
Remove stress. Quit smoking. Eat healthier.<br />
Even small changes help make a difference. Reduce the amount of fast<br />
food. Eat more greens. Take the stairs. Walk the kids to school. Go outside<br />
and play with the kids or walk the dog.<br />
Talk to your physician about your risk factors. Walking is one of the<br />
healthiest and safest activities we can do for ourselves. Learn more at<br />
www.cdc.gov and use #NationalHeartMonth to share on social media.<br />
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com<br />
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NATIONAL RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS DAY<br />
Observed on <strong>February</strong> 17 th , National Random Acts of Kindness Day<br />
has grown in popularity each year. It is celebrated by individuals,<br />
groups and organizations nationwide to encourage acts of kindness.<br />
It is a favorite day for many, as people everywhere are enjoying doing<br />
these acts of kindness. Not only is it positive for the receiver, but for<br />
the giver, too!<br />
The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation celebrates Random Acts<br />
of Kindness Week (www.randomactsofkindness.org/rak-week). The<br />
Random Acts of Kindness Foundation is an internationally recognized<br />
non-profit organization founded upon the powerful belief in kindness<br />
and dedicated to providing resources and tools that encourage acts of<br />
kindness.<br />
In New Zealand, where this day originated, celebrates Random Acts of<br />
Kindness Day on September 1 st . It is also recognized by some on other<br />
days throughout the year; however, doing random acts of kindness is<br />
something that can be done every day of the year.<br />
Make a note to do nice things throughout the day and use<br />
#RandomActsOfKindnessDay to post on social media.<br />
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com<br />
NATIONAL HOT BREAKFAST MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> is a cold month for most of us, so what better way to start our<br />
days than with a steaming hot breakfast? National Hot Breakfast Month<br />
is celebrated every <strong>February</strong> to encourage everyone to set aside some<br />
extra time every morning to a make hot, fresh breakfast.<br />
You know what they say about breakfast… It’s the most important<br />
meal of the day! However, in the busyness of everyday life, it’s easy to<br />
put breakfast on the back burner and just grab a quick granola bar on<br />
your way out the door in the morning. This month, we are challenged<br />
to wake up a little earlier and take the time to really enjoy breakfast. You<br />
may be surprised at how much better you feel throughout the day when<br />
you allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to fully wake up, make<br />
breakfast, maybe listen to your favorite podcast as you get ready for the<br />
day. Appreciating the beauty that the morning brings and enjoying a hot<br />
breakfast will surely make you feel more full, more energized and just<br />
overall better all day long!<br />
Use #NationalHotBreakfastMonth or #HotBreakfastMonth to post<br />
pictures, recipes and other inspiration for your friends! Here are a few<br />
ideas for healthy, hot breakfasts you can whip up this month. Hopefully,<br />
you can get into a routine and continue making tasty, hot breakfasts<br />
throughout the rest of the year! (Remember, you can do a TON of<br />
variations of these ideas based on your preference.)<br />
• Hot toast with peanut/almond/cashew butter, bananas sliced up and<br />
chia seeds sprinkled over the top<br />
• Berry smoothie. Throw your favorite berries, half a banana, some cashew<br />
or coconut milk into a blender for a few minutes for a delicious, refreshing<br />
side to your hot meal. (Smoothies obviously aren’t a hot breakfast, but<br />
they go great on the side.)<br />
• Oatmeal with fried egg(s) over the top<br />
• Avocado spread over toast with a fried or poached egg on top<br />
• Overnight egg bakes for much less work to do in the morning<br />
• Egg breakfast muffins (basically mini quiche without the breaded crust<br />
for a healthy version)<br />
• Sweet potato and black bean stuffed breakfast burrito<br />
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Cy-Fair ISD<br />
www.cfisd.org<br />
2020-<strong>2021</strong> SCHOOL CALENDAR<br />
To download the 2020-<strong>2021</strong> school calendar, visit<br />
the CFISD website at www.cfisd.net/en/calendar.<br />
CLASS OF <strong>2021</strong> GRADUATION DATES ANNOUNCED<br />
CFISD has announced graduation dates for the 2020-<strong>2021</strong> school year.<br />
All graduation ceremonies will be held at the Berry Center (8877 <strong>Barker</strong><br />
Cypress Road). The graduation schedule is as follows:<br />
Thursday, May 27, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cy-Fair - 8 PM<br />
Friday, May 28, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Creek - 8 PM<br />
Saturday, May 29, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Falls - 8 AM<br />
Cypress Lakes - 8 PM<br />
Sunday, May 30, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Ranch - 8 PM<br />
Monday, May 31, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Ridge - 8 AM<br />
Cypress Springs - 8 PM<br />
Tuesday, June 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Woods - 8 PM<br />
Wednesday, June 2, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Jersey Village - 8 PM<br />
Thursday, June 3, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Cypress Park - 8 PM<br />
Friday, June 4, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Bridgeland - 8 AM<br />
Langham Creek - 8 PM<br />
ALL 12 CFISD HIGH SCHOOLS<br />
RECEIVE LTE 1:1 CHROMEBOOKS<br />
All 12 CFISD high schools have received Chromebooks for students as<br />
part of the district’s LTE (Learning Together Everywhere) 1:1 program.<br />
Rollouts began before the Thanksgiving holiday and were completed<br />
before winter break. More than 75,000 CFISD students have received a<br />
Chromebook, which includes 100% of high school students having their<br />
own device. In addition, 52% of elementary students and 46% of middle<br />
school students have received their individually issued Chromebook.<br />
CFISD has met all requests of CFISD Connect students who indicated a<br />
need for a device in order to be successful while learning remotely.<br />
“Successfully deploying individually issued Chromebooks to all<br />
high school students in CFISD is an incredible feat that could not be<br />
accomplished without the support of the community and the CFISD<br />
Board of Trustees,” said Katie Gentry, director of 1:1 and inventory systems.<br />
“These devices will enable teachers to transform learning anytime,<br />
anywhere, allowing students to reach their full potential for college and<br />
career readiness. The spirit of CFISD was evident in this project as many<br />
departments stepped up and heeded the call to think outside the box to<br />
make this happen in an expedient manner for our high school students<br />
across the district.”<br />
In a special-called meeting on July 7 th , the CFISD Board of Trustees<br />
unanimously voted in favor of authorizing the superintendent to approve<br />
the purchase of portable electronic devices, LTE internet access and<br />
other items needed to support a one-to-one solution for CFISD students.<br />
The LTE 1:1 program provides every student with an electronic device to<br />
support quality instruction and resources. The program allows CFISD to<br />
meet the needs of all students by providing appropriate teacher-directed<br />
instruction, including real-time live virtual instruction.<br />
A Cultural Experience<br />
HOST A FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENT:<br />
Want to bring a little culture into your life and the lives of your children?<br />
Why not try hosting a high school foreign exchange student? It’s a great<br />
way to learn about a new culture all from the comfort of your home.<br />
STS Foundation is currently looking for host families for the <strong>2021</strong>/2022<br />
school year. Hosting is such a rewarding experience and it benefits all of<br />
those involved. STS Foundation accepts all types of host families - from<br />
single parents, newly marrieds, empty nesters and same sex couples. In<br />
order to host, you would need to meet the following qualifications:<br />
• Host must be 25 years or older<br />
• Pass a background check<br />
• Provide food for 3 meals daily<br />
• Ensure reliable transportation to and from school (bus is ok)<br />
• A bed for your student<br />
• A safe and loving home<br />
STS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that places foreign exchange<br />
students with American host families. For more information about<br />
hosting, please contact me at 832-455-7881, PM me or email at vicki.<br />
stsfoundation@yahoo.com.<br />
Pre-School Registrations<br />
CORNERSTONE UMC PRESCHOOL<br />
<strong>2021</strong>-2022 REGISTRATION ANNOUNCEMENT<br />
New family registration will be on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 9 th at 10 AM. Our registration<br />
will be through our website at www.cornerstoneumc.org-Preschool. You may<br />
visit our website starting in January for more detailed instructions.<br />
Starting in January, if you are interested in touring our facility, contact<br />
us at 281-859-1612 to schedule a tour. Tours will be offered after regular<br />
school hours between 1:30 and 2:30 PM or by appointment for other<br />
times. You may also watch a prerecorded tour of our school from our<br />
website.<br />
ST. CUTHBERT SCHOOL <strong>2021</strong>-2022 REGISTRATION<br />
St. Cuthbert Episcopal School offers 2, 3 or 5-day classes for students 18<br />
months to 5-years. A Bridge/Kindergarten class is also available. <strong>2021</strong>-<br />
2022 registration will begin on Tuesday, <strong>February</strong> 9 th at 8 AM for new<br />
families and continue each day during school hours until all the positions<br />
have been filled.<br />
School hours are Monday-Thursday 9 AM till 2 PM and Friday 9 AM till 12<br />
noon. The program is open to all children, regardless of race, nationality<br />
or faith. For questions, contact Lynda at 281-463-1912 or email school@<br />
stcuthbert.org.<br />
For more information, visit stcuthbert.org/school/about. St Cuthbert<br />
School is NAEYC accredited.<br />
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HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARIES<br />
COVID POLICY:<br />
All Harris County Public Library locations will remain closed to the public<br />
at this time<br />
HCPL No-contact Curbside Holds Pick-Up is now available at ALL HCPL<br />
branches.<br />
HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WILL CONTINUE TO OFFER<br />
A WIDE ARRAY OF ONLINE SERVICES:<br />
• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s<br />
Drive-up Wi-Fi<br />
• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn<br />
at www.hcpl.net<br />
• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or<br />
YouTube<br />
• Check your account to renew loans or request books<br />
• eBooks, comics or graphic novels through OverDrive<br />
• Stream classic films, indie cinema and award-winning documentaries<br />
on Kanopy<br />
• Listen to audiobooks through RBDigital or OverDrive<br />
• Read along and play with picture books on TumbleBooks<br />
• Ask us a question via chat on Ask a Librarian<br />
• Get book recommendations via Book Hunters<br />
If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all<br />
HCPL’s digital materials including ebooks, streaming movies and research<br />
tools with an iKnow Digital Access Card.<br />
HOW DOES CURBSIDE HOLDS PICK-UP WORK?<br />
Here’s how it works: When you receive notification that your holds are<br />
ready for pick-up, call your HCPL pick-up location. Please have your<br />
library card number and PIN handy. You will be given a pick-up time and<br />
instructions for curbside pick-up (These may vary slightly from branch to<br />
branch). When you arrive at the library, follow the instructions you were<br />
provided over the phone. You may be asked to show your library card or<br />
other form of ID for verification.<br />
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NATIONAL LIBRARY LOVER’S MONTH<br />
The entire month of <strong>February</strong> is dedicated to the people who love whole<br />
buildings devoted to the reading, housing organizing, categorizing, finding,<br />
studying and otherwise loving books. It’s National Library Lover’s Month!<br />
Libraries provide so much more than a place for us to enjoy great novels<br />
or to discover amazing adventures and untold history. Yes, they help us<br />
ace our research papers and provide a quiet space to study, but they do<br />
so much more.<br />
For preschoolers, libraries entertain them with theater and hands-on<br />
activities exposing them to music, art and their first friendships. Many<br />
communities rely on their libraries for meeting space for public forums,<br />
socials, fundraisers and classes.<br />
Libraries lend not only books but music and movies. Rotating art displays<br />
give local artists exposure to the community. Larger libraries provide<br />
preservation services, preserving some of the most treasured books,<br />
periodicals and documents for future generations.<br />
Continue enjoying your library, but consider volunteering your time, too.<br />
If you don’t have a library card, it’s never too late! Visit your library to get<br />
one! Use #NationalLibraryLoversDay to share on social media.<br />
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com<br />
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CREATE A LIGHT JAR<br />
Get Mason jars, mayo or pickle jars or even some vases<br />
and I use the battery operated string lights to make<br />
“normal” decorations. In one, along with the lights,<br />
I have the glass beads you can get at the dollar store<br />
in many colors, in another I have seashells we got in<br />
Galveston. I am sure you can find something that would<br />
match your own home and style to place in these.<br />
So if you are like me and just need that pick-me-up of<br />
some bright twinkling lights once the decorations are<br />
all down, make one or more of these and have them<br />
year round!<br />
From the KPC Editor<br />
ICONIC FIGHTER JET TO BE REFURBISHED AND UNVEILED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 521<br />
“ONE MORE MISSION” - COATING SOCIETY OF HOUSTON MEMBERS TAKE PROJECT TO COMPLETION<br />
On July 29, 1984 American Legion Post 521 received a F4D Fighter Jet from the Air Force Reclamation Center and dedicated it to all POW’s and MIA’s<br />
from all wars and conflicts involving the United States of America. Recently, the Post reached out to the Coating Society of Houston for assistance in<br />
refurbishing this iconic piece of memorabilia, which was showing extreme decay due to local weather conditions.<br />
“We have been working getting this plane restored for several years and were finally able to find a group that was willing to donate their time and<br />
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NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH<br />
<strong>February</strong> is National Black History Month, also known as National<br />
African American History Month, a time for all Americans to celebrate<br />
the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role<br />
in American history.<br />
Other countries, including Canada and Great Britain, have also set aside months<br />
to honor black history. The month of <strong>February</strong> was chosen to coincide with<br />
the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and noted civil rights advocate<br />
Frederick Douglass. The first record of Africans arriving in North America is<br />
dated 1619, when a privateer ship carrying “twenty and odd” Africans landed<br />
at Point Comfort, Virginia, which is now modern-day Hampton, Virginia. The<br />
Africans were traded as slaves in exchange for provisions.<br />
African-American’s impact our society throughout history and in numerous<br />
ways. Here are just a few prominent individuals we honor this month:<br />
• Thurgood Marshall was the first African-American appointed to the<br />
Supreme Court. We recognize Thurgood Marshall every year on National<br />
Maryland Day.<br />
• George Washington Carver developed over 300 products from peanuts.<br />
Celebrate George Washington Carver and his contributions to the peanut<br />
industry on National Peanut Day.<br />
• Shirley Chisholm was the first African-American woman elected to U.S.<br />
House of Representatives.<br />
• Rosa Parks helped initiate the Civil Rights Movement by refusing to give<br />
up her seat on the bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Celebrate Rosa Park on<br />
Rosa Parks Day and learn more about her contributions to the Civil Rights<br />
Movement.<br />
• Louis Armstrong is widely known as a jazz pioneer. Information about<br />
Louis Armstrong can be found in November on National Louisiana Day.<br />
• Colin Powell is a 4-star General who became Secretary of State. Colin<br />
Powell dedicated the Buffalo Soldier monument at Fort Leavenworth,<br />
Kansas, establishing the first Buffalo Soldiers Day.<br />
• Barack Obama was elected the first Black President of the United States.<br />
Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian<br />
Carter Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately<br />
represented in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped<br />
for the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American<br />
history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month was<br />
officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976.<br />
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com<br />
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY<br />
National Freedom Day, always observed on <strong>February</strong> 1 st , celebrates<br />
freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of<br />
liberty. It honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and<br />
Senate resolution that later became the 13 th Amendment to the U.S.<br />
Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing<br />
slavery on <strong>February</strong> 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however,<br />
until later on December 18, 1865.<br />
On this day many towns have festivals and celebrations. Others reflect<br />
on the freedoms that the United States honors as well as reflect on and<br />
appreciate the goodwill of the United States. For many years, wreath<br />
laying at the Liberty Bell has also been a tradition to mark National<br />
Freedom Day. Use #NationalFreedomDay to post on social media.<br />
A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created<br />
National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader<br />
in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed<br />
to be celebrated.<br />
Because of Abraham Lincoln’s signing the 13 th Amendment outlawing<br />
slavery on <strong>February</strong> 1, 1865, <strong>February</strong> 1 st was chosen as the day for<br />
National Freedom Day. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed<br />
a bill proclaiming <strong>February</strong> 1 st as the first official National Freedom Day<br />
in the United States.<br />
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Cream Cheese Brownies<br />
You could make this on National Cream Cheese Brownies Day <strong>February</strong> 10th!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon baking powder<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips<br />
5 tablespoons shortening<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
3 eggs<br />
3 tablespoons cream cheese<br />
2 teaspoons vanilla extract<br />
1/2 teaspoon almond extract<br />
1/2 cup chopped almonds<br />
Cream Cheese frosting - optional<br />
Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 9 inch square baking<br />
pan.<br />
In top of a double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening, stirring<br />
frequently until smooth. Pour into a large bowl and mix in sugar, cream<br />
cheese and eggs. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts. Gradually mix in flour,<br />
baking powder and salt. Fold in almonds and pour the batter into pan.<br />
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, until toothpick inserted<br />
near the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting into bars.<br />
Add Cream Cheese frosting if desired.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
Rich Banana Bread<br />
You could make this on National Banana Bread Day <strong>February</strong> 23rd!<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
1 cup white sugar<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
1/2 cup sour cream<br />
1/2 cup chopped walnuts<br />
2 medium bananas, sliced<br />
Directions:<br />
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. In a<br />
large bowl, stir together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla,<br />
mix well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the butter mixture<br />
until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream, walnuts and bananas. Spread<br />
evenly into the prepared pan.<br />
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted<br />
into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes<br />
before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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GARDENING TIPS FOR FEBRUARY<br />
FLOWERS<br />
• Plants to set: Alyssum, Calendula, Canterbury Bells, Carnations,<br />
Columbine, Cornflower, Daisies, Delphinium, Hollyhock, Larkspur, Lobelia,<br />
Nicotiana, Pansy, Petunia, Phlox (Louisiana), Shrimp Plant, Snapdragon,<br />
Stock and Verbena.<br />
VEGETABLES<br />
• Plant beets, broccoli (plants), brussel sprouts (plants), cabbage (plants),<br />
carrots, cauliflower (plants), celery, chinese cabbage (plants), chives<br />
collards (plants), endive, kale, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onions<br />
(plants), parsley, garden peas, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, tomato<br />
(seeds) and turnips.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS<br />
• Finish all transplanting, get everything in the ground for a good spring<br />
spurt of growth. Transplant balled and burlap, container-grown, bare-root<br />
deciduous evergreen trees, shrubs, roses and vines while still dormant.<br />
• Finish pruning roses. Weed and cultivate lightly all beds. Replenish<br />
mulch as needed.<br />
• Control early spring insects like thrips on glads and aphids on young<br />
tender growth. Spray with Malathion, Diazinon or Orthene.<br />
• At the end of <strong>February</strong>: peach, apple and pear fruit must be thinned to<br />
insure quality production at harvest.<br />
• Give groundcovers a haircut. They will spread faster.<br />
• Divide daylilies, daisies and other perennials now.<br />
NATIONAL BIRD FEEDING MONTH<br />
During National Bird Feeding Month in <strong>February</strong>, keep the bird feeders<br />
filled and your binoculars ready.<br />
Bird watching and feeding have become a popular hobby. By providing<br />
basic shelter and seed, hobbyists watch from their windows or along<br />
trails.<br />
• Be sure to feed regularly and place your feeder away from predators.<br />
• Set binoculars near the window for best viewing.<br />
• Obtain a bird book for identifying new species.<br />
Fill up the bird feeder or add one this month. In 1994, Congressman John<br />
Porter established <strong>February</strong> as National Bird Feeding Month due to the<br />
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