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Rice

Military

NewsletterDecember 2010

your source for

neighborhood news

Quarterly

Meeting

“RMCC in 2011”

January 11

Tuesday, 7 pm

DePelchin Chi ldren’s Center

4950 Memorial DriveEnter from Sandman and Scotland

R ice Military Civic Club invi ts you

T e Fif Annual

H oliday Celebra onbene fi n g

D epelchin Children ’ s Cen tr uesday, December 7

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

D ePelchin Children ’ s Cen tr4950 Memorial Driv e

( en tr f om Sandman and Scotland )

Rice Military Civic Club invites residents and friends to joi

the festivities as we celebrate the season with good company

neighborhood charity. The Fifth Annual Holiday Celebration will be Tuesd

December 7 at DePelchin Children’s Center, from 6:30 p.m. until

p.m. Molina’s Cantina Catering will provide festive appetizers

drinks. We have some great raffle items and all proceeds wil

added to our contribution to DePelchin. A special original piec

art created by the children of Rice Military will be among the ra

items! The holidays are such an exciting time, and we can make th

even brighter for the children of DePelchin. Won’t you cons

adding just one more gift to your list this year? You can providnew unwrapped gift for a boy or girl, choose to sponsor a child

teen by supplying the items on his or her list, or make a monet

contribution directly to DePelchin. It might be fun to join with

neighbors on your block to sponsor the needs of an older child

you choose to bring a gift, consider bringing something for an ol

child or teen. Visit the DePelchin Children’s Center website

www.holidayproject.depelchin.org for a list of needs. Join your neighbors for a cup of cheer and a celebration of

season!



w w w . R i c e M i l i t a r y . o r g

A Introduction to the Rice Military Board for 2011

All Rice Military Civic Club officers are volunteers. Please contact them with questions, issues, or complimentWe would like to thank our officers and all of our volunteers for their work to make Rice Military one of the besneighborhoods in Houston.

Cindy has been a resident of Rice Military for over eight years. She h been a RMCC member since shortly after moving into the neighborhoand has previously been involved in several RMCC committ

including the social committee and the National Night Out plannicommittee. Previously she served as Vice-President. She looks forwto contributing to the continued improvement of Rice Military.

Amaris has been a resident of Rice Military for almost four years. Slives next door to the Beer Can House and hosted the Beer Can BloParty in July. Her favorite aspect of the civic club is the opportunitymeet fun neighbors. She is involved with the Book Club and attenevery social she can. With regards to the civic club, Amaris states “Mgoal is to get the people of Rice Military to join, attend, have fun, a

make some really great friendships.”

Cindy McCauley

President

[email protected]

Amaris Wendelburg

Vice President

[email protected]

Marilyn Myers

Treasurer

[email protected]

Marilyn has been a resident of Rice Military for two years, arriviabout a week after Hurricane Ike blew through. She has been a pmember for two years and has been very impressed with what the groaccomplishes. She was on the National Night Out Committee this yand attended a book club event at the Museum of Fine Arts.

Paul Hesson

Secretary

[email protected]

Paul has lived in Rice Military for two years and been an active membof the Civic Club during that period. He enjoys the Wine Club, socevents, and helping with any "hands on" projects, in particulandscaping at the Roundabout. He resides with his wife Karen adaughter Althea who is a freshman at Lamar.

Wendy Wilkinson

Newsletter Editor

[email protected]

Wendy has been a resident of Rice Military for four years and has bethe editor of the newsletter for the past three years. She participatemany of the socials and book clubs as well as many of the neighborhoand city-wide meetings. Her goal for the newsletter is to provideinformative and entertaining publication for and from the Rice Militresidents.

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Protect Your Vehicle Against Thieves

by Christopher McCarty

Vehicle break-ins andthefts are on the rise in Rice

Military. No matter what type of vehicle you drive, it can be atarget for thieves. Nearly100,000 vehicles are stolen inTexas each year and thousandsmore are burglarized. Thefollowing are some steps you cantake to protect your vehiclewhen it’s not parked in yourgarage.

• Park your vehicle in a well litarea or an area with lots of foot traffic.

• Remove your keys and keepyour vehicle locked.

• Never leave your vehiclerunning and unattended.

• Hide or remove valuablesfrom your vehicle.

• Don’t hide a spare keyanywhere on your vehicle.

• Consider installing an alarmor tracking/recovery device.

• If you’re shopping and needto place bags in your car,

consider moving your vehso it appears you are leavin the event you are bewatched.

• Never leave persoinformation in your vehsuch as bank statemencredit card information, anything else that could leto possible identity theft.

• If you discover some breaking into your car, do approach them. Immediatcall the police.

Some crimes unavoidable but taking a fsimple steps can help minimyour risk.

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National Night Out a Success in Rice Military

by Phyllis Thomason

The evening could not

have been more perfect! Great

cool fall weather, sunny skies,and Nellie Keyes Park full of

families who came out to meet

their neighbors and enjoy the

generosity of our local

businesses. Great food was

served up by many of our

neighborhood restaurants as

well as gift certificates from

others. Pony rides, face

painting, and the bouncy house

were provided by still another

group of businesses. Many of

those business owners were on

hand to meet us and welcome us

to their locations. And because National

Night Out is all about creating a

secure sense among neighbors,

we met our local neighborhood

police officers, the Houston

Mounted Patrol, and the

Houston Fire Department!

Senator Mario Gallegos, our own

District G City of Houston

Council Member Oliver

Pennington, and a representat

of Council Member Meli

Noriega stopped by to thank

for continuing to sponsor

National Night Out Project Rice Military.

The following pictu

were provided by Ama

Wendelburg and Will Wilkinso

Thanks to all of our R

Military residents for mak

this night such fun, and than

to all of our local busines

whose contributions made

possible. See you in 2011!






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Thanks to Our Rice Military 2010 NNO Sponsors

The Rice Military Civic Club wishes to thank the following sponsors for their generous support

of our National Night Out event and our neighborhood:

Benjy’s

Max’s Wine Dine

Pizzitola’s BBQ

Molina’s Cantina

Candelari’s Pizzeria

Quiznos

Canyon Creek

Chatter’s Café & Bistro

El Tiempo Cantina

Raia’s Italian Market

Laurenzo’s Sports Bar and Gr

Table 7

Shipley Donuts

Los Cucos Mexican Cafe

Advertise

in the nextnewsletter!

Contact us at [email protected]

Restaurant Sponsors

Business Sponsors

Brixx

Eight

Roosevelt

Vicki Barazandeh Heritage

Texas Properties

Taps House of Beers

The Washington Wave Jitney

Martha Turner Properties

Urban Living

OurBLOK

Integrity Bank

IP Design

Brando Chiropractic

Memorial Park Dental

Sterling Bank MW Cleaners

Finish Strong Sports

Nifty Cleaners

Houston Gym

River Oaks Cleaners

Katie & Co.

Wanda Baptista Citihomes

West End Bicycle

mailto:[email protected]








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Queen of Green: Holiday Recycling

by Laury Adams

As we entertain family andfriends and receive hundreds of advertising materials in thecoming weeks, there’s no doubtour green tubs will be brimmingwith plastic, metal, andnewspapers. But when holidaygifts replace electronic equipmentand household items, we may look at the old product and ask, “What

should we do with this?”

Hopefully, we will be overcomewith guilt before tossing it in thegarbage.

Junk waste (furnitureitems, appliances, and other bulkymaterial) can be placed at curbsideon designated Mondays inFebruary, April, June, August,October, and December. To findyour scheduled Monday of themonth, go to the map for our zipcode at www.HoustonTx.gov/solidwaste.

It’s easy to discard

electronic equipment and smallappliances at the drive-through

recycling center at 5900 Westpaon the north side of street just wof Chimney Rock.

Recycle Some #6 Plastics in Neighborhood! The #6 placontainers from flowers alandscape plants should not recycled with other plastics. not throw them in the garbaThe pots and plastic trays canused by the Wabash Feed StoreWashington Avenue. Drop th

off at your convenience.

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Holiday Safety Advice for Canine Friends

by Annie

Hi, I’m Annie. I am back againwith some advice for the

upcoming Holidays.

Holiday Food

Holiday foods can be aproblem for your pet. Rich, fattyfoods, like gravy or grease, cancause problems ranging fromstomach upsets to pancreatitis,which is an inflammation of thepancreas resulting in pain,vomiting, and dehydration. It

could land us in the hospital!Alcohol can cause serious

intoxications in pets, and manydogs are attracted to it. Every yearhundreds of dogs die after a single

bout of alcohol consumption.Clean up glasses after holidayparties. We are attracted by thesweet taste of drinks, especiallyeggnog.

Chocolate, coffee, and tea

all contain dangerous componentswhich cause nervous system orurinary system damage and heartmuscle stimulation. Chocolate isespecially a problem because wedogs love its flavor. Problems fromingestion range from diarrhea to

seizures and death. Unsweetened baking chocolate and dark chocolate are the worst culprits, but all chocolate, fudge, and othercandy should be placed out of our

reach. Be careful of all unwatchedfood products. Uncooked yeastdough can expand and producegas in the digestive system,causing pain and possible ruptureof the stomach or intestines. Grapes and raisins contain anunknown toxin, which candamage the kidneys. We dogshave an exceptional sense of smell

– juices on plastic or aluminumfoil left on countertops are verytempting. If ingested, plastic orfoil wrap (cellophane candywrappers or food wrap) can causechoking or intestinal obstruction.Meat-soaked strings from rumproasts are also enticing. Ingestion

can cause a surgical emergencalled a ‘linear string fore body’ in the intestines. To be safe, put away fo

immediately, and pet-proof ygarbage. Feed your pet(s) beforparty so they will not be so apt beg or steal food.

Poisonous Plants Many of the plants yhave in your homes during holidays can be poisonous to pets. If ingested, holly (leaves a berries) causes stomach upset a

can be potentially fatal to bdogs and cats. Mistletoe upsstomachs and can cause hecollapse. Poinsettias have irritating sap that can ca blistering in the mouth stomach upset. So when y brighten up your home, pthese plants well out of our reor use imitation holiday plants.

Christmas Trees O Christmas tree, Christmas tree, how careful must be. Christmas trees and th

Rice Military Civic Club Membership Form

$20 Household Membership $5 Senior Membership

$30 Business Membership I would like to donate $____ extra for community outreach!

Name ____________________________________ Address _____________________________________

Telephone _________________________________ Email _______________________________________

Contact me about local volunteer opportunities

Mail this form to PO Box 130311, Houston TX 77219 or pay online at www.RiceMilitary.org

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decorations can create hazards forus pets.

Place Christmas trees in astable stand, and attach the treesecurely to a window or wall withsomething like fish line. To keepour cat friends away from the tree,

it may help to use a Scat Mat. Forus dogs, use an indoor exercisepen to provide a safe place insideduring the holidays, or put thepen around the tree! Tree needlescan be toxic and cause mouth andstomach irritation. Even needlesand the wire of artificial treescould pose a problem. Be sure weare not chewing on branches oreating fallen needles. Chewing on

electrical cords, including cords of lights can cause problems rangingfrom burned mouths to electricalshock and even death byelectrocution. Use pet-proof

extension cords, and spray cordswith a product such as BitterApple or Chew Stop. Christmas decorations can be a problem. Dogs will oftenplay with glass ornaments as if they were balls and serious oral

lacerations can result. Sharpornament hooks can also becomeimbedded in your pet's mouth oresophagus. Decorating trees withfood is asking for problems.Candy canes and gingerbreadpeople can be as enticing to usdogs. Because tree preservativesare often sugar-based (andinviting to dogs) and because the

water stands so long, the water inthe tree stand often harborspotentially harmful bacteria.Fertilizers, insecticides, or flameretardants that were used on the

tree may also get into the waCover the stand with a tree skiruse other means to prevent accto the water.

Pet Gifts and Treats When choosing a holid

gift for your special friend, be sit is safe – no small pieces tcould come off and be swallowChoose healthy holiday treats your dog and give them moderation. With all of the festivitdo not forget to relax and spesome quality time with us! think that is the best gift of all away!

Happy Tails and HapHolidays!

(ghostwritten by Judy Duncan)

Electronic

Newsletter

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newsletter by email on PDF

in lieu of a hard copy, thenemail [email protected]

with “PDF Newsletter” in

the subject line along with

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A Look Back at Halloween in Nellie Keyes Park

by Phyllis Thomason

The youngest residents of

Rice Military had an incredible

afternoon to romp in Nellie

Keyes Park. Dressed as lions,

tigers, fairy princesses,

ladybugs, elephants, Buzz Light-

years, and cowboys, they came

to play games, make crafts,

decorate mini pumpkins, jump

in the bounce castle, and collect

candy.

We thank all of thefamilies who volunteered their

time and effort to make this

Second Annual Halloween

Festival a great success. Festive

orange balloons were filled and

given to all by Dora de los

Santos. The Anderson and Shore

families setup the crafts table

and assisted each little goblin in

making finger puppets and

pumpkin crafts. The Pumpkin

Roll, supervised by Angelica

Young, was enjoyed by parents

and kids alike!

Jo Wiginton was back

again this year with her Catch-A-Spider game. Mini pumpkins

were turned into masterpieces

by our young RM residents.

McKee, Peggy Moore, a

Phyllis Thomason worked w

these budding artists as th

created original designs. T

bouncy castle was sponsored

RMCC, and Doug Jon

generator powered it!

And to Lucy Anderson

BIG THANK YOU

organizing a great afterno

The above pictures w

provided by Lucy. Thanks ag

to all for making this yanother success!

Design Tip: Living Large in Small Spaces

by Pamela O’Brien

By simply using the right

pieces in our homes and offices,

we can often make a small spacefeel much larger. Try these

ideas:

Add height to a room

with tall, stately pieces of

furniture to raise the eye. You

can also use a tall floor lamp

like a torchiere, or even a

sculpture. Hang art a bit higher

in a small room.

When purchasing

furniture, opt for the rounded

look instead of squared-off pieces; the softer corners lend

themselves better to flowing

easily from one space to

another.

Though the furniture

should feel light, don’t confuse

or clutter the area with a leggy

look. Too much furniture on

legs will look busy. And do

forget about the tables:

cocktail table with a sturdy b

is more family-friendly.

Pull a color or two frroom to room with pa

window treatments, accessor

or rugs to keep your e

moving.

Visit www.RoomRedo.com for morinformation and to sign up for herfree email tips.






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Farmers’ Market Fun

by Eileen Sims

I recently discovered the

world of farmers’ markets inHouston, and I am a fan!Houston hosts dozens of local

farmers’ markets across the city

each week. I visited the

Saturday morning Urban

Harvest - Eastside Market

(open 8 a.m. to noon), located

just off Richmond between

Kirby and Buffalo Speedway. It

was a crisp, clear, beautifulmorning; I was not sure what to

expect, but as I approached themarket, I was pleasantly

surprised by all of the sights,

sounds and smells. Although

the market is not big, I was

amazed at the variety of

products. There were dozens of

vendors selling everythingfrom organic vegetables,

seafood, and grass-fed meats to

homemade Indian chutneys

and curries. I sampled

delicious local goat cheese,

honey, gourmet tamales, and

Texas olive oil. I could notresist bringing home some of the beautiful bouquets of

brightly colored flowers, and

they lasted over a week! There

was even an onsite knife

sharpening service, so you can

have your knives sharpened

while you shop. Local farmers’ markets

are not only a fantastic resourcefor fresh produce, seafood, and

meats, but it also is a wonderfulopportunity for urban residents

to support local farms, with

both immediate and long term

benefits for all. There is no

doubt that locally-grown farm

products are fresh, tasty and

healthy, but local farmersmarkets also promote a great

sense of community, not to

mention the fact they are a lot

of fun! The day I attended

Eastside Market there was l

music and the Fusion T

Truck was there dishing made to order breakfast tausing the fresh farmers’ mar

ingredients. I encoura

everyone to get out there a

explore the world of farme

markets: it is a fun, education

and delicious way to spend

Saturday morning and supp

local farmers!

Quick idea for yofarmers’ market finds: Sa

diced squash with garlic, oloil, and herbs. Use to t

toasted baguette slices spre

with goat cheese. Sprinkle w

dill, mint, or basil.

For a complete list

market locations and ho

check out the websitewww.visithoustontexas.com

visitors/farmers-markets.

Share Your News We welcome your news, photosand editorials. We reserve theright to edit for clarity, style, and

length. Send questions andc o n t r i b u t i o n s t [email protected]. Articlesand ads do not necessarily reflectthe views of the Rice Military CivicClub, nor does the Civic Club takeresponsibility for errors of fact thatmay be expressed by the writersand advertisers.

Wendy Wilkinson,

Editor





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R ice Military Civic Club invi ts you

T e Fif Annual Holiday Celebra onbene fi ng Depelchin Children ’ s Cen tr

uesday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

D epelchin Children ’ s Cen tr4950 Memorial Driv e

( en tr f om Sandman and Scotland )

B ring your gifts and celebrat e season!

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