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KATY COMMUNICATOR<br />

Serving Kelliwood, Courts, Enclave, Fairways, Garden Greens, Lakes, Links,<br />

Nottingham, Place, Pointe Terrace, Trails and Greens at Willow Fork<br />

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME: MARCH 14TH | KATY ISD NEWS<br />

KISD SPRING BREAK: 3/15-3/19 | GOLF TOURNAMENTS<br />

<strong>March</strong> <strong>2021</strong><br />

The advertisers that make your<br />

newsletter possible are small<br />

businesses owned by your neighbors!<br />

Please give them a call when you<br />

need services for your home.<br />

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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 />

PUBLISHED BY: KRENEK PRINTING<br />

www.krenekprinting.com • 281-463-8649<br />

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 />

INFORMATION ON BUSINESS ADS: ads@krenekprinting.com<br />

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 />

CODE KEY:<br />

B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED<br />

CROSS CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT<br />

SITTER, P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR<br />

CARE/DETAILING, T - TUTORING<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE<br />

DISCLAIMER: Articles and ads in this newsletter express the opinions of their authors and<br />

do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Krenek Printing Co. or its employees. Krenek<br />

Printing is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles submitted by<br />

others. The publisher also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content within<br />

this publication. All warranties and representations made in the advertising content are<br />

solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding its content should be taken<br />

up with the advertiser.<br />

The publisher assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to<br />

place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising.<br />

Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and/or misprints in this publication<br />

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 />

misinformation, a printed retraction/correction. Under no circumstances shall the<br />

publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss<br />

of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to<br />

publish in a timely manner, except as limited to liabilities stated above.<br />

Published by: KRENEK PRINTING CO,<br />

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• Drain System<br />

• Garden Soil, Top Soil<br />

• Grass Installation<br />

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• Brush Removal<br />

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SPECIAL LAWN AERATION<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 />

HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBARIES<br />

COVID POLICY:<br />

ALL HARRIS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY LOCATIONS WILL<br />

REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC 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 a wide array of online<br />

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 />

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 />

- 6 PM, Thurs. 10 AM - 6 PM, Fri. 1 PM - 6 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 5 PM, Sun.<br />

closed. Website: www.hcpl.net. “Like” us on Facebook: www.facebook.<br />

com/maudmarkslibrary. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.hcpl.net/<br />

content/it-has-arrived.<br />

KATHERINE TYRA (BEAR CREEK) PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />

16719 Clay Road, Houston, TX 77084, 281-550-0885<br />

Our hours are: Monday - 1 PM - 8 PM, Tuesday/Thursday - 10 AM - 6 PM,<br />

Wednesday -10 AM - 8 PM, Friday - 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday - 10 AM - 5 PM.<br />

All programs are free and open to the public. For information, call 281-<br />

550-0885 or log on to www.hcpl.net.<br />

KATY BRANCH LIBRARY<br />

5414 Franz Road, <strong>Katy</strong>, TX 77493, 281-391-3509<br />

Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday 10 AM - 7 PM, Wednesday 1 PM - 8<br />

PM, Thursday 10 AM - 6 PM, Friday 1 PM - 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 5 PM,<br />

Sunday CLOSED. Join online at www.hcpl.net or come by in person and<br />

we’ll help you sign up!<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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opportunities are now available! Show support for your community by<br />

sponsoring the 22 nd Annual KCM Charity Golf Tournament today! https://<br />

ktcm.org/golf/ to get started now!<br />

THEATER/ARTS<br />

THE LANDING THEATRE COMPANY<br />

Stages Repertory Theatre, 3201 Allen Parkway, Suite 101, Houston, Texas<br />

77019 • www.landingtheatre.org<br />

A.D PLAYERS AT THE GEORGE THEATER<br />

5420 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056<br />

Box Office: 713-526-2721<br />

Hours: 10 AM-6 PM, Monday-Friday<br />

We have done everything we can to try and reopen our doors, including<br />

becoming the first theater in the country to install hospital grade UV lights<br />

in our air filtration system. We even offered a safe and distanced indoor<br />

concert as well as an indoor offering from our educational touring unit<br />

this past fall. And when those projects proved financially challenging and<br />

COVID numbers spiked again, we created “Light Up the Lot” and moved<br />

all our programming outdoors. We’ve never given up. We never will give<br />

up. But due to circumstances beyond our control, we find ourselves<br />

needing to pivot once more. Which brings us to the announcement of<br />

our virtual season. Go to www.adplayers.org for all the information.<br />

MILDRED’S UMBRELLA THEATRE COMPANY<br />

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3303 Lyons Ave, Houston, TX 77020<br />

Keep an eye on our website, www.mildredsumbrella.com for ticket sales<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 />

opera.<br />

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 />

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• Contact someone you’ve not spoken to in a while.<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 />

they need between meals. It helps to plan and portion out snacks in<br />

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3. Blend low-fat milk, frozen strawberries and a banana for thirty<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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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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