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November 2008 Volume 2, Issue 11News For The Residents of Longwood

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Submitted by Tracey Brainard Just wanted to send a special thanks to the families ofLongwood,toletthemknowwhatagreatgroupwehavehereinourneighborhood.Thewarmandkindhandsoftheseresidentsreachedout tothosefewofusleftwhodidnothavepowerrestoreduntilmorethan2weeksafterIkehadpassedthrough.Wewanttothankallofyouwhoacknowledgedthisandtookthetremendoustimeandefforttoprepareanddeliverhotmealstoourfamilies.Iheardmanywordsofkindnessbythoseofuswhorec’dthemeals-thefoodwasgreatandthoughtfullyprepared.Please acceptour thanks andappreciation for thiskind act.Thankstoalltheneighborswhopulledtogetherinthistimeof need to get ourcommunitycleaned upandsafelybacktonormal.

Cy-Woods High SchoolSubmitted by Gia Rodriguez

Cy-WoodsHighSchoolpresentsitsveryfirstmusical,CrazyforYou,featuringabookbyKenLudwigandmusicbyGeorgeandIraGershwin.The 1992TonyAward-winning show has been called‘riotously entertaining’ and includes such classicGershwin songsas‘EmbraceableYou,’‘IGotRhythm,’and‘NiceWorkIfYouCanGetIt.’‘IamveryexcitedabouttheCy-WoodsCommunitycomingtogetherforsuchalargemusical,’saysWendyCarrell,thedirectoroftheCy-WoodsTheaterProgram.‘Wewillhavethechoir,band,orchestra,andtheaterdepartmentsworkingtogethertomakeour1stmusical becomea reality. I love thehigh-paced tapnumbers andKenLudwig’ssenseofcomedy.Iwantedaclassicmusicalthatiswrittenfortoday’saudiences.It’sgoingtobeablast.’PerformancesareonNovember14,15,17at7pmandNovember16at2pmattheCy-WoodsHighSchoolAuditorium,16825SpringCypressRd.Call281-213-1901orvisithttp://destined.to/cywoodsdrama.

Thank YouLongwood Families

Cypress Assistance Ministries11202Huffmeister-281-955-7684

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Donations NeededAngels’AtticChristmasRoomisnowopen.TheChristmasRoomwill

beoverflowingwithone-of-a-kindChristmastreeornaments,decorativeaccessoriesforthehome,personalgiftitemsandjewelry.Comefindthatone-of-a-kindgiftforyourfamilyandfriends.FundsreceivedthroughtheresaleshophelpsupporttheministryservicesandFoodPantryatCAM.

Tobrighten theholidays for a family inour community, pleaseconsiderdonatingthefollowingitemstobeusedforThanksgivingFoodBaskets.

• Turkeys • Dressingmixes• Cannedpumpkin • Evaporatedmilk• Cannedsweetpotatoes • Cakemixesandfrosting /yams

Donationsofpapertowels,toiletpaper,diapers,andshampoowouldalsobegreatlyappreciated.

CypressAssistanceMinistries(CAM),locatedat11202Huffmeister,existstoprovideasafeplaceforindividualsorfamiliestotelltheirstoryandbeofferedsomemeasureofhopeduringdifficulttimes.Foradescriptionofallourservicesandvolunteeropportunities,pleaseseeourWebsite,www.cypressassistance.org.

DonationstoCypressAssistanceMinistriescanbemadeMondaythroughWednesday from 10AM – 6PM andThursday throughSaturdayfrom10AM–3PM.

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Submitted by Michelle Lasher If there is one thing people see every day when they lookat our faces, it is our hair.The color, shine and texture of thehair can be a great gauge of how old a person is.As we age,our hair tends to loose that natural shine andflowing texturing.The natural hair body falls limp and we are left with a mess ofunmanageable hair. But, that does not have to be the case… Herearethetop3changesthatcantakeyearsoffyourrealage:Highlights = Younger Locks When highlights are placed in just the right spots on thehead, they will frame the face and drop the years from how oldyou look. The key is to not overdue the highlights. The colorshould be just a few shades off the base and the highlights,soft and sun kissed.There is a difference between highlightingand chunking and your salon needs to know the difference.Layer For A Younger Look When hair is heavy and falls around the face, it makes uslook older. The lighter our hair feels, the lighter our spiritsand the less drowning our hair will be. The salon should cutface framing layers into the style you have chosen. Even if the“picture” you are going for does not have layers, the additionof a few around the face will lighten the do and your age.Shine, shine, shine Younghairisshinyhair.Thatlusterisoneofthefirstthingstodisappearwithage.But,youcanregainthatshineandnaturally.Asweetsmellingnaturaloilcanbeplacedontheheadforafewhoursaweektomoistureandrevitalize.Onadailybasis,stacktheshineproductsforthebestresults.Theshampoo,conditioner,gel,mousseandhairsprayyouuseshouldallsaytheyincreaseshine.Happy Uplifting Youthfulness!


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OurwonderfulvolunteerparentshavebeenverybusyplanningandfundraisingforProjectProm2009.TheeventwillbeheldatSamHoustonRaceParkfrom11pmto6amMay1-2,withagraduatingclassofnearlyover650students,wehaveasizeablegoaltoreachinordertoprovideanexcitingeveningfortheseniorsandtheirdates.YourvolunteerhoursandmoneydonatedduringtheentireschoolyearearnyourseniorvaluableProjectProm$$Buckstoentertowinraffleprizes. Evenifyoudon’thaveasenior,oranyschoolagechildren,youcanstillparticipatebymakingdonationsofcash,items,orservices,orbypurchasingitemsthatinterestyouthroughourboosterclub,andyoucandesignateaseniorwhomyouknowtoreceivecredit.Wearea501(c)(3)organization,anddonationsaretaxdeductibleasallowedbylaw. General membership meetings:.PleaseplantoattendournextmeetingonMonday,November17,inCFHScafeteriaat7:00p.m.`Riverboat Casino Night:Sunday,November9,5to9p.m.,ParkwayChevrolet.Ticketsare$25eachandincludedinner,auction,prizes,and charity gambling. Businesses and individuals are invited tosponsortablesanddonateitemsandservicesfortheauction.Contact:RobertThorntonat281-807-1816,[email protected],orKayMcGlamory,281-955-2107,[email protected].

Golf Tournament. Monday, December 8, 8:30 a.m., HoustonNationalGolfClub.$110pergolferincludesprizesandauctionandFUN!Sign-upformonline.Contact:BrettBidinger,281-304-8888,[email protected]. Cartridges and More Recycling.We are collecting laser, fax,copier, and inkjet printer cartridges, as well as used cell phones,laptops,PDAs,andiPods.Itemsareremanufactured,refurbishedorrecycled.BringyouritemstotheCy-FairHighSchoollibrary.SeetheCartridgesforKids(CFK)website,www.cartridgesforkids.com,forthelistofitemsaccepted.ThroughCFK,wewillbeofferingClubcostartinginOctober,anonlinemembershipclubthatallowsyoutomakepurchasesfrommanynamebrandswith5%ofthepurchasesgoingtowardProjectProm.Thesign-upformwillbeavailableatgeneralmembershipmeetings. The Busy Parent Fundraiser form on our website at www.cyfairprojectprom.com provides an easy way to contribute.OthereffortsincludeRandall’sgrocerystorecarddonations,MarketDayorders,acollectionofformaldressesforgirlsinneed,and“Casseroles-To-Go!”,DenimandDiamondsDinnerandDancing,LollipopSalesduringlunchhourinourcafeteria,SpringMulchSalesandseveralopportunitiesforvendorstoselltheirproductsandservicesatourmeetings. Please visit our website www.cyfairprojectprom.org toemailtheappropriatechairpersonifyoucanhelp.

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A Winning CombinationNovember / December 2008 Upcoming Events

Nov.6-PowerPoint-10:00a.m.to11:45a.m.,ISCWestLearntocreateon-screencolorpresentationsandoutlinepages.Additionalconcepts–customizingslideshowswithsoundandanimations.Administratorsignatureapprovalrequiredtoregisterforthisfreetechnologytraining.

Nov.6-Newsletters-12:00p.m.to2:00p.m.,ISCWestLearntocreatenewslettersusingMicrosoftWord.Administratorsignatureapproval required toregister for this free technologytraining.

Nov.7-MulticulturalMeeting-9:30a.m.to12p.m.,BerryCenterOpentoallCFISDschoolstaff,volunteers,parentsandcommunitymembers.Thepurposeof theCFISDMulticulturalCommitteeis to raise the level of cultural understanding and respect bysharing information with the CFISD community to encourageculturalsensitivityandparentalinvolvementtostrengthenstudentsuccess.

Nov.7-GalvestonBayTraining-9:30a.m.to12p.m.,BerryCenterOpentoallCFISDschoolstaff,volunteers,andparents.LearnhowtopresentaTEKSbasedsciencelessonto4thgradestudentsatyourschool.Studentswilllearnabouttheimportanceofourbayandwaterwaysandwhatmeasurescanbetakentoprotectthislife-givingestuary.

Nov.12-IntermediateReadingandWritingTraining-9:30a.m.to12p.m.,BerryCenter

OpentoallCFISDschoolstaff,volunteers,andparents.Techniqueswillbepresentedforvolunteerstousewhentheyassistteachersand studentsworking to improve readingandwriting skills ingrades2through5.

Nov.19-Excel-10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.,ISCWestLearn spreadsheets to create simple budgets and other typesof ledger sheets. Applications include creating and editingworksheets and formulas. Administrator signature approvalrequiredtoregisterforthisfreetechnologytraining.

Nov.20-VIPSGeneralMeeting-9:30a.m.to12p.m.,BerryCenterOpentoallCFISDschoolstaff,volunteers,parentsandcommunitymembers. Get the latest informationonwhat is happening inCFISD.

Dec.4-Access-10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.,ISCWestExplore the basics of database management. Administratorsignatureapproval required toregister for this free technologytraining.

Dec.11-Access-10:00a.m.to2:00p.m.,ISCWestLearn how to create a web site using Dreamweaver software.Administratorsignatureapprovalrequiredtoregisterforthisfreetechnologytraining.

IfyouareinterestedinbecomingpartofthewinningcombinationatCy-Fairschoolsasavolunteer,andmakingadifference,orwouldlikemoreinformation,pleasecontactPamScott,PartnersinEducationDirectorat281-894-3950.

How to register for training - WiththeexceptionofallVIPSTechnologyTraining,registerfortrainingbyemailingthePIEofficeatvipsrsvp@cfisd.net.Provideyournameandthenameanddateofthetrainingyouwishtoattend.Registrationisrequiredtoguaranteea seat and training materials. Volunteers interested in anyVIPSTechnologyTrainingshouldcontacttheP.I.E.officeat281-894-3950forregistrationformsandinformation.Adultsonlyplease.

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longwood letterBrandon Vick Memorial Run-4-Fun

to be held on Nov. 7, 2008TheBrandonVickMemorialFun-4-FunwillbeheldonNovember

7 at Cypress Christian School.This event is dedicated in lovingmemoryofBrandonVickwhopassedawaysuddenlyinthesummerof2003.Brandonwouldhavebeenaseniorthisyear.

“Brandon’seducationatCypressChristianSchoolbeganin1998.BrandonlovedtheLord,lovedhisfamily,lovedhisschool,andlovedhisfriends.WhateverBrandondid,hedidwithallhisheart,aswasthecasewiththeRun-4-Fun,yearafteryear,”saidBrandon’sparents,DaleandCelesteVick.

“Attheendofhis6thgradeyear,Brandoncamehomewithaheavyheartandaskedourfamilytoprayforhisfriendwhomightnotbeabletoattendschoolthefollowingyearduetofinancialreasons.Brandonwasaverycompassionateperson.Inkeepingwithhisprayer,afundwasinitiallysetuptoassistwithtuitionneedsinthesesituations.”

CypressChristianSchoolcontinuestokeepBrandon’smemoryalive through the BrandonVick Memorial Run-4-Fun. Proceedsfromthiseventhaveblessedtheelementaryschoolwithitemsfromtheir“wishlist.”Inaddition,10%goestowardstuitionassistanceforelementarystudentsinneed.

ProceedsfromRun-4-Funhaveprovidedthefollowingitemsovertheyears:

• ElementaryComputerLab• LibraryEnhancements• MusicDepartmentEnhancements• ArtDepartmentEnhancements• PlaygroundEquipment• Technologyupgrades• NewTelevisionsandStandfortheClassroom• CableandWiringfortheClassrooms• PlaygroundEnhancements/PlaygroundShadeStructure• ProjectorsfortheClassrooms• LaminatingMachine• DieCutMachineandVariousStamps• ElementaryPerformancesandCompetitions• TeacherClassroomSupplyVouchers• MapRails• ArtworkDisplayStripsforHallways

Formore informationon this eventorhowyoucancontributetothisfund,contactJodyPollosat281-770-5326orJody.Pollos@CypressChristian.org.Donationscanbemadeon-lineviatheschool’swebsiteatwww.CypressChristian.orgunderthe“SupportCCS”tab“On-linedonations.”

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Adoption CoalitionSubmitted by Tracy Eilers, Executive Director Adoption Coalition of Texas

IknowyouhaveseenJarod’spicturebefore,butsinceheisstillwaitingforapermanenthome–aForeverFamily–itisimportanttoonceagainsharehisstory.

Jarodwillturn18inDecember.Whileyoumaythink18isthetimewhenkidsleavehomeandareon thereown, it sometimesdoesn’tworkthatwayforchildrenraisedinthefostercaresystem. In fact, itusuallyneverworksthatway.Althoughthesekidsmaybeontheirown,thereareillpreparedtolive100%selfsufficient,asmostkidsare.

ForJarod,wewouldlovetohaveafamilyintheAustinarea.Heisinschool,enjoyingtheworkandplayingfootball,andwantstocontinuewithhiseducationandeventually,gotocollegeorintheMarines.

If you are willing to learn more aboutadopting a teenager, or Jarod specifically,please callTracy Eilers at 512-301-2825 or email [email protected]“Jarod”inthesubjectline.AlittlemoreaboutJarod…

Imaginegrowingupinanunstableenvironment.Imaginehavingtoberesponsibleforyourselfataveryyoungage.Then,imagine,at10yearsoldsomeoneremovingyoufromtheonlyenvironmentyouhaveknownandputtingyouinfostercarewithstrangers.Whilethisisdoneforthesafetyandwell-beingofthechild,itisoftendifficultforchildrentounderstand.Sometimestheyaresad,hurt,frustratedandangry.Theyareangryforbeinginthissituationinthefirstplace,angryforbeinginastrangeplace,angrybecausetheworldhasletthem down, angry because they now have no control over theirfuture.Yousee,kidsconnecttothingsrathereasily,evenifitisabadsituation…whenthatisallyouknow,thatisallyouknow.

Fastforwardsevenyearsandseveralfosterhomeslaterandyouarestillinfostercare,youare angrier than ever because of the lack ofcontrolandbecauseyousimplydonotknowhowtohandlethings.Youmistrustthesystem,havedifficultygettingalongwithfostersiblingswho too come and go and you face a veryuncertainfuture.

So,youhaveJarodwhoisnow17.Heisagoodkidwithagoodheartwhoneedsdirectionand desperately needs someone to love him.Lovinghimwillhelpgivehimafoundationfordevelopingselfworth–yousee,hefiguresthatifnooneloveshim,whatistheretoloveabouthimself.Jarodneedssomeonewhoisgoingtohelphimprocesshisangerandfeelstable.Heneedsastrongforeverfamilywithastrongmalefigure.Heneedsafamilywithpatiencewhoisgoingtoallowhimtoworkthroughschoolat

hispace,learntotrustathispace.Thefamilyneedstobeokaywithbaby-steps.Maybethere isafamilyout therewith thementoringspirit–willingtoadoptJarodandgivehimapermanenthomewithnotimelines…someonewillingtohelphimfinishschoolanddevelopplansforthefuture…mostimportantly,someonewhowillallowhimtobackupandgrowupintherightdevelopmentalmanner,insteadofbeingforcedtogrowup.Yousee,formanykidsthelackofstabilityandafamilyisthefoundationonwhicheverythingelseisbuilt.Ifyouhavethatmentorspiritandthewillingnesstotakebabysteps,pleaseconsiderJarod.Adoptingateenagerisnoteasyandyoucannotexpecthimtoevenresemble17yearsold,hehasmissedalotandneedstheopportunitytobeayouthlonger.And,teenagersingeneralarenoteasytoparent/mentor.Thiswilltakeaspecialfamily.Didyouknowyoucanbesingleandadopt?Didyouknowtherearenofeestoadoptfromthefostercaresystem?

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longwood letterThe Green Corner - Green the Holidays

By: Sheri Hicks

Thanksgivingwillbehereinafewweeksandfollowinghardonitsheelsisthemeccaofconsumption–Christmas.Ihaveafewtipsthatcanhelpyoufeeleasieraboutyourcarbonfootprintduringtheholidays.Thismonth I will focus on holiday food andThanksgiving.InDecember,Iwillgiveyoutipsandideasonhowtogreenupyourgiftgivingandholidaydecorating.

The Thanksgiving Table: Before youshop, think sustainability. Both WholeFoodsandCentralMarketsellorganicallygrown,freerangeturkeys.Untreatedwithhormones,antibioticsandfedonwholegrainfeed,theseturkeyscanbepurchasedwholeorpartial(Ibuyabreastformysmallfamily)for ameal designed specifically for yourfamily.Addorganicallygrownvegetables,andifpossibleheirloomvarietiestoincreasenutritionalvalueandgreenquotient.

I know, positively everyone says to goorganic. But they rarely tell you why it

is important. It isn’t just that it iscoolorfashionabletobeorganic(althoughitischictobegreen)but thatorganicfoodisgrownand/or raised with sustainability in mind,somethingthatisnottakenintoaccountbyconventionalfarmingmethods.Everytime (Continued on Page 11)

wedosomethingagainstnature, there isaripple effect that is felt much farther thanourbackyardbutultimatelycomesbacktobiteus.

Conventionally raised turkeys (and anypoultry, beef and most farmed fish) arekept in tight quarters, fed a diet of grainsand discarded animal products – usuallyfromanimalstoosicktobeusedinhumanconsumption-andfatteneduntilslaughtered.Thecrampedquarters,lackofexercise,andpoorqualityfoodcreateabreedinggroundfordiseaserequiringtheanimalstobetreatedwithprophylacticantibiotics. Hormonesareusedtoincreasethegrowthandyieldofthemeat.Howisthisunsustainableanddownrightharmfultousthough?Overuse

ofantibioticshaveledtoantibioticresistantdiseaseslikeMRSA,aparticularlynastyanddeadlyantibioticresistantstaphbacterium,and hormones are absorbed into the meatandingestedbyhumansorfindthemselves

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inourdrinkingwater,creatingallsortsofhavocinourbodiesfromsuspectedearlyonsetpubertyingirlstohormoneinducedcancerssuchasestrogenorprogesteronepositivebreastcancer.Ifallthisisn’tenough,therunofffrompoultryfarmsistoxicandpolluteswaterwaysdestroyingentireecosystemsandtaintingdrinkingwaterwithpoisons,antibiotics,fecalmatterandhormones.Organic vegetables prohibit the use of synthetic fertilizers

and pesticides. These products are known to cause cancer andneurological disorders in both humans and lab animals. Manyvegetablescarrytoxicresiduetoyourtableandintoyourbody.Thetoxicrunofffromconventionalfarmspolluterivers,drinkingwaterandcreatedangerousdeadzonesintheoceanwherehighlevelsofnitrogenkillbeneficialalgaeandbacteriacausingdangerousalgaebloomslikeredtidethatdepleteoxygenlevelsandkillfish. OurownGulfofMexicosuffersfromadeadzonefromthebaseoftheMississippi river all the way to Galveston that is approximatelythesizeofRhodeIsland.Deadzonesdisruptoceanichuntingandfeedinggroundsbringingfishclosertoshorewhichinturnbringsoceanpredators,suchassharks,closertoshoreendangeringoceanswimmers(nottomentionmakesthewaterjustplainnasty).

Heirloomvegetablesaregreatbecausenotonlyaretheyfun(purpletomatoes anyone?) but they promote biodiversity which protectsourfoodsources.DidyouknowtheIrishPotatoFamineoccurred

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because the Irish relied on only a few species of potato plant asthebasisoftheirfoodsupply?Allofwhichwassusceptibletothefungus thatattacked theplantanddestroyed the foodcrop. TheUnitedStatesandmodernconventionalfarminghasgonethewayofIreland,relyingonfewerandfewerspeciesofplantsplantedinlargemonoculturestocreatethebasisofourmarketvegetableselectionsandeliminatingapproximately90%ofplantgeneticmaterial thatwasavailablein1900.LikeIreland,asimplediseasecouldwipeoutalargeportionofourfoodsupplyandleaveusonthebrinkofstarvation.Heirloomvegetableskeepgeneticplantmaterialaliveandinthefoodsource.

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1-29—WEST COLUMBIA:Farmer’sMarket(BeganSep.1.)www.farmersmarketwestcolumbia.com979/345-3921

2, 8, 12, 14—HOUSTON: Beatrice & Benedict HoustonGrandOpera.BrownTheater.www.houstongrandopera.org713/228-6737

4—ORANGE: W.H. Stark House Thanksgiving Exhibit Manyholidaycollectionsareondisplay.409/883-0871

5—BEAUMONT: Mamie McFaddin-Ward’s Birthday Call forscheduleanddetailsforthesetoursoftheMcFaddin-WardHouse.Reservationsrequired.StartsattheVisitorCenter.www.mcfaddin-ward.org409/832-2134

5-9—HARLINGEN: 15thAnnual Rio Grande Valley BirdingFestivalOffersfiveaction-packeddaysofexpert-ledfieldtrips,seminarsandtheexcitingBirdingBazaar.Thepremierbirdingfestival inSouthTexas isset inHarlingenforasimplereason—greatbirds!www.rgvbirdfest.com800/531-7346

6-8—ROCKPORT: SecondAnnual Rockport Film FestivalInternationalinscope,butlocalinflavor.RockportCenterfortheArtsatMainStreetArts,902E.MainSt.www.rockportfilmfest.com361/729-5519

7-8—EDNA:TexanaChiliSpill/VeteransCelebrationCelebrationon Friday honors veterans. Includes patriotic music,TexanaCommunityBand,localentertainmentandmore.BrackenridgePlantation Park & Campground. www.brackenridgepark.com361/782-5456

8—BEAUMONT: 15thAnnual Girls Haven Gumbo Cook-OffLiveentertainmentwillbeprovidedthroughoutthedaywithakids area and carnival games.Gumbo tickets are soldon-site.409/832-6223

8—EDNA:Veteran’sDayFlagRetirementCeremonyhonorsveterans.Beginsat2p.m.LakeTexanaStatePark.361/782-5718

8—GALVESTON:Christine Ebersole & James NaughtonTheseTonywinnerssingthebestofBroadway.TheGrand1894OperaHouse.www.thegrand.com409/765-1894or800/821-1894

8—HOUSTON:PrairiePlantingDayComepreparedtodiginthedirtandlearnaboutnativetall-grassprairie.Beginsat8:30a.m.SheldonLakeStatePark.281/456-2800

8—NEEDVILLE:JuniorAnglerEducationWorkshopBeginsat9a.m.BrazosBendStatePark.979/553-5101

8—PEARLAND: Kid’sFishFestOpentoages3to16.Hoursare9a.m.to1p.m.PearlandBassProShop,1000BassproDrive.www.pearlandparks.com281/652-1673

8—PORT ARTHUR: St. Catherine of Siena “Taste of Culture”Includesfoodbooths,silentauctionandmore.BobBowersCivicCenter.409/962-3011

8-9—HOUSTON: 19thAnnual Texas Championship PowwowIncludescolorfultribaldancecontests,Indianartistandtradersarts&craftstent,teepee,honoringceremonies,dancing,singingandmuchmore.TradersVillage,7979N.EldridgeRoad.www.tradersvillage.com281/890-5500

8-9—TEXAS CITY: ModelTrainFestivalFeaturesmodelrailroad,modularexhibits,interactivekidslayout,foodandmore.400blockof6thSt.www.texas-city-tx.org409/643-5799

8-9—WHARTON: Faith ChristianAcademy Craft Show CivicCenter.979/532-1862

8-Dec. 21—SPRING:28thAnnualHome for theHolidaysMorethan150shopsoffergiftsforChristmasandentertainmenteveryweekend.www.oldtownspringtx.com800/653-8696

13-16—HOUSTON:NutcrackerMarketOffersuniqueitemsfortheentirefamily,includinghomedecor,gourmetfood,apparel, toys, garden items and more. Reliant Center.www.nutcrackermarket.com

14-16, 20-22—VICTORIA:Arsenic&OldLaceShowsare7:30p.m.exceptfor2p.m.Sunday.LeoJ.WelderCenterforthePerformingArts.www.theatrevictoria.org

15—DEER PARK:CreativeHandsCraftsSaleFeaturesavarietyofvendorswithhomemadeitems,foodandfun.JimmyBurkeActivityCenter.www.deerparktx.gov281/478-2050

15—GALVESTON:ChubbyChecker&theWildcatsTheGrand1894 Opera House. www.thegrand.com 409/765-1894 or800/821-1894

15—GALVESTON:TexasAviationHallofFameInductionGalaHonorstheTuskegeeAirmen.www.lsfm.org888/359-5736

15—HOUSTON:HoustonChampionshipChiliCook-OffChampionchili cook teams from across Southeast Texas compete forthe titleofHouston’sBestChiliCook.TradersVillage.www.tradersvillage.com281/890-5500

15—LA PORTE:HardHatTourReservationsrequired.BattleshipTexas.281/479-2431ext.234

15-Jan. 3—GALVESTON:FestivalofLightsMoodyGardensglistens with more than a million lights and dozens offestive scenes. www.moodygardens.com/seasonal_fun/festival_of_lights

16—GALVESTON: 18thAnnual Fly Day Features historicaircraft fromWWII. Rides are available in the B-17, B-25,T-6andStearman.LoneStarFlightMuseum.www.lsfm.org888/359-5736

16—GALVESTON:GospelStarsFamilyquartet“raisestheroof”withjoyfulmusic.TheGrand1894OperaHouse.www.thegrand.com409/765-1894or800/821-1894

20-23—KINGSVILLE:SouthTexasWildlife&BirdingFestivalEnjoy four days of birding and wildlife tours, speakers andexhibits. Methodist Life Center. www.kingsvilletexas.com361/592-8516

21-22—GALVESTON:SeasideTreasureFestivalFeaturesmorethan100arts&craftsvendors,silentauction,entertainmentandmore.MoodyMemorialFirstUnitedMethodistChurch,280353rdSt.www.moody.org/stf409/744-4526ext.783

21-22—LAKE JACKSON:FestivalofLightsLakeJacksonCivicCenter&Plaza.979/297-4533

21-Dec. 28—HOUSTON:A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens’classicstoryfollowsEbenezerScrooge’sjourneywiththethreeghosts that visit him on Christmas Eve.AlleyTheatre. www.alleytheatre.org713/220-5700


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22—GALVESTON: Itzhak Perlman This violin legend isaccompaniedbypianistRohanDeSilva.TheGrand1894OperaHouse.www.thegrand.com409/765-1894or800/821-1894

22—KINGSVILLE:Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast The KingRanchhostsarealcowboybreakfastcookedoveranopenfirewith storytellers, poets and demonstrations of cowboy life onthe ranch. King Ranch, Hwy. 141. www.kingsvilletexas.com361/592-8516

22—PALACIOS:PalaciosMarketDaysFindantiques,collectibles,arts&crafts,decorandmore.RailroadPark.www.palacioschamber.com800/611-4567

22—TOMBALL:HolidayParadeFeaturesmorethan175entries.FM2920.MissTomballPageantisheldatTomballIntermediateSchool.www.tomballchamber.org281/351-7222

25—WHARTON:ChristmasParade979/532-186226—BEAUMONT:CrockettStreet’sThanksfestIncludesanoutdoor

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27—EDNA:TurkeyProgramLearnabouttheThanksgivingbirdinthemorningandmakeaturkeytotakehomeintheafternoon.LakeTexanaStatePark.361/782-5718

27—HOUSTON:H-E-BHolidayParadeBegins at 9 a.m.www.hebparade.com

27—HOUSTON:UptownHolidayLightingRing-in theholidayswithtwinklinglights,festivemusic,holidaycharacters,specialappearance fromSanta and a fireworks extravaganza.www.uptown-houston.com/about/events/upcoming.html

28—ROCKPORT: KarankawaThanksgivingBeginsat7p.m.GooseIslandStatePark.361/729-2858

28-30—CLUTE: ElizabethanMadrigalFeastBeginsat7p.m.theCenterforArts&Sciences.979/265-7661

28-Dec. 28—HOUSTON: TheNutcrackerWorthamTheaterCenter.www.houstonballet.org713/227-2787or800/828-2787

29—GALVESTON:Oliver!TheGrand1894OperaHouse.www.thegrand.com409/765-1894or800/821-1894

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Sir William Osler, the famous Canadian medical doctor, once quipped, “There’s only one way to treat the common cold — with contempt.” And for good reason. The average adult has two to three respiratory infections each year. That number jumps to six or seven for young children.

Whether or not you get sick with a cold after being exposed to a virus depends on many factors that affect your immune system. Old age, cigarette smoking, mental stress, poor nutrition and lack of sleep have all been associated with impaired immune function and increased risk of infection.

KEEPING THE IMMUNE SYSTEMIN GOOD SHAPE

Can regular exercise help keep your immune system in good shape? Researchers are just now supplying some answers to this new and exciting question. Fitness enthusiasts have frequently reported that they experience less sickness than their sedentary peers. For example, a survey conducted during the ‘80s revealed that 61 percent of 700 recreational runners reported fewer colds since they began running, while only 4 percent felt they had experienced more.

Further research has shown that during moderate exercise, several positive changes occur in the immune system. Various immune cells circulate through the body more quickly, and are better able to kill bacteria and viruses. Once the moderate exercise bout is over, the immune system returns to normal within a few hours.

STAYING IN SHAPE TO EXERCISEFor athletes who are training intensely

for competition, the following guidelines can help reduce their odds of getting sick.

Eat a well-balanced diet. The immune system depends on many vitamins and minerals for optimal function. However, at this time, there is no good data to support supplementation beyond 100 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowances.

Avoid rapid weight loss. Low-calorie diets, long-term fasting and rapid weight loss have been shown to impair immune function. Losing weight while training heavily is not good for the immune system.

Obtain adequate sleep. Major sleep disruption (e.g., three hours less than normal) has been linked to immune suppression.

Avoid overtraining and chronic fatigue. Space vigorous workouts and race events as far apart as possible. Keep “within yourself” and don’t push beyond your ability to recover.

CAN EXERCISE REDUCE YOUR RISK OF CATCHING A COLD?In other words, every time you go for a

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SHOULD YOU EXERCISE WHEN SICK?Fitness enthusiasts and endurance

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Although more research is needed, most sports medicine experts in this area recommend that if you have symptoms of a common cold with no fever (i.e., symptoms are above the neck), moderate exercise such as walking is probably safe. Intensive exercise should be postponed until a few days after the symptoms have gone away. However, if there are symptoms or signs of the flu (i.e., fever, extreme tiredness, muscle aches, swollen lymph glands), then at least two weeks should probably be allowed before you resume intensive training.

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B — bring it to schoolA — assists youC — convenientK — keeps your stuff organizedP — plain or fancyA — adjustableC — can hold lots of booksK — know how to use one?What does that spell? Backpack! Backpacks make it easy to carry all of your school essentials. Balancing all those books, papers, notebooks, binders, and school supplies in your arms would be pretty tough without one. And all the little zippered pockets and compartments can help keep you organized. But backpacks also can be a real pain. Here’s why: They can cause injuries if kids trip over them or hit someone with one — accidentally or on purpose. They’re heavy so you don’t want one to fall on your head or your hand. And heavy backpacks also can strain your back. Because backpacks are a fact of kid life, let’s talk about backpack safety.Here are two big backpacking rules:

Watch that backpack! Like a disobedient pet, backpacks can get away from you sometimes, so keep an eye on yours. Keep it out of the way where people are walking, such as hallways, the middle aisle on the bus, and the walkway between desks in class. You’ll also want to watch out for falling backpacks if you’ve stored it on the top shelf of your locker. Check out your blind spot. Before taking your pack off or putting it on, take a look out around you and behind you. This is what your mom or dad does when they back the car out of a parking space. You don’t want to back into anyone with your backpack. And, of course, don’t try to hit someone with your backpack. Loaded down with books, it’s like hitting them with a bag of bricks.

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Use both shoulder straps so you distribute the weight evenly. Wearing your backpack on only one shoulder may cause you to lean to one side. Stand up straight. If your backpack makes you hunch forward or lean to one side, you may be carrying too much weight or not using both shoulder straps. Limit the weight. This can be tough because sometimes you can't choose to carry fewer books. But when you can leave a few books behind, do so. Doctors recommend carrying no more than 10% to 15% of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 80 pounds, your backpack shouldn't weigh more than 8 to 12 pounds. Give your back a break. When you can, leave your backpack in your locker and carry just what you need.

Talk to your mom or dad if you have problems putting your backpack on or taking it off. Also, let a parent know if you have any aches, pain, tingling, or numbness (no feeling) in your back or arms.Tips for Using Backpacks Having the right kind of backpack can reduce problems. So if it’s time for you to get a new backpack, consider these tips:

Try a backpack with wheels. (Ask if your school allows these first. Because they glide along the floor, they can cause tripping). If you choose a traditional backpack, pick one with wide, padded straps that won't dig into your shoulders. Look for a pack with multiple compartments inside so the weight can be distributed more evenly.

Now you know how to carry your load of books safely. Happy backpacking!

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Longwood Sales History Report 2006 2007 2008

Price range No. of units $$$ Sq.Ft. No. of units $$$ Sq.Ft. No. of units $$$ Sq.Ft. Less than 200,000 30 $76.63 29 $78.92 11 $79.75200,000 to 250,000 47 $78.37 40 $81.31 18 $83.27250,000 to 300,000 36 $83.65 27 $88.09 19 $87.39300,000 to 400,000 13 $90.27 8 $87.49 11 $90.42400,000 and up 9 $113.02 7 $127.39 4 $128.99

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