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Letter From The Publishers We have a little joke in our house during the holidays that I am The Grinch and Jimmy is Buddy The Elf. Our boys are a healthy mix of the two of us. Chase is probably the most centered, Colby definitely leans toward me and Camden might as well have elf ears!

No matter where we fall on the Grinch to Elf scale, we all know the true reason of CHRISTmas and we all love spending time our family.

This Christmas, our prayer is that you remember to celebrate Christ first. Through all the lights and jingles and letters to Santa, His gift to us the only gift that really matters.

At the end of the month we will all make our new years resolutions as we ring in 2019. As we approach our first full year of this magazine, one of our resolutions here at OurCelina will be to focus more on giving back to the Celina community! Celina is growing and we want to continue to be an active part of that growth.

Let’s finish 2018 with a BANG by doing just one unexpected good deed for someone...not for the recognition, but from the heart. If only half of us do this, can you imagine the spark this could create in our community?

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December 2018 VOL 1, Issue 11 Published By 4CMEDIAGROUP, LLC Editorial & Design Renee Marler Renee@4cMediaGroup.com

FEATURED Getting Down To Business...a look at some of Celina’s first.

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Review: Tam’s Cafe

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School Zone: UIL Academic Awards / Fall

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Tam’s Cafe By: Avery Trimmer

Something exciting has moved into Celina, all the way from Asia.

Tam’s Cafe, which has just opened in the shopping center in front of Carter Ranch, offers Vietnamese cuisine and beverages, as well as classic coffees and smoothies. Perhaps one of the most unique and best items on the menu is the bubble tea. Bubble tea is a drink which has either flavored popping bubbles, tapioca boba, or flavored jellies at the bottom. You can choose from a variety of milk teas, fruit punches, smoothies, or slushes to pair with bubbles of your liking. A medium tea costs $3.15, while a large costs $4.50, plus 50 cents for boba or 75 cents for other toppings. The honeydew milk tea with boba is one of my absolute favorites.

Another interesting item is the Vietnamese iced coffee. It’s coffee but with a twist, it is made with condensed milk to give it an extra sweet taste. Tam’s also offers a variety of hot or iced coffees for those who like to keep it original. Prices vary with each type of beverage.

Food is another unique thing about Tam’s. The bahn mi is one of my favorite foods from this cafe. Bahn mi is a Vietnamese sandwich with your choice of meat and pickled vegetables. They also other flavors of Vietnam, such as spring rolls and egg rolls.

Tam’s Cafe is a great spot for anyone who wants to hang out and relax with friends, or even enjoy some alone time reading or studying. So if you are ever in the mood to be adventurous and try something new, or even just want that classic cup of joe, make sure to stop by Tam’s Cafe.

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With a city population that has nearly doubled in the last eight years, Celina is on pace to be one of the fastest growing cities in the Metroplex.

In preparation for this economic, geographic and demographic boom, the city announced the appointment of Alexis Jackson as the new Director of Economic Development. With over 18 years of experience in comprehensive planning, economic development and public involvement, Jackson brings a new perspective to leading the charge.

“It’s hard to contain my passion and excitement about Celina’s future,” Jackson said. “This city will continue to be a community of choice where residents actually choose to live, work and play here because of the deliberate and purposeful decisions about how we grow.”

Under Jackson’s leadership, the Economic Development Corporation just launched its “Celina By Choice” campaign, which includes an all-new website for both residents and prospects to see the community’s vision at work.

The journey began a year ago with the online survey. Eight hundred people completed the survey and submitted over 5,000 unique comments. The survey has dictated many of the efforts of this past year, including the Downtown Plan and the Trails Master Plan.

Approximately half of the online survey respondents have lived in Celina for less than four years, which is a high percentage of new residents. The City is sensitive and taking steps to “blend the old with the new” by focusing on listening to long-time residents’ concerns.

The city, the EDC and City Council all hope the campaign serves as a reminder to existing Celina residents and as a promise to both business and prospects looking to relocate. Working with the community to maintain the history and hometown roots of a small town, while increasing the economic benefits of smart growth will lay the foundation for Celina’s future success.

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“We have plans for a very unique approach to proactively respond to the growth that is upon us and one that takes community involvement into great consideration,” Jackson said. “This responsible approach to growth has inspired us to team only with other visionaries who share the same values for growth and redevelopment and because of these partnerships, we will have some exciting announcements to come. “ Celina’s biggest strength and asset as identified by the community is its rural/country feel. With green spaces, open settings, farmland and livestock, the small town charm, heritage, and sense of community permeate the comments given by the residents. Mentions of friendly and wonderful people, football, events and activities make it clear that Celina’s character is special to those who live here.

The Celina by Choice campaign hopes to capture that feeling.

Celina by Choice…to Live, to Grow, to Thrive The heart symbol is synonymous with emotion, passion and is recognizable beyond boundaries; like a community that welcomes new growth and new opportunity for a new age.

Celina is positioned geographically, demographically and economically to quickly become a major player in the North Texas metropolitan community.

The City of Celina is committed to providing the highest standards in recreational fields and amenities and creating small country-feel culture that is welcoming to all.

The new Celina By Choice website will be the best place to read all of the latest information on the exciting plans for what is up ahead for the city.

For information, visit www.CelinaEDC.com.

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Celina Independent School District

SCHOOL ZONE

Celina High School students took home many awards at the Prosper HS UIL Invitational Academic Competition held on November 10, 2018. The Journalism Team placed 1st overall and the Academics Team placed 2nd overall. Below are the results.

Jessica Adell - 1st in Accounting Kyle McDonald - 2nd in Accounting Aly Cave - 6th in Spelling Kaitlyn Zdrojewski - 2nd in Calculator Stockten Blanco - 5th in Current Events Jorge Rios - 3rd in Prose Juli Parsons - 2nd in Prose Milena Carlson - 6th in Prose Ellie Hughes - 4th in Poetry Branden Morrow - 4th in Social Studies

Timothy Green - 5th in Social Studies Branden, Tim and Stockten - 2nd place team in Social Studies Branden Morrow - 5th Literary Criticism Judith Matehaudelgado - 1st in Feature, 1st in News, 4th in headline, 5th in Editorial James Carroll - 2nd in Feature, 3rd in News, 2nd in Headline Jacob Vaught - 3rd in Feature, 2nd in News, 1st in Headline, 3rd in Editorial Avery Trimmer, 4th in Feature, 3rd in Headline, 1st in Editorial

Coaches: Cindy Baker, Emily Orr, Amariz Acosta, Kent Smith, Lori Harlin, Rebecca Adams, Kayla Looper, Ellyn Hewett

CHS Fall Exam Schedule

WEDNESDAY: DECEMBER 19 1st Period (Exam) 8:15 – 9:30 2nd Period 9:35 – 10:14 3rd Period 10:19 – 10:58 4th Period 11:03 – 11:42 5th Period 11:47 – 12:56 Class for “B” Lunch 11:47 – 12:26 “A” Lunch 11:42 – 12:12 “B” Lunch 12:26 – 12:56 Class for “A” Lunch 12:17 – 12:56 6th Period 1:01 – 1:40 7th Period 1:45 – 2:24 8th Period (Exam) 2:29 – 3:45 10

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THURSDAY: DECEMBER 20 2nd Period (Exam) 8:15 – 9:30 4th Period (Exam) 9:40 – 10:55 6th Period (Exam) 11:05 – 12:20 Lunch 12:20 – 12:45

FRIDAY: DECEMBER 21

3rd Period (Exam) 8:15 – 9:30 5th Period (Exam) 9:40 – 10:55 7th Period (Exam) 11:05 – 12:20 Lunch 12:20 – 12:45

November 2018 CISD CAMPUS CALENDARs Celina Primary SCHOOL Dec 21

Early Release

O’DELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Celina ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Dec 3 Dec 21

3rd Grade Music Program Early Release

Dec 3 - 7 O’Dell PTA Christmas Shop

O’Dell Missoula Children’s Theatre Practice Dec 7 FCA Meeting

Missoula Childrens Theatre 6:30pm Dec 10-14 O’Dell Book Fair Week Dec 13 O’Dell Christmas Open House Dec 21 Early Release

Christmas Holiday December 24 - Jan 4 (No School)

CELINA 6th Grade CENTER Dec 4

Dec 5 Dec 6 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 14 Dec 18 Dec 21

Principal’s Coffee Choir Performance 6:30pm College Day UIL Writing events at Admin Basketball Pep Rally Jr High Band Concert Ecology Club Meeting FCA Meeting Band Party @ Band Hall Early Release

CELINA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Dec 4 Dec 10

Dec 11 Dec 17 Dec 20 Dec 21

Choir Performance 6:30pm One Act Play Performance Basketball Pep Rally Fine Arts Christmas Extravaganza Grandparent’s Day at CJH Main Event Trip Early Release

CELINA HIGH SCHOOL Dec 6 Dec 21

Fine Arts Christmas Extravaganza Early Release

Complete Celina ISD Calendar: https://www.celinaisd.com/calendar

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Getting Down To Business By: Lisa Ferguson Above: A photo from the late 1940s of the cafe owned by the Nelson family. (Photo courtesy of Jane Willard/Celina Area Heritage Association)

As new businesses continue to set up shop in Celina, let’s take time to recall a few of those that opened their doors here decades ago and provided much-needed goods and services to the city’s early residents.

According to information found in the book Reminiscences of Celina, which is available at the Celina Museum, the city’s first bank was established in 1902.

First National Bank “was housed in a small wooden structure at the corner of Second and Main. The building had been moved to the new town from Old Celina” after the entire city relocated two miles north of its original site to be nearer to the railroad. The bank’s next home “was a brick structure on the corner of West Pecan and Second Street on the square.”

In 1908, Farmers’ State Bank was formed by J.E. Lipscomb, an original officer of First National Bank. Following its first year of operation, it merged with First National Bank and became First State Bank.

Celina State Bank, which reportedly opened around 1910, later became known as Farmers, Merchants and National Bank. It “operated in various locations,” the first of which was on Pecan Street.

“The next location was in the building that later was occupied by Hester’s Garage on First and Walnut Streets” (Hester’s Garage is now known as Hester Rebuilders). The bank also once occupied the building at 302 W. Walnut St., which decades later served as Celina City Hall (it currently houses the Celina Economic Development Corporation and Main Street offices.)

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In 1927, Farmers, Merchants and National Bank merged with First State Bank, which moved in February 1971 to a building at 405 Second St., on the northwest corner of the square. Its facility offered “modern banking with old fashioned friendliness with a community room for civic and social activities.”

Choate Pharmacy was, according to the book, “one of the oldest firms of Celina … and it was also one of the most modern.”

Brothers Bill and T.S. Hunter ran their grocery store from the early 1900s through the 1930s. (Photo courtesy of Jane Willard/Celina Area Heritage Association)

Located in a storefront that is now Papa Gallo’s Mexican Grille, the pharmacy was established in 1922 by Mr. Choate, who “filled many prescriptions, sold lots of sodas and sold many other items. Mr. Choate said the prescriptions were the most important part of the business.” He also “installed a liquid carbonic freezer for making his own ice cream.” The pharmacy was sold in 1946 and became Arrington Drug store.

C.S. Nelson and his family arrived sometime around 1910 from Plano. He had owned eateries there as well as in Gunter and “set out to establish a first class café in Celina.”

The Nelsons “rented a building on the west side, but after a short time the moved to a new location east of where Lee Robinson’s garage was and purchased the building.”

In 1927, the Nelsons bought a “two-story brick building on the southeast corner of the square and changed it into a rooming house, thus the business developed into a hotel and café business.”

Located at 222 W. Walnut St., a historical marker at the Men stand outside one of Celina’s earliest bank buildings. (Photo courtesy of Jane site explains that the family resided on the first floor and Willard/Celina Area Heritage Association) rented second-floor rooms to railroad travelers. The hotel operated under the Nelson family’s ownership until the mid-1970s. The building is now home to the boutique Annie Jack featuring Toasted Walnut Café.

For 11 years, Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Allen had operated a dry goods business in Garland before arriving in Celina in 1928 and opening Allen’s Variety Store. “They established their business by giving their customers full value for every penny received.”

The place offered “a complete line for a variety store and that included nearly any small item needed for self use and gifts.” The Variety Store had previously been owned and operated by several local merchants including W.S. Caraway, J.V. Greenup and W.N. Jackson.

The Allens also purchased the former home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boyer, which was located within blocks of the square, and were “very active in the affairs in and around Celina” before closing the store in November 1964.

“Celina wouldn’t seem like Celina without Bill Hunter in business,” read a 1937 Celina Record newspaper article. The local “groceryman” and his brother, T.S. Hunter, were in business here from the early 1900s through the mid-1930s.

“Mr. Hunter has dished out the prunes and beans to people about this neighborhood as long as anyone here. … When he was in the grocery business he hated to cut a man off and for that reason, we imagine Goods were piled high inside the store that was operated for de- there are several in and around Celina, perhaps, who ate his beans and cades by the Hunter brothers. (Photo courtesy of Jane Willard/Ce- still owe for some of them.” Hunter’s daughter, Mrs. Charles Wright, lina Area Heritage Association) and son-inlaw took over the store when Hunter left to become the assistant postmaster in January 1934.

The Ritz Theatre, a “moving picture show business,” was owned and operated by Mr. and Mrs. J.T. McClure. According to a 1937 issue of the newspaper, “For years, the last building on the street running across the north side of the square was the picture show building. For year after year … Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and other celebrities of the silver screen thrilled the boys and girls of Celina, while appropriate tunes were rolled off by the player piano.”

After Mr. McClure fell ill and lost his eyesight, Mrs. McClure took over management of the business. “She has the latest equipment and gives Celina patrons the latest in pictures as they appear.

Celina people need not go elsewhere for amusement in the way of picture shows.”

Patrons and employees gathered during the l950s at the counter of the Nelson Cafe. (Photo courtesy of Jane Willard/Celina Area Heritage Association)

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CELINA FIRE STATION NO. 2

PART OF THE 2018-19 VARIOUS CAPITAL PROJECTS CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR

Sean Terry

MAYOR PRO-TEM, PLACE 6

Chad Anderson

Bill Webber, Place 1 Wayne Nabors, Place 2 Andy Hopkins, Place 3 Carmen Roberts, Place 4 Mindy Koehne, Place 5 DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING

Kimberly Brawner

COMING FALL 2019

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CITY MANAGER

Jason Laumer

FIRE CHIEF

Mark Metdker

Celina Fire Department Banquet

2018 CELINA FIRE AWARD WINNERS Rookie of the Year - Jacob Talley Paramedic of the year - Patrick DiCredico Firefighter of the Year - Andrew Needum Officer of the Year - Captain Matt Jones Meritorious Awards - Andrew Needum and Nick Boroski Chief’s Award - Captain Keith Brumfield A Legacy plaque was created for the following past members of the Department who have left their mark on Celina and have gone on to become leaders in other organizations: Chief David Jones, Chief James Campbell, Chief Jerry Duffield, Chief Kyle Mills and Mayor Sean Terry.

Congrats to all, thank you for your service!

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Celina ISD strives to have an educational environment that is supportive of all children, where treating each other with respect and kindness is valued. For this to happen, we all have to work together: students, parents, and school staff members. Misconduct that fits the definition of bullying, harassment, or hazing or any student found to engage in, encourage, aid or assist in bullying, harassment, or hazing or had knowledge of and failed to report a bullying, harassment, or hazing incident will be subject to discipline as defined by Celina ISD. What is bullying?

Bullying occurs when a student or group of students engages in written or verbal expression, expression through electronic methods, or physical conduct against another student on school property, at a school-sponsored or a school-related activity, or in a district-operated vehicle, and the behavior: • Results in harm to the student or the student’s property, • Places a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or of damage to the student’s property, or • Is so severe, persistent, and pervasive that it creates an intimidating, threatening, or abusive educational environment.

This conduct is considered bullying if it exploits an imbalance of power between the student perpetrator(s) and the student victim and if it interferes with a student’s education or substantially disrupts the operation of the school. Bullying is prohibited by the district and could include hazing, threats, taunting, teasing, confinement, assault, demands for money, destruction of property, theft of valued possessions, name-calling, rumor-spreading, or ostracism.

What is hazing?

Hazing is harassment, humiliation, and/or embarrassment of other students, which may or may not include some physical abuse.

What is harassment?

Harassment means threatening to cause harm or bodily injury to another student, or maliciously taking any action that substantially harms another student’s physical or emotional health or safety which might include physical confinement or restraint.

Warning signs for parents.

Possible warning signs that a student is being bullied: • Comes home with torn, damaged, or missing pieces of clothing, books, or other belongings • Has unexplained cuts, bruises, and scratches • Has few, if any friends, with whom he or she spends time • Seems afraid of going to school, walking to and from school, riding the school bus, or taking part in organized activities with peers • Takes a long, “illogical” route when walking to or from school • Has lost interest in school work or suddenly begins to do poorly in school • Appears sad, moody, teary, or depressed when he or she comes hom • Complains frequently of headaches, stomachaches, or other physical ailment • Has trouble sleeping or has frequent bad dreams • Experiences a loss of appetite • Appears anxious and suffers from low self-esteem If your child is being bullied.

Focus on your child. Be supportive and gather information about the bullying.

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Don’t blame the child who is being bullied.

Listen carefully to what your child tells you about the bullying.

Have your child tell you who was involved and when and where each episode happened.

Learn as much as you can about the bullying tactics used.

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Can he or she name other children or adults who may have witnessed the bullying?

Empathize with your child and tell them that you are glad they had the courage to tell you about it.

Ask your child what he or she thinks can be done to help.

If you disagree with how your child handled the bullying situation, don’t criticize him or her.

Do not encourage physical retaliation (“Just hit them back”) as a solution. Hitting another student is not likely to end the problem and could result in your child having consequences.

• Check your emotions. A parent’s protective instinct is very strong. Although it is difficult, a parent is wise to step back and consider the next steps carefully.

Contact your child’s teacher or school administrator • Parents are often reluctant to report bullying to school officials, but bullying may not stop without the help of adults.

• Keep your emotions in check. Give factual information about your child’s experience of being bullied including who, what, when, where, and how • Emphasize that you want to work with the school staff to find a solution • Do not contact the parents of the students(s) who bullied your child. This is usually a parent’s first response but sometimes it makes matters worse • Expect the bullying to stop. Talk regularly with your child and with school staff. If the bullying persists, contact school authorities again.

Help your child become more resilient to bullying • Help to develop talents or positive attributes of your child. Doing so may help your child be more confident among peer • Encourage your child to make contact with friendly students in his or her class • Help your child meet new friends outside of the school environment. A new environment can provide a “fresh start” for a child who has been bullied repeatedly • Teach your child safety strategies • How to seek help from an adult when feeling threatened by a bull • Talk about whom he or she should go to for help • Role play what to sa • Assure your child that reporting bullying is not the same as tattlin • Ask yourself if your child is being bullied because of a learning difficulty or lack of social skills. If your child is hyperactive, impulsive, or overly talkative, the child who bullies may be reacting out of annoyance. This doesn’t make the bullying right, but it may help to explain why your child is being bullied. If your child easily irritates people, seek help from a counselor so that your child can better learn the informal social rules of his or her peer group • Home is where the heart is. Make sure your child has a safe and loving home environment where he or she can take shelter, physically and emotionally • Always maintain open lines of communication with your child.

For this and other Celina ISD resources, visit https://www.celinaisd.com/counseling-resources/

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Celina FFA Celina FFA had several teams compete at the District 4 FFA Contest.

The Sr Quiz Team of Morgan Gracy, Zane Standridge and Hunter Dean placed 12th. The Radio Team of Shane Butler, Gage Gibbs and Brielle Hall placed 4th. Sr Creed speaker, Brielle Hall placed 3rd. Audrey Ratliff, a Job Interview contestant, placed 9th.

The Sr Agriculture Skills Team of Elyse Layman, Dawson Beavers, Sarah Peacock and Amber Cunningham placed 1st in District and advanced to Area where they placed 6th.

OurCelina cover photo this month was provided by Jessica Cernat Photography. Jessica and her husband, Shea, are Celina residents. She offers creative seasonal mini sessions in addition to custom packages. Jessica Cernat Photography is a full service photography studio that will guide you through the entire process from wardrobe choices, the perfect location, scheduling hair and make-up with an in -house artist and helping you pick out the perfect wall art for your home.

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Corbett Howard Director of Government Affairs

Corbett Howard has been named Director of Government Affairs for the City of Celina.

In the newly created position, Howard will research and review key pending legislation that may affect the burgeoning city, which straddles the borders of Collin and Denton counties. He also will prepare and coordinate appropriate responses to city staff, lobbyists, local, state and federal legislators as well as monitor and track pending bills.

“I am very excited to take on this critical role,” Howard said. “My job is to be involved in every level of government and to interact with the leaders of cities statewide so that we can keep abreast of legislative proposals and actions that may directly impact Celina. We can’t afford, as a fast-growing city, to stand back and allow things to simply happen around us.”

A former three-term mayor of Celina, Howard is already a familiar face among state lawmakers having led the city’s delegation to Austin during a dozen consecutive legislative sessions. He spent the past decade serving as director of the Celina Economic Development Corporation, building and maintaining key relationships that ultimately brought several large-scale commercial and residential development projects to the city.

As Director of Government Affairs, Howard will continue to assist the city in attracting businesses to Celina. He will also work directly with elected and appointed officials to promote the city’s strategic plans while representing its position on proposed legislation.

During his mayoral terms, from 2002 through 2008, Howard led the creation and development of Celina’s first Comprehensive Land Use Plan and was responsible for Capital Improvement Plan projects that secured water for future city use. He oversaw the voluntary annexation of more than 10,000 acres, which protected the city from Municipal Utility Districts. While leading Celina to home-rule status, he worked to lower its ad valorem tax rate 20 percent over a five-year period and facilitated a pair of successful local-option elections in 2005 and 2010.

Recently, Howard served on the executive committee of Collin County’s 2018 Transportation Bond Program. In November, voters passed the $750 million package that focused on improving the area’s roadways to meet growing transportation demands.

“That will ultimately have a great impact on Celina and all of North Texas,” said Howard, who is also a regional committee review member for the North Central Texas Council of Governments. “As Director of Government Affairs, a large part of my job is to be out front protecting our interests so that we aren’t caught by surprise by local, state and federal government decisions that could potentially have a negative impact on our city.”

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CHS Theatre Officers Lena Carlson Thomas Engelbert Ellie Lykins Ty Baker Hannah Arrington Mackenna Campbell Maddie Davenport Conner Sanders Kara McDonald Juli Parsons.

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The CHS Theatre department will present Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, “Our Town”, January 11, 12, 25, 26 in the CHS Auditorium.

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Vacation Watch Will you be traveling for the holidays? If so, the Celina Police Department will keep watch on your home while you are away. To sign up for a vacation watch please fill out the form online at: www.celina-tx.gov/vacationwatch Prevent Freezing Pipes As temperatures drop, your pipes run the risk of freezing and cracking. Consider these 3 easy things you can do now to prevent frozen pipes.

1. INSULATE: Wrap pipes in foam rubber insulation.

2. LET IT DRIP: Let faucets drip to prevent from bursting 3. HEAT IT UP: Direct a heat lamp to regulate temperature and prevent freezing.

City Hall will be closed December 24-25 for the Christmas holiday.

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There will be no trash pickup on Christmas Day, December 25.

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Food For Thought

By Lisa Ferguson

The holiday season is laden with traditions, and festive foods are among the fondest. From baked ham and baklava to tamales and figgy pudding, cultures around the globe celebrate with delicacies that are truly their own.

Celina Public Library cardholders now have access to hundreds of thousands of international recipes via AtoZ World Food.

A link to the online database can be found on the catalog page of the library’s website at https://celina.biblionix.com/catalog/.

The only food database to feature traditional recipes from 174 countries, it includes ingredient lists and instructions for creating a cornucopia of tasty appetizers, soups and salads, breads, main courses and side dishes, as well as beverages and desserts. Each is served with a helping of cultural and historical information about the nation from which the recipes originate.

Linda Shaw, director of library services for the city of Celina, said the database offers more recipes, food and cultural facts than all of the cookbooks currently on the library’s shelves combined.

“This is a great way to get the information into the hands of our members,” she said. “Cookbooks don’t check out that often anymore. I think most people go onto the internet to search for recipes these days. So, this is a good place to get some really interesting recipes and information.”

Each day, a different country, its foods and cultural history is highlighted on the AtoZ World Food homepage.

Bet you didn’t know that seafood, tropical fruits and vegetables account for most of the food intake of residents of Fiji. The basis for one of the South Pacific island nation’s most popular side dishes, called palusami, is a thick coconut cream that is combined with onions and salt before being poured into a cup made from taro leaves and baked in foil or banana leaves.

It also explains on the site that in Fiji, “The most traditional method of cooking is to build an underground oven called a lovo and bake a full meal in that oven. Today, this cooking method is primarily reserved for special occasions.”

Shaw said the cultural information featured on AtoZ World Food may also come in handy for amateur genealogists.

“With all of the interest that people have in researching their ancestries, they can also learn online how to make foods from the countries where their families may have originated,” she said. “You learn a lot about a culture by eating a food, or learning what is taboo there, or discovering how much religion plays into what people eat.”

Meanwhile, if you’re looking to learn more about the history of tea during the Medieval Period, there’s a link for that. Need a recipe for a silky smooth bechamel? You’ll find it – as well as info about and photos of nine other similar white sauces – in the expansive sauce section.

Maybe you’re hungry for a pithy pun? The database features some 2,000 food-and-beverage-related quotes. For example, Abraham Lincoln once said, “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.”

There are even factoids about forks, which apparently have been used as cooking utensils and farming implements since at least 4000 BC. “By the 10th century, the table fork had spread throughout the Middle East, while Europeans continued to eat with their hands and a knife.”

A bit of trivia: India is the world’s top spice-producing nation, followed by Bangladesh, Turkey, China and Pakistan. And when it comes to wine making, France leads the way by producing 1.2 billion gallons annually. (In case you were wondering, wine grapes are the world's top fruit crop when it comes to the number of acres planted.)

In order to access the AtoZ World Food database, you must possess a Celina Public Library card. Applications are available at the library and can be processed during its regular business hours Monday through Saturday.

“It will only take about five minutes to get you a library card, which are free to obtain,” Shaw said. “After that, you can sign in on our website and have instant access around the clock to all of this fascinating information and these tasty recipes.”

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December 2018 Celina Public Library Calendar of Events Wednesday, Dec. 5

Cupcakes with Mrs. Claus @ Celina’s Christmas on the Square, 5-8 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 7

Mother Goose story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Monday, Dec. 10

Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meeting, 5-6 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14

Mother Goose story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 18

Library advisory board meeting, 6-7 p.m. (public may attend)

Thursday, Dec. 20

Book Club meeting, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 21

Children’s story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Saturday, Dec. 22

Tuesday, Dec. 25 – Library closed

Friday, Dec. 28

Children’s story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 1

Library closed

Friday, Jan. 4

Mother Goose story time, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Celina Public Library 142 N Ohio St Celina, TX 75009 Linda Shaw Library Director Phone: (972) 382-8655

Monday - Tuesday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Wednesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 6 pm Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4 pm

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