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<strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong><br />

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Crest Management Company, 17171 Park Row, Suite 310, Houston, Texas<br />

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SEE A STREET LIGHT OUT?<br />

Contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or go to their website to<br />

report an outage. You will need to get the number that’s on the side of<br />

the light pole to let them know which light is out and also tell them the<br />

nearest address where the pole is located.<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/customer-service/<br />

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NON-EMERGENCIES<br />

Sheriff - - Fort Bend 281-341-4665<br />

Constable - - Precinct 3 281-238-1430<br />

Fire - - Richmond 281-232-6871<br />

Poison Control Center 800-222-1222<br />

UTILITIES<br />

Electric - - CenterPoint 800-332-7143<br />

Gas - - CenterPoint 800-332-7143<br />

Water - - Municipal District Services:<br />

Billing 281-290-6507<br />

24 hour Repair 281-290-6503<br />

Trash - - Best Trash 281-313-2378<br />

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Adolphus Elementary 832-223-4700<br />

Wertheimer Middle School 832-223-4100<br />

Briscoe Junior High 832-223-4000<br />

Foster High School 832-223-3800<br />

POST OFFICES<br />

Richmond - - 5560 FM 1640 Rd 281-633-0386<br />

Rosenberg - - 2103 Avenue G 281-342-3388<br />

Katy - - 20180 Park Row Dr 281-829-5063<br />

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GOVERNMENT OFFICES<br />

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Ft. Bend Central Appraisal 281-344-8623<br />

Ft. Bend City Animal Control 281-342-1512<br />

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SEE A STREET LIGHT OUT?<br />

Contact CenterPoint Energy at 713-207-2222 or go to their website to<br />

report an outage. You will need to get the number that’s on the side of<br />

the light pole to let them know which light is out and also tell them the<br />

nearest address where the pole is located.<br />

www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/residential/customer-service/<br />

electric-outage-center/report-streetlight-outages?sa=ho<br />

TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS<br />

If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the<br />

teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www.<br />

krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with<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: Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible<br />

for those listed on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check<br />

out references if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a<br />

list of teenagers from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs.<br />

Responsibility for any work done by these teenagers is between those<br />

seeking helpers and the teens and their parents.<br />

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BACK TO SCHOOL<br />

SAFETY CHECKLIST<br />

As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school,<br />

family life can get pretty hectic. It’s important to remember - and share<br />

with your children - some key tips that will help keep them safe and<br />

healthy throughout the school year.<br />

Getting to School: Whether children walk, ride their bicycle or take the<br />

bus to school, it is vitally important that they and the motorists around<br />

them - take proper safety precautions.<br />

Walkers: Walk on the sidewalk; if there is no sidewalk and you must walk<br />

in the street, walk facing traffic • Before crossing the street, stop and look<br />

left, right and left again to see if cars are coming • Never dart out in front<br />

of a parked car<br />

Parents: Practice walking to school with your child, crossing streets at<br />

crosswalks when available • Never walk while texting or talking on the<br />

phone • Do not walk while using headphones<br />

Bike Riders: Always wear a helmet that is fitted and secured properly<br />

Children need to know the rules of the road: Ride single file on the right<br />

side of the road, come to a complete stop before crossing the street and<br />

walk the bike across • Watch for opening car doors and other hazards<br />

Use hand signals when turning • Wear bright-colored clothing<br />

Bus Riders: Teach children the proper way to get on and off the bus •<br />

Line up 6 feet away from the curb as the bus approaches • If seat belts are<br />

available, buckle up • Wait for the bus to stop completely before standing<br />

• Do not cross in front of the bus if possible or walk at least 10 feet ahead<br />

until you can see the other drivers<br />

Drivers, Share the Road: Don’t block crosswalks • Yield to pedestrians<br />

in crosswalks and take extra care in school zones • Never pass a vehicle<br />

stopped for pedestrians • Never pass a bus loading or unloading children<br />

The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children;<br />

stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus<br />

Teen Drivers: Teens crash most often because they are inexperienced.<br />

They struggle judging gaps in traffic, driving the right speed for<br />

conditions and turning safely, among other things. As your teen becomes<br />

a new driver, learn more about what you can do as a parent to keep them<br />

safe.<br />

FAMILY FUN MONTH<br />

Each year, Family Fun Month is celebrated throughout the month of<br />

<strong>August</strong>. It is the opportune time to enjoy family with extra fun and<br />

activities. Make some time this month for family fun.<br />

You may want to:<br />

• Order pizza and watch a movie in the backyard<br />

• Go camping<br />

• Take a vacation<br />

• Go out for ice cream<br />

• Enjoy a backyard campfire<br />

• Build a backyard fort<br />

• Family bike ride<br />

• Day trip to the zoo<br />

• Fishing<br />

• Hiking<br />

• Day at the park<br />

• Make a talent show<br />

• Cook meals together<br />

• Have a karaoke night<br />

• Use your imagination, spend time together and have fun!!<br />

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NATIONAL BACK TO SCHOOL MONTH<br />

Back to School Month in <strong>August</strong> gears up parents, teachers, schools and<br />

students gear for education. With shorter days, it’s time to dust off the<br />

backpacks, fill them up and plan for a new school year. Preparing children<br />

for the new year includes everything from supplies, clothes, checkups,<br />

planning schedules and making new friends. Teachers develop their<br />

lesson plans and ready their classrooms for the new, smiling faces.<br />

Despite all the excitement, the expense of going back to school can put a<br />

damper on going back to school. Fill-the-bus events, back-pack programs<br />

and teacher supply initiatives help to fill the gaps. Organizations around<br />

the country pull together to make the first day of school fun every year.<br />

Whether you’re ready or not, friends, activities and books are just around<br />

the corner. Get ready to learn! National Back to School Month has been<br />

observed since the 1960s. The school year has traditionally begun in<br />

the fall and ended in late spring allowing the children of farmers in our<br />

agricultural society to help with planting and harvesting. Though today<br />

most families have moved to a more urban and suburban lifestyle, most<br />

schools in the United States still function on this system. However, a<br />

trend toward a year-round school year is gaining steam.<br />

TEXAS TAX FREE HOLIDAY<br />

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 TH -8 TH<br />

This year’s Sales Tax Holiday is <strong>August</strong> 6 th -8 th . As in previous years, the law<br />

exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced<br />

under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save shoppers about<br />

$8 on every $100 they spend. Many school supplies are also tax free?<br />

Check out the list: All-inclusive list of qualifying school supplies (if priced<br />

less than $100)<br />

• Binders • Book bags • Calculators • Cellophane tape • Blackboard chalk •<br />

Compasses • Composition books • Crayons • Erasers • Folders: expandable,<br />

pocket, plastic, manila • Glue, paste and paste sticks • Highlighters • Index cards<br />

• Index card boxes • Legal pads • Lunch boxes • Markers (including dry erase<br />

markers) • Notebooks • Paper • Pencil boxes/other school supply boxes • Pencil<br />

sharpeners • Pencils • Pens • Protractors • Rulers • Scissors • Writing tablets<br />

Link: https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/publications/98-490/<br />

WALKS/RUNS<br />

KATY/WEST HOUSTON WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S<br />

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, <strong>2021</strong><br />

LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch<br />

Registration 7 AM, Opening Ceremony 8 AM, Walk start 8:30 AM. Register<br />

for free at alz.org/walk.<br />

CRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS<br />

9 TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL & CRAFT SHOW<br />

OCTOBER 3, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM TILL 3 PM<br />

5373 Franz Road, Katy, Texas 77449<br />

Free Admission!!!! Shopping, Children’s Activities, Petting Zoo and food!<br />

Bring the entire family and friends for a fun filled day!<br />

Vendors contact Mary @ saintpaulschurch@charter.net.<br />

GINGERBREAD VILLAGE HOLIDAY MARKET DATE SET!<br />

October 23, <strong>2021</strong> is the date for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s ladies auxiliary’s<br />

28 th annual holiday market. Please save the date for getting a head start<br />

on your Christmas shopping! If you are interested in becoming a vendor<br />

at this fun event, please email: gingerbreadvillage@yahoo.com for more<br />

information and an application!<br />

SUMMER CAMPS<br />

FANTASTIC LABS S.T.E.A.M. (STEM + ARTS) SUMMER CAMPS<br />

615 S. Mason Road, Katy<br />

Half-Day & Full-Day Options<br />

Morning Camp: 9 AM-12:15 PM<br />

Afternoon Camp: 12:45-4 PM<br />

Full-Day Camp: 9 AM-4 PM<br />

(Enroll in both morning & afternoon)<br />

All summer camps are for ages 5-12.<br />

Register at https://funtastiklabs.com/summer-camps<br />

CODE NINJAS SUMMER CAMPS<br />

2780 FM1963, Katy<br />

Release your child’s inner ninja! See camp information for ages. Transform<br />

your child’s love for technology into an exciting learning adventure. Guided<br />

by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain<br />

valuable tech skills and make new friends. It’s an unforgettably fun learning<br />

experience! www.codeninjas.com/tx-katy-west/camps/day-camp.<br />

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HOUSTON’S FIRST BAPTIST DAYCATION AT THE LOOP<br />

THRU AUGUST 13, <strong>2021</strong>, 7 AM-6 PM<br />

7401 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX 77024<br />

Daycation is open to campers entering 1 st -9 th grades in Fall <strong>2021</strong>.<br />

Daycation is a summer day camp ministry of Houston’s First Baptist<br />

Church serving families in Houston, and surrounding areas, for over 30<br />

years. Our goal is to share the love of Jesus Christ to all who enter our<br />

doors, by providing a fun, safe and nurturing environment for your family.<br />

Although the name has gone through many variations throughout the<br />

years, the commitment to provide the best place for your child to be in<br />

the summer has never changed. Visit https://houstonsfirst.org/the-loop/<br />

ministries/fitness-recreation/daycation for more details.<br />

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CAMP TECH REVOLUTION AT RICE UNIVERSITY<br />

THRU AUGUST 6, <strong>2021</strong>, AGES 6-14<br />

Choose from 35+ in person or online Cutting-Edge Summer Camps.<br />

Proprietary Expert Curricula. Talented Instructors. Dynamic Programming.<br />

Hands-On Learning. Prestigious Locations. New Friends and Connections.<br />

Building Confidence. Developing Life Skills. The Next Generation in Tech.<br />

Success starts here. Enroll for one or more weeks! For more information<br />

visit www.lavnercampsandprograms.com/location/houston-tx-summercamps-tech-camps-rice-university.<br />

SUMMER CAMP AT HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE<br />

THRU AUGUST 13, <strong>2021</strong><br />

This isn’t your average summer camp. Against the backdrop of real<br />

dinosaur fossils, chemistry in action and a world class institution, kids<br />

can experience a summer of education and adventure. Geared for kids<br />

ages 6-12, Summer Camps at HMNS use fun, hands-on learning and<br />

distinguished teachers to inspire the next generation of engineers and<br />

scientists. What will your child discover? Visit www.hmns.org/education/<br />

summer-camp.<br />

DRAMA CAMPS AT CINCO RANCH LAKE HOUSE<br />

THRU AUGUST 6, <strong>2021</strong><br />

25202 Springwood Lake Dr, Katy, TX<br />

“Fun With Fables”, “Hollywood Who-Dun-It! and “Inspiration Playhouse - Fairy<br />

Tales”! Games, activities, crafts, performances! Register at https://dramakids.<br />

com/katy-west-houston-cinco-ranch-fulshear-tx/camps-events/<br />

STAGEWORKS THEATRE SUMMER CAMPS<br />

10760 Grant Rd, Houston, TX 77070 - 281-587-6100<br />

The Fairy Tale Network - Ages 6-12<br />

<strong>August</strong> 9-20, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM-2 PM<br />

Into the Woods Jr. - Ages 10-15<br />

<strong>August</strong> 2-20, <strong>2021</strong>, Classes 10 AM-3 PM<br />

Make A Wish - Ages 6-13<br />

<strong>August</strong> 2-6, <strong>2021</strong>, 9 AM-2 PM<br />

WINSHAPE CAMP AT CURRENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH<br />

AUGUST 2-6, <strong>2021</strong><br />

Have the summer of a lifetime close to home! WinShape Camps for<br />

Communities brings the ultimate day camp right to your neighborhood,<br />

combining fun, faith and friendship into an action-packed week. Campers<br />

completing grades K5-8 cultivate their God-given skills and talents in a<br />

mix of indoor and outdoor moments, physical activity and creative play,<br />

with epic adventures at camp all day and sleeping soundly back at home<br />

at night. At the end of the week, we serve up a day of fun for the whole<br />

family-complete with a yummy lunch from Chick-fil-A. Register now at<br />

https://campregistration.winshape.org/<br />

PARKWAY FELLOWSHIP SUMMER EVENTS FOR KIDS<br />

<strong>August</strong> 2-6, <strong>2021</strong> - Pine Cove City, Registration open<br />

<strong>August</strong> 12, <strong>2021</strong> - Last Bash, for the whole family<br />

27043 FM 1093, Richmond<br />

832-222-9282 • www.parkwayfellowship.com<br />

YMCA SUMMER CAMPS<br />

The YMCA offers summer camp programs throughout the Greater<br />

Houston region, including at three locations in the Katy area. Camp<br />

activities include arts and crafts, swimming, sports programs and more.<br />

www.ymcahouston.org/summer-camp<br />

CAMP ZOOFARI AT THE HOUSTON ZOO<br />

Camp Zoofari is an immersive experience for children ages 4-14. Campers<br />

explore the Zoo, meet our animals and make new friends while learning<br />

about wildlife and how to protect them in the wild. For registration and<br />

more info visit www.houstonzoo.org/make-memories/kids-families/<br />

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LIBRARIES<br />

FORT BEND COUNTY LIBRARIES REOPENED<br />

• Fines and fees will be reinstated for overdue items; adult items, returned<br />

or renewed past the due date, will begin to accrue fines. • The Friends<br />

of the Library organizations will begin accepting book donations. • Test<br />

proctoring will resume. • Notary services will be available at the FBCL<br />

Administration building. • 3D printers will once again be available at<br />

George Memorial Library, the Cinco Ranch Branch, the Mamie George<br />

Branch (Stafford), the Mission Bend Branch, the Missouri City Branch and<br />

the Sienna Branch. • Cash will be accepted. • Computer sessions: Patrons<br />

may have up to four 1-hour sessions. The sessions may be consecutive<br />

if no one is waiting for a computer. • Study Rooms: Use of study rooms<br />

is limited to 2-hour sessions. The sessions may be extended if no one is<br />

waiting to use the space. • Toy kits and story kits, which are found in the<br />

children’s department, are available for check-out. • Also in the children’s<br />

department, Early Literacy Stations are available for children’s use. These<br />

computers are equipped with a wide variety of educational software<br />

programs for children aged 2-8. • Meeting rooms and conference rooms<br />

are not available at this time. • Children under the age of 12 must be<br />

accompanied by an adult at all times.<br />

Per the governor’s recent executive order, masks are no longer required.<br />

Programming and events for children, teens and adults will remain<br />

online and in virtual formats through the summer so that patrons may<br />

enjoy them from the comfort of home. The Books & More Curbside Pick-<br />

Up service will continue to be available at all locations. Please pick up<br />

items no later than 15 minutes prior to closing. If they are not picked up<br />

by that time, they will be held for the next business day.<br />

The hours for all locations are as follows:<br />

Mon-Thu: 9 AM-6 PM<br />

Fri: 9 AM-5 PM<br />

Sat: 9 AM-5 PM at all locations EXCEPT at the Albert George Branch<br />

Library (Needville), the Mamie George Branch Library (Stafford) and<br />

the Bob Lutts Fulshear/Simonton Branch Library. For these branches, the<br />

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HOME REMEDIES FOR SUNBURN<br />

Summer’s here, and that means it’s time to head outside and<br />

soak up the sun. But along with the all those hours spent outdoors<br />

during the summer season, there usually comes one<br />

inevitable thing: sunburn. Fortunately for all of us, there are<br />

plenty of household items you can use to cool the burning,<br />

itching, and peeling that come with damage from the sun.<br />

COOL WATER<br />

Sunburn, basically, is inflammation of the skin. One of the<br />

easiest ways to treat inflammation is to cool down the affected<br />

area. An effective way to immediately help sunburn,<br />

even while you’re still outside, is to hop in the water, whether<br />

it’s an ocean, lake, or stream. Dipping in and out throughout<br />

the day can help keep sunburn from worsening. Be wary of<br />

pools, as chlorinated water can irritate the skin more. You<br />

should also avoid directly applying ice. Although it may look<br />

appealing when your skin is burning, it could actually cause<br />

even more damage to your extra-sensitive sunburned skin.<br />

You can also try hopping in the bath to help cool and soothe<br />

your skin.<br />

BAKING SODA AND OATMEAL<br />

Throwing a few heaping tablespoons of baking soda into a<br />

bathtub full of cool water and soaking for about 15 to 20<br />

minutes helps minimize sun damage. Adding a cup of oats to<br />

the bath also soothes irritation and helps the skin retain its<br />

natural moisture. Don’t scrub your skin, either in the bath or<br />

after getting out. Dab yourself dry with a towel — don’t rub.<br />

ALOE VERA<br />

If you don’t have<br />

an aloe vera plant<br />

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should get one. The<br />

gel inside this succulent<br />

plant has been<br />

used for centuries<br />

for all sorts of ailments,<br />

from upset<br />

stomachs to kidney<br />

infections. It’s also the sunburn relief most commonly found<br />

over the counter.Breaking off a chunk of the plant and applying<br />

the gel directly to the skin provides immediate, soothing<br />

relief from the sting of minor sunburn. If you can’t get your<br />

hands on a plant, try a 100 percent aloe vera gel (not an aloe-based<br />

lotion or ointment). You can find these gels in most<br />

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it can also soothe<br />

your sunburned<br />

skin. Brew the tea<br />

as you normally<br />

would and let it<br />

cool. When it’s<br />

ready, soak a washcloth in it and apply it to the affected area.<br />

If you are allergic to pollen, you shouldn’t use this treatment.<br />

It may cause an allergic reaction in your skin.<br />

VINEGAR<br />

Opinions are mixed about using vinegar for sunburn relief.<br />

Some say adding two cups of vinegar to cool bath water can<br />

help take the sting out of burn, while others say the high<br />

acidity in vinegar only makes things worse. If you haven’t<br />

used the treatment before on smaller, lighter sunburns, it’s<br />

best not to try it for larger, more serious burns.<br />

WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING<br />

As your skin is repairing itself, make sure to wear clothing<br />

that doesn’t stick to your skin. Your skin is your body’s largest<br />

organ, so it’s best to give it some room to breathe as it heals<br />

from a major traumatic episode like sunburn. Natural fibers,<br />

such as cotton or bamboo, make for the best post-sunburn<br />

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DON’T FORGET THE MOISTURIZER<br />

After the initial treatment, you skin will still need some tender<br />

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minimum — is to regularly apply moisturizer to the affected<br />

areas. Use scent- and dye-free moisturizer (marketed for<br />

“sensitive skin”) to keep skin irritation to a minimum.<br />

Stay hydrated, keep cool, and if the sunburn is too painful,<br />

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you stay covered up next time you go outside so your sunburn<br />

isn’t exposed to even more sun. Call a doctor if a sunburn<br />

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Roasted Asparagus with<br />

Lemon and Goat Cheese<br />

You could make this in <strong>August</strong> for<br />

National Goat Cheese Month!<br />

Ingredients:<br />

2 pounds fresh asparagus, trimmed<br />

1 tablespoon olive oil<br />

½ cup Vegetable Broth<br />

3 ounces soft goat cheese, crumbled<br />

1 tablespoon lemon juice<br />

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest<br />

Directions:<br />

Set the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a roasting pan with vegetable cooking<br />

spray.<br />

Stir the asparagus and oil in the pan. Season the asparagus as desired. Add<br />

the broth. Roast the asparagus for 20 minutes or until tender, stirring once<br />

during cooking. Top with the cheese, lemon juice and lemon zest.<br />

Source: http://allrecipes.com/<br />

Doughnut Grilled<br />

Cheese Sandwich<br />

You could make this in <strong>August</strong> for<br />

National Sandwich Month!<br />

Ingredients:<br />

Ingredient Checklist<br />

1 tablespoon butter, softened<br />

1 glazed raised ring doughnut, halved horizontally<br />

2 slices Gouda cheese<br />

Directions:<br />

Spread butter onto the cut sides of the doughnut.<br />

Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 doughnut slice, butter side down,<br />

into the skillet. Lay Gouda cheese on doughnut slice; top with remaining<br />

doughnut slice, butter side out. Flatten with a spatula. Cook, flipping once,<br />

until lightly browned on both sides and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes.<br />

Source: http://allrecipes.com/<br />

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who reportedly loved them, and gave them their modern name. The<br />

ancient Jewish sage Hillel the Elder is said to have wrapped lamb-meat<br />

and bitter herbs between two pieces of matzoh (unleavened bread)<br />

during Passover. Early versions of the “wrap” have also been found in Asia<br />

and Africa. The sandwich grew in popularity among aristocrats in the<br />

18th and 19th centuries. Legend has it they were popularly shared, held<br />

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a sandwich must have<br />

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before finishing high school. Astronaut John Young once smuggled a<br />

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dissimilar leftovers.”<br />

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When making a BLT, weave the bacon together to avoid the bacon from<br />

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breakfast sandwiches with waffles. Turn your freshly-baked bread over<br />

and slice it on the soft side. That helps prevent squishing the bread.<br />

HOW TO OBSERVE<br />

Try a new sandwich recipe every week and share them on social media!<br />

Check out the National Day Calendar recipes for more great ideas. Use<br />

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• Time now to make plans for fall landscaping projects.<br />

• Clean up flowerbeds of fallen foliage, yellowed leaves and dead wood.<br />

Light green leaves may signify lack of iron (chlorosis). Correct with iron<br />

cheleates.<br />

• Cut off old dead foliage on irises. Scratch in a little bone meal around<br />

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• Prune roses to reshape and groom plants for fall growth.<br />

• Wait until November to plant petunias and pansies.<br />

• Chinch bug damage is obvious now. You will have areas of thin and/<br />

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