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IMPORTANT NUMBERS - The Lakes
Commissioner Steve Radack 281-463-6300
Street Repairs ( J. Martinez) 281-463-6300
Harris County - www.co.harris.tx.us
Emergencies 911
Precinct 5 Constables 281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff Dept. Non-emerg. 281-463-2648
HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888
West I-10 Harris County Ambulance 281-392-8080
Katy Ambulance 281-391-9221
Poison Control Center 1-800-764-7661
Toxic Chemical & Oil Spills 1-800-424-8802
Highway Patrol 713-957-6192
LIBRARIES
Maude Marks 281-492-8592
Bear Creek 281-550-0885
Katy 281-391-3509
Cinco Ranch 281-395-1311
UTILITIES
Center Point Energy (Gas) 713-659-2111
Longhorn Utility District 281-353-9756
Leaking gas fire 713-659-3552
Electricity - Reliant Energy (billing) 713-207-7777
Center Point Power Outage 713-207-2222
Mason Creek Utility district 281-578-7272
SCHOOLS
KISD Administration 281-396-6000
KISD Transportation 281-396-2700
Hayes 281-647-3200
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450
McMeans Junior High 281-647-7800
Cinco Ranch High School 281-396-7000
Taylor High School 281-647-3100
www.katyisd.org
MEDICAL
Katy Memorial Hermann 281-3921111
Christus St. Catherine 281-599-5700
Memorial City Hospital 713-932-3000
POST OFFICES Central # 1-800-275-8777
MISCELLANEOUS
KISD Tax Office 281-396-6100
Harris County Animal Control 281-999-3191
Harris County Mosquitoe Control 713-440-4800
Harris County Appraisal District 713-957-7800
Harris Co. Tax Office 713-224-1919
Harris Co.Appraisal District 713-957-7800
Texas Dept of Public Safety 713-681-1761
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TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS
If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the teenage job seeker’s list,
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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)
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time jobs. Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking
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MARCH 21ST IS COMMON COURTESY DAY
How to Be More Courteous
If common courtesy is not a part of your daily routine, then this is the day to start
implementing courtesy into your life. Try it; not only will the other person appreciate it,
but you will feel good about it also. Practicing daily kindness will not only make others feel
better and reflect positively upon yourself, it can make you feel good too. Here are some
examples of how you can celebrate Common Courtesy Day:
• Greet people with “good morning” and “good afternoon.”
• Give up your seat for someone who may need it more.
• When you drink the last of the milk in the fridge, replace it.
• Hold the door.
• Place the cardboard tube from the toilet paper holder in the bin and replace with fresh
roll. • Refill the printer with paper when it runs out. • Pay someone a compliment.
• When you ‘borrow’ a pen, actually give it back. • Contact someone you’ve not spoken to
in a while. • Complain less.
• Instead of getting mad, appreciate that the person that just barked at you is probably just
having a bad day.
• Feed the homeless. • Do a spot of cleaning at home or at work.
• Leave someone a ‘thank you’ note.
• Respect the environment - don’t litter and maybe consider walking to work instead of
driving.
The founder of Common Courtesy Day is a complete mystery, but we can’t argue that this is
an amazing opportunity for us to implement more courtesy into our daily lives.
Sources: https://blog.postofficeshop.co.uk/common-courtesy-day-21st-march and https://
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HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBARIES
COVID POLICY:
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.
Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside
pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of
HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad
weather.
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY
1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy, TX 77450, 281-492-8592
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM
- 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun.
closed. Website: www.hcpl.net. “Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.
com/maudmarkslibrary. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/
content/it-has-arrived.
KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY
16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885
Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,
Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.
All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 281-
550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.
KATY BRANCH LIBRARY
5414 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77493, 281-391-3509
Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8
PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,
Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and
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GOLF TOURNAMENTS
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH’S
SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -
MONDAY, APRIL 19, 2021
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s second annual golf tournament
fundraiser sponsored by the ACTS Ministry will be held on Monday, April
19 th at Willow Fork Country Club in Katy. Shotgun start at 10 AM. Prizes
with breakfast and lunch served. Registration online at epiphanycatholic.
org/epiphany-golf-tournament, 832-544-9655.
THE 22ND ANNUAL KCM “SWING FROM THE
HEART” CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
On April 19 th , KCM Staff and Supporters will take to the Green and “Swing for
the Heart” as they compete in the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity Golf Tournament.
This year’s tournament will take place at Weston Lakes Country Club and
is shaping up to be a blast! Besides just the tournament itself, a silent
auction and raffle will be part of the festivities this year! The silent auction
will be conducted online and more information regarding it will soon be
available on ktcm.org/golf! Keep an eye out! Registration is now live for
the tournament and can be done at website listed below! But playing and
participating in the silent auction/raffle, isn’t the only way to get involved
with the Tournament! Sponsorship opportunities are now available! Show
support for your community by sponsoring the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity
Golf Tournament today! https://ktcm.org/golf/ to get started now!
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Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday
We have done everything we can to try and reopen our doors, including
becoming the first theater in the country to install hospital grade UV lights
in our air filtration system. We even offered a safe and distanced indoor
concert as well as an indoor offering from our educational touring unit
this past fall. And when those projects proved financially challenging and
COVID numbers spiked again, we created “Light Up the Lot” and moved
all our programming outdoors. We’ve never given up. We never will give
up. But due to circumstances beyond our control, we find ourselves
needing to pivot once more. Which brings us to the announcement of
our virtual season. Go to www.adplayers.org for all the information.
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SCOUTING NEWS
NATIONAL GIRL SCOUT DAY
As part of Girl Scout Week, National Girl Scout Day is observed annually
on March 12 th .
Girl Scouting in the United States of America began on this day, March
12, 1912, when Juliette Gordon Low organized the first Girl Scout troop
meeting. At this first troop meeting in Savannah, Georgia, there were 18
girls present. For these girls, Juliette Gordon Low organized enrichment
programs, service projects and outdoor activities and adventures. Since
the time of the first meeting, Girl Scouts has grown to over 3.7 million
members.
The organization’s original name was the Girl Guides of America
By 1920 there were close to 70,000 members
By 1930 there were over 200,000 members
In 2005 there were over 3.7 million members
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“Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who
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HOW TO OBSERVE
In honor of National Girl Scout Day, let’s celebrate all that the Girl Scouts
have done to empower girls and what the organization has done for
communities across the country.
For more information, see the official website: Girl Scouts of the
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Use #NationalGirlScoutDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Girl Scout Day commemorates the birthday of the Girl Scouts
of America. While individual troops and regions have celebrated the
anniversary of this day, we were not able to identify when it became an
annually observed national day.
Source: www.nationaldaycalendar.com
BROWNIE GS TROOP OPENINGS
FOR 2ND GRADE GIRLS-KATY WIDE
Troop 128006, a Katy wide 2 nd Grade Brownie Girl Scout Troop, has
opening for 2 nd grade girls. We welcome new to GS, returning & existing
2 nd grade Girl Scouts. Meetings: Every other Monday, 6:30-8 PM, 20000
Franz Road area. Contact Lee at gstroop128006@gmail.com for more
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WE’RE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA
We’re 2.5 million strong-more than 1.7 million girls and 750,000 adults
who believe in the power of every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risktaker,
Leader) to change the world. Nationally, our extraordinary journey
began more than 100 years ago with the original G.I.R.L., Juliette Gordon
“Daisy” Low. On March 12, 1912, in Savannah, Georgia, she organized
the very first Girl Scout troop and every year since, we’ve honored her
vision and legacy, building girls of courage, confidence and character
who make the world a better place. Chartered by GSUSA to provide Girl
Scouting locally, Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, a United Way agency,
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We’re the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and
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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 418 -
NEW GIRL-LED UNIT
For the first time in its 100+ year history, the iconic program of the Boy
Scouts of America will be open to young women, giving girls from ages
11-17 the same experience that boys have traditionally enjoyed. Scouts
BSA Troop 418 is a new girl-led unit, meeting at Trinity Baptist Church
on Spring Green on Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM. We are looking to grow our
troop and would love to have you join us! For more information contact
us at scoutsbsatroop418@gmail.com or find other units in your area at
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Pack 353 has been keeping the Scout spirit alive since 1982. With over
60 scouts and 20 dynamic leaders, we are gearing up for a fun-filled year
with a wide variety of activities that help boys develop leadership skills,
build character, strengthen communication skills and demonstrate good
citizenship. Boys entering first through fifth grades are welcome to join
us anytime throughout the year. If you would like more information on
joining Cub Scouts and participating in our summertime activities, please
contact our Cubmaster Randy Barras at: 353katy@gmail.com. Keeping it
fun. Doing our best.
HOMESCHOOL PACK 164
Cub Scouts is a fun way to teach boys about character, respect,
responsibility and many other traits. Pack 164 is a Christian, home
school Cub Scout Pack that services the Greater West Houston/Katy area.
Pack 164 promotes service to God, to country and to others. If you are
interested and your son is entering 1 st through 5 th grade, please contact
Jack M. Jones at 281-558-5722.
BEST OUTDOOR EXERCISE ACTIVITIES
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backpacking one of the five best outdoor sports and recreational activities
for exercise. Regardless of the intensity and duration of the backpacking
trip, you burn a significant amount of calories while experiencing the great
outdoors. Backpacking for one hour can burn about 600 to 700 calories per
hour while building lower body strength and stamina.
Running: Running is a classic outdoor sport and recreational activity and
one of the best for building endurance, stamina and muscular fitness
while burning calories. Running at 8 mph can burn more than 1,000
calories per hour and you can increase that amount with rugged outdoor
terrain, such as hills or trails.
Cycling: Learning how to ride a bike is a rite of passage for kids, but
cycling can provide a lifetime of exercise and fitness. You can take the
bike on paved roads or trails along with off-road trails to experience
remote locations in the mountains or forests. Along with burning about
400 calories per hour, cycling builds lower body strength while improving
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Katy ISD
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DATES TO REMEMBER
March 15th-19th: Spring Break - Students and Staff
March 22nd: 4th Elementary Grading Cycle Begins
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL UPDATES
CONTINUED CAMPUS PHASE 1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Katy ISD Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols remain in effect to ensure the continued
mitigation and deterrence of the potential spread of COVID-19. The District anticipates
releasing Phase 2 protocols when state, local and the Texas Education Agency (TEA)
provide updated guidance allowing for de-escalation of virus mitigation protocols. Katy
ISD will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Please check the
Katy ISD “Smart Restart” webpage to review current Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols.
KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALL
FOR A MAY 2021 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION
The Katy ISD Board of Trustees approved to hold a general election in
May 2021 for a three-year term in Positions 6 and 7.
• Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Mon, April 19 to Tues, April 27, 2021
• Election Day: Saturday, May 1, 2021
Currently, Position 6 is being held by Susan Gesoff and Position 7 is held
by Dawn Champagne. State law requires a candidate for trustee of an
independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time mentioned
in Election Code Section 141.001. Katy ISD trustees are the governing body
of the school district and are the main advising group that oversees and
shapes policies. Individuals serving as Board members are not employees
of Katy ISD, yet they dedicate countless hours to lead an A+ school district.
KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN
For students, virtual classes are an excellent way to acquire graduation credits
and/or expand their learning opportunities. Last year, over 4,000 students
utilized the Katy Virtual School (KVS) program offered by the Katy Independent
School District. KVS launched in 2013 with a primary goal of expanding the
learning opportunities for students by offering choice and flexibility for rigorous
online courses developed and taught by Katy ISD teachers. KVS has begun
online registration for Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters.
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from the current Katy Virtual Academy (KVA), which is the online learning
model implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” added Richards.
KVS will offer a wide range of courses from Creative Writing, AP Art
History, English III, World Geography, Economics, Psychology and more.
There are over 30 Advanced Placement (AP), Katy Advanced Program
(KAP) and academic level courses available to students with additional
opportunities being added each year. The cost per course is $200 per
semester. KVS is an approved College Board online provider for Advanced
Placement (AP) courses and by the NCAA for student initial eligibility.
For more information, students can talk with their campus counselor for
additional information, email KVS at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org or
visit the Katy ISD Virtual School website.
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KATY ISD SEVEN LAKES HS CHEER WINS STATE
It’s been a great school year of state championship wins for Katy Independent School District, this time the trophy goes to the Seven Lakes High School
(SLHS) Cheerleaders, who won the 2021 Conference 6A-D1 UIL State Spirit Championship, which took place in Fort Worth, Texas. Out of 43 6A-D1
schools, the Spartans took home the gold and the coveted title of being named “CHAMPIONS.” “This is the second time the Spartan Cheer Team has
medaled at state,” said SLHS Cheer Coach Amy Weaston. “In 2019, the Spartans took home third place. We are so proud to bring home another state
title to our supporting Spartan Nation,” added Weaston.
OTHER KATY ISD TEAMS WHO EARNED TOP 10 SPOTS AT UIL SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS INCLUDE:
Mayde Creek HS Cheer Team - fifth place at the 6A-D1 competition
Jordan HS Cheer Team - fifth place in the 5A-D2 competition
Cinco Ranch High School Cheer Team - seventh place at the 6A-D1 competition
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Easy Banana Cream Pie
You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day March 2nd!
INGREDIENTS:
3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup crushed ice
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
3 bananas, sliced
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until
it starts to thicken. Add crushed ice and continue to whip another 4
minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and banana pudding mixes,
whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and the
mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff.
Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana
slices. Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top
completely with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream
mixture. In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a
pastry bag, pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate
1 hour before serving.
Source: allrecipes.com
Blueberry Popovers
You could make this on National Blueberry Popover Day March 10th!
INGREDIENTS:
3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 equal-sized pieces
1 cup whole milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste
1 lemon, halved
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put a piece of butter
into each of 6 large muffin cups. Put muffin tin in preheated oven until butter melts,
about 5 minutes. Set aside.
Beat milk, eggs, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl. Whisk flour into
the milk mixture until you have a batter. Divide batter between muffin cups. Drop
even amounts of blueberries into each batter portion. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and
cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the batter portions.
Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees
C) and continue baking until popovers are no longer moist in the center, about 25
minutes. Dust tops of popovers with confectioners’ sugar. Squeeze lemon juice over
popovers. Serve warm.
Source: allrecipes.com
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March Gardening Tips
VEGETABLES: Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and
snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans,
cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or
higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.
LAWN: Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this
part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). • When
resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety
Floratam for best pest resistance. See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm.
TREES AND SHRUBS: Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as
possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a
dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of
the prostrate junipers. • Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during
early March. However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have
bloomed. • Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer
analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden
planting area. Early March is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants because
you give them food just before the spring growing season starts.
NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY - MARCH 12TH
Spring is just around the corner and March 12 th is the day to participate
in National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the
planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. Flower
gardening has become a hobby for many, young and old and National
Plant a Flower Day is a start to the new season each year.
Marigolds and Daffodils are the flowers of this month. It’s good to know
the zone you live in to determine which flowers grow as perennials (those
that grow back every year) in your area and which are considered annuals
(those that require planting every year). To find out more check out the
USDA site for Hardiness Zones.
Seeds can be started inside and set in a sunny window. When the weather
is nicer, move those plants outside. Keep the soil moist, but not wet and
follow the instructions on the seed package for proper germination of
the seedling. For those who can’t wait, get out those seed catalogs and
start planning your next flower garden.
Are you in a warmer climate? Then it’s time to get out the trowel and
the garden gloves and start turning over some new soil. Sow some new
seeds, bulbs or plants and nurture those blossoms into a brilliant blaze
for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.
Tips for Starting a Flower Garden: Start with a potted garden. If you aren’t
ready to tear up a patch of lawn, this is a good way to go. They do require
more watering, but less care overall. • Select plants that grow well in
your spot. Some plants grow well in the shade and others prefer the sun.
Others love both! • Did you know gardeners who prefer perennial gardens
have to thin their flower beds every couple of years? They also like to
share the extra bulbs and seeds with those who are new to gardening,
so if you know someone with a green thumb, get to know them better.
You might get some free plants, advice and a budding friendship! • Local
greenhouses stock plants that grow well in your area. Don’t be afraid to
ask them questions and shop there frequently. • Let’s all work together
by planting a flower and helping make the world a more beautiful place.
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-plant-a-flower-daymarch-12/
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