Happy Holidays & New Year's Eve
We wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours the happiest of holidays! Enjoy time spent
with family and friends, and in the midst of the busyness, take time to relax and soak in the magic
of the season. Also, we hope you have a fun and safe New Year's Eve. Let's make 2016 the best
year yet!
Your Community Team
Davis
Jonathan
Community Manager
Remembering Pearl Harbor
Liz Summerfield
Leasing Agent
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7th, commemorates
the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, during World War II by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Over
2,000 brave American service men and women lost their lives, and over 1,000 others were injured
on December 7, 1941. The attacks on Pearl Harbor led to the escalation of World War II. The day
after the attack, the United States declared war on Japan and, in doing so, entered World War II.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in a speech to Congress, stated that the bombing of Pearl
Harbor was "a date which will live in infamy.” Each year, on December 7, the United States flag
should be flown at half‑mast to honor those who died in the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Kevin Daugherty
Maintenance Technician
Ray Southerland
Maintenance Technician
Office Hours
Monday Thru
Friday
10:00A.M.-6:00P.M.
Winter Solstice Is Upon Us
Saturday
10:00A.M.-5:00P.M.
Winter has officially arrived! December 22nd marks the first day of winter, also known as the
"winter solstice.” The winter solstice occurs when the sun on our sky's dome reaches its farthest
southward point for the year. At this solstice, the Northern Hemisphere has its shortest day and
longest night of the year. Sounds like a good day to cozy up indoors for some extra sleep. Happy
winter!
Sunday
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DIY Holiday Card Display
(859) 331-8474
‘ Tis the season for holiday cards! Why not display them as part of your holiday décor? One easy
and inexpensive way to display cards is with fabric‑covered foam board and sewing pins!
Purchase foam board from the dollar store or office supply store and, using a utility or X‑Acto
knife, cut the board into three equal rectangles. Use spray glue to secure the fabric of your choice
onto the boards. Use ribbon, secured to the back with hot glue, to make a loop as a way to hang
the panels side‑by‑side on a wall. Use sewing pins, which come in a variety of colors, to pin
holiday cards to the boards.
Office Fax
(859) 331-8479
Emergency Contact
(859) 331-8474 ext 3
It's Bacon Day!
Bacon Day is December 30th. Here are a few scrumptious ways to celebrate your love of bacon!
Bacon‑Wrapped Dates: Stuff dates with gorgonzola cheese and wrap in bacon. Secure with
toothpicks. Broil, turning, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Sweet & Spicy Bacon: Sprinkle cayenne
pepper onto one side of bacon strip. Press both sides of bacon into brown sugar and place on
baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees, flipping once, 18 to 20 minutes. Cheesy Bacon Popcorn:
Drizzle 4 cups hot popcorn with 1 tablespoon bacon drippings. Toss with 3 tablespoons crumbled
cooked bacon and 1∕4 cup each grated Parmesan and cheddar cheese.
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‘Tis the season for giving and some
folks have been (secretly) giving in
abundance. Over the past several
holiday seasons, anonymous donors,
who are appropriately named
“Layaway Angels,” are walking into retail
stores just before Christmas and giving large
sums of money to pay off layaway accounts.
Last year, at a Toys“R”Us® store in Bellingham,
Massachusetts, a woman gave $20,000 to
pay off accounts. And in Mechanicsburg,
Pennsylvania, another patron paid $50,000
which covered over 100 layaway accounts
that included toys, clothing, and electronics.
Even celebrities are jumping on board with
the idea. Tim Tebow, former NFL quarterback,
appeared in an Orlando Walmart last year to
pay off accounts.
Since many families struggle to provide
everything on their child’s wish list, a layaway
program enables them to make payments on
the items. But, how meaningful is it to those
families to be given the gift of a zero balance?
It is the epitome of what the holiday season is
all about – giving to others.
With the “layaway angel” movement growing
year after year, a charity called Pay Away the
Layaway emerged, and continues to grow.
This organization enables anyone to contribute
anonymously to other’s layaway accounts,
particularly to those accounts holding items for
children. You can learn more and donate by
visiting payawaythelayaway.org.
The generosity of the “Layaway Angels”
reminds us of how giving to others can make
a world of difference in someone’s life,
particularly during the holiday season. Even
if you are not able to give monetarily in this
capacity, you can always give in ways that
will greatly impact a person, a family, or even
an entire community. Donating food, clothing,
blankets, toys, or even your time will make a
difference. So, whose “angel” will you be this
holiday season?
sources: www.cbsnews.com/news/layaway-angels-picking-up-thousands-in-santas-gift-tabs/
www.huffingtonpost.com/amy-wilks/layaway-angels-share-the-wealth_b_6334196.html
UNIQUE
PHOTO
GIFTS
If you haven’t heard
about Etsy, you’re in for a treat!
Etsy.com is an online marketplace
where you can discover handmade
items, custom products, or vintage
goods from all over the world. It is the
perfect online shopping destination
for something truly unique, all while
supporting small businesses.
A meaningful photograph always
makes a great gift, but to present
it in a fun and/or functional way, is
sure to be cherished. Here are some
Etsy store finds where your favorite
photograph can be featured.
Photo Expressions
makes beautiful
night lights using
your favorite
photo. Such
a unique way
to capture a
memory!
Etsy.com/shop/
PhotoExpressions
FamilyFotoFun
prints photographs
directly onto
natural wood
pieces. A rustic
and elegant
keepsake that will
stand the test of
time.
Etsy.com/shop/
FamilyFotoFun
Klidonas Photo
Jewelry creates
beautiful pieces
such as cuff links
and bracelets,
using your favorite
photographs.
Etsy.com/shop/KlidonasPhotoJewelry
SIMPLE GINGERBREAD
COOKIES
Directions
Check out these simple, yet delicious, gingerbread
cookies, complete with royal icing. This recipe yields 12-15
cookies, depending on the size of cookie cutters used.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl,
mix cookie ingredients together and chill for 45 minutes.
Cookies
Roll dough out onto floured board or countertop, about
1 package sugar cookie mix
1/8-inch thick. Press cookie cutters into dough and place
½ cup all-purpose flour,
onto cookie sheet. Bake cookies for 8 minutes. Cool on a
plus extra for rolling dough
cooling rack. Repeat the process until all cookie dough is
1 egg
used.
¼ cup melted butter
To make the icing, use a hand mixer to beat egg whites
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
with vanilla extract until frothy. Add the powdered
½ teaspoon ground ginger
sugar, one cup at a time, and beat on low speed until
¼ cup dark molasses
combined and consistency is smooth. Turn the mixer to
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
high and beat approximately 5 minutes, or until icing
Cookie cutters of your choice
becomes stiff and glossy. Transfer icing to a pastry bag
and carefully pipe designs onto cookies.
Royal Icing
Tip: If you do not have a pastry bag, you can transfer icing
2 egg whites
into a large Ziploc bag, cutting a tiny hole in the bottom
3 cups powdered sugar
corner. Squeeze excess air out of the bag, seal it closed,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
and pipe icing onto cookies. Simply toss the bag when
Pastry bag with small decorating tip finished for easy clean-up!
SURVIVING PEARL HARBOR
“Yesterday, December 7, 1941 — a date which will live in infamy —
the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked
by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” These were the
famous words spoken by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt on the
day following the attacks, claiming lives of over 2,400 and injuring
thousands more.
Today, the two oldest living survivors of the attacks still remember every detail as if it was
yesterday, and they both actively share their stories with their communities on a regular basis.
U.S. Navy veteran, James Downing, is 102 years old and lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Veteran Ray Chavez is 103 years old and resides in Poway, California.
Naval Lieutenant Downing was asleep in his home when he woke up to see his ship, USS West
Virginia, under attack. He hurried aboard to put out fires, but was forced to abandon the
battleship as it sank into the ocean. Downing recalls trying to memorize as many names of
deceased sailors as he could, from their dog tags, so he would be able to inform their families.
He spent a great deal of time, thereafter, visiting the injured sailors and offering to write letters
home.
Seaman First Class Chavez worked as a quartermaster aboard the minesweeper USS Condor. He
had just laid his head on his pillow that morning when his wife woke him, saying they were being
attacked. Chavez quickly got back to his ship, which was fired at by a Japanese Zero aircraft.
Miraculously, the USS Condor and its crew made it through without casualties.
This past summer, the two veterans were given the opportunity to meet, shake hands, and share
stories with each other. Of the meeting, Chavez said, “If I ever meet any survivors, I’m really
happy.”
sources: www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/jul/03/pearl-harbor-veterans-meeting/, www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/mar/18/pearl-harbor-vet103-in-shipshape/, www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24673595/pearl-harbor-survivor-100-shares-story-that-fateful
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Steelers vs Bengals
in the Jungle
B105 Toys for Tots
at Madison Theater
US Bank Arena
Marvel Universe
Live @ 7pm
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The Werks 10year
Us Bank Arena
Anniversary @
Harlem
Globetrotters @2pm Madison Theater
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GM and Chrysler
bailed out 2008
Safe Travels
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