Enchanted Valley - September 2011

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Enchanted Valley Echo Official Publication of Enchanted Valley Homeowners Association September 2011

Heard & Overheard EVENT COORDINATOR

Enchanted Valley is looking for an “Event Coordinator” to head up events in the subdivision. If you are interested, please contact any board member. Help keep EV a fun community.

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION! Happy Birthday to Bert Reinders, mother of Carolyn Maniscalco.

Bert will be 95 years young on September 24th. Your family and new friends in EV wish you all the happiness on your special day!

LIGHT THE CANDLES Look who is turning 18!!! Happy Birthday to Krystin Guild on Moss Creek! Birthday wishes are sent from mom (aka Sherry Barnette and Granma (aka Delma Eaves). Hope your day is extra special!

MISSING NEWSPAPERS

I received an email from a resident complaining that their newspaper (Chronicle) has been missing 3 or 4 different mornings.

They didn’t think a lot of it and called the newspaper delivery and had them bring out another one. The last time it happened one of them decided to just walk up to the corner store and purchase another one.

On the way, they noticed that in the planters behind the marquee located behind the neighborhood store was full of newspapers. The next day they checked as well and even more newspapers were in there. For starters, the planter boxes are NOT garbage cans and the garbage collectors will not collect from the planter boxes. If you pick up newspapers from someone’s yard and take them, it is stealing. If they are in the street, please toss them into the yard they are closest too or don’t even touch them. Again I guess that is a hard thing to do to leave them in the street if they build up. I really don’t know the answer to that but it is very frustrating to order and pay for a monthly paper delivery and not get it. It also cost the company and the carrier to bring another one back out that day (and usually it is (Continued on Page 3) way late when you get it).

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Celebrations!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS Alexis Ashbaugh, Sherry Barnette, Krystin Barnette, Colby Binford, Ray Broughton, Rusty Bumgardner, Todd Burrer, Al Campodonico, Joey Cilny, Crystal Clough, Skylar Collins, Gene Cox, John Cutbirth, Ryan Deculus, Ann Evans, Kyle Fishbeck, Laura Grantland, Sybil Grebe, Robert Gryer, Debbie Haley, Rachelle Havelka, Matthew Hoyland, Zachary Hudnall, Timothy Hudnall, Doris Huot, Debra Lee, Joey Lee, Paul Martin, Kyle Martin, Daniel McCowin, Jeff McDaniel, Tyler Meischen, Cathy Miller, Amie Nelson, Keren Northcutt, John Patterson, Michael Pavalock, Victoria Pequignot, Jimmie Potter, Gladys Price, Natalie Ramos, Ron Ramos, Becky Riley, Mary Scerbo, Shane Shoaf, Kari Shockley, Randall Sims, Sheri Stice, Jillian Stilwell, Gene Tips, Angeline Torcivia, Thomas Veenstra, Olivia Wells, Jennie White, Greg White, and Erwin Zoch.

SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Rocky & Lynn Lussier, Carl & Carole Linseisen, Daniel & Thea Knight, Dennis & Norma Walch, Michael & Janet Pavalock, Steve & Sherry Calhoun, Jeffrey & Traci Foreman, Charles & Gaynelle Bucek, Russell & Karen Fishbeck, Len & Sybil Grebe, Shane & Danielle Shoaf, Randall & Peggy Sims, Leo & Barbara Skinner, Craig & Vanee Small, Butch & Judy Blackmon, Paul & Tracy Martin, and Dan & Ann Evans. Special anniversary wishes are sent to Greg and Jennie White who will be celebrating their Golden Anniversary on September 19th.

Congratulations to all our couples and here’s to many more years of happiness!

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E.V. 2011 BOARD Enchanted Valley& COM.'S OFFICERS

President......................Norman Goad...................281-256-3704 Vice President................ Lloyd Coker....................713-449-7449 Secretary......................Kristi Wimberly.................. 281-7877662 Treasurer........................... Bill Stice.......................281-373-1032

DIRECTORS

Randall Sims.........................................................281-373-4657 Steve Thomson......................................................281-213-4931 Melissa Seureau.....................................................281-300-1000

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Community Center Rental....................................281-463-1777 Newsletter - Tammie Ogrodowicz.......... ..two63059@gmail.com Marquee........................ Marj Andreo....................281-373-1708 Deed Restriction Enforcement.

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Park Gate................... Bobby Don Hill.................281-373-1918 ACC................................. Bill Stice.......................281-373-1032 Swim Team............. Anne Goad-President.............281-256-3704 Block Captains ............. Linda Bagley....................281-373-0713 Event Coordinator............................................................ OPEN Welcoming Committee..............................................................OPEN

WATER BOARD MEMBERS Carl Linseisen, President.......................................281-373-0522 Harry West, Vice President....................................713-589-2844 Norman Gruenzner, Secretary...............................281-373-0600 John Clough, Director...........................................281-373-1368 Carolyn Maniscalco, Director................................713-858-6966 Water Operations - S.T. Services............................281-398-8211

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Enchanted Valley Heard and Overheard - (Continued from Cover Page) ALZHEIMER’S AWARENESS giver who does not get some respite from FUNDRAISER this sometimes constant, and overpowering Resident Georgina McCorkle is organizing burden, often becomes ill him or herself. a fund raiser for Alzheimer’s on September The Care Team and Interfaith CarePartners 12th at Charming Charlie’s - Champions invite you to join us to celebrate the ninth located on FM 1960 in the Target Shopping year of our service. The meeting is scheduled Center. The event is scheduled for 5 – 9 p.m. to be held on Tuesday, September 13, at 7:00 $5.00 tickets available at the door. All ticket PM. in room E222. An informative joint holders will receive 20-25% discount off presentation will be made by Kristen Griffin ANY and ALL merchandise purchased. The of the Alzheimer’s Association including “The Alzheimers Association will be in attendance. Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s” and by There will also be food and music as well. one of our volunteers who will relate about This event promises to be fun and for a great his and his wife’s personal experience with cause. Come eat, shop and have a great time! Alzheimer’s. There are now well over thirty All for a good cause. members of John Wesley who participate as respite care-givers in this program. They are MEMORY LOSS & ALZHEIMER’S each anxious to, and dedicated to, helping GENERAL MEETING The purpose of the Memory Loss Care you if you are now caring for a person with Team at John Wesley United Methodist Alzheimer’s or another memory loss disease.

Church is to provide respite care for the If you think this might be of help to you, care giver from their task of caring for their or you just want to know more about it, loved ones. Studies have shown that the care- please call Rev. Pam Jackson in the church

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office at 281-444-2112 or Jerry Greenhill at 281-440-3783. Help is available now. John Wesley United Methodist Church is located at 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston, Texas.

MOTHERS OF MULTIPLES HUGE SALE! The Northwest Houston Mothers of Multiples (www.nwhmom. org) is having a huge sale! Over 25 families with twins, triplets and more will be selling maternity, baby, toddler and children’s clothing, toys, furniture, feeding supplies, carriers, you name it!

• Date: Saturday, October 1st • Time: 7:00 am - 12:00 pm • Where: Kids R Kids Parking Lot • Address: 10740 Barker Cypress Rd • Cypress, TX 77433

Mark your calendars, tell your friends and come by and see for yourself!

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Heard and Overheard - (Continued from Page 3) GIRL SCOUT REGISTRATION RALLY The annual Girl Scout Registration Rally will be held on Wednesday, September 7th at 7:00 at Spillane Middle School. Registration will be open to all girls in Kindergarten through 12th grade. Watch for additional information to come home from school. Girl Scouts of the USA is the world’s preeminent organization for girls, with a membership of more than 3.5 million girls and adults. Girl Scouts helps cultivate values, social conscience, and self-esteem in girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Scouts, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. For additional information, contact Lacey Campbell at LaceyC@entouch.net.

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Enchanted Valley HEALTH BRIEFS - SEPTEMBER EASE YOUR CHILD BACK INTO SCHOOL Establishing a normal school routine can be hard for children of any age after the long lazy days of summer. Dr. James H. Bray, a family psychologist and associate professor of family and community medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, offers the following tips to help make going back to school a less stressful experience for children and parents.

• Get kids into the school mode early. Many children have a summer schedule that includes staying up late and sleeping in.

Kids need at least a week before school starts to get back into the school schedule.

• Develop a plan. Doing things like buying supplies and clothes, and finding out about schedules and teachers in advance, rather than waiting to the last minute, helps reduce stress for parents and kids.

• Talk with children about their fears and concerns and do some advance problem solving and planning.-Get involved with your child’s school by getting to know the teacher and discussing their expectations.

• Talk to your children about what they want to accomplish and get out of their school year. Discuss their academic and social goals, but emphasize balance.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST SHOULD INCLUDE EYE EXAM

Preparing for the start of a new school year? Remember to get a new backpack, paper and pencils, and get your children’s vision screened as part of their back-toschool checklist.

“Poor vision can interfere with learning, school performance, participation in sports and other activities, as well as self esteem,” said Dr. Kimberly Yen, assistant professor of ophthalmology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and an ophthalmologist at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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Yen said if parents know that eye problems run in their family or if they suspect problems, it is especially important that their child receive eye exams regularly.

All children should have their eyes examined, as part of their well-child check ups and children who exhibit no signs of visual problems should have their vision screened by age 3.

Good eye care should also include wearing protective eyewear during sports activities. Children who play basketball, baseball and racquet sports are more susceptible to eye injuries. Sports goggles can significantly reduce the likelihood of potentially sight damaging injuries. Good vision not only helps children develop in the classroom, but it teaches them the life-long value of regular vision screenings.

STUDENT ATHLETES’ HEALTH STARTS OFF THE FIELD

Even though it is students who will be taking the field as extracurricular school activities begin, doctors at Baylor College of Medicine say parents play an important role in keeping their kids safe.

Family health history, especially heart illnesses, is important information for doctors to know during an exam, said Dr. John Rogers, professor of family and community medicine at BCM. A certain type of heart murmur and rapid heart beats can be detected during a physical, but the exam can’t determine if past family members have heart problems or if anyone has died suddenly due to a cardiac problem. Being armed with that information helps doctors know whether the student-athlete should undergo an echocardiogram or ultrasound for a more in-depth examination.

Parents’ knowledge of their child’s previous injuries can also be helpful. Teens may downplay an injury, because they don’t want it to prevent them from taking part in their favorite sport. However, a parent might remember lasting effects that will help doctors determine the severity of the injury.

Rogers said other issues that cannot be detected during a physical are lightheadedness or shortness of breath that is not proportionate to the exertion level of the activity. Parents should keep an eye out for these issues and let their doctor know at the time of the physical exam.

TEENS BENEFIT BY MAKING TIME FOR BREAKFAST

Teens who start their day without breakfast are twice as likely to have diets low in iron - a shortfall that could be hurting their grades.

“Breakfast supplies more than just the energy kids need to get through the morning,” said Dr. Theresa Nicklas, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

“Teens who eat breakfast are also two to five times more likely to consume at least twothirds the recommended amounts of most vitamins and minerals, including iron."

Iron-deficiency anemia has long been known to have a negative affect on behavior and learning. Eating breakfast has been linked to improved memory, grades, school attendance and punctuality in children.

In addition, intakes of other vitamins and minerals, including zinc, calcium, and folic acid, are higher among breakfast-eaters, while fat consumption is lower.

“It’s important for parents to realize that the nutrients teens miss when they’re allowed to skip breakfast are rarely recouped during other meals,” said Nicklas, also a researcher at the USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center.

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THE GREEN THING In the line at the store, the cashier told an older woman that she should bring her own grocery bags because plastic bags weren't good for the environment. The woman apologized to him and explained, "We didn't have the green thing back in my day." The clerk responded, "That's our problem today. Your generation did not care enough to save our environment."

He was right, our generation didn't have the green thing in its day.

Back then, we returned milk bottles, soda bottles and beer bottles to the store. The store sent them back to the plant to be washed and sterilized and refilled, so it could use the same bottles over and over.

So they really were recycled.

But we didn't have the green thing back in our day.

We walked up stairs, because we didn't have an escalator in every store and office building. We walked to the grocery store and didn't climb into a 300-horsepower machine every time we had to go two blocks.

But she was right. We didn't have the green thing in our day.

Back then, we washed the baby's diapers because we didn't have the throw-away kind. We dried clothes on a line, not in an energy gobbling machine burning up 220 volts -- wind and solar power really did dry the clothes. Kids got hand-me-down clothes from their brothers or sisters, not always brand-new clothing. But that old lady is right; we didn't have the green thing back in our day.

Back then, we had one TV, or radio, in the house -- not a TV in every room. And the TV had a small screen the size of a handkerchief (remember them?), not a screen the size of the state of Montana.

In the kitchen, we blended and stirred by hand because we didn't have electric machines to do everything for us. When we packaged a fragile item to send in the mail, we used a wadded up old newspaper to cushion it, not Styrofoam or plastic bubble wrap. Back then, we didn't fire up an engine and burn gasoline just to cut the lawn.

We used a push mower that ran on human power. We exercised by working so we didn't need to go to a health club to run on treadmills that operate on electricity.

But she's right; we didn't have the green thing back then.

We drank from a fountain when we were thirsty instead of using a cup or a plastic bottle every time we had a drink of water. We refilled writing pens with ink instead of buying a new pen, and we replaced the razor blades in a razor instead of throwing away the whole razor just because the blade got dull.

But we didn't have the green thing back then.

Back then, people took the streetcar or a bus and kids rode their bikes to school or walked instead of turning their moms into a 24hour taxi service. We had one electrical outlet in a room, not an entire bank of sockets to power a dozen appliances. And we didn't need a computerized gadget to receive a signal beamed from satellites 2,000 miles out in space in order to find the nearest pizza joint.

But isn't it sad the current generation laments how wasteful we old folks were just because we didn't have the green thing back then?

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Recipe of the Month TORTILLA SOUP

INGREDIENTS

Combine oleo and • 1 Onion, chopped flour. Brown. Add • ¼ Cup oleo broth, tomatoets, • ¼ Cup flour chilies, chicken, chili • 6 cans chicken broth p ow d e r r, c u m i n , • 3-4 chicken breasts; garlic salt. Simmer cooked and chopped for 1 hour. Saute • 2 - 4 oz. cans chopped green chilies onion and chips. Add • 1 can diced Rotel tomatoes or to soup. Pour over 1 can diced tomatoes cheese and avocados.

• 2 T chili powder Optional: Add sour • 2 tsp. garlic salt cream.

• 1 T Cumin • 8 Corn tortilla chips, cut up • 2 chopped avocados • shredded Monterey Jack Cheese

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