CARE Housing
The Housing Herald
July 2015
Volume 13 Issue 7
Resident Managers
CARE at Cottonwood
Julie Clark
Corey & Faith Nielson
Pager: 498-4415
July is UV Safety Month
According to the American Cancer Society, skin cancer is the single most common cancer worldwide. Did you know that UV rays don’t just damage your
skin— they can also damage your eyes?
Protecting Your Eyes from UV Rays
CARE at Eagle Tree
Andrew & Brianna Ballinger
Samantha Donaldson
Pager: 498-4431
CARE at Fairbrooke
AJ & Faith Brandt
Judy Kinner
Pager: 498-4453
The American Optometrist’s Association explains that there are 3 types of UV
radiation: UV-C (harmlessly absorbed by the ozone layer), UV-A and UV-B.
Both UV-A and UV-B rays can have harmful effects on the eyes. Short-term
exposure to UV rays may cause photo keratitis Photo keratitis usually temporary. However, longer-term UV exposure may damage the retina or cause cataracts or macular degeneration. In order to protect your eyes from UV rays,
you need the right type of sunglasses.
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Block 99 to 100% of UV-A and UV-B rays.
CARE at Greenbriar
Jeffery & Bridget Ochs
Sunshine & Hillary Aumiller
Pager: 498-4451
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Screen out 75—90% of light.
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Have grey lenses for correct color recognition.
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Have impact-resistant lenses.
CARE at Provincetowne
Edgar Diaz & Patricia Mata
Christine Ferguson
Donna Miller
Pager: 498-4452
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Wrap around your head for maximum protection.
CARE at Swallow
Andrew & Jennifer Connell
Kate Johnson
Pager:498-4455
CARE at Windtrail
Rigoberto & Jillian Jacobo
William & Cheryl Wright
Pager: 498-4454
Protecting Your Skin from UV Rays
To lessen your chances of skin cancer the CDC recommends that you avoid
direct sunlight and indoor tanning. Follow these tips to protect your skin.
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Stay in the shade during midday.
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Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher).
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Reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, and after swimming, sweating or toweling.
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Cover up exposed areas of skin with clothing.
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Share your head, neck, ears and face with a wide-brimmed hat.
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Wear wrap-around sunglasses.
Don’t forget-unprotected skin can be damaged by UV rays in as little as 15
minutes. You still need protection on cloudy days. The rays, not the heat, are
what can cause the damage.
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17 Fun Facts about the 4th of July/ Independence Day
1. Congress made Independence Day an
official unpaid holiday in 1870. In 1938,
Congress changed Independence day to
a paid holiday.
2. Only John Hancock actually signed the
Declaration of Independence on July 4,
1776. All others signed later.
3. The Declaration of Independence was
signed by 56 men from 13 colonies.
4. The only two signers of Declaration of Independence who later served as President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
5. The stars on the original American flag in
a circle sp all the colonies would appear
equal.
6. The first Independence Day celebration
took place in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776.
7. The White House held it’s first 4th of July party in 1801.
8. Benjamin Franklin proposed the turkey as the national bird but was overruled for the bald eagle.
9. In 1776, there were 2.5 million people living in the new nation.
10. Fifty-nine places in the U.S. contain the word “liberty in the names.
11. The most common patriotic-sounding word used within place names is “union” with 136.
12. Fireworks are part of the tradition of celebrating this national holiday. The U.S. imported $227.3 million woth of
fireworks from China.
13. Vast majority of imported flags was made in China.
14. Barbeque is also big on Independence Day. Approximately 150 million hot dogs and 700 million pounds of
chicken are eaten on this day.
15. Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original colonies.
16. Traditions place the origins of “Yankee Doodle” as a pre-Revolutionary War song originally sung by the British
Military officers.
17. The tune of the National Anthem was originally used by an English drinking song called “ to Anacreon in
Heaven”.
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Moon Day
Moon Day commemorates the day man first walked on the moon in 1969.
The Apollo Space program, begun by President John F. Kennedy, was created to put the first man on the
moon. Apollo 11 fulfilled that dream, carrying astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin Aldrin,
Jr. What an amazing and historic event it was!
On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 was launched from Cape Kennedy Space Center atop a huge Saturn V rocket.
On July 20, 1969, the Lunar Module, nicknamed the “Eagle”, touched down on the surface of the moon at
Tranquility Base. Upon landing, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported “The Eagle Has Landed”. A
few hours later, Neil Armstrong, stepped off of the Eagle’s ladder, placed one foot upon the moon’s surface
and proclaimed: “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind”.
July 4th
Way back in the 18th century the United States was not considered the United States. The United States
was actually an extension of England but eventually differences began to develop which caused a rift between Britain and America.
When the colonies were first settled they were allowed to develop freely, but things changed in 1763. Britain
decided that the colonies needed to return revenue to the mother country. The colonies did not agree, they
felt that since they were not represented in Parliament, hence the saying” no taxation without representation”. When Britain continued to tax, the colonies formed the First Continental Congress to recognize our
rights. When this didn’t work a war was declared The American Revolution.
Many people had decided that any kind of taxation without representation was considered tyranny. During
the course of the American Revolution, a second Continental Congress was formed. It is this group that
adopted the final draft of the Declaration of Independence. All thirteen colonies stood behind it and adopted
it in full on July 4, 1776.
This is where the Fourth of July holiday comes in. To this day the Fourth of July is the most patriotic holiday
celebrated in the United States.
The CARE Housing Staff
Amber Boutte
Director of Financial Operations
Josh Stallman
Maintenance
Morgan Krueger
Resident Services
Alex Keogh
Property Manager
Jacki Ellis
Property Manager
Patrick Eastman
Project Manager
Chris Anderson
Executive Director
Linda Kammerzell
Property Manager
Roxie Guerrette
Office Administrator
Erin Becker
Maintenance
Mike Belarde
Senior Accountant
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Kid’s Corner
Calendar
Moons
Birthdays
July 4—Independence Day
July 2—Full Moon
July 2—Ashley Tisdale
July 7—Strawberry Sundae Day
July 8—Last Quarter
July 6—50 Cent
July 16— New Moon
July 18—Vin Diesel
July 24—First Quarter
July 22—Selena Gomez
July 31—Full Moon
July 27—Triple H
July 14—Bastille Day
July 20—Moon Day
July 23—Hot Dog Day
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