Cimarron Star Official Newsletter
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CIMARRON IMPORTANT NUMBERS MASC AUSTIN PROPERTIES, INC. CIMARRON CIA TRASH PICK UP INFORMATION If you pay your water bill to Harris County MUD #81: Collection days are 945 Eldridge • Sugar Land, TX 77478 Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday for recycling. Please 713-776-1771 • www.mascapi.com secure all garbage in the 65 gallon black garbage cart with red lid and the green recycling cart provided by Best Trash. On collection days, EMERGENCIES 911 please place the carts as close to the street as practicable, facing forward. Constable Precinct 5 281-463-6666 For more information, please check out HC MUD #81 website at www. hcmud81.com/trash.html. Sheriff - Harris County 713-221-6000 HCESD 48 Fire Dept. 281-599-8888 If you pay your water bill to Cimarron MUD #80: Collection days Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222 are Monday and Thursday for garbage and Monday for recycling. Animal Control 281-999-3191 Homeowners are required to provide their own 20 gallon up to 96 gallon Public Health & Environment Services 713-439-6000 trash receptacle. Trash pickup service is provided by Texas Pride Disposal. For more information, please check out Cimarron MUD website at www. Post Office Central 1-800-275-8777 cimarronmud.com. KISD Administration 281-396-6000 KISD Security 281-396-6220 TRASHCAN REMINDERS FOR EVERYONE TO FOLLOW Cimarron Elementary 281-237-6900 On collection days make sure to set your trash receptacle out by 7 AM but West Memorial Jr. High 281-237-6400 no earlier than 6 PM the evening before. Trash receptacles/carts must be Katy High School 281-237-6700 stored inside your garage or behind the fence line at all times. They must be stored out of public view by 8 AM the following morning. Please note Comcast Cable 713-341-1000 that a deed restriction violation letter will be sent out for those who do Centerpoint Energy (Outage) 713-207-2222 not comply with the policy. SI Enviromental - - Cimarron MUD 832-490-1600 MUD 81 - Water 281-392-8112 PUBLISHED BY: KRENEK PRINTING MDS - MUD 81 Water (After Hours) 281-290-6503 www.krenekprinting.com • 281-463-8649 INFORMATION ON BUSINESS ADS: [email protected] Best Trash - MUD 81 281-313-2378 NON-PROFIT ARTICLE REQUESTS: [email protected] Texas Pride Disposal - Cimarron MUD 281-342-8178
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2 November 2020 | Cimarron CIMARRON HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST September Yard of the Month The Christmas Holidays will be here before you know it and it will be time for the judging of the annual Holiday Decorating Contest! This year, judging will be early December. Three (3) homes will be chosen and awarded a cash prize: 1st prize-$100; 2nd prize-$75; 3rd prize-$50. We will also be selecting three (3) Honorable Mentions, which will be awarded a $25 cash prize. You will need to make sure your lights will be on during that date at those times, so that you can be a participant. We hope to see lots of festive decorations and lights this year. Good luck!
Note: In order to qualify, residents must be current on their Association Dues for the year.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Our next Cimarron CIA Homeowner’s Meeting is coming up and everyone is invited! Meetings are held via by teleconference every third Monday of every month at 6:30 PM. Please use the credentials found on www. cimarroncia.com to dial in and access the teleconference.
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TOWNSQ MASC Austin Properties, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of TownSq - a new all-in-one mobile app designed to help you connect, collaborate and stay up-to-date with your association - any time on any device. Manage your account and access the resources you need when you need them.
Download the app and register to: • Easily communicate with your management team • Manage your account and pay online • Get up-to-date news and alerts • Request and review status of service inquiries • Engage with one another • Access important association documents • And more!
To register your account, please log onto www.townsq.io, use your account ID (located on the mailing label of this newsletter) and the association zip code (77450). Set your password and account preferences and you will then be ready to start experiencing community your way 22910 Indian Ridge Drive with TownSq. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this new process as we are excited to offer these new services to your community.
Since the Cimarron Star newsletter deadline for submission is two (2) months prior to printing the publication, information is subject to change and should be verified on the association website: www.cimarroncia.com and/or TownSq app. More information on how to register and download TownSq can be found in this newsletter.
KEEP OUR STORM DRAINS CLEAN! It is a violation to blow or sweep grass clippings, leaves and other yard waste into our storm drains. This includes “sweeping” grass and leaves into the street with leaf blowers as they eventually wash down the drain. Why is this a problem? Yard waste can block the flow of water and lead to flooding. Decomposing grass and leaves deplete the oxygen in the water, which can stress fish and other aquatic life.
Never place or allow anything to go down the storm drain. This includes cigarette butts, trash and even newspapers. Intentionally pouring paint, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, pet waste, litter, etc. into the street gutters or storm drains can affect the water quality of waterways 1038 White Sands Road and lakes, is dangerous to the environment and is ILLEGAL.
Cimarron | November 2020 3 CIMARRON CIA TRASH PICK UP INFORMATION OBEY TEXAS LAW WHEN Harris County MUD #81 trash company is BEST TRASH 281-313-2378 PARKING ON THE STREETS Trash pickup days are Monday and Thursday. Recycle day is Monday. The majority of all car burglaries had valuables visible in their car!! Bags, Trash carts provided by Best Trash need to be out on the curb by 7 AM purse, phones, GPS, laptops, are all invitations to criminals. Do not leave any valuables visible at any time. Please note the following laws apply to There will be no trash pickup on New Year’s Day, the 4th of July and all parked vehicles: Christmas Day. Your collection will be made on the next regularly • Park 30 feet from a stop sign scheduled collection day. More information can be found at www. • Park 20 feet from an intersection or crosswalk hcmud81.com. • Park 15 feet from a fire hydrant • Park no more than 18” from curb Cimarron MUD Trash Company is TEXAS PRIDE DISPOSAL 281-342-8178 • Lock your car when it is parked on the street Trash pickup days are Monday and Thursday. Recycle day is Monday. • Park with the flow of traffic Please place all your recyclables in the bin provided by Texas Pride • Do not block driveways or access to mail boxes Disposal. Trash containers provided by the homeowners need to be out • No parking on the sidewalks on the curb by 7 AM. There will be no trash pickup on New Year’s Day, the • No more than 48 hours parked on the street 4th of July and Christmas Day. • Vehicles parked on street must have current registration and inspection
More information can be found at www.cimarronmud.com. A NOTE FROM THE CONSTABLES 1. The Vacation Watch form is now available online on our website in the NEW WEBSITE left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/vacationwatch/ We have a new website www.cimarroncia.com. Homeowners are vacation.aspx?constid=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The encouraged to visit for news and updates. submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution.
SIDEWALKS 2. The Special Watch form is now available online on our website in the In recent deed restriction inspections, we have noticed a lot damaged left column. From this page (www.harriscountytx.gov/alertnotification/ and uneven sidewalks. Sidewalks are the homeowner’s responsibility to alertnotification.aspx?id=5) you can fill in the form and submit it. The keep in good repair. Concrete Raising Corporation has helped several submitted form will be emailed to dispatch for distribution. homeowners solve their concrete problems. 3. A new page named Online Crime Tips (www.harriscountytx.gov/pct5/ ACC APPROVAL FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT onlinecrimetips.aspx) is now available. If you are planning any home improvements, keep in mind that all Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s office is proud to announce their exterior modification to your property, with the exceptions of basic new website. Residents are encouraged to access www.constablepct5. landscaping, must be submitted to the architectural control committee. com, which went live as of February 27, 2015. The website is designed to No work may be started until the ACC committee has approved your provide the user with information about the command staff, the various request. This includes painting and roof replacement, even if you’re using divisions within the Precinct 5 Constable’s jurisdiction and various the existing colors. programs the office offers to the public. Cimarron requires that all homeowners receive ACC approval in order • The Precinct will be offering Crime Alerts as a way to quickly let citizens to maintain the beauty and design of our neighborhood. The rules know what is going on in their area. One you sign up on the website, a and regulations as established in the deed restrictions help ensure person will received a text message or an email when important events an attractive appearance throughout our community. You can locate are taking place in the district. These alerts will only contain relevant the Home Improvement Request Form on our community website: information and a person may unsubscribe at any time. www.mascapi.com under MY NEIGHBORHOOD - CIMARRON CIA. If • The Precinct will also be offering a Citizens Police Academy. For 2 -1/2 you have any questions, please call MASC Austin Properties, Inc., at per week over a 9 week period, instructors will show the participant 713-776-1771. various aspect of being a police officer. Many of the classes will include hands on participation and are available to anyone 21 and up and the CATS RUNNING LOOSE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD application is available on the website. Class size is very limited. A brief We are having problems with cats loose in the neighborhood. Loose cats video concerning this program can be viewed on www.youtube.com/ can be a nuisance to your neighbors and their pets/property. Children watch?v+y iuleyWHWs. can be scratched by unfamiliar cats, sleep can be disturbed by two loose cats howling in fights, gardens can be torn up by cats using them as litter • The Precinct will be offering Operation Safe Child. Precinct 5 has 2 boxes. There are also many dangers for your cats running loose - other certified child safety technicians who are partnering with Texas Children’s’ people’s pets, wild animals, disease, cars. Hospital to demonstrate the proper usage and installation of car seats. These technicians are current on all styles, brands, recalls and the proper ANIMAL / PET CONTROL way to secure your child based on height, weight and age. The sessions Please respect your neighbor’s yard and their personal space. Remember, are quarterly and a person can actually bring their car seat and child for that pets must be confined to a fenced backyard or within the house and a demonstration. A person can also request these outings to be held in must not allowed to bark all night long or cause a nuisance to neighbors. the neighborhood. They must be on a leash at all times when away from this contained environment. It is also the pet owner’s responsibility, when walking their If you have a monitored alarm, make sure it is calling the Constables pet within the subdivision, to keep ALL areas free of pet debris. Please Dispatch number. remember that cats must also be confined. Animal control will pick up strays and/or unconfined pets. ATTENTION! Please be careful and slow down while driving through the subdivision; CIMARRON BICYCLE CLUB remind your young drivers to do also. Please, be aware of your Interested in joining a Cimarron bicycle club? Weekly rides through the surroundings and parents, remind your children to watch for vehicles neighborhood at a casual pace. All ages welcome. Call Robert at 281-392-6105. when crossing the street.
4 November 2020 | Cimarron SCHEDULE FOR NEWS ARTICLES DEADLINE MAILED ISSUE November 25th End of December January ADVANCED December 25th End of January February HOME EXTERIORS VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH LEASH LAW Animals that are not properly restrained pose a threat to all our residents. While you may know your pet is friendly, an animal running at someone WE DON’T TRY TO DO IT ALL... who is walking by is very scary for that person. Many children are afraid of WE ONLY DO WHAT WE DO BEST! animals and become frightened, which could result in the child getting SIDING INDO S ROOFING hurt trying to avoid the animal. Hardie lan Sidin E terior aintin Veterinary Public Health (formerly called Harris County Animal Control) (QHUJ\(IÀFLHQW5HSODFHPHQW:LQGRZV advises that “All dogs and cats must be kept under restraint while in the 5H5RRÀQJ3DWLR&RYHUV 3HUJRODV unincorporated areas of Harris County, Texas. The custodian of a dog or cat is not authorized to have, harbor or keep any unlicensed dog or cat nor to allow any dog or cat to become a stray.” 500 OFF Hardie lan and indow Replacement Restraint is defined as “the control of a dog or cat under the following *Minimum purchase required circumstances: 1. When it is controlled by a line or leash not more then six (6) feet in length, if the line or leash is held by human being who is capable of Hardie ColorPlus from controlling or governing the dog or cat in question or Advanced Home Exteriors 2. When it is within a fully enclosed vehicle or is recommended by 3. When it is on the premise of the custodian and the animal does not Tom Tynan, HomeShow Radio have access to sidewalk to street.” Financing Available
While it may be nice to have your animal out in the yard while you work Call Today for Your Free Estimate! or play, it is against the law, unless the animal is properly restrained. 832-363-3772 Let’s all help keep our community a safe and comfortable place for all our residents by being responsible pet owners. This will not only protect anyone who may be walking or bicycling in the area, but also the pet owner who could be held legally responsible or possibly sued for failing MPL#40046 to properly restrain their pet. For all of your plumbing needs, call... HOMEOWNERS!! If you know of a neighbor/residence who is not receiving the “Cimarron ‘ Star,” please notify Krenek Printing Company by calling 281-463-8649 or Sewer Camera Inspection and Drain Cleaning emailing us at [email protected]. All we need is the address. FREE Garbage Disposal and Faucet • Water Heater • Repipe Thank you! ESTIMATES * Sewer Repair • Pipe Repair • Toilet Installation P Any job TEENAGE JOB SEEKERS Licensed and Insured over $95 ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! If you are between 12 and 18 and would like to be added to the Follow me on Angie’s List teenage job seeker’s list, please fill out the form on our website (www. We take all major Credit Cards Sewer Camera Inspections $120 *Cannot be combined with any other offers krenekprinting.com, click submissions and choose Jobseekers) with your name, birthdate (mo. & yr.), phone number, year you will graduate and the name of your newsletter/subdivision. Check the list of jobs you want [email protected] on your form. Please make sure your email is correct, we send emails in the summer to make sure all the info is still good and that you want to stay on the list. If we do not hear back from you after 3 tries, we will FALL SPECIALS ON EQUIPMENT INSTALLS remove you from the list until we do. Must have parent(s) permission. • Annual Maintenance DISCLAIMER Programs Neither the subdivision, nor Krenek Printing is responsible for those listed • All repairs on the Teenage Job Seeker List. Please ask for and check out references guaranteed if you do not personally know those listed. This is just a list of teenagers The One You’ll Prefer from the subdivision who wish to find part time jobs. Responsibility for • Serving area any work done by these teenagers is between those seeking helpers and 281-394-0028 since 1994 the teens and their parents. Free estimate or 2nd opinion License TACLB 24777E and Insured CODE KEY: B - BABYSITTING, CPR - CPR CERT., FAC - FIRST AID CERT., RCC - RED CROSS $25 off Do you have CERT., SS - SAFE SITTER, SL - SWIM LESSONS, PP - PET/PLANT SITTER, any HOT or COLD 0% Interest P - PET CARE ONLY, H - HOUSE CARE, L - LAWN CARE, C- CAR CARE/ rooms?rooms? financing available DETAILING, T - TUTORING repair Dust Problems? Expires 11/30/20 WAC Expires 11/30/20
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Cimarron | November 2020 5 Home is where the heart is. Not to mention all your stuff. Katy ISD www.katyisd.org
KATY ISD PROVIDING FREE MEALS TO ALL KATY AREA STUDENTS Through an extended waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Katy ISD began Let me help you get the protection you need. st I know home insurance. I can help you protect providing free meals to all Katy area students on Monday, September 21 . your home and everything in it. Call me today to Students can receive breakfast and lunch at no cost through December discuss your coverage options. 31st or pending available funds through the USDA and TDA.
“All students are eligible for one breakfast and one lunch meal per day per federal guidance,” said Nutrition & Food Service Executive Director WARREN SLOAN Donna Pittenger. “Parents can however add funds to their student’s Pay 713-464-4442 N’ Go meal account for a la carte purchases or in preparation for when the 1400 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N. #130 USDA waiver ends,” added Pittenger. HOUSTON [email protected] For students participating in Katy ISD virtual instruction, as well as children 18 and under not enrolled in Katy ISD, breakfast and lunch can be picked up at designated school curbside distribution sites from 4 to Subject to terms, conditions, qualifications and availability. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co., Allstate 6 PM, Monday through Friday. Meals are packaged to be heated and Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. Northbrook, IL. © 2012 Allstate Insurance Co.
87869 eaten at home and are to be picked up a day before the intended use. Distribution sites include: · Cinco Ranch High School, 23440 Cinco Ranch Blvd, Katy, TX 77494 · Mayde Creek High School, 19202 Groeschke Road, Katy, TX 77084 · Morton Ranch High School, 21000 Franz Road, Katy, TX 77449
The TDA policy now requires parents picking up meals, without a student, to present one of the following forms of documentation for each child: an official letter, email, electronic school application, student report card, student ID card, attendance records with student’s names or a birth certificate.
Once the waiver expires, Katy ISD will switch back to the National School Lunch and Breakfast Program. Free and reduced meal applications must still be submitted for the 2020-2021 school year to determine benefits after the waiver ends. Parents can visit schoolcafe.com/KatyISD to apply online.
DONATUTORS YOUR AD COULD Donatutors is a nonprofit tutoring organization that donates 100% of BE HERE! our proceeds to charity. All of our tutors are straight-A students at Seven Lakes High school and we offer a multitude of courses like creative writing, computer science, biology, public speaking, ICTW writing and many different math courses too. We charge $20 per class, but the first Helping Build Businesses & one is free! For more information, check out donatutors.com or email Bring Communities Together since 1979 us at [email protected]. What’s even cooler is that this summer Local Subdivision Newsletters reaching over 100,000 homes Donatutors was able to raise $1,283 which we used 70% to give to a Visit our website for a full price list or call our office today! Houston based charity called NAMI and 30% to buy a bunch of masks and canned food for donation. Please check us out! Krenek Printing cRAFT SHOWS/FESTIVALS NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTERS LLC SECOND ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET Faith West Academy (2225 Porter Rd) is holding its Second Annual Holiday 281-463-8649 Market on Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10 AM-4 PM. Come out and spend some time supporting local artists and vendors while getting a head start www.KrenekPrinting.com on holiday shopping! Please contact FaithWestFineArtsNetwork@gmail. com for more information.
6 November 2020 | Cimarron GARAGE SALES WESTHEIMER LAKES & WESTHEIMER LAKES NORTH COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES Our residents have cleaned out their closets and can’t wait for you to stop Call our experts for all of your electrical needs! by on Saturday, November 7th from 7 AM to 12 Noon! You’ll find treasures galore in our community-wide garage sale! Residents will be selling their • Panel Upgrade / Replacement • Indoor/Outdoor Lighting items right out of their garages. For a map and list of items being sold at • Ceiling Fan Installation ! • Surge Protection Westheimer Lakes and Westheimer Lakes North, don’t forget to stop by • Smoke Detectors • Flat Screen TV Installation one of the offices on the day of the sale. • Troubleshooting • Recessed Lighting • Generators • Code Compliance Westheimer Lakes - 26103 Canyon Fields Drive, Richmond 77406, 832- 222-2355. Don’t miss out! Residential & Commercial Service • Family Owned & Operated • Licensed & Insured 24-Hour Emerg! ency Service Community Events Year Warra ty Satisfa tio uara teed THE WOMEN’S FUND FOR HEALTH EDUCATION 713-467-1125 | wiredes.com AND RESILIENCY: 10TH ANNUAL ROCKIN’ RESILIENCY LUNCHEON The Women’s Fund for Health Education and Resiliency, a nonprofit providing Houston-area women and girls with the tools needed to be s a v e $25 OFF advocates for their health, is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Rockin’ O R NE T SER ICE Resiliency Luncheon on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at 11 AM. The CALL IN NO EMBER! Women’s Fund along with Luncheon Chairs Christine and Steve Johnson Not to be combined with any other discount or offer. Not valid on generator maintenance. are hosting an in-person luncheon at the Royal Sonesta Hotel, 2222 West Expires 12/1/20 South Loop, Houston, TX 77027, along with a virtual event online for guests to celebrate at a distance.
Guests along with girls and women who participate in The Women’s Master #100394 TECL # 22809 Fund’s Health Education classes are invited to the fun-filled afternoon featuring a keynote speaker, silent auction and more. The Women’s Fund invites everyone to support the mission to help more adolescent girls and women lead happier, healthier and more resilient lives by purchasing a sponsorship or tickets to the Rockin’ Resiliency Luncheon at www.thewomensfund.org/events.
For 41 years, The Women’s Fund has educated girls and women in the Houston area through classes, workshops, lectures and publications that teach resiliency skills and relate those skills to current health risks. Dedicated to ensuring positive health outcomes for individuals and communities, The Women’s Fund serves close to 12,000 women and adolescent girls and distributes 9,913 publications each year.
For more information, visit www.womensfund.org, call 713-623-6543 or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
NCL-KATY CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP DRIVE National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the oldest and largest mother- daughter volunteer organization in the nation, gives mothers and daughters unique opportunities to strengthen their bond while growing together and improving their communities through philanthropic, leadership and cultural activities. For the 2021-2022 Membership Year, Rick Martinez Tony Cogliandro Crystal Martinez we are accepting applications for mothers with daughters currently in 6th Broker Associate Residential/Commercial Residential (281) 646-2143 ( 2 8 1 ) 994-5184 (281) 646-2121 grade in the Katy ISD, Richmond, Fulshear or Sealy areas. Deadline for all applications and required forms is due 1/15/2021.
We look forward to meeting everyone as you learn more about www.REHouston.com this opportunity to make a aluable impact to our community while strengthening your mother/daughter bond by joining NCL-Katy chapter. TheRickMartinezTeam Cinco Ranch If you are interested in learning more about this exciting opportunity, RickMartinezTX visit us at www.nationalcharityleague.org/vpage/index-katy/, click on 2877 Commercial Center Blvd Katy, TX 77494 Join Our Chapter for additional information. Contact Colleen Cooper, VP RickMartinezTX Each office independently owned and operated Membership at [email protected]
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8 November 2020 | Cimarron BEAT THE HOLIDAY WEIGHT Mashed potatoes, homemade apple pie, stuffing, hot dinner rolls with melted butter, creamed corn, green bean casserole, salad with all the fixins’ and of course the main dish - the BIRD. All of this equals at least 2,000+ calories. What is a holiday food enthusiast 10 Alternatives to a to do? Yes, you CAN avoid the holiday weight gain! Thanksgiving Turkey Here’s how: There are plenty of alternative Thanksgiving meals that • Drink H2O before you eat: chances are, you are will give you that holiday feeling. Here are some ideas: thirsty before any and every meal; drink a full glass • Pork Roast: Adding apples and cinnamon will ensure of water to quench your thirst first, then notice you that no one misses the turkey when you serve this dish. It will feel fuller. smells and tastes like holiday heaven. • Rainbow plate: make sure your plate has color - fresh/ • Roasted Chicken: A roasted chicken certainly qualifies as not creamed items, broiled or grilled vegetables, a solid turkey replacement. protein, carbohydrate and again, water. • Thanksgiving Jambalaya: You can substitute any meat • On the side: those side dishes - mashed potatoes, here: turkey breast slices, chicken, shrimp. casseroles, stuffing, dressing, etc. are SIDES not main • Baked Cod or Microwaved Salmon: Who says you can’t dishes; make sure to keep these portions small. serve fish on Thanksgiving! • NO to salad dressing: hooray there is a salad! BUT • Eggplant Parmesan: Both vegetarians and non- - that tasty dressing (ranch, thousand island, French, vegetarians alike will love you for this. Russian, balsamic vinaigrette, etc.) will reverse the • Leg of Lamb: A great alternative that will everyone, purpose of the ruffage; instead, make your own especially if you add exotic spices and seasonings. dressing at home and bring it with you or simply ask • Beef Stew: Hearty and plentiful; your house will be filled for olive oil, salt & pepper and maybe a hint of lemon. with the most amazing aromas. • Walk it off: finished eating? Go for a WALK; football Courtesy of: www.bonappetit.com/ can wait (yes, even the college games), because your body deserves better.
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Cimarron | November 2020 9 Cherry Lollipops You could make this on National Candy Day November 4th!
INGREDIENTS: Nonstick cooking spray 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup butter 1 box (3-ounce) cherry gelatin dessert mix
Special Equipment: 20 (4-inch) lollipop sticks Metal tablespoon-size measuring spoon Candy thermometer
DIRECTIONS: Spray 2 large baking sheets with nonstick spray. Arrange 10 lollipop sticks on each baking sheet, spacing evenly apart.
Stir sugar, corn syrup and butter in small saucepan over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Slowly bring to boil, stirring frequently. Continue cooking for 7 minutes or until candy thermometer registers 275 degrees. Stir in gelatin until smooth. Using metal tablespoon and working quickly, spoon syrup over one end of each lollipop stick. Cool completely.
Wrap each lollipop in plastic wrap and store in airtight container.
Source: recipelink.com
Amish White Bread You could make this on Homemade Bread Day November 17th!
INGREDIENTS: 2 cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2/3 cup white sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 6 cups bread flour
DIRECTIONS: In a large bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in yeast. Allow to proof until yeast resembles a creamy foam. Mix salt and oil into the yeast. Mix in flour one cup at a time. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Place in a well oiled bowl and turn dough to coat. Cover with a damp cloth. Allow to rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down. Knead for a few minutes and divide in half. Shape into loaves and place into two well oiled 9x5 inch loaf pans. Allow to rise for 30 minutes or until dough has risen 1 inch above pans.
Source: allrecipes.com
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Cimarron | November 2020 11 During the coronavirus Ge ing pandemic, we are: your annual
mammogram is Screening all patients, ensuring only those without COVID- symptoms are still important. seen in the offi ce.
Houston Methodist West Hospital can see you safely. Wearing masks and other Getting your annual mammogram is one of the most personal protective equipment important steps you can take to stay healthy. That’s why while providing patient care. our Breast Care Centers are taking every necessary precaution during the coronavirus pandemic to keep you and our staff members safe.
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Redesigning waiting rooms and check-in procedures to ensure social distancing.
Visit houstonmethodist.org/breast-care or call 832.522.7465 to schedule your mammogram today. We do not require a doctor’s order for your annual screening mammogram.
12 November 2020 | Cimarron