101 Arkansas Blvd. • Jacksonville, AR 72076Phone: (501) 983-9044 • Fax: (501) 983-9021 • www.littlerock-family-housing.com

July 2013

Contact InformationWelcome Center: 983-9044 or 983-9046

Winter Hours of Operation:Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Sunday Closed

24-Hour Maintenance: (866) 962-5778

Emergency ServicesSecurity Forces 911Fire Department 911

Your Friendly Office StaffMary Holliday-Sopko Community Dir.Judith Lovellette Assistant Comm. Dir.Julie WellbornHeather PhillipsTylynn ReinemannBrenda FryJillian FryEmily White

Your Friendly Maintenance StaffCade Wood Maintenance DirectorMark Johnson Maintenance SupervisorLesa Brinker Maintenance Coordinator

TJ Ruhter Steve MillerJoshua Richardson James StanberyAlan Marcus Keith SmithEric Smith Gary CoxDoug Beals

Spending Summer by the Pool

Residents of Little Rock FamilyHousing get to spend the summerstaying cool by the pool.Temperatures in July regularly top onehundred degrees and there is nobetter place to be than in our juniorOlympic pool.

Little Rock Family Housing ishappy to bring back Pool Side Cutiesand Popsicles by the Pool for somesummer fun.

Spend your summer with us atLittle Rock Family Housing. There isalways something fun and exciting todo. We are going to have some realfun in the sun!

Employee SpotlightThis month’s employee spotlight is

on the newest member of our team,Emily White. Emily is our newadministrative assistant and we are sohappy to have her here.

When Emily is not at work, shespends time with her husbandStephen, her cat Ozzy and herdog Hooch.

A Bit About BlueberriesNative to North America, the

health-packed blueberry has beenenjoyed for centuries. Originally foundin the wild, most of today’s blueberriescome from domesticated plantvarieties that were developed forcommercial production in theearly 1900s.

Domestic blueberries grow onbushes that are often planted in longrows. Beginning as a cluster of whiteblossoms in springtime, pollination bybees starts the process of turningeach blossom into a berry. The fruitsstart out hard and green, becomereddish-purple, and finally turn theunique shade of blue from which theytake their name.

When it comes to health benefits,blueberries pack a lot of punch. Withjust 80 calories per cup, they’renaturally low in fat, and they containsome of the highest levels ofantioxidants of any fruit. They’re alsoa great source of vitamins C and K,dietary fiber, and manganese.

Many people associate blueberrieswith pastries and pancakes, and whileit’s OK to enjoy these treats,blueberries should be consumed inother forms to take full advantage oftheir health benefits. Consider addingthem to cold breakfast cereals, a bowlof oatmeal or a fresh salad. They alsomake a healthy snack or dessert,whether plain or mixed with somelow-fat yogurt.

Fun Facts• Blueberry muffins are the state

muffin of Minnesota.• New Jersey’s state fruit is

the blueberry.• July is National Blueberry Month

in the U.S., and August isNational Blueberry Monthin Canada.

Sunburn SolutionsThere’s nothing like coming inside

after a fun day in the sun and seeingthat familiar redness on the surfaceof your skin: sunburn. You can’treverse sunburn once you have it, butyou can use a variety of naturalmethods to soothe the pain andreduce inflammation.

Aloe vera. Slice open a leaf fromthis succulent and apply the geldirectly to the burn. You can also buyaloe vera gel products, but avoidthose that contain lanolin, which

can make the burn feel worse.Yogurt. This dairy product

re-establishes pH balance and coolsthe skin. Apply plain, unsweetenedfull-fat yogurt with few additives to allsunburned areas. After the yogurtbecomes warm, rinse it off withtepid water.

Tea. The tannic acid in tea helpsrelieve sunburn pain. Soak a towel orcompress in freshly brewed tea thathas cooled and apply to the skin. Ifyou’ve burned your eyelids, steepteabags in cool water and rest themon your closed eyes.

Potatoes. Blend two peeledpotatoes until you have a paste.Gently rub the paste on the skin. Let itdry, then rinse with cool water. A lessmessy option is to lay potato skinsdirectly on the burned area.

Oatmeal. Add one-half to one cupof this skin soother to cool bathwater,then soak for 15 minutes.

Digging Up the PastArchaeologists have the exciting

job of studying the past through therecovery and analysis of artifacts,structures and environmental cluesleft by prior cultures. At sites aroundthe world, these scientists helpunravel the mysteries of history toeducate and inform later generations.

Many archaeological sites in theU.S. have been designated asnational or state historic sites or parks.Among them:

Chaco Canyon. Located in NewMexico, Chaco Canyon was a thrivingcultural center for Pueblo peoplesfrom the 800s to 1200s. Today, ChacoCulture National Historic Park is oneof the nation’s most importantpre-Columbian historical sites with anarray of impressive ruins.

Effigy Mounds. While AmericanIndian mounds are commonthroughout the Midwest, those in a

few states were built in the shape ofanimals; these are known as effigymounds. More than 200 examples arepreserved at the Effigy MoundsNational Monument in Iowa.

Cahokia Mounds. At its peak in the1100s, Cahokia’s population wouldhave rivaled or exceeded that of thelargest cities in Europe at the time. Itwas the most influential urbansettlement in the Mississippianculture, which is credited withdeveloping advanced societiesthroughout what is now the Midwestand southeastern United States.Located in Illinois, Cahokia MoundsState Historic Site is also a WorldHeritage Site.

Dress for a SuccessfulInterview

When interviewing for a job, youhave just a few seconds to make agood first impression—and a lotdepends on your appearance. Followthe guide below so you’ll know justwhat and what not to wear to help youland that dream position.

Modesty matters. Conservativeclothing indicates you are respectful,polite and taking the interviewseriously. Avoid revealing clothing—including low necklines, sheer fabricsand skirts that end above the knee—and wear closed-toe shoes.

Don’t go color crazy. Stick withsolids or subtle patterns in neutraltones such as navy, gray, brown andblack. Wear dark socks or plainhosiery that matches your attire. A suit(skirt or pants with matching jacket) isyour safest bet.

Less is more. Flashy accessoriescan be distracting, so keep your bag,jewelry and hairstyle simple so theinterviewer can focus on yourcredentials. For creative positions, youmay want to stand out a little morewith an interesting necklace or ring;just make sure your statement piecedoesn’t outshine what you haveto say.

Pay attention to details. Clothingthat is stained or wrinkled can makeyou look sloppy and lazy, so be sureto properly launder and iron your outfitbefore the interview. Avoid cologne,perfume or heavily scented lotion;some interviewers have allergies orfind certain scents unpleasant.

Easy Mini CheesecakesIngredients:• 2 packages (8 ounces each)

cream cheese, softened• 2/3 cup sugar• 2 eggs• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract or

1 teaspoon lemon extract• 12 vanilla wafersDirections:Preheat oven to 325 degrees.Beat cream cheese and sugar in

large bowl with electric mixer onmedium speed until light and fluffy.Add eggs and extracts; beat well.Place a wafer in bottom of12 paper-lined muffin cups.Spoon batter into each cup, fillingtwo-thirds full.

Bake in preheated oven for 22 to24 minutes or until edges are lightlybrowned. Cool in pan on wire rack.The mini cheesecakes will deflate inthe center upon cooling.

Refrigerate four hours or overnight.Garnish with fresh fruit, lemon curd ormelted chocolate swirls.

Find more recipes atwww.McCormick.com.

Wit & Wisdom“I grew up like Huck Finn, always

outdoors, exploring, collecting frogs—there was space everywhere.

I want my kids to experience that too.I love being outside.”

—Josh Duhamel

“It is good to realize that if love andpeace can prevail on Earth, and if we

can teach our children to honornature’s gifts, the joys and beauties of

the outdoors will be here forever.”—Jimmy Carter

“There are few things so pleasant as apicnic eaten in perfect comfort.”

—W. Somerset Maugham

“I’m an introvert ... I love being bymyself, love being outdoors, love

taking a long walk with my dogs andlooking at the trees, flowers, the sky.”

—Audrey Hepburn

“I’ve liked lots of people ’til I wenton a picnic jaunt with them.”

—Bess Truman

“I love to be outdoors. I prefer beingoutdoors to, you know, being inside.”

—Keith Carradine

“Camping is nature’s way of promotingthe motel business.”

—Dave Barry

“Some national parks have longwaiting lists for camping reservations.When you have to wait a year to sleep

next to a tree, something is wrong.”—George Carlin

“I like to run outdoors. It’s the onething that actually clears my head and

allows me to create.”—Leisha Hailey

Arkansas TravelersHome GamesDickey-Stephens Park(501) 664-1555www.Travs.com• July 1 vs. Midland RockHounds• July 10-13, 18-21 vs. Tulsa Drillers• July 29-31 vs.

Northwest Arkansas Naturals

Through July 7Painting in the Open Air: Plein Air Paintings by Jason SacranHistoric Arkansas Museum(501) 324-9351www.HistoricArkansas.org

Through July 21Jazz: Through the Eyes of Herman LeonardClinton Presidential Center(501) 374-4242www.ClintonPresidential

Center.org

Through July 27Creative ExpressionsThe Butler Center(501) 320-5700www.ButlerCenter.org

July 4Frontier Fourth of JulyHistoric Arkansas Museum(501) 324-9351www.HistoricArkansas.org

July 6Streetlight ManifestoThe Rev Room(501) 823-0090www.RevRoom.com

July 12-Sept. 28Quapaw QuarterThe Butler Center(501) 320-5700www.ButlerCenter.org

July 17DawesThe Rev Room(501) 823-0090www.RevRoom.com

July 26Jason Boland and theStragglersThe Rev Room(501) 823-0090www.RevRoom.com

July 27Switchback/Ringleader/Red Devil LiesJuanita’s(501) 372-1228www.Juanitas.com

Upcoming Events:

Aug. 31Breakfast With Great ApesLittle Rock Zoo(501) 666-2406www.LittleRockZoo.com

Sept. 3-Oct. 5“Tuna Does Vegas”Murry’s Dinner Playhouse(501) 562-3131www.MurrysDinnerPlayhouse.com

Dates and venues are

subject to change.

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