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<strong>Lost</strong> <strong>Creek</strong><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 />
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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 />
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GOVERNMENT OFFICES<br />
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SEE A STREET LIGHT OUT?<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
camp-zoofari.<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 />
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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 />
in your house, you<br />
should get one. The<br />
gel inside this succulent<br />
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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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CHAMOMILE<br />
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Chamomile tea<br />
can be soothing<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 />
coverings.<br />
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DON’T FORGET THE MOISTURIZER<br />
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Stay hydrated, keep cool, and if the sunburn is too painful,<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 />
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a sandwich must have<br />
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dissimilar leftovers.”<br />
SANDWICH HACKS: HOW TO ENJOY NATIONAL SANDWICH MONTH<br />
When making a BLT, weave the bacon together to avoid the bacon from<br />
falling out when you bite into it. Instead of bread or toast, make your<br />
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 />
#NationalSandwichMonth to post your creations.<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 />
the roots.<br />
• 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 />
or dead turf where they weren’t brought under control. There is a new<br />
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• Until the weather gets back to the 80’s, St. <strong>August</strong>ine grass grows slowly.<br />
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• Now is a good time to work new beds. Till them up, add organic material,<br />
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