Villages of Northpoint - November 2021 by Peel, Inc.

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Volume 12, Issue 11

A newsletter for villages of northpointe

NOVEMBER 2021

Villages of NorthPointe Compass - November 2021

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Villages of Northpointe Security Director

Andy Elmore .............................................. hit02@scbglobal.net

During the holidays, back injuries become more prevalent as people maneuver themselves up and down ladders and stairways while carrying or lifting heavy objects. A little bit of lifting safety can go a long way to keeping your holiday season bright.

Waste Management................................................... 281-376-8802 Centerpoint Energy .................................................. 713-207-2222 Tomball Post Office................................................... 281-516-0513 Harris County MUD #281 (water and recycling)...... 281-376-8802 Harris County Constable Precinct #4 24-hour Dispatch ................................................ 281-376-3472 Villages of Northpointe Patrol Officer Deputy Kelly........................................................ 281-376-3472 SCHOOLS Tomball Independent School District................. www.tomballisd.net Canyon Pointe Elementary.................................... 281-357-3122 NorthPointe Intermediate...................................... 281-357-3020 Willow Wood Junior High.................................... 281-357-3030 Tomball High School............................................. 281-357-3220 Tomball Memorial High School............................ 281-357-3230 TAX ENTITIES: Tomball ISD Tax Office......................................... 281-357-3100 .

www.tomballisd.net and follow the link to the Tax Office

MUD #281 & NorthPointe WCID...................... 713-462-8906 ................................................................. www.wheelerassoc.com Harris County Appraisal District........................... 713-957-7800 ............................................................................... www.hcad.org Electric Company Choices.......................................866-7974839 ............................................................... www.powertochoose.org

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1. SIZE UP THE LOAD Check to ensure the load is stable and balanced. 2. PLAN THE JOB Consider all possibilities. Is the path clear? What is the weight of the load? How much stress will be placed on your back? Is there traffic, a tripping hazard, a doorway to go through, or a stairway to go up or down? Avoid carrying an object that requires two hands to hold, either up or especially down, a flight of stairs. 3. ESTABLISH A BASE OF SUPPORT Use a wide, balanced stance with one foot in front of the other. Make sure you have firm footing and that your feet are a shoulder-width apart. This staggered stance gives you the stability of not falling over and being able to secure the load. 4. BEND YOUR KNEES, KEEP YOUR HEELS OFF OF THE FLOOR AND GET AS CLOSE TO THE OBJECT AS POSSIBLE. Always lift with your legs and not your back. 5. BE CERTAIN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A HOLD ON THE OBJECT WITHOUT HAVING TO ADJUST YOUR GRIP LATER. You can use gloves to help maintain an adequate grip, but don’t rely on gloves because they can DE-sensitize the fingers making you unable to feel the object. 6. LIFT GRADUALLY Lift gradually with your legs without using jerky motions. 7. KEEP THE LOAD CLOSE TO PREVENT ARCHING YOUR LOWER BACK. As you begin the lift, tighten your stomach muscles, and keep your head and shoulders up. The closer the load is to your spine, the less force will be placed on your back. 8. PIVOT Don’t twist. Move your feet in the direction of the lift. This will eliminate the need to twist at the waist. Whether at home or at work safe lifting practices can keep your back healthy and safe. Before lifting heavy objects decide how you will lift carry & place the item before you pick it up. If you are experiencing persistent pain, please contact us. We want to help you to be at your best this holiday season. Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

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Monarchs on the Move

The most amazing event happens every year at this time. It’s the migration of monarch butterflies. There are two populations of monarchs in the United States. One is the Eastern North American population that migrates to Mexico. The other is the Western North American population that overwinters in California along the Pacific coast near Santa Cruz and San Diego. Migration takes eight to ten weeks and depending on the starting point, some butterflies travel over 3,000 miles. Can you imagine this delicate insect traveling through high winds, rain, hail and heavily traveled roads to reach its destination? The Eastern North American population of monarch butterflies are of special interest to those of us in Texas. The monarchs fly south using several flyaways. When they reach central Texas, they merge into a single flyaway until they reach their overwintering grounds in the Oyamel forests in Central Mexico. The forests provide an almost ideal microclimate with temperatures ranging from 32 degrees to 59 degrees Fahrenheit. At night, in order to stay warm, the butterflies cluster together. It’s not uncommon to have thousands of butterflies in one tree. So how do they know where to go? Scientists believe they use the position of the sun as well as an internal magnetic compass that directs them south towards the equator. As they near their final destination they are able to smell and pickup on social cues to guide them. So what happens when they reach Mexico? They hibernate until February and March. After hibernation, they find a mate, quickly get down to business and then start heading back up north. They stop many times along the way to lay eggs in milkweed plants. After enduring a long Copyright © 2021 Peel, Inc.

By Cheryl Conley migration south, hibernation, traveling north in the spring and laying eggs along the way, this generation of monarchs dies. These butterflies are considered the fourth generation of monarchs per year. The first generation happens between March and April when the eggs from the last generation hatch into caterpillars and then become butterflies. They start their journey north to find food. Their lifespan is 2 to 6 weeks. The second generation is born in May and June and they travel north as well. Their lifespan is 2 to 6 weeks. The third generation is born from July to August and they journey north to their final destination. They lay eggs along the way and those hatched eggs become the final generation of the year. Lifespan is 2 to 6 weeks. The fourth generation is born from September to October. This is the only generation that doesn’t die in 2 to 6 weeks. This is the group that migrates south. This generation always returns to the same trees as the fourth generation before them. No one really understands how they do this. Monarchs are indeed amazing but in recent years, fewer and fewer butterflies have been returning from their migration to Mexico. This is due to habitat loss and extreme weather conditions. Here are some things you can do to help save the Monarchs. • Plant native milkweed. Local nurseries usually stock these plants. • Other plants to purchase are the butterfly bush, cosmos flower, lantana, lilac and zinnia. • Create a Monarch way-station. For more information, check out this link: https://www.monarchwatch.org/waystations/ Villages of NorthPointe Compass - November 2021

THE COMPASS 1. Volunteer at a veteran's organization. The American Legion, Paralyzed

Veterans of America, Habitat for Humanity, and the Home Depot Foundation, to name a few...

2. Buy a meal for a homeless vet. While there's no way to make sure their

veteran claim is legitimate, that shouldn't matter. Buy the gentleman a sandwich and thank him for his service

3. Fly your flag for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, etc. 4. Send balloons to your local recruiters office. The promises recruits swear the recruiter said are remembered forever. Send these guys a little cheer.

5. Ask a loved one for stories about their time in service–and listen patiently. Take a few minutes to listen to stories of service from someone in your extended family.

6. Put a stamp on it. Send a thank you card to people you know who has ever served in the military.

7. Look for a community event and then take the family out to join in the community fun.

8. Change your Facebook page to feature a favorite veteran—even if your vet is great, great uncle Felix who you never met who served in WWI.

9. Just say "thank you." A little recognition goes a long way. 10. Make your life worth dying for—strive to be worth the sacrifice.

Do you have a child that is interested in the sport of track and field? Plan to attend the Northwest Flyers Track Club’s season kickoff and orientation event on the morning of Saturday, February 5, 2022. Please check the team website on January 5, 2022 for the time and location. Olympic gold medalist Fred Newhouse founded the club to foster the development of youth track and field in the northwest Harris County area. The Northwest Flyers, one of the leading youth track clubs in the country, is a member program of USA Track And Field (USATF), which is the national governing body for track and cross country, including the U.S. Olympic team. The club will celebrate its 35th anniversary season in 2022, and offers a full range of track and field events for boys and girls ages 6 – 18. For more information, visit www.northwestflyers.org, follow the team on Facebook and Twitter, or contact team Registrar Shavonne Spencer at sxrobin@yahoo.com. 4

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