Spring Klein Magazine: Late Fall 2015 Vol.4 No.5

SPRING KLEIN VOL. 4, NO. 5

LATE FALL 2015

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Holiday Shopping Market & Coat Drive Klein Multipurpose Center 7500 FM 2920

www.ClausMarket.net Thursday Nov. 5, 4 - 8 pm Friday Nov. 6, 10 am - 5 pm Saturday Nov. 7, 10 am - 4 pm

Benefiting Students in need!

German Christmas Market & Festival ——— W e i h n a c h t s m a r k e t

Dec 11th – 13th

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Fri. 6 – 10 pm Sat. 10 am – 10 pm Sun. 10 am – 6 pm

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• 4 Music Stages • 175 Street Vendors • Ethnic & Festival Food, Beer, Wine • Petting Zoo • Street Performers • Souvenirs, Arts & Crafts, Antiques • Carnival & Rides Free Admission Parking & Shuttle Shuttle parking is in the east lot of Tomball Regional Hospital with four (4) shuttles running continuously on Saturday & Sunday. Ride the shuttle and receive a free German Fest souvenir.

Tomball, Texas

Old Town Tomball Near the Historical Train Depot Plaza, 201 S. Elm

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Herzlich Willkommen!

It’s a Texas German celebration at Christmas time on the old downtown streets of Tomball, Texas, and listed number three, 3 of 12 magical German Christmas Markets in the entire USA. You do not have to be German to enjoy this festival!

Come and enjoy the family-friendly ambience – Gemütlichkeit – of this unique music/street festival with four stages of live continuous music and an open-air market along with antique shops in the old town area.

Dance to the music of Auf Geht’s Band, Chris Rybak, Alpenmusikanten, Euro Fest Band, Das Ist Lustig, Tubameisters, Valina, and get into the festive spirit with the sounds of strolling Christmas carolers. It is a Texas German celebration at Christmas time on the old downtown streets of Tomball Texas.

An estimated 175 unique and interesting street vendors will line Market and S. Walnut Streets, selling German Christmas items, arts and crafts, and much more. Visit the “Weihnachtshaus” inside the Community Center at 221 Market Street at the corner of Cherry Street, which will be filled with German clothes and souvenirs for sale.

Three German tents and music stages will house biergartens decorated with German themes and Christmas lights. Tables and chairs will allow you to relax with your Dunkles Bier (dark beer), or a warm cup of Glühwein. Don’t miss the traditional Dutch Santa, Elf, live Christmas tree, strolling entertainers, and Santa Clause himself.

These characters welcome free photo request, so bring your camera.

The Kinderfest (kid’s area) will provide entertainment and fun for the young visitors. It includes carnival rides, bungee-jump, rock wall, petting zoo, pony ride, walk on water, and more. Full size carnival provided by Triple-T-Amusements.

Food vendors will include traditional German food and drink, Glühwein (mulled wine), beer, Christmas Stollen & Homemade Breads, Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and pastry), Bratwurst, red cabbage, schnitzel, apple strudel, etc., and will also include festival foods like funnel cake, corn dogs, hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle korn and barbeque.

The Festival is sponsored by the City of Tomball, Tomball Sister City Org., and German Heritage Festival www.tomballgermanfest.org gradsand@yahoo.com, (281) 379-6844.

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MAGAZINE

Late Fall 2015

Letter From the Editor I’m so glad the weather is changing.

I love fall maybe it’s because I grew up in Minnesota and changing of the leaves were just beautiful. But with the cooler weather comes the cold.

Please consider helping us out with The Claus Project. It’s a coat donation for students right here in our community. Take time to somehow in anyway give back to your community.

If you have a chance please drop off a new or used coat at The Claus Market November 5-7 at the Klein Multipurpose Center, 7500 FM 2920 Spring, Texas 77379.

“At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by ‘I was hungry and you gave me to eat, I was naked and you clothed me, I was homeless and you took me in.’ Hungry not only for bread – but hungry for love. Naked not only for clothing – but naked for human dignity and respect. Homeless not only for want of a room of bricks – but homeless because of rejection.” ~ Mother Teresa

Leanne Donelson Editor of SPRING•KLEIN Magazine

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www.springkleinmagazine.com Editor Leanne Donelson

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Assistant Editor Candy Cruz Contributing Writers Candy Cruz, Josh Arcemont Madi Wheeler, Paula Smith

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Table of Contents

Herzlich Willkommen! – German Festival Spring-Klein Sweeties Calendar of Events Houston Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

For The Family Meet Your 2015 Adult Honoree Life on Mars You can make a difference!

Making An Impact In Your Community Spring-Klein Magazine’s Social Media Corner!

Festive Recipes by Local Resident

Paula Smith SPRING-KLEIN ATHLETE, Josh Wheeler Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving Spectacular Spring-Klein Pets Kids Eat FREE Bad > Good > Great!

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DISCLAIMER: All articles, information, website addresses and cartoons in this publication express the opinions of their authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Neighborhood Publications LLC or its employees. Neighborhood Publications LLC is not responsible for the accuracy of any facts stated in articles, information website address and cartoons submitted by others. The Publisher Neighborhood Publications also assumes no responsibility for the advertising content with this publication and ad warranties, representations and endorsements made in the advertising content are solely that of the advertiser and any such claims regarding it’s content should be taken up with the advertiser. Neighborhood Publications LLC disclaims and denies any and all liability, therefore The publisher Neighborhood Publications LLC assumes no liability with regard to its advertisers for misprints or failure to place advertising in this publication except for the actual cost of such advertising. Although every effort is taken to avoid mistakes and /or misprints in this publication, the publisher assumes no responsibility for any errors of information or typographical mistakes.

Under no circumstances shall the publisher be held liable for incidental or consequential damages, inconvenience, loss of business or services, or any other liabilities from failure to publish, or from failure to publish on a timely manner. This is not an official publication of your particular subdivision, (although we print more interesting information and take better photos) and your particular subdivision does not endorse, affiliate or associate itself or its affiliates with this publication. Neighborhood Publications and it’s Associate Publications/Business Interest, whether business or person, do not accept any assumed benefit of the QR Bar Code Readers/Bar Codes, etc. published in any of Neighborhood Publications/Great Local Families Magazine or it’s affiliate publications whether in print or electronic. The publisher is not liable for ANY DAMAGES for failure of the Post Office to deliver the magazine in a timely manner, so long as the publisher has delivered the magazine to said delivery point by the contracted date. All articles and photos in this publication are copyrighted. PUBLISHED BY: Neighborhood Publications, 9337 Spring Cypress Road, Suite 205, Spring, Texas 77379.

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CALENDAR

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Houston Symphony Ghostbusters and Ghouls Concert 615 Louisiana Street, Suite 102 Houston, TX 77002 October 31 – 10:00 am Museum of Natural Science Spirits and Skeletons Halloween Party 5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030 October 31, 2015

Claus Market/Project

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center 7200FM 2920 Spring, TX 77379 November 5, Thursday – 4:00 – 8:00 pm November 6, Friday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm November 7, Saturday – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm SANTA PICTURES: Thursday Nov. 5 and Saturday Afternoon Día de los Muertos Lawndale Art Center 4912 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 October 19 – November 07 (Recurring daily) 7th annual Tomball Dash 5K Historic Downtown Tomball Train Depot 201 South Elm STreet Tomball, TX 77375 November 14 – at 8:00 am Texas Renaissance Festival 21778 FM 1774, Todd Mission, TX 77363 October 10 – November 29 (Every Sunday, Saturday) Discovery Green Circus Arts: Free Outdoor Acrobatics 500 McKinney Street Houston, TX 77010 November 11 – 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Tomball Depot Free Movie: Babe 2nd Saturday at the Depot 201 South Elm Street Tomball, TX 77375 November 14 – 5:00 pm

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Traders Village – Houston 26th Annual Texas Championship Native American Pow Wow 7979 N Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041 November 14 – 15 (Recurring daily) Museum District, Houston Free Museums on Thursdays Houston Museum of Natural Science 2:00 – 5:00 pm Children’s Museum of Houston 5:00 – 8:00 pm The Museum of Fine Arts 10:00 am – 9:00 pm The Health Museum 2:00 – 5:00 pm Houston Museum of African American Culture 6:00 – 8:00 pm Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 1:00 – 5:00 pm Holocaust Museum Houston 2:00 – 5:00 pm November 19 – 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

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Zoo Lights – Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park Drive Houston TX 77030 November 20 – January 09, 2016 (Recurring daily) Waugh Bridge Bat Chats – Watch and Listen to Bats Sing 401 S Heights Blvd Houston, TX 77007 November 20 – 8:00 – 9:00 pm Annual City of Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade Downtown Houston Parade begins on Lamar at Smith November 26 – 9:00 am Sundance Cinemas Free TUTS’ Movie Screening: A Christmas Story 510 Texas Ave Houston, TX 77002 November 30 – 7:00 – 9:00 pm

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VOLUNTEER

Houston Holiday Volunteer Opportunities For The Family support and input of the community for our success. A vital aspect of that support is volunteerism. Each year, Target Hunger welcomes hundreds of volunteers who donate their time and services to help individuals and families in Houston who are in the greatest need. Join one of our volunteer teams as an individual volunteer or as part of a volunteer group and make a difference in the lives of Houston families. Need Volunteers in the Food Pantry Team, Distribution Team, Education Food Fair Team, Senior Route Delivery Team, Community Gardens Team, Special Events Team and the Administrative Team.

Contact volunteers@targethunger.org or call (713)226-4953

Sure you try to be charitable all year, but there’s something about the holidays that just brings out the giver in families.

Whether it’s the cooler weather, the nature of the holiday season or faith, it is a wonderful time to introduce your family to the benefits and rewards of volunteerism. Teach children humility, gratitude and kindness at the best holiday volunteer opportunities for families in Houston.

Houston Food Bank 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029 (713) 223-3700 www.houstonfoodbank.org Volunteer Times for Thanksgiving www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteer/keegan/ Help Houston’s hungry and volunteer at the Houston Food Bank near McCarty and I-10. Volunteers will assist with sorting and/ or sacking food that will be given to those in need. Assistance with labeling and administration may be needed as well.

Volunteer opportunities with The Food Bank are during their business hours Monday to Saturday. Minimum age varies per the assignment, but some opportunities are appropriate for Children as young as age 6 are able to help with kid-friendly projects.

Contact the Volunteer Office at (713) 547-8663 or email volunteer@houstonfoodbank.org.

Kid Meals 330 Garden Oaks, Houston, TX 77018 http://www.kidsmealshouston.org/volunteer-today Kids’ Meals volunteers are invaluable and are one of our greatest blessings. Volunteers play a vital role in our organization and there would be no Kids’ Meals without volunteers.

There are numerous ways that volunteers can help not only as a group, but as an individual as well! Volunteers of any age are welcome to volunteer at our Ripley House (delivery) location.

Volunteers that come to our Garden Oaks location must be at least 8 years old to volunteer. Contact Tracy Jones at tjones@ kidsmealshouston.org.

Target Hunger 2814 Quitman, Houston, TX 77026 http://www.targethunger.org/volunteer

Northwest Assistance Ministries 15555 Kuykendahl, Houston, TX 77090 http://namonline.org/ NAM is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to supply basic human needs through neighbors helping neighbors. NAM is a community in which Neighbors care for Neighbors through our collaborative effort with area congregations, community partners, donors and volunteers. New Volunteer Orientations are held the first Wednesday and the third Thursday of each month at 10 a.m.

The class meets in the second floor conference room at NAM’s main building at 15555 Kuykendahl in north Houston. Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age to work independently on NAM property. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or appointed guardian if working on NAM property.

For more information call 281-885-4604.

Step Out Walk: To Stop Diabetes November 21, 2015 Minute Maid Park – 501 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002 The Step Out Walk is the American Diabetes Associations largest annual event. Help make it a success by assisting in our volunteer needs, which include: Parking, Registration, Set- Up, Kids/Crafts, Food distribution, Rest Stops, Loading.

Contact Danny Gutman at: dgutman@diabetes.org 2015 TXU Energy Houston Turkey Trot November 26, 2015 Dillard’s Galleria – 4925 Westheimer, Houston, TX 77056 www.HoustonTurkeyTrot.org On Thanksgiving morning at the Galleria Mall expected to have more than 15,000 registrants for the 2015 Houston Turkey Trot, benefiting Neighborhood Centers’ seniors and youth populations.

As a volunteer support, it is invaluable in helping them continue to keep Houston a place of opportunity for all. For Good.

Welcoming individuals, school groups, families, companies, and more to help out! Great opportunities for families to volunteer.

Volunteers under the age of 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Race Day activities include registration, course marshals, water stops, kids race, set-up, clean-up, and much, much more!

Contact Lauren Duplessis at (713)-669-5246 or email lduplessis@neighborhood-centers.org

A community-based nonprofit, Target Hunger depends upon the

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INSPIRATION

Meet Your 2015 Adult Honoree Jim Strenger is no stranger to tests of his physical ability. He was an avid cyclist, competing in the some of the most challenging races in Texas on an annual basis. But when he was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) in 2010, he faced his biggest physical challenge yet.

When the symptoms first appeared, he was unsure of what was wrong but could not walk without the assistance of crutches. After multiple doctor visits and a battery of tests, he received the shocking diagnosis of RA at the age of 47. Under the care of his Rheumatologist Dr. Tonya Cockrill, who served as the Arthritis Foundation’s 2013 Jingle Bell Run Medical Honoree, Jim has been able to return to the life and activities he loves.

Dr. Cockrill nominated Jim as the 2015 Jingle Bell Adult Honoree for his courage to overcome his diagnosis. A great example of this came when Jim decided to compete in the 2015 Texas Ironman which is a triathlon that is widely considered one of the most difficult one-day sporting events in the world. The Ironman consists of a 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and 26.2 mile run. After training for 12 months, he completed Ironman in 15 hours and 15 minutes. “I hope that sharing my story of RA will inspire someone to keep ‘tri-ing’ no matter how difficult things may seem,” says Jim. Jim resides in North Houston with his wife Kim of 18 years along with their two daughters, Megan (17) and Carleigh (15) who attend Klein Oak High School. Learn more about Jim’s team “Never Admit De Feet” or donate at www.jbr.org/thewoodlands/neveradmitdefeet.

Jim Strenger

December 12, 2015 The Woodlands Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Northshore Park 2505 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381 Get details / Sign up / Donate: www.jbr.org/thewoodlands Contact: Jen Torres / jtorres@arthritis.org / 832.833.6474

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Claus Market Klein Multipurpose Center • 7500 FM 2920, Spring, Texas

Join us the first week in November!

Thursday, Nov. 5th 4-8 pm Friday, Nov. 6th 10 am – 5 pm Saturday, Nov. 7th 10 am – 4 pm

$5,000.

Over in giveaways at this Market from vendors & sponsors • Free Parking • Unique Gift Vendors • Holiday Entertainment • Indoor Market Shopping Benefits Klein ISD students in need.

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TEXT TO ENTER • Contest Giveaways • Discounted Tickets • Hours Santa will be at the Market

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Life on

Mars

By Candy

For over the past 4,000 years, the human race has been fascinated by our mysterious red planet. Mars. It can be seen be seen in the night sky without binoculars or a telescope, but the images we do see from Hubble is quite amazing. Even to the point of the new hit movie “The Martian” and of course the 1990 cult classic “Total Recall”, who can blame us. Now with the recent discovery of water on Mars, the public is starting to pay more attention to the challenges, risks and rewards of sending humans who can actually survive the journey to the surface of the red planet.

Most Hollywood movies glamorize and distort the reality of traveling to Mars for the sake of a compelling story, so we have to remind ourselves these are movies.

In reality, we must find a path to Mars that is technically feasible, affordable and sustainable over several decades of travel. Making it to Mars will not be easy. It is the fourth planet from the sun, but is on average a daunting 140 million miles away from Earth. Keep in mind, our moon is nearly 250,000 miles away AND is the only other celestial body human beings have set foot on.

Nevertheless, NASA and several private ventures believe that by further developing existing propulsion methods, they can send a manned spacecraft to Mars.

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space for long periods of time. This phase will also require further development of the Space Launch System rocket, which is NASA’s most powerful rocket yet.

Once NASA has gathered enough data, the second phase, Proving Ground, will begin. This will consist of several cislunar (the area between the earth and moon) missions, which will help NASA learn how to conduct complex missions that allows crews to return to Earth in a matter of days.

Earth Independent will be phase three of the plan. It will involve sending astronauts to orbit Mars and land on one of its moons. Once that is successfully done, NASA will proceed with landing humans on the actual planet with equipment to explore it while setting up a living and working environment. And then setting up a return transit so they would be able to come back to Earth.

The next few years will be very crucial for space exploration. Anyone can see we are making history with new Mars discoveries that are giving way to possibilities that were only seen in sci-fi books, TV shows and movies. As NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden is fond of saying, “We are closer today to sending people to Mars than even before.” NASA will continue to learn about Mars and hone its planning over the next 15 years. So to quote Captain Kirk “Space, the final frontier . . . To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before.” Here is to our next adventure to Mars!

For more information on the Three-part Mars Plan, visit www.nasa.gov.

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Come See

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Photos with Santa Claus and the Holiday Shopping Market

Avoid the craziness of the mall lines!

Thursday November 5, 4-8 pm and Saturday November 7, 1-4 pm

Klein ISD Multipurpose Center 7500 FM 2920, Spring TX 77379 If you believe in the magic of Christmas, bring your children or grandchildren to this photo opportunity with Santa Claus. Everyone is encouraged to bring a new or gently used coat to be donated to the Claus Project to help local students in need.

Tickets to attend the event are $5 for adults and children under the age of 18 are free. Please bring your own camera to take pictures with Santa!

Here is a list of the items that are needed: ] Socks for all ages – New and in original packaging only ] Underwear for elementary age – New and in original packaging only ] Coats/ Sweaters – Solid colors without any label, logo, embroidery or design showing ] Polo style shirts – Solid colors without any label, logo, embroidery or design showing ] Sweat Shirts – No Hoodies, solid colors without any label, logo, embroidery or designs ] Shoes – New and Solid Color

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You can make a difference!

Health experts report that even a 2-degree drop in body temperature results in reduced heart rate, loss of coordination, and confusion. Adults cannot work effectively and children find it difficult to learn. For most, a warm coat solves the problem.

But, for the nearly 15% of Americans living in poverty, a warm winter coat is a budget “extra.”

Please donate at the Clause Market and give back to your community.

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Local residents helping from Spring Klein Area helping donate. Leanne Donelson, Blake and Anna Loosley.

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Making An Impact I Why we started?

Klein ISD is one of the of the best public school districts rated in Texas, coming in at number 52 out of 8,738. With approximately 50,400 students Klein School District has about 40.9 % of its students qualified as economically disadvantaged.

Because of this the Claus Project was formed to help students and families in need.

1 What is the Claus Project/ Market The Claus Project started 5 years ago to help bring warm clothing to the students and community members in need by donating to the local school district. They have partnered up with the Claus Market to help spread the awareness and have a drop off location for 3 days. Drop off location Klein Multipurpose Center 7500 FM 2920, Spring, TX 77379 (Nov.5-7)

2 What the students need?

The Claus Project reached out to Cindy Doyle, the director of Community Relations and Education Foundation for Klein ISD, and found that the schools needed more than just coats. The schools are in need of new socks for all ages, new underwear for elementary age, sweaters, polo style shirts, sweat shirts (No Hoodies, all clothing items must be new, solid colors, without any labels, logos, embroidery or design work) and new solid color shoes.

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In Your Community Donation Process The process is simple: drop off your extra coat/clothing at the Claus Market Thursday, Nov. 5, 4-8, Friday, Nov. 6, 10 am-5 pm and Nov. 7, 10 am-4 pm. All donated coats/ clothing will be given to Klein ISD for distribution to local students in need before the winter break. If you do not have a coat to donate, you can help provide a warmer winter by giving monetary donations made out to: Please make cash and/or checks payable to Klein ISD. Mail to: Klein ISD Community Relations: 7200 Spring Cypress Rd. Klein, TX 77379.

4 Shop for a Claus Bring your gently used coats and new clothing to the Claus Market Show and afterwards enjoy the holiday market show and Christmas cheer. This will include a variety of local, upscale vendors from clothing, jewelry to home decor and $5,000 in giveaways from market vendors and sponsors.

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Santa Claus Featuring special guest appearances from Santa Claus including photo opportunities. Photos with Santa are Thursday Nov. 6, 4-8 pm and Saturday Nov. 7, 1-4 pm (make sure to bring your own camera). Entrance fee is $5 for adults and children 18 and under are free. Stop by and enjoy this 3-day holiday market show by bringing in your donations and warming students . . . one coat at a time!

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Spring•Klein Magazine’s Social Media Corner!

We love connecting with our Spring Klein Readers on Social Media.

Here are a few of our favorite photos from our followers and staff, as well as images we have shared on our profile:

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RECIPE

Festive Recipes by Local Resident Paula Smith ROASTED FRESH TURKEY

Source: Dictated via telephone by my Aunt in 1986 Remove neck, etc. . . . and rinse well Rub with Good Olive Oil Brush Cavity with Sweet Warm Butter Stuff with Apples, Oranges and Celery Heat Roasting Pan at 400o (without turkey) Make a “bed” of Parsley, Carrots and Onions in bottom of hot pan.

Add Turkey and Roast until Golden Brown at 400 degrees.

Remove from oven when Turkey is golden brown Turn oven down to 300.

Cover Turkey with Cheesecloth that has been dipped in butter basting sauce (see below). Baste with sauce every hour.

Turkey will cook at a rate of 15 minutes per pound. Fresh not frozen Hen Turkeys are always preferable. The juices are phenomenal to make light gravy!

Butter Basting Sauce: 2 Cubes Sweet Butter 2 Cloves Garlic, pressed 2 TBS Fresh Tarragon, minced (if using dried Tarragon, 1 TBS only) Sweet Hungarian Paprika Salt/Pepper

GRAVY

Source: Adapted from my Grandmother’s recipe I make this gravy in the roasting pan the turkey roasted in which gives it great flavor from all the bits stuck to the pan.

Add 1 cup flour and stir with wooden spoon until it makes a dark chestnut brown roux using a little grease from the turkey drippings.

Add approximately 2 quarts turkey juices and/or chicken stock gradually stirring as you add the liquid.

Add 1 cup Half-and-Half.

Stir constantly until bubbly and thickened.

Salt and pepper to taste.

If not thick enough, dilute flour and hot stock and pour the paste into the mixture in the pan and continue to stir to get desired consistency.

ORANGE PECAN PUMPKIN BREAD Source: Adapted from my Mother’s recipe

1 1/2 Cups white sugar ½ Cup canola oil ½ Cup water 1 Cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 large Eggs 1 2/3 Cup flour ¼ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ¾ tsp Salt ½ tsp each cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg Zest of one orange 2/3 cup chopped Pecans, roasted

Mix first five ingredients well using a mixer.

Sift next 7 ingredients. Add zest of orange to the sifted flour mixture and add to mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in nuts.

Pour into greased (I use a non-stick spray like Pam) and floured loaf pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, depending on the size of the pan.

I doubled this recipe for two large loaves that took about 75 minutes.

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Insured Medical Services Most People Don’t Know About Acne Treatment

Prescribed acne treatments may be covered by your insurance policy depending on your individual insurance policy and the severity of the acne. Your payment portion may be very little, or nothing at all, but this would depend on your policy coverage and requirements.

At SKIN 101, they provide options from topical skin care products to prescription medications in addition to our in-office procedures overseen by licensed Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners.

The acne treatments that may be covered by your insurance companies includes acne cleansing, chemical peels, acne surgery, laser therapy, Cryotherapy and day and evening management regimen.

Kenalog Injection Treatment

Have a pimple or cystic lesion and want it gone fast? Come in for a quick injection and watch it disappear overnight!

Actinic Keratosis

Years of sun exposure causes Actinic Keratosis to develop, appearing as rough-textured, scaly, dry lesions or patches that form on the outermost layer of the skin. Most insurance companies will cover the use of laser therapy and chemical exfoliation for these precancerous lesions and Blue U Levulan therapy for precancerous lesions.

Wart and Lesion Removal

While all warts are skin growths caused by viruses, different warts respond to different treatments and some warts go away on their own. Salicylic acid and nitrogen freezing can help with removal of many warts. Skin tags can simply be shaved or snipped! The Practitioner will assess, diagnose, monitor and remove if medically necessary.

Full Body Skin Exams

Most insurance companies will pay for one visit per year. A full body skin exam is an invaluable tool and preventive measure in the early detection of skin cancer as well as many other dermatological conditions.

Mole Removal

Moles may appear black, brown, or tan and are benign pigmented spots of skin. Moles that are larger than six millimeters, itches or bleeds, rapidly changes in color, size or shape, has multiple colors, is located where it can’t

be easily monitored, (such as on the scalp) should be examined by a professional immediately. They will assess, diagnose, monitor, and remove if medically necessary.

Cosmetic Consult

Cosmetic consults are helpful when considering the use of our skincare products or cosmetic treatments. Fillers, injectables, lasers and chemical peels are just a few of the items that can be reviewed with our staff during these appointmemts. Your first cosmetic consult is complimentary and cosmetic consult appointments thereafter require a small fee which can be applied to your service should you purchase a tteatment.

Sun Damage

Sun damage is the result of long-term exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun. Sun damage most commonly occurs on the face, hands and arms, and may lead to sun spots, age spots, rough skin and wrinkles. The best treatment against sun damage is preventing it from occurring in the first place. Schedule a free cosmetic consult for more education on how to prevent sun damage.

Rosacea Treatment

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SPRING•KLEIN ATHLETE

JOS H W H EEL ER CENTER/BACK Klein Oak High School & Texans Soccer Years Playing: 11

How/when did you get started in sports?

When I was little my mom signed me up for soccer because my dad always kicked the ball around with me.

What are your honors and accomplishments?

Receiving “Defensive MVP” for KOHS. What is your favorite athletic memory?

Scoring a header on Klein HS. What is your favorite pregame snack?

I like eating granola bars.

What do you do to focus yourself for a game?

Listening to my favorite pre-game playlist.

What do you get most out of being an athlete?

The experiences I have with my teammates and always striving to be better.

Who has been the biggest influence in your athletic career?

My friend, Kyle Wood because he helped me train so I could make the team for the Texans soccer.

Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?

Messi is my favorite professional athlete because he is respectful and always gives back to the community.

What is your favorite pro sports team and why?

BVB Dortmund because this team has a lot of my favorite players.

How do you balance sports and academics?

My parents always say, “work first, play later” . . . so I do all of my work first so it doesn’t interfere with athletics.

What college do you plan to attend?

I would like to go to UT, where my sister, Madi is attending now.

What keeps you motivated?

My family, friends, and love for the game!

Who is your favorite teacher and why?

Mrs. Camerino because she helped me with math . . . she got me through it and made it easier for me to understand.

When not practicing/playing, what do you like to do in your spare time?

I like watching Netflix.

What advice would you like to give to younger athletes?

I would tell younger athletes to never give up on your goals!

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10 Restaurants Open On Thanksgiving If laboring in the kitchen all day doesn’t sound like your idea of a holiday, leave it to the professionals to prepare your Thanksgiving meal. For an all-American feast of turkey and all the trimmings, visit these 2015 Top 10 Thanksgiving Restaurants in Houston. And best of all? No dishes to wash.

Bistro Provence

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(French/Bistro) 13616 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77079 (713) 827-8008 http://bistroprovence.us/

(Italian/Contemporary) Four Seasons Hotel Houston 1300 Lamar St., Houston, TX 77010 (713) 276-4700 http://www.quattrorestauranthouston.com/vinoteca/

Brennan’s of Houston

Rainbow Lodge

(Creole/American) 3300 Smith St., Houston, TX 77006 (713) 522-9711 http://www.brennanshouston.com/

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House (Steakhouse) The Galleria 5061 Westheimer Rd., Ste. 8060, Houston, TX 77056 (713) 355-2600 http://delfriscos.com/

(Seafood/Steakhouse/American) 2011 Ella Blvd., Houston, TX 77008 (713) 861-8666 http://rainbow-lodge.com/

Red Lion Pub

(British/Indian/Pub) 2316 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 77019 (713) 782-3030 http://www.redlionhouston.com/

Smith & Wollensky

Mockingbird Bistro

(American/French/Provençal) 1985 Welch St., Houston, TX 77019 (713) 533-0200 http://www.mockingbirdbistro.com/

(Steakhouse) Highland Village 4007 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77027 (713) 621-7555 http://smithandwollensky.com/

Monarch

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

(American Regional/Breakfast) Hotel ZaZa Houston 5701 Main St., Houston, TX 77005 (713) 527-1800

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Kids Eat FREE SPRING•KLEIN DEALS

Here some Houston restaurants helping you dine out on the cheap! Thank them for offering Kids Eat Free and 99¢ meals the next time you’re there.

AS WITH ALL DEALS, PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE HEADING OUT. OFFERS CHANGE OR ARE DROPPED FREQUENTLY.

Alicia’s Mexican Grill

Freebirds

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Fuddruckers

20920 Kuykendahl, Spring (281) 350-8383 Kids eat free Mondays at every location.

9453 Jones Road, Houston (281) 897-9200 Kids 12 and under eat free Wednesdays with each purchase of adult entree.

Bayou City Wings

All Houston-area locations.

Kids eat free Tuesdays after 3 pm with adult purchase, dine-in only.

Kids eat for 99¢ Mondays from 4pm to close with adult purchase.

iT’Z (Willowbrook)

All Houston-area locations.

Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays with each purchase of an adult entree.

18355 Tomball Parkway (832) 678-2151 Children 12 and under eat free every Thursday. Limit two free child buffet’s per one paying adult.

Berryhill Baja Grill

James Coney Island

Champions, 5482 FM 1960, Houston (281) 444-8844 The Woodlands, Market Street, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, (281) 298-8226 Kids under 10 eat free all day Tuesday. One free kid’s meal per adult entree or combo.

Black-eyed Pea

All 11 Houston-area locations Free kid’s meal Tuesday, 4 pm to close, with purchase of each adult entree.

Boudreaux’s Cajun Kitchen

17595 Tomball Parkway (Willowbrook) (281) 469-8500 Kids eat free Tuesdays with purchase of an adult item $6.95 or higher.

BYG Burgers & Brew

13802 Fleur de Lis Boulevard, Cypress (281) 469-3485 Kids 12 and under eat free Wednesdays with each purchase of adult entree, 4 pm – close.

Del Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

13235 Jones Road, Houston (281) 970-1600 Kids 12 and under eat free Mondays and Tuesdays from 4 pm to close with each purchase of adult entree.

Denny’s (all locations)

4 pm to close Tuesdays: Free kid’s meal with purchase of each adult entree.

Several other locations offer this special Saturday night as well — call specific location to confirm.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

All Houston-area locations. One free kids meal on Sundays (12 years and under) with each entree purchased.

Donelly’s Pizza Bistro 2021 Rayford Road, Spring (832) 585-0500 One free buffet every day for children 7 and under with each paying adult.

Fish Place

Houston – 1969W @ Veterans (281) 587-0404 KIDS EAT FREE, EVERY MONDAY from now until the end of August Buy an Adult Entree and get a FREE Kids Meal.

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All Houston-area locations Kids 10 and under eat for 99¢ Mondays from 4pm to close with each $5.50 adult purchase. Dine-in only.

Mama Juanita’s Mexican Restaurant

(Conroe/Spring/The Woodlands locations) Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays with each purchase of adult entree.

Rico’s Mexican Grill

All Houston-area locations Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays with each purchase of adult entree.

Ruby Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant

7748 FM 1960 West, Houston (281) 894-RUBY Kids eat free all day Monday with paying adult meal. Limit 2 free kids’ meals per adult entree.

Santa Fe Flats

21542 Highway 249, Houston (281) 655-1400 Kids 12 and under eat free Mondays with each purchase of adult entree.

Smashburger Spring: (281) 466-4704

Kids eat free Monday 4 pm – 9 pm with purchase of adult entree. Dine-in only.

Smashburger Willowbrook: (281) 890-5335

Kids eat free Tuesdays 4 pm – 9 pm with purchase of adult entree.

Dine-in only.

Steak N Shake All Houston-area locations

One free kids meal all day Saturday and Sunday with each adult purchase over $8.

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SMART TIP

Bad > Good >Great!

Tips from Master Josh Arcemont If Great had an enemy, what would if be? When I ask this question to my students the overwhelming majority usually say BAD (or something to that effect).

Although this seams like a correct answer it’s actually wrong. Let me explain…

The actual enemy of Great is Good! Very few people ever achieve greatness in life because they become complacent with being good. No one wants to be considered bad at something so we all work hard to move from bad to good. When we finally reach a place were we are good we tend to think that good is “good enough”, and we are right! Good is in fact good enough and that’s exactly why it’s the enemy of great.

Imagine we could measure greatness on a scale of 1-10 with 1 being bad and 10 being great. Good would be at a number 8 or 9 on the scale. People usually stop short of greatness with only an inch or two to go but become satisfied with the good success they have achieved.

So how to we go from good to great? The answer is simple, give the extra inch at everything you do. We aren’t talking about a lot a ton of extra work. If you are good at what you do that means you’ve already done the hard part now it’s time to “go the extra mile”. Try a little bit harder at everything you do. Perhaps that means a little more exercise, a little more preparation, study a little longer, wake up a little earlier.

One of Bruce Lee’s pupils ran 3 miles every day with him. One day, they were about to hit the 3-mile mark when Bruce said, “Let’s do two more.” His pupil was tired and said, “I’ll die if I run two more.” Bruce’s response? “Then do it.”

His pupil became so angry that he finished the full 5 miles. Exhausted and furious, he confronted Bruce about his comment, and Bruce explained it this way: “Quit and you might as well be dead. If you always put limits on what you can do, physical or anything else, it’ll spread over into the rest of your life. It’ll spread into your work, into your morality, into your entire being. There are no limits. There are plateaus, but you must not stay there; you must go beyond them. If it kills you, it kills you. A man must constantly exceed his level.”

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OPPORTUNITIES

College Students – Want to Earn Money Over Holiday Break?

Fall Semester is nearing the end, and finals are about to be behind you. For those that are heading home over the holiday break, you will likely have much more free time than you are used to. Why not take that time to earn some extra money?

College Nannies + Tutors across the country are looking for on-call babysitters to help fill the need for winter break childcare. Here are a few ways that you can help families in your community while earning extra money for holiday gifts or next semester’ s fun – like a spring break trip.

Holiday Parties Many parents have work parties to attend or plan. By being available a few of the evenings during the week or over the weekend, you open yourself up to helping these families, as well as making a few extra dollars.

Shopping

Some parents are last minute shoppers, and it is nearly impossible to holiday shop in the frenzy that is the mall this time of year. Let alone trying to shop with children in tow. Many on-call sitters are called to keep kids entertained while mom and dad finish up their holiday to-dos.

Picking up a job to babysit during a holiday party or shopping outing is great because it doesn’t require a huge time commitment and still gives you a lot of flexibility to do what you want over break.

All-Day Care

If you are looking for something that will really generate some dollars in your pocket, you can consider being a family’s childcare during the hours when kids would usually be in school. A lot of families have difficulty lining up childcare while their kids are on winter break. This is a great option if you want to keep your evenings free for fun with your friends and family, too.

So if you are looking for something productive to do over your holiday break, consider applying to become an on-call nanny. It is a great way to give your time and talents this holiday season while receiving a little compensation.

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EVENT

Junior League Presents The 13th Annual Holiday Shopping Event With the holiday season fast approaching, the Junior League of The Woodlands, Inc. (JLTW, Inc.) is proud to present the 13th annual Junior League Holiday Market to the greater Houston community. The Junior League Holiday Market will be held on November 20-22, 2015 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in The Woodlands Town Center, The Woodlands, Texas.

The Market will feature over 100 unique merchants from across the country that will be selling specialty holiday items, home accessories, clothing, gourmet foods, jewelry and much more.

Ticket prices are $15 for a one-day admission ticket. The Holiday Market hours are Friday, November 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Junior League Holiday Market will kick-off with a “Merry Christmas Y’all” Preview Party on Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Preview Party is a shopping event that will feature a live band and silent auction. Tickets are $90.00 per person and include a one-day admission ticket to the Holiday Market.

Proceeds from the Junior League Holiday Market help JLTW, Inc. support the organization’s mission and our immediate community through our dynamic Training and Community Programs.

WHAT: 13th Annual Junior League Holiday Market Shopping extravaganza to benefit and further the community programs of the Junior League of The Woodlands, Inc. WHEN: Preview Party – Thursday, November 19, 2015 EVENT HOURS: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

SHOPPING EVENT: Friday, November 20, 2015 – Sunday, November 22, 2015 SHOPPING HOURS: Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center ADDRESS: 1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380 PHONE: 281-367-9797 WEBSITE: www.TheWoodlandsWaterwayMarriott.com COST: Preview Party – $90 per person (includes one day market admission ticket) SHOPPING EVENT: $15 for one-day admission

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