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Celina ISD News: Celebrating the End of the School Year

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In Good Taste 10

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Ways to Use Brick and Stone to Enhance Your Home Koi Ponds bring Relaxation to Outdoor Living

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Keep the Fun Afloat 5 Tips to Make Watersport Adventures Safe this Summer or those who enjoy outdoor and active summer lifestyles, water F entertainment may be the way to go. Racing the waves with the wind flowing through your hair can be a fun and exhilarating way to

Gear up. Once you’re dressed for the occasion, you won’t need much other gear, but there are a few items that can help protect you. Always keep an anchor on board, along with a radio to call for help if you have trouble. A water bottle can help ensure you stay well hydrated on the water, where you typically sweat a lot due to the wind and sun.

Despite world events over the past year, the watersports lifestyle is thriving – potentially due to the nature of personal watercraft riding and ability to practice social distancing. In fact, powerboat sales reached record highs, and while that momentum has slowed some in 2021, personal watercraft sales are still surging – up 77% over 2020, according to the National Marine Manufacturers Association. This growth means there are lots of new riders on the water, and that can affect the safety of riders both experienced and new.

Play nice. On gorgeous, sunny days, you can expect your local lake to be busy. Being respectful of others on the water helps ensure everyone can enjoy their water adventures safely. If you haven’t already, take a watercraft or boat safety course and brush up on the basics. Beyond that, pay attention to signs, especially ones that note restricted areas and nowake zones, and keep a safe 200-foot distance between yourself and other watercrafts.

enjoy fresh air; a dip in a cool lake can also help keep the heat at bay on hot summer days.

Respecting riding etiquette, wearing protective gear and being conscious of the environment can help ensure riders have fun and continue to enjoy access to watersports. The team at Sea-Doo, a global leader in personal watercrafts, shares this advice to help keep everyone safe while having fun on the water: Know the rules. Rules can vary from one state or location to the next, so be sure you know what the expectations are before you head out on the water. You can find more about licensing requirements and other regulations in your area through the Boat U.S. Foundation.

Dress for success. Ensure you have a life jacket or personal flotation device that fits snugly but comfortably. Remember to connect the tether cord from the ignition of your watercraft to your life jacket to cut power to the engine should you end up in the water. Additionally, neoprene shorts can help prevent injuries and give you a comfortable layer between your body and the saddle. Gloves and boots provide protection and improve your grip, and sunglasses can help protect your eyes from the wind and water. It’s also a good idea to keep a windbreaker in a storage compartment in case weather blows in unexpectedly.

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Be earth aware. Part of being responsible on the water is respecting the environment. You can do your part by committing to green habits like refueling on land and doing maintenance work well away from the shoreline. When you’re riding, getting too close to the shore can tear up your watercraft, but it can also be harmful to the fish and birds that feed on the sediment in the shallows, as well as the vegetation. Be aware noise and movement of boats may disturb bird populations.

Stay clear of posted bird nesting areas. Nesting birds may fly from their nests, exposing unprotected eggs and hatchlings to the sun’s heat or predators. Keeping to channels and deeper water also helps protect the wildlife and prevent shoreline erosion.

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Celina ISD News: Celebrating the End of the School Year As I watched the “Class of 2033” graduate kindergarten at Celina Primary School, I smiled as several kids announced they plan to be “YouTubers” when they grow up. I wondered then, what will our community look like in twelve years? Heck, what will the world be like twelve years from now? There is such a vast world of possibilities between now and the “Class of 2033’s” senior year, and truly the ups and downs of this past school year have made that abundantly clear.

During the spring, it is not uncommon to experience many more days of rain than sunshine, which makes having outdoor events questionable. The CHS Graduation ceremony originally scheduled for Bobcat Field was moved to the Rock Hill High School Arena to allow for families to continue their after graduation plans without being tethered to a weather app. As we looked upon the faces of those graduating, perhaps you also felt the sheer culmination of what must surely be the shortest-longest year any of us ever experienced. And leave it to the top two students in the class to sum up everything we’d need to know about life: Salutatorian Angela Stalcup championed us to go and do what makes each one of us happy, while Valedictorian Ashlyn Vana reminded us that we never need to feel alone and that our responsibility is to live this truth so that everyone around us also knows this truth.

Graduation certainly serves as an annual reminder to us all for how important our work is in Celina ISD, and it is equally important to celebrate the wonderful educators who support our students all along the way. During a special ceremony held at the end of May for CISD faculty and staff, we celebrated Bobcats who have served for twenty or more years with the district. We also recognized our Teacher and Paraprofessionals of the Year and honored thirteen staff members who will be embarking on their new career...retirement! The Celina Education Foundation Board reviewed essays written by each of our six teachers of the year and chose Celina Middle School History Teacher Chris Oldham as the District Teacher of the Year. We thank the Celina Education Foundation for celebrating each of our campus Teachers of the Year and for their honorarium of $500 to Mr. Oldham in recognition of his dedication to inspire, equip, and empower all students to succeed.

I ask you to join me in thanking our faculty and staff for loving our kids and driving the rigor this year. From day one, our community wanted our kids back in school and from that day forward our families and staff supported one another and made sure that our kids could continue learning in person.

Why? Because in Celina ISD we do what we love, we stand by each other, and we make sure none of us has to feel that he or she is alone. That’s how we made it through this year, and that is how we will make it through every year--for the next twelve years forward, and beyond.

Have a great summer, and we will see all of you in August!

Dr. Tom Maglisceau, Superintendent of Schools, Celina ISD

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Sizzling Meals Made for Summer

Summertime, for many, represents an opportunity to enjoy freshly cooked meals while enjoying time outdoors. Taking your dishes from ordinary to extraordinary starts with chef-inspired recipes that call to mind the flavors of the season. Whether you’re a steak enthusiast who enjoys nothing more than a tender cut or a summer burger connoisseur looking for a fresh twist on tradition, these recipes call for high-quality beef from Omaha Steaks. Created by Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose, the New York Strips Oscar-Style complement the thick, juicy, marbled flavor of the steaks with sauteed asparagus, bearnaise sauce and jumbo lump crab meat. Or turn your attention to Fried Lobster Po Boy Burgers with pimento remoulade sauce for a tempting way to combine two summertime favorites – seafood and burgers. These recipes are courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose.

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1/4 cup potato chips, finely blended in food processor

Pimento Remoulade:

1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tablespoon minced flat leaf Italian parsley

1 1/2 tablespoons minced pimentos

2 Omaha Steaks lobster tails (5 ounces each)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced bread and butter pickles

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1 pound Omaha Steaks premium ground beef

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 brioche buns

3 dashes hot sauce

2 slices yellow cheddar cheese

kosher salt, to taste

3 leaves romaine lettuce, shredded

Fried Lobster Tails:

To make pimento remoulade: In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pimentos, mustard, pickles, pepperoncino, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon juice and hot sauce until well incorporated. Season with salt, to taste.

Vegetable oil, for frying 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

To make fried lobster tails: Preheat grill to 400 F and add oil to 10inch cast-iron pan about 1/2-inch deep. In medium bowl, whisk flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika until well incorporated. Set aside.

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

In separate medium bowl, whisk egg, water and hot sauce. Set aside.

1 large egg

In third medium bowl, whisk potato chips, panko breadcrumbs and parsley until well incorporated. Set aside.

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided

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Cut lobster tails in half lengthwise, remove meat from shell and season

with remaining kosher salt and black pepper. Toss halved lobster tails in flour mixture first, egg mixture second then potato chip mixture third, coating thoroughly. Fry lobster tails 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Close grill lid between flipping.

To make cheeseburgers: Preheat grill to 450 F using direct heat. Form ground beef into two 1/2 pound patties, each about 1/2-inch thick. Using thumb, make dimple in center of each patty to help cook evenly. Season both sides of burger with salt and pepper, to taste. Spread butter on each cut side of buns. Grill burgers 4-5 minutes per side for medium doneness. Add one slice cheddar cheese on each burger, close lid and grill about 30 seconds to melt cheese. Remove patties from grill to clean plate. Place buns cut sides down on grill grates and toast 20-30 seconds, or until well toasted, being careful to avoid burning.

To assemble: Place desired remoulade on buns. Place cheeseburgers on bottom buns. Top each with two fried lobster tail halves. Place handful shredded lettuce on lobster tails. Top with buns.

NEW YORK STRIPS OSCAR-STYLE Sauteed Asparagus: 1/2 pound jumbo asparagus (about 1 bunch), blanched in salted boiling water 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced shallots salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Bearnaise Sauce: 1/4 cup white wine vinegar

To make asparagus: Cut asparagus stalks into 1/4-inch pieces. Heat large pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Add garlic and shallots to pan; lightly saute about 20 seconds, or until fragrant. Add asparagus to pan; saute about 2 minutes until lightly browned. Add salt and pepper, to taste.

To make bearnaise sauce: In small saucepan, bring vinegar, shallots and tarragon to boil then reduce to simmer 3-4 minutes until reduced by about half. Cool to room temperature. Bring medium pot half full of water to slow boil.

In small bowl, whisk egg yolks, vinegar reduction, water and hot sauce until well incorporated. Place bowl over pot of boiling water and continue whisking ingredients until it starts to emulsify and becomes sauce-like.

Alternate whisking on and off heat every 30 seconds to prevent eggs from scrambling. Gradually add melted butter, continuously whisking until sauce becomes rich with ribbony consistency and sets up. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. If too thick, add 1 tablespoon water at a time and whisk to desired consistency.

To make crab meat: In medium bowl, lightly toss crab meat with salt until well coated.

To make steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels and season heavily with salt and pepper, to taste. Bring steaks to room temperature. Place sous vide immersion circulator in pot of water and set to 5 F below target doneness. Place seasoned steaks in sous vide bag or zip-top bag and cook 2 hours. Remove bag and remove steaks from bag. Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Warm large cast-iron pan over high heat and add oil.

Add steaks, butter, garlic cloves and thyme leaves. After about 1 minute, steaks should start to brown. Flip steaks and baste with butter until caramelized. Remove steaks from pan and rest 7-8 minutes.

To assemble: Place asparagus on bottom of plate. Top with steaks (whole or sliced), crab meat and bearnaise sauce.

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2 tablespoons minced shallots 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon 3 egg yolks 2 tablespoons water, plus additional for boiling, divided 2 dashes hot sauce 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste Jumbo Lump Crab Meat: 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat 2 tablespoons kosher salt New York Strip Steaks: 4 Omaha Steaks Private Reserve or Butcher’s Cut New York Strips (10 ounces each) salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste water 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 garlic cloves 2 fresh thyme sprigs

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Ways to Use Brick and Stone to Enhance Your Home

hoosing the right materials is an essential step in planning a home C remodel or renovation. Options like brick and stone can add style, comfort and beauty to homes.

in moderation. The wall can add character and dimension that either stands out or blends into the overall design, depending on the colors and textures you choose.

With a diverse array of colors, textures and sizes to choose from, there are options to suit practically any design aesthetic, whether it’s traditional, contemporary or somewhere in between. Because brick and stone materials provide strength, permanence, sustainability and

Kitchens: From flooring to island accents, backsplashes and beyond, the options are plentiful for introducing brick or stone into kitchen design.

Whether you’re going for a modern look or something more traditional, quality is a top priority in high-use areas like the kitchen. Choose materials from a reliable source like Glen-Gery, which offers more than 600 brick and stone products in a vast variety of sizes, textures and colors.

beauty, it’s possible to balance function with appearance.

Before choosing your brick or stone material, it’s a good idea to explore the vast color options, varying textures and sizes. You might even consider combining different materials to create accents that add interest and support the design of your home.

If you like the idea of incorporating brick or stone into your design but are not sure where it fits, consider these popular choices: Accent Walls: If you’re concerned about overpowering a room, an accent wall is a simple way to add the appealing look of brick or stone 12 | Celina LifeAndLuxuryMagazine.com

Bar Surrounds: This feature tends to be a focal point in its own right but adding brick or stone can make your bar area a real showstopper while capturing the color tones of the rest of the room.

Archways: Defining the transition from one space to the next adds an architectural design element that can either carry your design theme from one room of the house to the next or signal a transition toward a new motif, depending on the material you choose.

UNBEATABLE BENEFITS OF BRICK Resilience: Brick is incredibly resilient. It’s weather and storm proof.

As a result, it’s better able to withstand the diverse weather conditions across North America from natural disasters to extreme heat in fire prone regions. Brick is also termite resistant.

Low Maintenance: Brick does not require any painting, coating or varnishing in order to maintain its aesthetic and durability.

Fireproof: Brick is non-combustible and doesn’t assist the spread of fire, making it ideal for building in wildfire-prone areas. Clay bricks normally don’t suffer any structural damage after a fire and can be re-used, even as load bearing walls.

Design Flexibility: Brick comes in styles to suit any building project and is a popular material choice among architects and designers because of its design flexibility, strong structural capabilities and intricate detailing.

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Noise Cancelling: Whether between rooms within a home or from outside noise, brick provides sound insulation.

Durable: Brick is long-lasting. Unlike other man-made materials, brick doesn’t get tired, so your brick home remains weather- and age-proof over time.

Energy Efficient: Brick is a high-density material, meaning it can effectively absorb and store heat energy to help keep your home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Its ability to average temperature extremes can make a noticeable difference in comfort while also reducing energy bills.

Natural: Brick is manufactured from naturally occurring materials and does not emit volatile organic compounds as many lightweight products do. With virtually no emissions and high thermal mass, brick is also a good choice for health-conscious homeowners with acute allergies or sensitivities to weather.

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Koi Ponds bring Relaxation to Outdoor Living If you are looking for a fantastic addition to your lawn or garden landscaping perhaps a Koi pond is something you might be interested in considering. These fantastic ponds make a great addition to your outdoor living space while providing a sense of peace and tranquility, an oasis of sorts in this world that can be rather hectic and chaotic at times.

Even if you haven’t considered the benefits that Koi ponds could add to your enjoyment of your outdoor living area in the past, perhaps this article will help convince you of the value it can add, particularly if you plan to spend a great amount of time outdoors. There are a few considerations you need to keep in mind however when planning a Koi pond for your next landscaping project.

Benefits of Koi Ponds Believe it or not, Americans in general spend a large amount of time running to and fro, which often makes relaxation a far too distant memory.

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burdened by the natural surroundings. Koi fish are also rather relaxing to watch and enjoy whether you realize it at the time or not.

Another great benefit of a Koi pond is the very fact that they are a rather stress-free way of having and housing pets that the family can enjoy.

While Koi are not entirely maintenance free, they are much easier to maintain and care for than a puppy or kitten would be over time. Most of the costs involved in caring for Koi is also an upfront cost while you will continue to need to spend a great deal of money caring for other types of pets over time.

Finally, Koi ponds offer a certain aesthetic appeal to your lawn or garden oasis that will raise the value of your home not only when it comes time to sell but while you are living in and enjoying your home as well. So many people think of improvements only along the lines of how they will affect the bottom line when it comes time to sell their homes and forget to make improvements that will increase their enjoyment of the space while they are living in it.

Things you need to know about Koi Ponds Koi ponds are not a light decision to make. You need to make sure that you live in an area where they are practical additions to your landscaping or at the very least make accommodations for those months when this may not be the case. Temperature is a very important consideration when it comes to creating a Koi pond for your next landscaping project. These are only practical year-round in areas where the seasons are rather mild and there is absolutely no risk of freezing. This doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a Koi pond or having Koi fish as pets in colder climates, only that you need to consider this and make arrangements indoors or install heaters for those colder months.

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Another consideration is location. The water in Koi ponds needs to be filtered. This means you need to plan for your pond to be located near a power source in order to power the filter. These ponds should also be a little larger in size than you may realize in order to provide a fitting habitat for the great fish you will be housing. Other things you should consider are the following: children in your area that may harm your fish either accidentally or harm themselves by falling into your pond – it is best if you can gate the area in order to avoid these types of problems; predators in the area – some birds love fish, your Koi pond is an investment as are your Koi, make sure they are protected; and the need to keep the water moving – still water is a breeding ground for mosquitoes among other things and should be avoided in order to protect you and your family for West Nile as much as possible.

Koi ponds can provide years and years of enjoyment for you and your family and are rather low maintenance and low cost once the initial investments have been made. I hope you will take the time to learn more about these great landscaping additions and how they can improve your standard of outdoor living.

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Question: Jimmie, I met you about a year ago when you and your kids were fishing together. Thank you again for helping my son catch his first fish! He still talks about it! I have a side of my house I just can’t seem to figure out what to plant! It faces west and gets really hot sun in the summer. Can you recommend a few shrubs that might work for me? I have come to the conclusion I think I may have a Black Thumb instead of a Green One! Thank you for your time again! – Julie L. in Celina Answer: Hi Julie! I remember you and your son, Jason I believe his name was. Such an enthusiastic boy! Glad he had fun! Some really good and colorful shrub type options for you would be Texas Sage, Abelias, Color Guard Yucca and Red Yucca.

Until next time…Happy Gardening!!

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