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KATY COMMUNICATOR IMPORTANT NUMBERS<br />
Crest Management Company (for Section 10 only)<br />
Nottingham Country Fund, Inc. 281-579-0761<br />
Karen Janczak karen.janczak@crestmanagement.com<br />
ALL EMERGENCIES 911<br />
Constable 281-463-6666<br />
Harris County Sheriff 713-221-6000<br />
KISD Police Department 281-237-4000<br />
Ft. Bend County Sheriff 281-342-6116<br />
Ft. Bend Constable Precinct 3 281-238-1430<br />
(after 5PM call Ft. Bend Co. Sheriff’s office)<br />
COMMUNITY<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Family YMCA 281-392-5055<br />
VFW 281-391-4872<br />
Fort Bend Co. Court House 281-342-3411<br />
William B. Travis Building 281-342-3411<br />
Jane Long Annex 281-342-3411<br />
Harris County Court House 713-859-0685<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Chamber of Commerce 281-391-5289<br />
SCHOOLS<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
KISD Administration 281-396-6000<br />
KISD Transportation 281-396-7560<br />
Creech Elementary 281-237-8850<br />
Exley Elementary 281-237-8400<br />
Hayes Elementary 281-237-3200<br />
Pattison Elementary 281-237-5450<br />
Beck Junior High 281-237-3300<br />
McMeans Junior High 281-237-8000<br />
Cinco Ranch High School 281-237-7000<br />
Taylor High School 281-237-3100<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> Creative Arts 281-391-5003<br />
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Libraries Harris Co.<br />
Maude Marks 281-492-8592<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> 281-391-3509<br />
Libraries Ft. Bend Co.<br />
Cinco Ranch Branch 281-395-1311<br />
George Memorial Branch 281-342-4455<br />
Mamie George Branch 281-491-8086<br />
UTILITIES/POST OFFICE<br />
Centerpoint Energy Gas 713-659-2111<br />
Reliant Energy 713-207-7777<br />
Centerpoint Energy (to report outages) 713-207-2222<br />
SiEnviro - WATER/SEWER 832-490-1601<br />
Fort Bend Telephone 281-391-2222<br />
AT & T Repair 1-800-246-8464<br />
AT & T New Service 1-800-288-2020<br />
Waste Corp. of Texas (WCA) 281-368-8397<br />
(Trash Pick up Mon. & Thurs.)<br />
Comcast Communications 713-341-1000<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Baker Road Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> - Park Row Post Office 1-800-275-8777<br />
Dept. of Public Safety 713-465-8462<br />
Poison control 1/800/764-7661<br />
Harris County Animal Control 281-652-1970<br />
Medical<br />
Memorial Hermann <strong>Katy</strong> Hospital 281-644-7000<br />
Kingsland Diagnostic Center 713-932-3000<br />
Memorial Hospital 713-932-3000<br />
Columbia Rosewood Medical 713-780-7900<br />
Houston Methodist West 832-522-5522<br />
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NON-PROFIT ARTICLE REQUESTS: news@krenekprinting.com<br />
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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<br />
your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />
and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you<br />
want on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send<br />
emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you<br />
want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we<br />
will remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission.<br />
DISCLAIMER<br />
Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed<br />
on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references<br />
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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solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken<br />
up with the advertiser.<br />
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the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical<br />
mistakes, except as limited to the cost of advertising as stated above or in the case of<br />
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<strong>Katy</strong> ISD<br />
www.katyisd.org<br />
DATES TO REMEMBER<br />
<strong>March</strong> 15th-19th: Spring Break - Students and Staff<br />
<strong>March</strong> 22nd: 4th Elementary Grading Cycle Begins<br />
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOL UPDATES<br />
CONTINUED CAMPUS PHASE 1 SAFETY PROTOCOLS<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> ISD Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols remain in effect to ensure the continued<br />
mitigation and deterrence of the potential spread of COVID-19. The District anticipates<br />
releasing Phase 2 protocols when state, local and the Texas Education Agency (TEA)<br />
provide updated guidance allowing for de-escalation of virus mitigation protocols. <strong>Katy</strong><br />
ISD will provide updates as additional information becomes available. Please check the<br />
<strong>Katy</strong> ISD “Smart Restart” webpage to review current Campus Phase 1 Safety Protocols.<br />
KATY ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES CALL<br />
FOR A MAY <strong>2021</strong> SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION<br />
The <strong>Katy</strong> ISD Board of Trustees approved to hold a general election in<br />
May <strong>2021</strong> for a three-year term in Positions 6 and 7.<br />
• Early Voting by Personal Appearance: Mon, April 19 to Tues, April 27, <strong>2021</strong><br />
• Election Day: Saturday, May 1, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Currently, Position 6 is being held by Susan Gesoff and Position 7 is held<br />
by Dawn Champagne. State law requires a candidate for trustee of an<br />
independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time mentioned<br />
in Election Code Section 141.001. <strong>Katy</strong> ISD trustees are the governing body<br />
of the school district and are the main advising group that oversees and<br />
shapes policies. Individuals serving as Board members are not employees<br />
of <strong>Katy</strong> ISD, yet they dedicate countless hours to lead an A+ school district.<br />
KATY VIRTUAL SCHOOL REGISTRATION OPEN<br />
For students, virtual classes are an excellent way to acquire graduation credits<br />
and/or expand their learning opportunities. Last year, over 4,000 students<br />
utilized the <strong>Katy</strong> Virtual School (KVS) program offered by the <strong>Katy</strong> Independent<br />
School District. KVS launched in 2013 with a primary goal of expanding the<br />
learning opportunities for students by offering choice and flexibility for rigorous<br />
online courses developed and taught by <strong>Katy</strong> ISD teachers. KVS has begun<br />
online registration for Summer <strong>2021</strong>, Fall <strong>2021</strong> and Spring 2022 semesters.<br />
“KVS provides online learning that offers a flexible, online experience, which<br />
helps students achieve their educational goals,” said Susan Richards, <strong>Katy</strong> ISD<br />
Instructional Technology e-Learning Manager. “The virtual model of e-learning<br />
is in high demand and delivers quality instruction to <strong>Katy</strong> ISD students, outside<br />
of normal school hours, to support student graduation plans. KVS is different<br />
from the current <strong>Katy</strong> Virtual Academy (KVA), which is the online learning<br />
model implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic,” added Richards.<br />
KVS will offer a wide range of courses from Creative Writing, AP Art<br />
History, English III, World Geography, Economics, Psychology and more.<br />
There are over 30 Advanced Placement (AP), <strong>Katy</strong> Advanced Program<br />
(KAP) and academic level courses available to students with additional<br />
opportunities being added each year. The cost per course is $200 per<br />
semester. KVS is an approved College Board online provider for Advanced<br />
Placement (AP) courses and by the NCAA for student initial eligibility.<br />
For more information, students can talk with their campus counselor for<br />
additional information, email KVS at katyvirtualschool@katyisd.org or<br />
visit the <strong>Katy</strong> ISD Virtual School website.<br />
Please note: <strong>Katy</strong> Virtual School and <strong>Katy</strong> Virtual Academy are two<br />
separate programs. <strong>Katy</strong> Virtual School is a supplemental program to<br />
help entering or present high school students take courses in advance.<br />
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KATY ISD SEVEN LAKES HS CHEER WINS STATE<br />
It’s been a great school year of state championship wins for <strong>Katy</strong> Independent School District, this time the trophy goes to the Seven Lakes High School<br />
(SLHS) Cheerleaders, who won the <strong>2021</strong> Conference 6A-D1 UIL State Spirit Championship, which took place in Fort Worth, Texas. Out of 43 6A-D1<br />
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<br />
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<br />
title to our supporting Spartan Nation,” added Weaston.<br />
OTHER KATY ISD TEAMS WHO EARNED TOP 10 SPOTS AT UIL SPIRIT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS INCLUDE:<br />
Mayde Creek HS Cheer Team - fifth place at the 6A-D1 competition<br />
Jordan HS Cheer Team - fifth place in the 5A-D2 competition<br />
Cinco Ranch HS Cheer Team - seventh place at the 6A-D1 competition<br />
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LIBRARIES<br />
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COVID POLICY:<br />
ALL HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL<br />
REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME<br />
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Harris County Public Library will continue to offer a wide array of online<br />
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• Use HCPL Wi-Fi service while maintaining social distancing with HCPL’s<br />
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• Download ebooks and audiobooks, stream movies, research and learn<br />
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• Attend an HCPL program or story time online through Facebook or<br />
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• 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 />
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• 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 />
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If you do not have an HCPL library card, you can get instant access to all<br />
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How does Curbside Holds Pick-Up work?<br />
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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 />
Note: Library staff will not be able to take your returns during curbside<br />
pick-up, please put them in the book drop. For your safety and that of<br />
HCPL staff, curbside pick-up may be temporarily suspended during bad<br />
weather.<br />
MAUD MARKS LIBRARY<br />
1815 Westgreen Blvd., <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77450, 281-492-8592<br />
LIBRARY HOURS - Mon. 1 PM - 9 PM, Tues. 10 AM - 9 PM, Wed. 10 AM<br />
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Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8<br />
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GARAGE SALES<br />
LAKEMONT COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE<br />
Saturday and Sunday, <strong>March</strong> 20-21, <strong>2021</strong>, 8 AM-2 PM • The Lakemont<br />
community is off Mason Road, south of the Westpark Tollway.<br />
GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />
EPIPHANY OF THE LORD CATHOLIC CHURCH’S<br />
SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT -<br />
MONDAY, APRIL 19, <strong>2021</strong><br />
Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church’s second annual golf tournament<br />
fundraiser sponsored by the ACTS Ministry will be held on Monday, April<br />
19 th at Willow Fork Country Club in <strong>Katy</strong>. Shotgun start at 10 AM. Prizes<br />
with breakfast and lunch served. Registration online at epiphanycatholic.<br />
org/epiphany-golf-tournament, 832-544-9655.<br />
THE 22ND ANNUAL KCM “SWING FROM THE<br />
HEART” CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT<br />
On April 19 th , KCM Staff and Supporters will take to the Green and<br />
“Swing for the Heart” as they compete in the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity<br />
Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will take place at Weston Lakes<br />
Country Club and is shaping up to be a blast! Besides just the tournament<br />
itself, a silent auction and raffle will be part of the festivities this year! The<br />
silent auction will be conducted online and more information regarding<br />
it will soon be available on ktcm.org/golf! Keep an eye out!<br />
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Back L-R: Allyson Struble, Abby Scott, Savanna Zavidny, Camryn Noble, Alexandra Cotton, Hannah Ivey, Sydney Shushan, Brooke Berry, Sadie Stalker, Shannon<br />
King, Abigail Moon, Ava Adams, Elise Stovall and Megan Knicely. Center L-R: Emily Hutson, Emma Drury, Emma Samaie, Morgan Stahl, Isabella Carr, Cassidy<br />
Mazy and Julia Diehl. Front L-R: Adriana Gimenez, Elizabeth Fowler, Claire Dumas and Kaylie Martin. Photo by Kim Schaffer Photography<br />
NATIONAL CHARITY LEAGUE, INC., STAR CHAPTER RECOGNIZES<br />
SENIOR CLASS OF <strong>2021</strong> FOR ACHIEVEMENTS<br />
On February 14 th , National Charity League, Inc., Star Chapter (NCL, Inc.) honored the Senior Class of <strong>2021</strong> at the Chapter’s annual Senior Recognition<br />
Ceremony. The evening included recognition of each of these 25 graduating seniors for their accomplishments and contributions to the community<br />
as well as dinner and dancing with family and friends in attendance.<br />
Over the last six years, these young ladies, alongside their mothers, have contributed over 12,211 volunteer hours at 32 local charities. The Class of<br />
<strong>2021</strong> volunteered at the Westview School, Neighborhood Kidz Club, Citizens for Animal Protection (CAP), Interfaith Ministries (Meals on Wheels), The<br />
Ballard House, <strong>Katy</strong> Christian Ministries, Fort Bend Women’s Center, The Krause Center, The Monty Ballard YMCA, Brookwood, Willow River Farms and<br />
Texas Children’s, to name a few.<br />
In addition to serving their community through volunteering, these young ladies were also honing leadership skills and developing cultural awareness<br />
by planning and attending educational meetings, chapter-wide events, socials, class retreats and cultural events including ballet, symphony and<br />
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The Star Chapter wishes these accomplished young women great success in their future endeavors. The seniors honored are: Ava Adams, Brooke Berry,<br />
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MARCH 21ST IS COMMON COURTESY DAY<br />
Queue jumpers, finger clicking… people that board the train carriage<br />
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In the Merriam-Webster dictionary, courtesy is described as a: behavior<br />
marked by polished manners or respect for others: courteous behavior b:<br />
a courteous and respectful act or expression. Common courtesy can be as<br />
simple as saying “please” and “thank you” when asking for and receiving a<br />
service, gift or assistance. Kindness and courtesy do go a long way and are<br />
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• Give up your seat for someone who may need it more.<br />
• When you drink the last of the milk in the fridge, replace it.<br />
• Hold the door.<br />
• Place the cardboard tube from the toilet paper holder in the bin and<br />
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• Refill the printer with paper when it runs out.<br />
• Pay someone a compliment.<br />
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• Contact someone you’ve not spoken to in a while.<br />
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• Feed the homeless.<br />
• Do a spot of cleaning at home or at work.<br />
• Leave someone a ‘thank you’ note.<br />
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The founder of Common Courtesy Day is a complete mystery, but we<br />
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Building a healthy plate is easy when you make half your plate fruits<br />
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5. Grill colorful vegetable kabobs packed with tomatoes, green and red<br />
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11. “Sandwich” in fruits and vegetables. Add pizzazz to sandwiches with<br />
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12. Wake up to fruit. Make a habit of adding fruit to your morning oatmeal,<br />
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SMART SNACKING TIPS FOR KIDS<br />
Snacks can play an important role in meeting kids’ nutrient needs.<br />
Choosing foods from all of the food groups will give them the energy<br />
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HERE ARE A FEW EASY, TASTY (AND HEALTHY)<br />
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2. Toast a whole grain waffle and top with low-fat yogurt and sliced fruit<br />
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3. Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana for thirty<br />
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4. Sandwich cut-outs: Make a sandwich on whole grain bread. Cut out<br />
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5. Mini-pizza: Toast a whole wheat English muffin, drizzle with pizza<br />
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6. Frozen treats: Mix equal amounts of fat-free plain or flavored yogurt<br />
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7. Quesadilla: Sprinkle shredded cheese over a corn or whole wheat<br />
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8. Spread hummus on a tortilla. Top with a slice of turkey or ham, low-fat<br />
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9. Stuff a whole-grain pita pocket with ricotta cheese and Granny Smith<br />
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11. Make a mini-sandwich with tuna or egg salad on a dinner roll.<br />
12. Microwave a small baked potato. Top with reduced-fat cheddar<br />
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13. Spread celery sticks with smooth nut butter or low-fat cream cheese.<br />
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14. Dip slices of fruit or whole-grain graham crackers into low-fat vanilla<br />
pudding or yogurt.<br />
15. Inside-out sandwich: Spread mustard<br />
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16. Rocky road: Smear low-fat chocolate pudding on a whole grain<br />
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17. Sprinkle cinnamon on unsweetened applesauce and enjoy with a<br />
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18. Make your own fruit roll-up by pureeing fruit and either baking it in<br />
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19. Bake homemade chewy granola bars using whole-grain oats and<br />
dried fruit.<br />
20. Whip up mini-muffins using healthy ingredients, like whole grain<br />
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Easy Banana Cream Pie<br />
You could make this on National Banana Cream Pie Day <strong>March</strong> 2nd!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
3 cups heavy cream<br />
1/2 cup crushed ice<br />
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant banana pudding mix<br />
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix<br />
3 bananas, sliced<br />
1 (9 inch) pie shell, baked<br />
1 cup heavy cream<br />
DIRECTIONS:<br />
Using an electric mixer, whip 3 cups heavy cream on low speed until<br />
it starts to thicken. Add crushed ice and continue to whip another 4<br />
minutes. Increase speed and add vanilla and banana pudding mixes,<br />
whipping until pudding mixes are blended fully with the cream and the<br />
mixture thickens. Increase speed to high and beat until mixture is stiff.<br />
Line the bottom and half way up the sides of pie crust with banana<br />
slices. Cover bananas with half of the banana cream mixture and top<br />
completely with banana slices. Top with the remaining banana cream<br />
mixture. In a small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff peaks form. Using a<br />
pastry bag, pipe cream onto top of pie, covering completely. Refrigerate<br />
1 hour before serving.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
Blueberry Popovers<br />
You could make this on National Blueberry Popover Day <strong>March</strong> 10th!<br />
INGREDIENTS:<br />
3 tablespoons butter, cut into 6 equal-sized pieces<br />
1 cup whole milk<br />
3 eggs, beaten<br />
1/4 cup white sugar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
1 cup all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 cup fresh blueberries<br />
1 tablespoon white sugar<br />
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste<br />
1 lemon, halved<br />
DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Put a piece of butter<br />
into each of 6 large muffin cups. Put muffin tin in preheated oven until butter melts,<br />
about 5 minutes. Set aside.<br />
Beat milk, eggs, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl. Whisk flour into<br />
the milk mixture until you have a batter. Divide batter between muffin cups. Drop<br />
even amounts of blueberries into each batter portion. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and<br />
cinnamon together in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the batter portions.<br />
Bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees<br />
C) and continue baking until popovers are no longer moist in the center, about 25<br />
minutes. Dust tops of popovers with confectioners’ sugar. Squeeze lemon juice over<br />
popovers. Serve warm.<br />
Source: allrecipes.com<br />
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<strong>March</strong> Gardening Tips<br />
VEGETABLES: Plant vegetables such as tomatoes, sweet corn and<br />
snap beans and pepper, as well as cucumbers, lima or butter beans,<br />
cantaloupe, okra (if the soil has warmed sufficiently - 70 degrees F. or<br />
higher), southern peas, pumpkin, squash, peanuts and watermelon.<br />
LAWN: Re-sod or replant as needed with turfgrasses adapted to this<br />
part of Texas and suited to the planting location (shade or sun). • When<br />
resodding semi-shaded areas with St. Augustine, use ONLY the variety<br />
Floratam for best pest resistance. See www.plantanswers.com/grass.htm.<br />
TREES AND SHRUBS: Plant container-grown trees and shrubs as soon as<br />
possible. In shady areas, where grass is difficult to grow, consider planting a<br />
dependable groundcover such as English ivy, Asian jasmine, vinca or one of<br />
the prostrate junipers. • Prune spring flowering and evergreen shrubs during<br />
early <strong>March</strong>. However, be sure to prune spring flowering shrubs after they have<br />
bloomed. • Fertilize with a pre-plant application of a slow-release fertilizer<br />
analysis such as 19 - 5 - 9 at the rate of 3 pounds per 100 square feet of garden<br />
planting area. Early <strong>March</strong> is the ideal time to fertilize landscape plants because<br />
you give them food just before the spring growing season starts.<br />
NATIONAL PLANT A FLOWER DAY - MARCH 12TH<br />
Spring is just around the corner and <strong>March</strong> 12 th is the day to participate<br />
in National Plant a Flower Day. Each year this day is dedicated to the<br />
planting of flowers and looking forward to the spring season. Flower<br />
gardening has become a hobby for many, young and old and National<br />
Plant a Flower Day is a start to the new season each year.<br />
Marigolds and Daffodils are the flowers of this month. It’s good to know<br />
the zone you live in to determine which flowers grow as perennials (those<br />
that grow back every year) in your area and which are considered annuals<br />
(those that require planting every year). To find out more check out the<br />
USDA site for Hardiness Zones.<br />
Seeds can be started inside and set in a sunny window. When the weather<br />
is nicer, move those plants outside. Keep the soil moist, but not wet and<br />
follow the instructions on the seed package for proper germination of<br />
the seedling. For those who can’t wait, get out those seed catalogs and<br />
start planning your next flower garden.<br />
Are you in a warmer climate? Then it’s time to get out the trowel and<br />
the garden gloves and start turning over some new soil. Sow some new<br />
seeds, bulbs or plants and nurture those blossoms into a brilliant blaze<br />
for the whole neighborhood to enjoy.<br />
Tips for Starting a Flower Garden: Start with a potted garden. If you aren’t<br />
ready to tear up a patch of lawn, this is a good way to go. They do require<br />
more watering, but less care overall. • Select plants that grow well in<br />
your spot. Some plants grow well in the shade and others prefer the sun.<br />
Others love both! • Did you know gardeners who prefer perennial gardens<br />
have to thin their flower beds every couple of years? They also like to<br />
share the extra bulbs and seeds with those who are new to gardening,<br />
so if you know someone with a green thumb, get to know them better.<br />
You might get some free plants, advice and a budding friendship! • Local<br />
greenhouses stock plants that grow well in your area. Don’t be afraid to<br />
ask them questions and shop there frequently. • Let’s all work together<br />
by planting a flower and helping make the world a more beautiful place.<br />
Source: https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-plant-a-flower-daymarch-12/<br />
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