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205 New B Street East • Universal City, TX 78148Phone: (210) 659-9061 • Fax: (210) 659-9040 • www.randolphfamilyhousing.com

July 2012

Randolph Family HousingCathy Wiley Community DirectorLisa Joaquin Waitlist CoordinatorLa Shard Henry BookkeeperTerri Hefford Resident MarketingRebecca Rodriguez Admin. AssistantAlma Townsend Exec. Homes Coor.Jeff Worley Maint. DirectorChris Simoneaux Asst. Maint. DirectorKeri Estrada Maint. CoordinatorSergio Cepeda Service TechnicianEddie Cerrano Service TechnicianGene Forde Service TechnicianFernando Riojas Service TechnicianChristopher Mcleroy Service Tech.Robert Faircloth Service Technician

Hours of OperationOpen Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Maintenance line, (210) 659-9061, isavailable 24/7 for emergency service.

(210) 659-9061www.randolphfamilyhousing.com

Peak PCS SeasonThe peak PCS season is here, and if

you know you’re going to be moving,please come by the office and give your30-day notice. If you don’t have ordersyet, you can bring them at a later date.Everyone is required to give at least a30-day notice.

Happy Birthday, AmericaCelebrate your liberty! Display the

flag. Wear red, white and blue. Singpatriotic songs. However you spendIndependence Day, make sure youhave some fun!

Office ClosedIn observance of Independence

Day, the RFH office will be closed on07/04/2012; normal business hourswill resume on 07/05/2012.

End of SchoolWith school out and a higher

population of children being out,please make sure that you operateyour vehicle at or below the postedspeed limits, drive safely and slowly.

Update Personal InformationIt has come to our attention that

some of our residents are not gettingour One Calls. These are used tonotify you about resident events, basenotices, lost animals and many otherthings. Most of these notifications aredone via email. However, once in awhile we need to send a phonemessage.

Please call the office,(210) 659-9061, if you have a newphone number or email address, sothat we can update your information.

Summer AppetitesYour appetite may decrease during

hot summer months, but continue toeat regular meals, even if you choosesmaller portions. Skipping mealscauses your metabolism to slowdown, which leads to a sluggishfeeling.

Summer SlumberMany people stay active late into

the evening during summer months,when days are long. If you find thatextra activity during the eveningmakes it hard to fall asleep at night,try nibbling an ounce of almonds orsipping a cup of chamomile tea beforebedtime. Both are safe, naturalsleep aids.

Recreational Vehicle ParkingWe have noticed people in the

community have started enjoying theuse of their recreational vehicles.While we want each person to enjoythese items, please rememberrecreational vehicles are allowed inthe housing area only up to 24 hoursbefore and after use for prep andclean up time.

The Tenant Representatives’Corner

Fellow Residents: There is a groupof residents, referred to as the TenantRepresentatives, who meet regularlywith Randolph Family Housing atRandolph Community Center and 902FTW leadership to discuss issuesrelated to Randolph Family Housing.

The Tenant Representatives are:-Mrs. Jackie Long

[email protected] Murphy (210) 267-2469

[email protected] Nowland-Amanda Washington-TSgt. Antonio Jimerson (210)

652-4676-Kaki Kolasa

[email protected] Wisser [email protected] Carrington (210) 281-4391-Carla Eller

[email protected] Harris

[email protected]

Any Resident Can Be aRepresentative

The Randolph Family HousingTenant Representatives are lookingfor more members. As arepresentative, you can be the voiceof your fellow neighbors. The groupmeets monthly with The RandolphFamily Housing staff and basehousing management staff.Representatives are also encouragedto attend the monthly meetings withbase leadership. Any events oractivities and housing concerns arediscussed at these meetings.Anyone considering becoming arepresentative may call the office at(210) 659-9061 for more details.

Go for the GoldEvery four years, all around the

world, people enjoy watching theSummer Olympic Games. This year’sgames take place July 27–Aug. 12 inLondon, England.

The first modern Olympic Gamesin 1896 featured nine sports: athletics(track and field), cycling, fencing,gymnastics, shooting, swimming,tennis, weightlifting and wrestling. Allnine will be part of this summer’sevent. From 1900 to 1992, the gamesoften included “demonstration sports.”These were usually sports specific tothe host country, such as Americanfootball in the United States or a

wrestling competition called glima inSweden. Eventually, the number ofregular events became so high thatthe tradition of includingdemonstration sports was suspended.

Becoming the host city for theOlympic Games involves a longprocess and carries benefits andchallenges. After a site is chosen, thecity has seven years to prepare for theevent. Hosting the games can behealthy for a city’s economy and bringthe area prestige. Preparing for thegames usually involves improving acity’s infrastructure and constructingvenues that can be enjoyed byresidents after the games are over.

The United States has hosted fourSummer Olympic Games, more thanany other country. Rio de Janeiro,Brazil, will host the 2016 SummerOlympics, marking the first time thegames will be held in South America.

One Giant Leap for MankindOn July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong

became the first human being to walkon the moon. That Apollo 11 mission,and others over an eight-year period,produced lunar samples and images;topographic, seismic and gravity data;and information about the lunarenvironment.

The six Apollo missions collected840 pounds of lunar rock samples.More than 30 years after the lastmoon landing, scientists still studythese samples.

Throughout history, the moon hasbeen worshipped as a deity andblamed for causing madness. In manycultures’ myths, the moon goddessand sun god chase each other acrossthe sky. The words “lunatic” and“loony” come from the Latin word formoon: “luna.”

According to www.Astronomy.org:

• The moon’s gravitational pullproduces ocean tides on Earth,but because of its smaller sizeand mass, gravity on the moon isabout 1/6 of that on Earth.

• If the Earth were hollow, about50 moons would fit inside.

• Although we can often see themoon clearly, it is 240,250 milesaway. If you traveled in anairplane at 500 m.p.h. nonstop, itwould take about 20 days toreach the moon.

• The moon has no atmospherebecause it does not have enoughgravity to support one.

Answer the Call of the WildIf you’re looking for a fun way to

spend a summer day, take a trip to thezoo! A little preparation can make abig difference. Follow these tips tomake your outing more enjoyable:

Make a plan. Check out the zoo’swebsite for information about animalfeedings, special shows or zookeepertalks. Print out a map of the zoo andmark everything you want to see.Number each area in the order youplan to proceed.

Timing is key. Animals are mostactive and the crowds are usuallysmaller first thing in the morning.Animals from cold climates may beeven more slow-moving and quietduring hot weather, so if you arepressed for time, choose the giraffesover the grizzly bears.

Soggy, but smart. Check theweather forecast and dressappropriately. If the forecast calls forrain, don’t cancel your trip. Put on araincoat and go enjoy the coolertemperatures and smaller crowds.

Dress for success. Wearcomfortable clothing, especiallyshoes. Many zoos are spread out, andyou may have to walk a bit betweenexhibits.

Focus. In addition to your camera,take binoculars to enable a closer lookat the animals.

Visit the zoo in the morning,when animals are

more active

Shrimp Watermelon SkewersIngredients:• 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter• 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger• 1 teaspoon soy sauce or to taste• 1 dash hot pepper sauce or

to taste• 16 jumbo shrimp, cleaned,

poached and chilled• 16 pieces of 2-inch cubes of

seedless watermelon• Fresh basil leaves or baby

romaine leaves for garnishDirections:Slowly blend seasoned rice vinegar

into peanut butter until completelyblended. Stir in garlic, ginger and soysauce until mixed well. Season withhot pepper sauce to taste.

Pour all but 2 tablespoons dressingover shrimp and toss to coat themwell. Chill for 1 hour.

To serve, alternate shrimp andwatermelon cubes on four skewers,and baste with remaining dressing.Serve over fresh basil leaves orromaine leaves.

For more recipes, visitwww.Watermelon.org.

Wit & Wisdom“No man needs a vacation so much as

the man who has just had one.”—Elbert Hubbard

“A good vacation is over when youbegin to yearn for your work.”

—Morris Fishbein

“On vacations: We hit the sunnybeaches where we occupy ourselves

keeping the sun off our skin,the saltwater off our bodies,

and the sand out of our belongings.”—Erma Bombeck

“Laughter is an instant vacation.”—Milton Berle

“Those that say you can’t take itwith you never saw a car packed

for a vacation trip.”—Unknown

“Vacations prove that a life of pleasureis overrated.”

—Mason Cooley

“The alternative to a vacationis to stay home and tip every

third person you see.”—Unknown

“I hate vacations.There’s nothing to do.”

—David Mamet

“A vacation trip is one-third pleasure,fondly remembered, and two-thirds

aggravation, entirely forgotten.”—Robert Brault

“I do not really like vacations.I much prefer an occasional day off

when I do not feel like working.When I am confronted with a wholeweek in which I have nothing to do

but enjoy myself I do not knowwhere to begin.”

—Robertson Davies

July

1775: Benjamin Franklin becomes

the first Postmaster General of what

is now the U.S. Postal Service.

1776: The Continental Congress

approves the Declaration

of Independence.

1885: Louis Pasteur administers the

first successful antirabies inoculation.

1862: Congress authorizes the

Army Medal of Honor.

1893: Katharine Lee Bates pens

“America the Beautiful.”

1916: Look, up in the sky—it’s a

bird, it’s a plane, it’s the Boeing

Airplane Co. forming in Seattle.

1933: Batter up! Major League

Baseball holds its first All-Star game,

played at Comiskey Park.

1940: What’s up, doc? That wascally

wabbit, Bugs Bunny, makes his

cartoon debut in “A Wild Hare.”

1945: The experimental atom bomb

(Trinity) is detonated in the

New Mexican desert.

1955: Disneyland opens in

Anaheim, Calif.

1958: NASA (National Aeronautics

and Space Administration)

is established.

1960: Harper Lee’s “To Kill a

Mockingbird” is published, quickly

becoming a best seller.

1969: Astronaut Neil Armstrong

takes one giant step for mankind,

being the first to set foot on

the moon.

2005: Lance Armstrong wins his

seventh straight Tour de France.

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