On February 7, 1957, the first mass -produced frozen pizza was sold in the U.S. changing dinner forever.
Millennium Memo Pillar Points
Last year, the SPARC Christmas Party was attended by 83 children and 54 adults, 137 in total. This year’s Party was bigger 154 of you came but the mix was different: 63 children, 91 adults. It was a massive undertaking!
Those 154 folks decorated Santa Hats, enjoyed a balloon artist, got SPARC goodie bags, had an excellent dinner from Palo Alto Catering…if you weren’t there, see what you missed? Thanks to Devin & the folks at SPARC for sponsoring.
SPARC’s next event was the Jan. 29 New Year, New Shoe distribution, which is after the deadline for this Memo. I hope to have a report for you next month. Thanks again, Devin.
In Less Festive News
• Recent resident complaint: “vehicle noise from residents coming, going and parking with radios blasting.” Apparently, not everyone shares your taste in music. Maybe you could turn down your radio until you’re outside the Park?
• If you’re having work done on your home which we love to see please ask your workers not to park in front of the mailboxes. After all, you do want to get your mail, don’t you?
Our mail carrier had two encounters with workers telling him to, let’s just say, “buzz off.” It isn’t smart to make an enemy of your mail person.
• Some expensive projects coming. How expensive? For starters, a “new landscape wall” ($85K) and Clubhouse Carpeting ($18 K). Your Rent Dollars at Work!
Millennium Memo
Paul is also working on improving the drainage, another challenging and costly effort. Looks like 2026 will be another big year for Park Improvements.
With Valentine’s Day Approaching…
I thought I’d pass along some wisdom I learned from my lovely bride Roann: “Marriage is a relationship in which one person is always right, and the other is the husband.” Has that been your experience also?
Now have a fun Valentine’s Day!
George Turk
Manager’s Corner
Dear Residents,
We hope everyone is staying safe and warm after the recent storms. As we move into February, we’re thankful for a short break in the weather and the opportunity to take care of our community and one another.
Recent Storm Damage Reminder
We experienced several strong storms recently, with wind gusts reaching over 50 mph. Unfortunately, these storms caused damage throughout the park, including lost awnings, a streetlight, and even a roof. With the current break in weather, we strongly encourage everyone to take time to inspect their lot space, home, awnings, and outdoor items for any damage or weak spots. Please make any needed repairs and clean up storm debris promptly to help prevent further damage and keep our community safe.
Monthly Food Bank – All Residents Welcome
Our community food bank continues on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. We would love to see more residents take advantage of this wonderful resource. There is a great selection of food available, including lots of fresh produce.
If you’re unable to attend during regular hours, you may stop by afterward using the clubhouse key, or come by the next morning, there are often items left over.
Everyone who lives at Pillar Ridge is eligible to receive food. There are no income requirements.
February Community Notes
• Please continue to secure outdoor items such as patio furniture, decorations, and trash cans, as windy weather may return.
• February is a great time to check smoke detectors and replace batteries if needed.
• With cooler temperatures, be mindful of heaters and extension cords to reduce fire risk.
As always, thank you for helping keep Pillar Ridge a safe and welcoming place to live. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out Paul and Lenore
U.S. Presidents’ Day ~ Feb 16
Who was the President who did it first?
1. He was the first President to speak over the radio.
2. He refused to use the telephone while in office.
3. He donated his salary to charity.
4. He was the first President to give a speech on TV.
5. He was the youngest elected President and the youngest to die in office.
6. He was the first President to visit all 50 states.
7. He became the first Vice President and President without being elected to either office.
8. He was the first President born in a hospital.
9. At age 69, he became the oldest person every elected President.
10. He was the first African-American President.
Match the Presidential Campaign Slogan with the Candidate Presidential Firsts
1. Tippecanoe and Tyler Too
2. We Poked You in ‘44. We Shall Pierce You in ‘52
1/4 cup garlic-and-herbs spreadable cheese (from 6.5 oz container)
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions:
1. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, oregano and water until mixture comes together. On work surface sprinkled with additional Bisquick mix, knead dough 5 times. Roll dough into 13x10-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick.
2. In a small bowl, mix cheese and bell pepper. Spread mixture evenly over dough. Carefully roll long edges of dough to meet in center. Place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze 10-15 minutes or until firm.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Spray large cookie sheet with cooking spray.
4. Transfer dough to cutting board. With sharp knife, cut dough into 1/2 –inch slices. Place slices, cut sides down, on sprayed cookie sheet. Slightly pinch base of heart into a point. Brush butter over hearts.
5. Bake 7 to 9 minutes or until tops are lightly golden. Cool 10 minutes before serving.
Health Words
AFFORDABLE
CHILDREN
CHIP
COBRA
DOCTORS
DRUGS
GAP
IMMIGRANTS
INSURANCE
KENNEDY
MALPRACTICE
MEDICAID MEDICARE
OBAMA PARTISAN PREVENTION PRIMARY CARE PRIVATE PUBLIC RATIONING REFORM SENIORS SMALL BUSINESS TAXES TORT
Across 1.Biblical beast
4.Inflexible
9.Babysitter’s handful
10.“Home ___”
11.Rightful
12.Artery problems
13.Expresses
15.Sooner St.
16.Get fit after injury
18.“Stubborn ___ a mule”
20.Corolla and Prius maker
23.Bake, as eggs
25.Dine
26.They’re nuts
27.Colorado Indian
28.Some porcelain
29.Fraternity letters
Down
1.Boosts
2.Censor’s target
3.Asparagus unit
4.Thoroughbred
5.“You got that right!”
6.Moo ___ gai pan
Gemstones in February
8.Escritoire
14.Foursome
17.Petty-Officer on merchant ship
18.Questions
19.Boutique
21.1984 Nobelist
22.“Planet of the ___”
7.“What’s gotten ___ you?”
24.1969 Peace Prize grp. February Sudoku
How to solve sudoku puzzles
No math is required to solve a sudoku. You only need logic and patience. Simply make sure that each 3x3 square region has only one instance of the numbers 1-9. Similarly, each number
can only appear once in a column or row in the larger grid. The difficulty on this puzzle is easy.
The title is a clue to the word in the shaded diagonal.
TRIVIA TEASER
The Golden Age
1. Which actor played the title character in the James Bond film The Man With the Golden Gun? a-Frank Sinatra, b-Raymond Burr, c-Randy Quaid, d-Christopher Lee.
2.Formerly known as the Warriors, what is the "golden" sports team nickname now used at Marquette University in Milwaukee?a-Golden Bears, b-Golden Lights, c-Golden Eagles, d-Golden Panthers.
3. While Moses was away collecting the Ten Commandments, who fashioned a golden calf worshipped by the Hebrews? a-Lazarus, b-Aaron, c-Noah, d-Joshua.
4.In which movie did James Stewart rescue a suicidal Kim Novak from beneath the Golden Gate Bridge? a-The Big Clock, b-Bend of the River, c-Vertigo, d-Bell, Book and Candle.
5.Which pop song was the theme song for the sitcom The Golden Girls? a-"Lonely Boy," b-"Say You, Say Me," c"Thank You For Being a Friend," d-"My Generation."
6.Which PGA star is nicknamed "The Golden Bear?" a-Jack Nicklaus, b-Lee Trevino, c-Curtis Strange, d-Tiger Woods.
7.Which city is separated by an inlet called the Golden Horn? a-Budapest, b-Istanbul, c-Buenos Aires, d-Copenhagen.
8.What was the name of the ship on which Sir Francis Drake became the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe? a-Golden Plover, b-Golden Bowl, c-Golden Hind, d-Golden Fleece.
9.The flag of which country pictures a golden eagle with a snake in its mouth? a-Mexico, b-Philippines, c-Lithuania, dItaly.
10. In the game of Quidditch, played by Harry Potter, how many points is capturing the Golden Snitch worth? a-50, b-100, c-150, d-250.
QUOTES
"You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams."
Dr. Seuss
"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."
Audrey Hepburn
"I saw that you were perfect, and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more."
Angelita Lim
"To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides."
David Viscott
"Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own."
Robert A. Heinlein
"True love is selfless. It is worthy of the person it loves."
BetterHelp
The big rewards come to those who travel the second, undemanded mile.
Bruce Barton
Ask yourself: "How am I going to live today in order to create the tomorrow I'm committed to?"
Tony Robbins
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.
Sally Koch
The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.
Zig Ziglar
We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizon.
Konrad Adenauer
One of the great lessons in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.
Winston Churchill
The Lighter Side Plan ahead
A groundhog named Phil woke up on February 2nd, peeked out of his burrow, saw his shadow, and sighed dramatically.
He turned to his wife and said, "Six more weeks of winter... but at least we'll have Valentine's Day to look forward to!"
She rolled her eyes and replied, "Honey, you say that every year. And every year you still forget to get me flowers."
Phil thought for a second, then grinned.
"True... but this time I'm prepared! I already ordered them."
"Really?" she asked, surprised.
"Yeah," he said proudly, "I got you a dozen roses... they're just six weeks late because of the shadow thing."
The Lion Tamer
A man tells the circus master that he wants to join the circus as a lion tamer. The circus master asked if he has any experience and the man says, "Why, yes. My father was one of the most famous lion tamers in the world, and he taught me everything he knew."
"Really?" said the circus master. "Did he teach you how to make a lion jump through a flaming hoop?"
"Yes he did," the man replies.
"And did he teach you how to have six lions form a pyramid?"
"Yes he did," the man replies.
"And have you ever stuck your head in a lion's mouth?"
"Just once," the man replies.
The circus master asks, "Why only once?"
The man says, "I was looking for my father."
Answers to The Golden Age
1-d, Christopher Lee
2-c, Golden Eagles
3-b, Aaron
4-c, "Vertigo"
5-c, "Thank You For Being a Friend"
6-a, Jack Nicklaus
7-b, Istanbul
8-c, Golden Hind
9-a, Mexico
10-c, 150
February 2026 Calendar
Special Months
AMERICAN HEART MONTH, heart.org
NATIONAL AFRICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH, asalh. org.
NATIONAL CHERRY MONTH, usacherries. com.
NATIONAL PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH, avma.org/events/national-pet-dentalhealth-month.
13, WORLD RADIO DAY, Observed since 2012, diamundialradio.org
14, GEORGE WASHINGTON BIRTHDAY PARADE, Alexandria, VA., washingtonbirthday. net.
14, NATIONAL DONOR DAY, organdonor. gov.
14, ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
15, CANADA: MAPLE LEAF FLAG ADOPTED: ANNIVERSARY, Feb 15, 1965.
13–21, BRAZIL: CARNIVAL, Also in French West Indies.
13-16, GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT, 29th annual, audubon.org.
21, WORLD PANGOLIN DAY, 15th annual, pangolins.org/world-pangolin-day.
15, DAYTONA 500, Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL., daytonainternationalspeedway.com.
15, NBA ALL-STAR GAME 2026,Intuit Dome, Inglewood, CA. 75th annual, nba.com.
16, PRESIDENTS DAY, Federal holiday.
17, MARDI GRAS.
18, ASH WEDNESDAY.
18, LENT begins. Feb. 18 -April 2.
19, GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO, Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA.
22-28, NATIONAL ENGINEERS WEEK.
25, WORLD SPAY DAY, 30th annual, worldspayday.org .
26, GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK ESTABLISHED: ANNIVERSARY, Feb 26, 1919.
26, NATIONAL CHILI DAY.
27, INTERNATIONAL POLAR BEAR DAY, polarbearinternational.org.
28, WORLD SWORD SWALLOWERS DAY.
28, SEATTLE EARTHQUAKE ANNIVERSARY, Seattle (Nisqually) earthquake, magnitude 6.8, injures hundreds and causes $2 billion in damage (25th anniversary)
- LindaP.
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