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Mayor Janet Meyers
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From the Desk of Mayor Janet Meyers
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n September 24, I had the privilege of honoring Claudia Thelma Jones Bruce at an Aubrey Education Foundation fundraiser. Dressed in a red cap and a red lace dress, Mamaw tapped her foot to the beat of music written by her son and performed by her grandson, country music artist, Doug Bruce. Mrs. Bruce, who likes to be called Mamaw, was honored for being Aubrey's oldest resident. On October 25, 2016, Mamaw Bruce will turn 100 years old and she has spent 86 of those years right here in Aubrey, Texas. She is charming lady with a beautiful smile and a bright outlook on life. Mamaw Bruce has 4 children, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 10 great, great grandchildren. Like many other long-time, local families in this area, the generations of her family have helped to weave the fabric on which we base our community. I hope Mamaw Bruce would agree with me that our sense of community here in Aubrey and our understanding of our community's needs remains an integral part of that fabric. The technological change which has occurred in her lifetime and its impact on our lifestyle
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is staggering (e.g., television, computers, cell phones, men is space, etc). Yet the Aubrey community repeatedly bands together to embrace change and move the City forward. For example, our historical archives, contain a document titled TO THE VOTERS OF AUBREY TEXAS. The citizens of Aubrey petitioned a vote to sell bonds to build the first Aubrey sewer plant. There are thirty-two names on the petition. There is no date, but here is some of what it says: "...[we] have lost our depot, bank, drug store, lumber yard, doctors, gins and apart of our school from various causes. These have not been replaced due to many contributing factors [including the fact that we do not have a sewer plant]....So in order to cooperate with one another and make the burden as light as possible and at the same time benefit the greatest number of people we wish to submit the following plan for your consideration. We propose to vote $45,000 worth of bonds to build a complete sewer system....BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED from this plan...A more desirable place to live...encourage the building of new homes...
would afford us the opportunity to prove that we recognize and appreciate friends and are willing to cooperate and be friends...vote as your conscience leads you." In addition to building a sewer plant, this community has banded together and voted to build a library. Most recently, some twenty-four of you have come to City Council to affirm the notion that Aubrey wants to maintain control over its water resources. This town, though small and relatively poor compared to our neighbors, is amazingly forward thinking and I love it. You have shown overwhelming support for the police department after the shootings in Dallas and I thank you. You celebrated the library's 30th Anniversary and I hope you had as much fun as I did. Would you please join with me in wishing Mamaw Bruce the happiest of birthdays? Bring or send a card to City Hall and we will make sure it is delivered to her.
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• Look it over. Look for a round, oval or oblong shaped watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents. • Lift it up. The watermelon should be heavy for its size. On average, a 5-pound watermelon yields 15 cups of edible fruit. • Turn it over. The underside of the watermelon should have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.
Mummy Supplies and Tools:
Oval or round seedless watermelon Cutting board Kitchen knife Small bowl Dry erase marker Paring knife Melon baller, fluted or regular Scoop Assorted peelers Cheesecloth Straight pin Spooky, silly or symbolic, carved pumpkins are an essential ingredient to any Halloween celebration. This year, scare up some special fun for your party with a wicked watermelon carving, instead – but don’t stop there.
Find more recipes, carving patterns and inspiration at watermelon.org.
After crafting your watermelon into an artful mummy, take advantage of the healthy, immune-system supporting qualities of the lycopene leader among fresh produce. At 92 percent water, as well as an excellent source of vitamins A and C, watermelon is a hydrating post-art snack.
• Prior to carving, read through all of the directions.
Carving a creative design into a watermelon is a simple way to kick off the festivities and requires only a handful of common tools. Add a twinkling candle to make a fantastically frightful centerpiece. Or fill it with a fresh fruit salad or salsas for a more functional, practical approach.
• After drawing your design on the rind, insert toothpicks in key places to guide your cuts.
Even if you’re planning on a hollowed-out carving, keep the sweet juicy fruit and make it a healthy addition to your Halloween party menu with a recipe that puts to use all your carving leftovers. To take advantage of all a watermelon has to offer – outside of the fun carving – try Frosted, Frozen Watermelon Balls or Kids Watermelon Pizza Supreme. These fun, simple recipes make it easy to incorporate a healthy snack after all your hard work carving up a Halloween masterpiece.
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Carving Tips
• Cuts are easiest when the watermelon is at room temperature. Once your handiwork is complete, chill the carving and contents before serving.
• A sharp knife with a pointed tip makes the easiest, cleanest cuts. • Remove excess flesh in large pieces, when possible, to allow for easier melon ball or cube creation. • Use round toothpicks or skewers to attach pieces to your design as flat toothpicks are not strong enough to bear the weight or stand up to the thickness of the rind.
Choosing a Watermelon With a thick rind covering the fruit inside, you may wonder how to choose the best watermelon at the market. Here are some tips for picking the perfect one:
Battery-operated candle or light Candy eyeballs or blueberries Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry. On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and use kitchen knife to cut off 1/4-inch to 1/2inch from bottom (end opposite stem), being careful not to cut too deep into white part of rind. Cut 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch from stem end to create opening large enough to fit small bowl. Using dry erase marker, draw eyes, nose and mouth, along with wavy slits around carving to let more light flow through. Use paring knife to cut out design, being sure to cut through to red fruit. Use fluted or regular melon baller to hollow out inside of watermelon. Use scoop to remove excess watermelon. Peel green rind off outside of watermelon. (Tip: Different peelers work well for different parts of the watermelon, depending on how flat or round the melon is.) Wrap thin strips of cheesecloth around mummy carving and secure with straight pin, if needed. Put battery-operated candle or light into carving. Fit small bowl into top of carving and trim away excess rind to make bowl fit securely. Fill bowl with melon balls and attach candy or blueberries to make eyes.
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10 Spooktacular Halloween Safety Tips By Alexia Chianis
It’s getting to be that spooky time of year again; it’s almost Halloween. Halloween is that one day of the year you allow your kids to dress up in a scary costume, eat endless candy, and stay up well past their bedtime. But unfortunately, frightening statistics confirm that Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for our children. To help ensure your little goblins trick or treat extravaganza is as safe as it is entertaining, we’ve put together this list of 10 easy to follow Halloween safety tips.
1. Use caution with glow sticks.
Glow sticks offer great visibility (and let’s be honest, they’re fun) but glow sticks can also be hazardous because their bright colors tempt your children to take a bite. The colorless liquid inside a glow stick is low in toxicity but will likely irritate your child’s skin and eyes. If your child ingests the glow stick liquid, the Carolinas Poison Center recommends that you have your child drink a glass of water, and wipe out his mouth with a wet washcloth (focusing on his tongue and gums). Don’t be shocked if his lips and tongue glow for a few minutes.
2. Test face paint for allergic reaction.
Face paint can transform your child into the character of her dreams, but an allergic reaction will put a swift end to her night of candy grabbing. When selecting face paint, buy a quality product that displays non-toxic designations. A few days before Halloween test the paint on your child’s face according to the directions on the package to be sure it won’t trigger an allergic reaction or other skin irritation. Remember that face paint is preferred over masks that can obstruct your child’s vision. If your child must wear a mask, be sure the mask fits properly and that the eye holes are large enough for her to see clearly.
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3. Choose second-hand costumes wisely.
Halloween costume hand-me-downs help save cash, but they are dangerous when they don’t fit your child properly. Your child can trip on a costume that’s too big. If you find a second hand costume that’s the perfect size, check its label to be sure it’s flame-retardant.
4. Even “big kids” need supervision.
Your older kids certainly don’t want you tagging along on Halloween night, but with freedom comes a few safety rules. Talk to your older child about the route they will take and if there are any areas that are off limits. Make sure they have their cell phone with them and check in with you at regular intervals. If they have a change of plans or get off course, be sure they know you expect them to call you immediately.
5. Don’t take pedestrian safety for granted.
According to State Farm Insurance, twice the number of children are fatally injured on Halloween than on any other day of the year. One quarter of fatalities occur between 6:00p.m. and 7:00 p.m. And although we’re usually most concerned for our youngest children, State Farm statistics show that 32 percent of child fatalities are children ages 12 to 15. Remind your kids of general traffic safety rules such as crossing at crosswalks and using sidewalks when available, but also make them aware that darting out into the street between parked cars is very dangerous because drivers won’t see them coming.
6. Remind kids of basic safety rules.
Whether you’re escorting your toddler or letting your tween enjoy Halloween on their own, chat with your kids about basic safety rules. Remind them to only approach homes with the lights on, never enter a home, and toss candy that’s not in an original wrapper. Year-round rules like not getting into a car with a stranger bear repeating.
7. Role play scenarios.
Talking with older children about “what ifs” can help both of you feel more comfortable about them trick-or-treating on their own. Ask your child what she’d do if someone stole her candy, dared her to toilet-paper a tree, or a stranger asked her to step inside their home. You can’t prevent these types of situations from happening, but talking about then will help her navigate the challenge with greater confidence.
8. Beware of allergies and choking hazards.
Lots of children have food allergies. If your child is one of them, remind her that you have to check her candy before she eats it. Spread her treats out on the kitchen table and swap out dangerous treats for ones she can enjoy or offer non-food items like inexpensive toys. If you have a toddler, keep a close watch on what that little goblin is putting in his mouth. Hard candy is a notorious choking hazard.
9. Download the FBI’s Child ID app.
As Halloween approaches, there couldn’t be a better time to download the FBI’s Child ID app. It’s free, and in addition to offering you a place to electronically store photos and critical information about your child, it also offers a wealth of information about what to do if your child is missing. We especially appreciate that the app gives you the power to quickly and easily email information about your missing child to authorities.
10. Consider temporary tattoos for safety.
Like a lot of parents, you might not be a big fan of temporary tattoos, but this special Halloween safety tattoo from SafetyTat can help keep your child safe should he or she get lost. Fill in your contact information on the SafetyTat website and you’ll receive your child’s custom tattoo (displaying your phone number) in the mail.
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A Little Texture Goes a Long Way Remodeling your home can be a big, and oftentimes, overwhelming project, but it doesn’t always have to be. Sometimes all you really need is a fresh coat of paint or smaller upgrades. If you’re not looking to do a whole home renovation, and just want to give your interior a little pick-meup, consider revamping colors, textures and your home appliances with these simple tips from Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating.
Color Is Key Daring patterns and color combos are gaining favor in homes across the country, especially in the most used room in the house – the kitchen. Give your kitchen a fresh, new look by taking a multi-toned cabinetry approach. Apply different shades to your upper and lower cabinets to create a completely new feel. Opting for colored cabinets, as opposed to a stain, helps develop a broader palette for the space and produces an identifiable color scheme. A similar approach can be taken for kitchens with islands. Make your
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island the focal point by opting for a vibrantly colored base or countertop. When it comes to your countertops and backsplashes, you can also achieve a standout look with a high-contrast approach. Pair deeply colored counters or backsplashes with more subtly hued cabinets and flooring to make a dramatic statement.
Blend In Whether your style is big and bold or clean and minimalistic, creating a cohesive look for a space is important. Oftentimes, outdated home appliances get in the way of an otherwise seamless home design. A simple home appliance upgrade can easily change the overall style of a room for the better. With more homeowners tuned into online and televised DIY resources, manufacturers are challenged like never before to deliver highend products that blend flawlessly into the
Also take into consideration textures and materials – tile and stone are the norm, but unexpected pairings such as brick and butcher block can lend a whole new level of style. These simple details can make a drastic difference in the feel of your home, no matter what room in the house you’re sprucing up. In the kitchen or bathroom, choosing the right style and material of countertop can make or break your intended design. For example, the beauty of granite’s natural patterns make it a one-of-a-kind look for your home, while a newer kitchen design trend, stainless steel, provides a distinctive look. Another easy way to play with the texture in your home is by placing small, decorative objects throughout your living quarters. Natural and organic objects, like shells, stones or twigs, can be used to inject an outdoor feel in different rooms. Most importantly, consider balance when seeking out different textures. Overdoing it can detract from your attempts to liven up your home, making it instead feel cluttered or disorganized.
Find the right features While the aesthetic fit of a new appliance is important, so are the features that ensure your purchase answers the needs of your lifestyle. When shopping for updated appliances, look at how the models you’re considering perform in areas such as: • Noise control: Especially if you’re replacing an older cooling and heating system, you may have been battling the sounds it was emitting for years. You’ll immediately notice the difference with many of today’s appliances, which are designed to offer quiet operation. Some even function at a sound level lower than a human whisper. • Energy management: Look for models that offer features to help manage your energy consumption. One solution is a timer that allows you to create scheduling options to adjust the temperature, and thus the amount of energy, being used in rooms when they are not occupied. • Intelligent comfort: For appliances like refrigerators and freezers, it’s an automatic assumption that they will maintain a consistent temperature. You may be surprised to discover that other appliances can offer the same continuity when it comes to comfort. For example, Mitsubishi Electric’s Designer Series indoor units offer Econo Cool, a temperature control feature that automatically adjusts airflow speed to maintain the desired level of comfort once it has been established. • Programmable functions: With continuous developments in technology, various home appliances now have the capability to connect to smart phones and tablets. Through these apps, you can regulate multiple settings for your home appliance operations from virtually anywhere with just a click of a button.
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In just a matter of days, this team of volunteers, working together with our Aubrey ISD nurses, completed the vision and hearing screening of 314 Aubrey Middle School 5th and 7th graders. Without this partnership and wonderful team working together, the same effort would have taken the ISD nurses a week or more to complete. The Aubrey 380 Area Lions Club approached the Aubrey ISD nurses last year, volunteering their service as their members are state certified vision screeners. Since then, the partnership has been a win-win for all involved, as it has eased the nurses’ workload and allowed the Lions to work toward their “We Serve Our Community” goal. The Lions club will now move to Brockett Elementary School in October to vision screen their kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade students. If you would like to learn more about the Lions, visit their web site at www.aubreylions.org.
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