THE COLES CONNECTION
Volume 5, Issue 10
News For the Residents of Coles Crossing
Coles Crossing Fall Market
Area Girl Scouts
Kick Off a New Year Girl Scouts of the Compass Rose Service Unit celebrated the end of summer with a Back to School Social at the end of August. Nearly 200 girls gathered at the Coles Crossing Community Park to enjoy ice cream sundaes and activities designed to kick off the new year. This will be a great year of celebration for all Girl Scouts as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. Girl Scouting was founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low. At their social, Compass Rose Girl Scouts made a banner declaring “Why We Love Girl Scouts: 100s of Reasons for 100 Years.” Many Compass Rose Girl Scouts also gathered on the last Saturday in August for Daisy Day at the Coles Crossing Park. This was an opportunity for Kindergarten girls to explore Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts in Kindergarten and 1st Grade are known as Daisies. Older Scouts played games and sang songs with their new young friends. They even made SWAPS together. Swaps are “Special Whatchamacallits Affectionately Pinned Somewhere.” These are small crafted pins that Girl Scouts exchange to remember a special event or special friend. Another special event coming up is Juliette Low’s birthday on October 31. Compass Rose Girl Scouts will celebrate with a roller skating party and service project. These are just a few of the many fun things that Girl Scouts do as they strive to build courage, confidence and character. Find out more: LaceyC@ entouch.net.
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A few photos from the Back to School Social, put on by the Girl SCouts of Compass Rose Service Unit.
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THE COLES CONNECTION Bicycle Helmet Safety For Adults On Tuesday August 30, 2011, I believe that wearing a bicycle helmet either saved my life or certainly saved me from a very serious head injury. Like I do every morning, I decided to go on a bike ride right around the time that most kids were riding their bikes to Sampson Elementary. I decided to go on a narrow path off of the main black top trail near the tennis courts and noticed some school children riding their bikes towards me. I decided to ride my bike on the grass next to the path in order to give the children as much room as possible on the path. When I went to return to the path, my tires got caught in the space between the grass and the path and as a result, I lost control of my bike, fell off of my bike and hit the left side of my head very hard on the cement path. I could feel the hard impact on the left side of my head and sat there for a minute dazed, disoriented and confused about what had just happened. I also felt nauseous, but managed to get up and ride my bike home safely. When I returned home, the nauseous feeling had subsided, but for the remainder of the day I had a headache, was unable to concentrate and felt extremely tired and weak. As the week progressed, I did start feeling better each day and am happy to report a week later that I feel one hundred percent better! I am thankful and feel very blessed that I did not sustain any serious head injuries and know that wearing my bike helmet was the key to avoiding a more serious outcome.
I am writing this article for several reasons, the first being that since my accident, I have noticed that many adults in our neighborhood ride their bike without wearing a helmet. I would like to say that I have always worn a helmet when I rode my bike, but that is not the case. It took many months of listening to my husband plead with me to do so before I finally did. While most parents do a great job of making sure that their children wear helmets, I am amazed to see that we don’t take the same safety precautions for ourselves. Up until a few months ago, I fell into that same category and even allowed my youngest son to ride his bike without a helmet on several occasions. Never again will I do this!!! Has anyone noticed all of the HUGE cracks in our black top biking path? It really doesn’t take much for an accident like mine to occur, particularly if you get distracted by someone passing you, some loose gravel on the bike path, perhaps an animal jumping out at you or like me, getting your tire caught in a small space. This last week as I pass so many adults not wearing helmets, I have been tempted to stop them and tell them how dangerous that can be. That is why I am writing this article. If you don’t wear a helmet, please consider doing so. It can and will save you from serious injury should you have an accident similar to mine! Submitted by Carol St. Clair
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CY-FAIR ISD AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS – A WINNING TEAM! The Cy-Fair ISD volunteer theme for this year is “Teamwork is Key” in recognition of the combined effort that it takes to ensure student success. Our school district fully understands and appreciates that it takes district administration, teachers, school staff, parents, community partners and volunteers each doing their part to give our children every possible opportunity to reach their full potential. We are looking for community members who want to become Global Volunteers in order to be a part of our “team” and make a difference in the lives of children. If you are not the parent, grandparent or legal guardian of a student enrolled in the school at which you volunteer, you would be considered a Global Volunteer. We have many volunteer opportunities available at a school near you. Individuals are needed to perform a full range of activities and we have training available for specific tasks such as vision and hearing screening, tutoring, mentoring, Junior Achievement, and other instructional presentations. If you have some free time and would like to learn more about becoming a Global Volunteer, please contact Kim Nash at krnash1@sbcglobal. net or call the CFISD Partners in Education Office at 281-894-3950. And remember: “TEAMWORK IS KEY”
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. (Casino Open from 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.)
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Zeta Tau Alpha Cypress Alumnae Chapter presents Pink Tie Affair - Casino Night on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 7:00pm - 11:30pm at the Sterling County Club @ Houston National. Please join us by enjoying playing on professional casino tables while earning the chance to win fabulous prizes in the Raffle, taking part in our Silent Auction, enjoying delicious hor d’oeuvres and dancing the night away. This is a fundraising event, through the ZTA Foundation to support The Susan G. Komen Foundation. Advance purchase tickets are $60 single and $100 couple. Tickets include $3000 in Casino Chips, Hor d’oeuvres, 2 Raffle Tickets, & a Door Prize Ticket. To purchase tickets, please email:
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Join us for an evening that will feature “Las Vegas” type fun all for a great cause. Enjoy playing on professional casino tables while earning the chance to win fabulous prizes in the Raffle, take part in our Silent Auction, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and dance the night away. ** Must be 21 or older to attend **
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“TEAMWORK IS KEY” WITH CY-FAIR ISD VOLUNTEERS Hey! Grab your keys, unlock your hidden talents and join our Volunteer Team this fall in the Cy-Fair Public Schools! The name of the team is “VIPS“(Volunteers in Public Schools). VIPS in Cy-Fair ISD center the attention of
their service on supporting students and staff and making a significant contribution to the education of children. These dedicated individuals are just like you, they give freely of their time and resources; and they have an impact on the academic and personal development of our students. Cypress-Fairbanks ISD is fortunate to be able to draw from a terrific diversity of skills and knowledge in its community. If you are interested in being a part of an exciting group of volunteers and making a difference in your Cy-Fair Schools, or would like more information, please feel free to contact Pam Scott, Partners in Education Director at 281-894-3950.
CY-FAIR ISD VOLUNTEER OCTOBER 2011 EVENTS “TEAMWORK IS KEY”
October 11 ........... PIE Mentor Training – 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Berry Center Training for individuals committed to serve as a role model and friend to CFISD students. October 14 ........... VIPS Fall Conference – 8:00 a.m. to 2 p.m., Berry Center A day of informative workshops is offered to volunteers, staff, parents and community members designed to support the work of volunteers in all district schools. Registration forms are available in schools and in the PIE dept. October 19 ........... Hearing Certification Training – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Berry Center Become a State certified trained volunteer to assist your CFISD School in hearing testing for the students. Please RSVP to your school nurse by October 14. October 20 ........... Vision Certification Training – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Berry Center Become a State certified trained volunteer to assist your CFISD School in vision testing for the students. Please RSVP to your school nurse by October 14. October 25 ........... Junior Achievement Volunteer Training – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Berry Center The purpose of Junior Achievement is to educate and inspire young people to value free enterprise, understand business and economics and be workforce ready. October 26 ......... Multicultural Meeting – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Berry Center Open to all CFISD school staff, volunteers, parents and community members. The purpose of the CFISD Multicultural Committee is to raise the level of cultural understanding and respect by sharing information with the CFISD community to encourage cultural sensitivity and parental involvement to strengthen student success. October 27 ........... Virtual Volunteer Training – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., ISC West Training for Volunteer Coordinators to learn how to effectively and efficiently manage their campus Virtual Volunteer account.
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HEALTH BRIEFS OCTOBER 2011 Tobacco smoke can trigger child’s asthma attack Exposure to smoke can worsen your child’s asthma and should be eliminated to help effectively manage symptoms, said a pediatric pulmonologist at Baylor College of Medicine. “Sometimes treating a child’s asthma means treating the parent’s tobacco addiction,” said Dr. Harold Farber, associate professor of pediatrics pulmonary at BCM and associate medical director of the Texas Children’s Health Plan at Texas Children’s Hospital. If your child has asthma and you are a smoker, Farber said it’s critical to get your tobacco dependence treated. “When you smoke, whether it’s indoors or out, your
child is exposed to the irritant,” said Farber. He encouraged smokers to talk to their doctors and to call the free national smoker’s help line at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-7848669) for assistance to become smoke free. Vitamin C protects, maintains healthy bone mass Vitamin C plays an important role in maintaining bone mass - promoting the balance between old bone resorption and new bone formation, said a Baylor College of Medicine doctor. Most experts recommend vitamin D, calcium, exercise and bisphosphonates to keep bones healthy, said Dr. Kenneth Gabbay, professor of pediatrics - molecular diabetes and metabolism at
BCM. Vitamin C is sometimes left out of the healthy bone equation but studies show that it’s equally important. Food high in vitamin C includes oranges, strawberries, dark, leafy lettuce, broccoli, bell peppers and fresh herbs. Most daily vitamin supplements also contain vitamin C. Sleeping pills not easy answer When sleep doesn’t come easily, some people turn to what they think is an easy solution - sleeping pills. But according to a Baylor College of Medicine sleep expert, sleep medications - whether prescription or over-the-counter - shouldn’t be taken lightly. “All medications have side effects that need (Continued on Page 14)
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THE COLES CONNECTION (Continued from Page 12) to be weighed whenever you take them,” cautioned Dr. Phil Alapat, assistant professor of pulmonary, critical care and sleep medicine at BCM and medical director of the BCM Sleep Center. Some of the most common prescription sleep medications are non-benzodiazepine hypnotics, like Ambien and Lunesta. These medications are not physically addictive and will not cause withdrawal symptoms when a person stops taking them. However, many people depend on them because they believe they cannot sleep without them, Alapat said. One of the most common over-the-counter sleep aids is the nutritional supplement melatonin. It is helpful for some people but Alapat cautioned that it is not , an FDA regulated substance. Overthe-counter sleeping pills may also contain antihistamines and while these can help a person sleep, they have other side effects, including dry eyes and mouth. They may also cause an altered mental state, and this can be especially concerning in older adults, Alapat said. Before turning to any type of sleep aid, Alapat recommends a visit to a physician, or a sleep disorders specialist.
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BRITT’S BOOK BUZZ: THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins
Remember the compelling and cultfollowing TV show, Lost? To me, The Hunger Games is the literary equivalent in that the writers creatively demonstrated survival and unity when faced with extremely harsh circumstances. The difference is that while Lost was the result of a plane crash on a strange island where anything could happen, The Hunger Games is ruled by the Capitol where young adults fight to the death as a form of entertainment for the government. Set in the not so distant future, North America as we know it has been completely reorganized into separate districts (12 of them) all closely controlled by the militant, big brother, harsh “Capitol.” These districts were formed when the Earth had become so violated environmentally and morally that war broke out. As a reminder to all of the segregated districts that rebellion is not tolerated, there is a yearly “Hunger Game”
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where a male and female from each district aged 12-18 is chosen at random to fight each other to the death. There can only be one victor and everything is televised, complete with sponsors. It is in district 12 that the heroine, Katniss Everdeen lives with her mother (a healer) and her younger sister. Her father was killed in a mining accident but left his oldest daughter with the gifts and talents of hunting, which is her family’s key to survival. When Katniss’ sister is chosen as one of the “tributes” to fight in the hunger games, Katniss volunteers in her place. Her male counterpart, Peeta, is also chosen. Their experience at the Capitol and the whole tradition around the hunger games
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is so intriguing and fascinating as are the people they encounter. However, it is the way the hunger games are so carefully and technologically orchestrated and Katniss’ amazing ingenuity and will to live and survive that kept me reading and enjoying the brutal, yet thoroughly entertaining book. At the time I am writing this review, I am already on the final book of the trilogy! This book has it all -- a love triangle, a heroine, an underdog, fighting, mystery, science fiction--it is a reader’s big Kit Kat bar! Feel free to comment on this review, your thoughts on the book or suggest a book for me to review on my blog: http://brittsbuzz.blogspot.com
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THE COLES CONNECTION PEOPLE PROTECTING OUR PARKS New Fire Safety Campaign for City of Houston Parks
People Protecting Our Parks calls on all Houstonians to proactively protect the City's parklands during the ongoing drought. The campaign has two main goals: fire prevention education and the protection of public parklands. The first step in this campaign is the issuance of a temporary ban on all barbeque pits in City of Houston Parks. The temporary ban on barbeque pits will remain in effect until further notice. Signage notifying the public about the ban will be placed in the parks. To allow for a period of public education, warnings will be issued to violators until City Council adopts a permanent enforcement mechanism next week. Houston Fire Department recommends the following safety tips during this drought: BARBEQUE SAFETY
• P ortable barbecue pits, charcoal grills and other open-flame cooking devices outside of a building should not be operated on combustible balconies or located within 10 feet of combustible walls or roofs or other combustible materials. • When igniting the barbecue charcoal, use a charcoal lighter, not gasoline. Gasoline can flash violently in and around the pit causing serious injuries to anyone in the area of the flash. A fire extinguisher or charged garden hose should be handy while the fire is burning. Check the pit frequently to ensure that it is okay. • Hot ash and coals from barbecue pits and charcoal burners should be placed in a non-combustible container until cooled or thoroughly saturated with water, before being disposed. OPEN FLAMES
• Th e City of Houston Fire Code prohibits all open-burning within the Houston city limits at all times. The burn ban in unincorporated areas of Harris County also prohibits any outdoor open-burning, including the burning of: a bonfire, rubbish fire, campfire, trench fire, or other fire in an outdoor location when not contained. VEHICLES,TRAILERS AND TOOLS
• Park vehicles so that the exhaust system does not come in contact with dry grass, leaves, or weeds. • Adjust the safety chains on trailers to ensure they don't drag and create sparks that can cause roadside starts. • Keep lawn mowers and agricultural equipment in proper working condition and avoid rocks and other materials which might cause a spark. • Do not weld or cut without a spotter, a water source and a shovel. • Notify the electric power company when dead trees or overhanging limbs endanger the electric wires. The wires may touch each other or the ground, causing sparks that start fires. CIGARETTES OR OTHER SMOKING MATERIALS
• A nother cause of accidental fires is carelessly discarded cigarettes or other smoking materials. They can smolder for hours and should be completely doused with water before being discarded in a safe manner, rather than tossed out a window or on the ground. • Texas' arson law includes felony punishment for anyone whose cigarette recklessly sets fire to a building or injures anyone. Arson is a second-degree felony in Texas, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, but if a person is hurt or killed or if the fire involves a church, arson is a first-degree felony, carrying possible punishment of up to life in prison. For more safety tips see www.houstontx.gov/fire.
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