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Letter from EditorCITY MAGAZINE

July 2010

Contents

06 Summer Cocktails

09 Local Flavor

10 Camp Agape

14 Budget Furniture

16 Hoopla July 2010

18 Change of plans

20 Pet 911

22 City Church

24 Chill Out

Camey

Now that we are knee deep into the summer months I feel like such a kid…there is no doubt about it, I love summer. I love having nowhere to be, no carpools to drive, no schedules to stick to. I love the smell of sunscreen mixed with Popsicle juice. I love drinking sangria with family while the kids swim in the pool.

I love doing laundry that consists entirely of towels. I love watching fireworks on July 4th.

I love cold watermelon on a hot day.

I love the sound of the ice cream truck as it jingles through the neighborhood. I love lemonade stands spelled “Lemonaid.” I love damp bathing suits stuffed into backpacks and freshly made tie-dyed tee shirts. I love cotton balls soaked in Calamine lotion. I love Slip ‘n Slides and water balloon fights.

I love the smell of barbecues on Sunday afternoons. I love flip flops and sundresses. I love screen doors. I love open windows. I love the sound that air-conditioners make.

I love sunkissed checks and freckled shoulders.

No doubt about it, I love summer…

It might be sacrilegious to say, but by this point in the summer, barbecues, picnics and the bug-swatting and sitting on dirt that accompany them are getting tiresome. Just because it's summertime doesn't mean that all signs of swank should be left behind.

Where are the cocktail dresses and cool summer flavors?Instead of the throw-meat-on-a-grill gathering, consider hosting a late-afternoon cocktail party, where rather than sweating over a hot grill, the host gets to enjoy the company. You can look snazzy and stay cool, the food is made in advance, and served room temperature or cold.

Cocktail parties are a comfortable way to introduce new people, or to have a larger number of guests in one spot, without the worry of seating or cutlery. A cocktail party is the perfect opportunity to try new or more unusual recipes, stronger flavors and spicier bites that lend themselves well to the small portion sizes. The key is for everything to be quick, easy and do-ahead. If the host is having fun, the guests will follow suit, making the party a success.

The self-serve bar As with the food, the cocktails can be made in large batches ahead of time. Punch bowls or large cold-beverage jars with spigots can hold several gallons,

making it easy to mix and set aside until the party starts.

Set up a bar with the basics. Start with rum, vodka, whiskey, gin and Tequila. Add mixers, like soda water, tonic water, orange juice, ginger ale and cola. Provide lime and lemon wedges, sugar, simple syrup and bitters.

Provide the necessary tools. Tie a bottle opener with string to the refrigerator. On a round silver tray set up a makeshift bar with a cocktail shaker, muddler, strainer and a long spoon.

Have a variety of glasses on hand. Even if using disposable, there is a wide range available from tumblers to martini glasses. You can also find cheap cocktail glasses at garage sales and thrift stores.

Stock up on ice. Clear out ample space in the freezer for about a pound of ice per person. To be really festive, seek out decorative toothpicks, colorful umbrellas and other drink accessories. If guests ask what they should bring, suggest a bottle of wine.

Art of the summer cocktail party An exciting menu doesn't have to be overly compli-cated. Three to five hors d'oeuvres, with a few easy extras, will do. Plan the menu around what's in season, using the freshest ingredients in simple ways, such as tossing corn into salsa, topping crostini with slices of heirloom tomatoes, or cutting vegetables into spears for crudités.

PARTYThe keep-your-cool summer cocktail party

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Round out assertive flavors with crowd-pleasing store-bought snacks, like cheese, nuts, olives and breadsticks. Vary textures, sweetness, familiarity and richness.

Stock up on quick fillers. Toasted baguette slices topped with roasted red peppers is a simple crostini. Slice the peppers and toss with olive oil, fresh herbs, red wine vinegar and pepper.

Buy olives from the supermarket olive bar and toss with lemon zest, bay leaves, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cover with olive oil, and let marinate for up to two weeks. Buy good-quality pickles, and cut them into rounds. Pickled things go especially well with cocktails.

Don't be stuck in the kitchen and don’t let it be the only place guests hang out. Put out all the food at once, strategically placed around the house or patio. Inexpensive trays can be used. Never mind if trays are mismatched; it just makes the ambience all the more laid-back and casual.

Allow 1-1 1/2 hours to set up the party, depending on if you have a helping hand. Leave at least a half hour before the start time to wash up, cool down and take a breather. This will allow for ample time to greet guests.

Set the tone. Light the candles, turn on the music, and enjoy a different side of summer.

Summer is sandwich season. When warm weather beckons us outside, it's not the time to fuss with elaborate meals that keep us in the kitchen. Fortu-nately, sandwiches can be filling enough for lunch or dinner, and are appropriate for a daily meal.

They are also fun to make, the ultimate non- recipe dish that lets your creative instincts run wild. You may like roast beef and Swiss cheese with mustard on rye bread or egg salad with jalapeno mayo on multi-grain bread. You can have it your way. That's what a good sandwich is all about.

Although a sandwich is relatively easy to make, there's a lot to think about if you want it to be more than mundane. And while it is meant to be a casual dish, constructing a good sandwich should be more than a slapdash layering of this and that without any thought to the components.

The charming Dagwood may endure if only because it is such a complete hodgepodge. There never was a real recipe, but a true Dagwood sandwich usually has some deli meat and is typically garnished with a skewer of pickle, olive and a small pepper. If you're hankering for a sandwich and like the freestyle approach, a Dagwood's for you. Have it your way or use the recipe here.

Ingredients1/3 cup mayonnaise3 tablespoons deli mustard8 slices whole wheat, multi-grain or home-style white bread4 lettuce leaves8 ounces sliced turkey breast8 ounces bologna2 tins skinless, boneless sardines1/4 pound Swiss cheese1/4 pound provolone cheese1 tomato, sliced4 slices Vidalia or red onion8 large pitted green olives8 small cherry peppers Some 1/2-inch pickle slices8 skewers or toothpicks

DirectionsMix the mayonnaise and mustard together and spread on one side of each slice of bread. Place a lettuce leaf on each of four slices. Layer the turkey, bologna, sardines, Swiss cheese, provolone cheese, tomato and onion on top. Cover with the remaining four bread slices. Cut the sandwiches in half. Skewer one olive, pepper and pickle slice on each of the skewers. Plunge into each sandwich half and serve. Serves 4.

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Camp AgapeSummer 2010

Summertime is an ever anticipated time of year. For many it spells the beginning of swimming, backyard barbeques, party time, and overall relaxation and self indulgence, particularly for high school and college students. For the student counselors and volunteers of Camp Agape however, there is a much greater purpose that summer serves, helping those with developmental disabilities to have some summertime fun of their own.

In 1985 a special education teacher named Melinda Gabbard created “As I Am Ministries” to play host to a summer camp dedicated to broaden-ing the horizons of developmentally challenged individuals of all ages, and so began Camp Agape. The summer camp’s first counselors were students who were part of a youth group at West Amarillo Christian, of which Melinda was the youth sponsor. Of that original group, Melinda still serves as the director and one of the original counselors Michelle Powers, still volunteers with the camp. Camp Agape’s first year had 20 campers in attendance and over the years that number has grown immensely. This year, Camp Agape expects to host nearly 100 campers. Camp Agape is held at El Porvenir Chris-tian Camp in Montezuma, New Mexico. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, trees, and a multitude of outdoor sights, campers receive the chance to truly experience the outdoors. Camp activities include chapel, campfires, classes, recreational activities, arts & crafts, talent night, dances, and even media/photo production.

Camp Agape has roughly 85 volunteers on staff. This staff consists of a few positions including recreational staff, kitchen staff, a worship team, general help staff, and perhaps one of the most rewarding positions, the counselors. Some 30 out of the 40 counselors are students from high school and college that have volunteered their summer-time to helping these special individuals to have an enjoyable camping experience. Each counselor supervises a small group of campers, usually only 2 to 3 campers per counselor, so that the campers can truly have individual and personalized attention. Every counselor, including the student counselors, are required to attend at least two staff meetings prior to the camping trip to obtain the proper training and information regarding their upcoming work with these special individuals. In addition to the counselors and support staff, Camp Agape also has two volunteer RN’s on staff as well as one paramedic so that any medical issues that may arise can be taken care of without worry.

The campers at Camp

Agape have varied in age from 8 to 70, with the average age rang-ing from 15 to 25, but as can be seen, all ages are welcomed. For those campers whose developmental disabilities still afford them a certain degree of higher function, Camp Agape has the ACE group (Agape Camper Empowerment). This group plans and performs chapel services, assists with camp activities, and helps around the camp. This program allows a group of campers the opportunity to gain leadership skills and to provide a service to the camp itself.

Along with celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Camp Agape has introduced a new summer camp in addition to their camp in New Mexico. Camp Agape at Talon Point, a campground near Dumas, Texas, allows developmentally disabled individuals with mobility issues the chance to enjoy the camping experience. This camp is afforded to campers that may not have the opportunity to attend Camp Agape, as Camp Agape’s mountainous location can make attendance very difficult for those with mobility concerns.

One of the aspects of Camp Agape is that it allows students the chance to help these individuals experience something unique and fun. Many students volunteer yearly, and some began in high school and still volun-teer even into college, which shows immense compas-sion and dedication to helping other people. It’s very refreshing to see students as well as adults volunteering their summer to help others enjoy such a distinctive experience. Camp Agape at Talon Point will be held annually in mid June and Camp Agape takes place mid July. For more information regarding volunteering or camping with Camp Agape, call Melinda at 806-352-2424 and be a part of a truly special summer.

It’s going to be an awesome summer for real estate in Amarillo. Everybody we talked to is excited. Interest rates are at an all time low which should trigger a lot of mortgage refinancing and potential home upsizing. Heck, if you can get into more house for the same money, this is the time to do it.

If you decide to stay where you are, don’t forget about a little spring home maintenance. Here are some suggestions:

1. Decks - If you have a deck, be sure to check for loose screws or nails. Also, inspect the boards for rot or splitting. You’ll want to take care of these issues right away.2. Roofs - Inspect your roof for loose or missing shingles. While you’re up on the roof, take a look at the rain gutters. Remove leaves and debris so the spring rain can flow freely.3. A/C - Change your filters! This is a very inexpen-sive and easy task to improve air quality and cut down on allergens. It’s also a good idea to have your favorite company do some basic maintenance on your unit, so any potential problems may be caught before the 110 degree temperatures.4. Water Heaters - Spring is a good time to drain tanks to remove sediment which can add years to the life of the water heater.

We specialize in helping our clients’ with their every-day home needs, not just when it comes time to buy or sell. Remember, we’re here as a source of information, and we’ll be happy to offer a list of contractors for any of these concerns. Give us a call, today!

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Summer Real Estate

See if your neighborhood has some of these sources for budget furni-ture: Garage SalesYou might be able to walk next door on a Saturday morning and find just the piece you need. What your neighbor is getting rid of may be just the piece you need. When shopping at a garage sale, always bring cash, look for defects, and be ready to negotiate on the price. It's usually expected and you can often get a great bargain.

Flea MarketsMany communities and colleges stage flea markets on weekends at large parking lots. Vendors set up their wares and you can wander around looking for what you need. Beware: you might not find what you need but you probably won't get away without buying something.

Know What You Want and Have Your Cash Ready. It's not just first-time homeowners who have to find budget furniture. In fact almost everyone, at one time or another, had to furnish a home or apartment on a budget. There are ways to stretch your mini-budget without sacrificing your taste for nice things. You will be surprised to find out how many places there are to find bargains.

Don't expect to find exactly what you want or need. You might have to be creative and adapt what you can find to what you need. Learn to see pieces for the details and lines they have, not just for what you can put in them. A period side table can be painted and moved into the bedroom. Don't buy a piece if you'll need to do too much work on it. Think about your skills and the time you have and the space you have to work in.

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Design Center Showroom SamplesMost large cities have Design Centers and Merchandise Marts that have "sample sales" monthly or quarterly where discontinued furnishings that have been used as showroom samples are sold. The sales are often advertised in local newspapers.

Furniture Store Scratch and Dent RoomsAlmost every furniture store or department has a back corner where damaged pieces are sold at deep discount. Visit often to keep an eye on what goes back there.

Furniture Store Clearance Outlets and SalesMany major department and furniture stores have outlet center with ongoing or periodic furniture sales. Often the tags are marked with dates and prices are reduced every 30 or 60 days. Furniture in these outlets may be either scratched, a second, and overrun, repossessed, or otherwise imperfect. However, prices will generally reflect any imperfections and may also be negotiable.

Your Neighborhood Dumpsters or CurbsideAs you take a walk around your neighborhood, keep your eyes open for furniture pieces left on the curb. The end of the month is a good time, since that's when people are clearing out their homes to get ready to move. "One man's trash is another man's treasure," as the saying goes.

Thrift Stores and Junk StoresLocal charities, Goodwill, and the Salvation Army often provide thrift stores where people can bring their household discards and unneeded furniture to donate for tax deduction. The money raised from making sales goes into your local community to help those in need. It might take a few trips and perseverance, but if you're successful you'll really get a bargain. Enlist friends to be on the lookout, too.

Consignment StoresA great strategy for consignment store shopping is to intro-duce yourself to the owner and ask them to call when your needed item comes in. People bring their things to be sold and they get only a portion of the sale. A hospital in my community has a consignment store that receives beautiful estate pieces. I've sold and bought things there.

Model Home FurnishingsHome builders contract with designers to decorate and furnish their model homes. If you see a model you like, ask the sales office when they'll remove the furnishings. Ask where they sell their pieces. You might even be able to buy a roomful of furniture, coordinated by a designer. And you'll get the pieces well below market price. Beware of fading, spots, or wear-and-tear.

July 2010

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HOOPLA

We plan. We organize. We schedule. We worry about everyone and everything being in place at any given time. But sometimes plans change -- often at the very last minute. It's not that we're control freaks (well, most of us, anyway), but we get used to that level of, well, control.

Letting go of school time scheduling and organization and being open to plans changing is difficult. Instead of seeing the opportunity that can come with those changes, we see screwed-up schedules and unfinished tasks. Now that summer's here, it's time to become more aware of our control-freak ways -- and learn to let go. RecognitionThe first step, of course, is to be aware of the need to let go. Sure, some things must happen at exact times, but there's so much in summer that doesn't. Recognizing that you are getting too attached to the schedule -- that the world really won't end if dinner isn't at precisely 6:30 or whatever -- is a first step to really enjoying the season.

PracticeIt sounds weird: How do you practice being more open to change -- more unstructured? How do you plan to be un-planned? When that unscheduled block begins, ask yourself and your kids, "What would we like to do?" Not have to do, not should do -- but want to do. Is it going out for ice cream before dinner? Playing catch in the yard? Turning on some music and dancing? Something else? If it's a longer stretch of time, can you go to a museum or go play mini-golf? Go for an impromptu walk on the beach with friends?

After a few stints of this "practice," try opening yourself to bigger changes and possibilities. Are there plans that can change if something different comes up? How can you look beyond the plans?

EnjoymentFor those of us who feel comfort in routine, letting go and being open to changes and new things can be a little scary. But it can also open up new worlds of experience. Summer is a great time to practice this openness -- and really enjoy what summer and a break from the regular can bring.

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What are the warning signs that your child is overscheduled? When the flyers come home, it all sounds like so much fun: Soccer and Scouts and art and baseball and drama and this and that and the other thing. Your child practically begs you, "Please, Mom, please?" At first, the schedule seems doable; everything is on a different day. But it quickly becomes overwhelming. What was one day of soccer turns to practice on one day and a game on another. There's rehearsal, meet-ings and something else you can't remember for something else. Suddenly, everyone is crabby, grades and sleep are suffering, and your child is complaining of headaches. What happened?

Congratulations. Your child is over-scheduled, and so are you.

As much as your child or you might want to do every-

thing, and as fun as everything sounds, you

just can't do it all. It's not realistic or even healthy. Before it goes any further, it's time for a schedule inter-vention.

Symptoms of over-scheduling

Signs of over-scheduling in kids can take many

forms, and the way kids express it varies, even within a family. One child might develop insomnia.

Another displays signs of anxiety, while still another shows disinterest in a previously favorite activity. Watch for subtle as well as overt signs. Any hint that your child is not content should be evaluated further. Check in with your child regu-larly by asking how she is feeling about her various activities.

Setting priorities and limitsWhen you can't remember the last time your family sat down to dinner together, it's time to get that event on the calendar and have a family talk. Ask everyone at the table to list their activity priorities. What activities do they feel most attached and committed to? If something needs to drop away so family time can be reestablished, what are the kids willing to give up? What are the parents willing to give up?

Be realistic during such a conversation about the total expense of an activity. What does it cost in emotional and time commitment as well as dollars from the bank account? Is it worth it?

It's also okay, actually, necessary as a parent to set the limits and say, "This is not working for us. We have to stop." Some families limit the number of sports in any given season to one, for example, and limit overall activities to one or two .

Protecting downtime and preventing burnoutWhile keeping busy is great on many levels, kids also need downtime. They and you need time just to be. Downtime helps kids recharge emotionally and physically, so they're ready for the activities they and you have prioritized. Like-wise, having some downtime in each day can help your kids avoid burnout with the activities they do enjoy. When kids can really look forward to their activities rather than rushing from one thing to another, they get more enjoyment from it all, and so will you.

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Prevent serious pet injuries by being prepared

Pets enjoy the lazy days of summer too; they can hardly wait to soak up the sunshine and warm breezes with you. But with their increased outdoor exposure comes an additional risk for injuries and accidents. So what’s a concerned pet owner to do? Enjoy the season, but be vigilant about your pet’s health by putting together a first aid kit in a waterproof box for warm-weather emergencies. The essential element of any first aid kit is a list of emergency phone numbers that includes your veterinar-ian, an after-hours emergency veterinary hospital and the ASPCA’s Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435). The last thing you want to do in an emergency is hunt around for 10 minutes looking for these very important phone numbers. Tape the phone list to the inside of the box.

Then, be sure to include these key items on the inside:

Muzzle: This item is a must in preventing your pet from defensively biting you while you attend to the injury.

Even the sweetest of our furry friends can bite when frightened or in pain. E-Collar (Elizabethan Collar): A plastic cone (think: inverted lampshade) that attaches around the pet’s neck, the E-collar is key in keeping pets from doing more harm to their injuries, such as licking their wounds, which can introduce harmful bacteria to an open sore. Although silly-looking, it’s a necessary evil.

Digital Thermometer: Sold at any drugstore, a ther-mometer is key in gauging how sick your pet really is. The average temperature range for a dog or cat is 100°F to 102.5°F. A temperature lower than 100 or higher than 104 is an emergency that requires immediate attention from a vet.

Hydrogen Peroxide: This household item is useful in cleaning wounds, but also for inducing vomiting if a pet has swallowed something dangerous. Always check with your veterinarian or the poison control center before inducing vomiting, because if the substance ingested is caustic, it might be more harmful coming back up.

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Triple Antibiotic Oint-ment: This is good for keeping small wounds and lacerations free of infection. It can often be more effective than taking antibiotics by mouth.

Styptic Powder: This helps stop the bleeding from a broken or torn nail, and is sold at most pet stores. You dip the nail into the powder to help form a clot.

Bandages: These include nonadhesive gauze pads, gauze rolls and flexible bandages. However, homemade pet bandages should be checked and rewrapped by a veterinarian as soon as possible after the injury. A lot more damage can be done than the initial wound if it’s improperly wrapped. He adds that if you are comfort-able wrapping a wound yourself, put pressure on it to help clot the bleeding, wrap it up and get your pet to a veterinarian right away.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): To treat allergic reac-tions (from insect bites and bee stings), have this over-the-counter human medication on hand. It comes

in a pediatric liquid variety, which allows you to give a lower dose than the adult tablets. As a rule: Give 1 to 2 mg of Benadryl per pound of weight. For instance, if your cat weighs 5 pounds, start with 5 mg. If more is needed, increase to 10 mg.

Eyewash: Used to flush out harmful substances sprayed into your pet’s eyes, this is the same eyewash that people use, found at most drugstores.

Tweezers: These are the best tools for removing splin-ters and ticks. Avoid using your hands to remove a tick because of the risk of tick-borne diseases.

Remember, when dealing with any serious pet emer-gency, call the veterinary experts first before you head to the hospital. They can guide you through the emer-gency and possibly help save your dog or cat’s life before you get there.

During the summer, many children in more affluent neighborhoods plan for camp, swim-ming and travel vacations while the children living in the poor neighborhoods of our city have only one thing to look forward to. The appearance of a friendly smile and a much needed sack lunch.

Each morning, with the arrival of Citychurch, the neighborhood will be alive with activity. Brightly painted vans with excited volunteers move from house to house to deliver hope in the form of freshly prepared meals. Each lunch sack is full of fresh fruit, snack items, a hot lunch, and homemade cookies. The lunches provide a child’s total nutrition for the day.

It’s difficult to believe that here in the Texas Panhandle, where most of the World’sfood is grown and raised that there could be such a thing as a hungry child. However, theplight of hunger is very real in the stomachs of many children living in the inner-city neighbor-hoods of Amarillo.

This summer, Citychurch will deliver over 2000 lunches a day to hungry kids. People just like you will give the money that it takes to fill each of the 94,600 bags. Just $1.50 is all it takes to fill one bag, so if you give $15 you can help feed ten children for one day. It's that simple.

To schedule a visit or learn more about volun-teer opportunities please visit Citychurch online at: citychurchamarillo.com

HUNGER IS A VERY REAL NEED.

Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Act calls for a significant increase in funding for Alzheimer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), bringing total fund-ing up to $2 billion. With the enhanced resources this act provides, NIH can work to find better treatments,prevention and a cure for Alzheimer’s, sparing millions of lives and saving the nation’s public health programs billions of dollars.

Starting in California and culminating in Washington, D.C., the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride is an active way for researchers to support the fight againstAlzheimer’s disease – one that requires water bottles instead of test tubes, bike shorts instead of microscopes and helmets instead of safety goggles. It lets the researchers leave the lab behind and get out on the open road.

This summer, researchers are taking action with the Alzheimer’s Breakthrough Ride, a journey from coast to capital to raise awareness and funds for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Starting on July 17 in San Fran-cisco, participants will cycle cross-country in segments to collect 50,000 signatures asking Congress to make Alzheimer’s a national priority.

On Sept 21. World Alzheimer’s Day, riders will gather in the nation’s capital to show our leaders that Alzheimer’s cannot be ignored. The riders will deliver the signatures they have gathered showing support for the Break-through Act to Congress.

The Ride is divided into 23 segments, spanning the distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Riders are estimated to arrive in Amarillo sometime between August 9 and August 12. For more information on the arrival call Tracy Sommers at (806) 373.531.

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promo-tion of brain health.

To learn more visit: alz.org/breakthroughride or email: breakthroughride@alz.org

It's time for a breakthrough

When a drink that's supposed to be served ice-cold is poured at room temperature... well, you might as well skip drinking it altogether. Here's a super quick way to make your drinks (canned or bottled) refresh-ingly cold -- and with stuff you probably already have at home: a bowl, ice, water, and the secret ingredient: salt.

Step 1: Water in the bowlFill one large mixing bowl with just enough water to cover the sodas you need to chill -- but leave a few inches of room at the top. (Depending on how many cans you need to cool and the equipment you have on hand, you can use anything from a big drink cooler for a couple six packs, to a 44-ounce plastic cup for a single coke.)

Step 2: Add iceAdd ice to the water, to fill it up no more than about 3/4 of the way.

Step 3: Mix in saltSprinkle in some ordinary cheap table salt - about a tablespoon for a big cup, and 1/2 cup for a cooler. The salt will lower the freezing temperature of the water, thereby making it a more effective cooling agent.

Step 4: Stir it upGive the mixture a quick stir to combine ingredients. Next, then add in the can/s, and carefully stir them around every 10 seconds or so for 2 minutes. (Stir gently so you don't make the drink fizz all over when you open it.)

Step 5: Rinse and drinkAfter about two minutes, take the cans out of the cold mixture and give them a quick rinse in plain tap water to keep the salty taste from creeping into your drink. Now you know how to chill coke really fast!

Step 6: Don't let diet drinks get too hot in the first placeA note for diet cola and other diet soda lovers: Aspartame (aka Nutrasweet) breaks down in heat -- so if you leave it in the car, in the garage, or any-where else that will heat it past 85 degrees or so for any length of time, you will be left with a really gross drink that won't even taste okay chilled. This would count for Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, Diet Mountain Dew, Sprite Free, etc. Sodas with Splenda as the only sweetener -- such as Diet Rite -- shouldn't have this problem, however.

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Like it or not, bugs -- from mosquitoes to fire ants -- are as much a part of summer as barbeques and apple pie. Since you can't always avoid the little critters, which insect repellents work best? And what's an itchy kid to do with a mosquito bite the size of Texas?

Insect repellent with DEET that contains up to 30 percent concentration is the best bet for everyone, even for kids. However, parents of young babies who are not yet mobile that mosquito netting is preferable to any insect repellent.

Products with DEET are definitely the most effective for bug control. But stay away from products that combine repellent with sunscreen. You should reapply sunscreen at least every two hours, but using insect repellant that frequently is unnecessary and unsafe. Be sure to read labels and know which products are appropriate for every age.

But what if the bites are already bugging you? Bites and stings can be categorized into two types: itchy or stinging/painful.

While there are many traditional cures and home remedies that families use, here are some first aid treatments that you might try:

Itchy insect bitesFleas, chiggers, bed bugs, mosquitoes, gnats, cone-nose bugs, thripsApply firm, sharp, direct, steady pressure to the bite for 10 seconds.

Apply calamine lotion or a baking soda paste.

If the itch is severe, use a non-prescription one percent hydrocor-tisone cream. Apply four times a day until the itch is less severe, then switch to calamine lotion.If the bite is still very itchy after local treatment, an oral antihistamine works for highly sensitive or allergic people, including children.A cool compress or a tepid bath also may relieve irritation.

Stinging/painful bitesFire ants, wasps, hornets, bees, scorpions,

horsefliesRub the bite for 15 to 20 minutes with a

cotton ball soaked in a meat tenderizer solution to relieve pain. Don't use this process near

the eye.If you don¹t have meat tenderizer, use a baking soda solution on a cotton ball. If neither is available, apply an ice cube for 20 minutes.Give acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen for pain relief. It's rare that a bug bite will cause serious prob-lems, but seek immediate medical attention if your little one has difficulty breathing or swallowing or slurs his speech. This could be a life-threatening medical emer-gency called anaphylaxis.

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Summer is finally here and making way for bike rides, yard work and DIY projects on the weekend. As your family is venturing into the garage to pull out the recreational gear, lawn care equipment and home maintenance tools, the sunny season can also put your family at higher risk for injury. During the winter, the garage quickly becomes an unsightly mess as it is used more for storage than a recreation or workroom.

Now that the family is ready for summer, the kids’ outdoor toys cramped in the same space with the lawn mower and circular saw is an accident waiting to happen. To transform your garage from safety hazard to family-friendly home space, here are five simple steps to organize your garage for summer.

Reclaim the garage floorThe garage floor may be the most convenient place to lay down the tennis racquets, rakes, and summer patio furniture, but it also puts these items underfoot and in

the way. Use the space on the garage walls to your advantage. Toys such as golf clubs, racquets, and skates can be stored along the walls, while bikes can be hung on hooks from the ceiling. Rakes, shovels, and other yard supplies can also be easily organized on an interior wall. Using this space wisely will not only help you to increase your storage space but it will also make items easily accessible.

Cut the garage clutterIt’s amazing how many “things” you acquire over the years, and finding a place for each one is not always possible, or even necessary. Evaluate the usefulness of everything in your garage and discard items you no longer want or need. Sort through all of your tools and home maintenance supplies, and separate items into those you can sell, donate, throw away or recycle. Seriously, if you haven’t used it in a year, you can probably get rid of it.

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Sort and label garage itemsGetting organized may seem like the hard part but the real test is to stay organized. Labeling boxes and containers eliminates the frustration of rummaging through all of your belongings to find one specific item. Put similar items into categories (i.e. tools, holiday decorations, etc.) so you will be able to maintain an efficient organizational system and keep the clutter off the garage floor or shelving spaces.

Safety firstYou don’t leave your cleaning chemicals or knives on the kitchen floor or counter so don’t leave hazardous chemicals and power tools in the open in the garage. Your kids may get into them out of curiosity and, if the chemicals are near the tools, the chemical containers can easily get damaged and leak. Since you’re already sorting through your garage items, be sure to keep potentially hazardous chemicals secured in a lockable tool chest or cabinet for extra caution. Additionally, make sure that any power tools with an on/off switch are stored securely out of your children’s reach.

Increase storage with sturdy cabinets and shelvingBecause paint cans, tools and other bulky items will be stored in the garage, it’s important that cabinets and shelving are sturdy enough to support the extra weight. Not all cabinets are built the same and it’s important that you understand the construction behind your cabinet and the weight limitations. A proper storage solution can organize your items and keep them out of site. An important note when purchasing garage cabi-nets – make sure the doors will open when your car is parked in the garage.

What is Disc Golf?Disc golf is played much like traditional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, however, players use a flying disc, or Frisbee®. The sport was formalized in the 1970's, and shares with "ball golf" the object of completing each hole in the fewest number of strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest number of throws). A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target which is the "hole". the hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is called a Pole Hole® an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive shot from the spot where the previous throw has landed. The trees, shrubs, and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer.

Finally, the "putt" lands in the basket and the hole is completed. Disc golf shares the same joys and frustrations of traditional golf, whether it's sinking a long putt or hitting a tree halfway down the fairway. There are few differences, though. Disc golf rarely requires a greens fee, you probably won't need to rent a cart, and you never get stuck with a bad "tee time." It is designed to be enjoyed by people of all ages, male and female, regardles of economic status. Who Plays Disc Golf?Disc golf can be played from school age to old age, making it one of the greatest lifetime fitness sports available. Specially-abled and disabled participate, giving them the opportu-nity to take part in a mainstream activity. Because disc golf is so easy to learn, no one is excluded. Players merely match their pace to their capabilities, and proceed from there.

The Professional Disc Golf Association, with a member base of 40,000+, is the governing body for the sport and sanctions competitive events for men and women of every skill level from novice to professional. Permanent disc golf courses are found in countries worldwide.

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Where do I play? Many city parks have golf courses already set up. Most are free to play as often as you like. Players in Amarillo frequent the course at Thompson Park. The park has a public course that offers eighteen holes. The holes vary in length and diffuliculty and will challenge both the beginneer and the expert. But if you are a disc golfer who does not have the benefit of a permanent disc golf facility in their area you can easily "make up" courses in nearby parks and green spaces.

One of the great features disc golf shares with traditional golf is that they are both played in beautiful settings. A nine-hole disc golf course can be established on as little as five acres of land, and a championship-caliber 18-hole course on 30 to 40 acres. Disc golf courses can coexist with existing park facilities and activity areas. The ideal location combines wooded and open terrains, and a variety of topographical change.

Why should I play?The ongoing fitness boom finds more and more people taking up recreational activities in an effort to improve health and quality of life. Disc golf provides upper and lower body conditioning, aerobic exercise, and promotes a combination of physical and mental abilities that allow very little risk of physical injury. Concentration skills increase by mastering shots and negotiating obstacles. Players of limited fitness levels can start slowly and gradually increase their level of play as fitness improves. Schedul-ing is also flexible; a round takes one to two hours, and may be played alone, eliminating the difficulty of scheduling tee times.

And as in traditional golf, disc golfers find themselves "hooked;" increasing the likelihood of frequent participation. Disc golf offers year-round fitness, even in rain or snow. Perhaps the greatest attribute of the sport is the expense - or rather, the lack of it. A profes-sional quality disc costs less than $15, and it only takes one for basic play.

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