The Jax Volume 9, Issue 3 Mar & April 2010 g{x ]tv~áéçä ÄÄx V{É vx Facts The Good, Bad & Ugly We rush around making excuses for why we run through the drive-thru instead of cooking at home. The truth is, what I found out may change your menu selection a little. I ve listed a few favorites, and it will shock you. It sure changed how I look at fast food. Some of these have almost the maximum recommended daily caloric intake, in just one serving...pretty scary. The good, the bad and the ugly facts of fast food: BURGER KING FAVORITES Sausage Egg and Cheese Croissan wich 460 calories 31g fat Tendergrill Chicken Sandwich 490 calories 21g fat Triple Whopper Value Meal (sm size) 1710 calories 93g fat McDONALDS FAVORITES Chicken Nuggets (10 pc) 420 calories 24g fat Double Quarter Pounder (w/ cheese) 730 calories 40g fat Deluxe Breakfast 1220 calories 60g fat TACO BELL FAVORITES Taco Salad (w/shell) 850 calories 52g fat Nachos Bellgrande 760 calories 39g fat Soft Taco 220 calories 10g fat SUBWAY FAVORITES (6 inch) Cold Cut Trio 415 calories 20g fat Roast Beef 264 calories 5g fat Turkey Breast 254 calories 4g fat If this ruined your lunch, don t be mad at me. I m just the messenger. Have a great lunch!! Inside this issue: Headline 1 Food 2 Facts 2 Get-A-Ways 3 Humor 3 Health 4 & 5 Announcements Back PASS THE WORD!!!!! Please check our website occasionally to see new happenings, open positions and closings due to the weather: www.cityofjacksonville.net
Springtime Recipe DOUBLE CRUST PIZZA PIE 1/4 c. chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, minced (can use powdered garlic) 2 tbsp. olive oil (can use any vegetable oil) 1 (10 oz.) can tomato puree 1/4 c. tomato paste 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 c. sliced black olives 2 eggs, beaten 1 lb. sm. curd cottage cheese 2 tbsp. chopped onions 1 c. Parmesan cheese 1 tbsp. fresh parsley (or dried) 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper Pastry (can use a Pillsbury out of the dairy case box of 2 pie shells) 1 (6 oz.) pkg. sliced Mozzarella cheese 1 1/2 c. fresh or canned mushrooms, drained Sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Add puree, paste and next 3 ingredients, mixing well; set aside. Combine eggs and next 6 ingredients, mixing well; set aside. Roll half of pastry to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Place in a 10-inch pie plate. Spread 3 tablespoons tomato puree mixture in pastry shell. Layer with half of cottage cheese mixture and half of Mozzarella cheese slices. Cover with half of remaining puree mixture and 1 1/2 cups mushrooms. Repeat layers with remaining cottage cheese mixture, Mozzarella and tomato puree mixture. Roll remaining pastry to 1/8-inch thickness and place over pizza mixture in pie plate. Trim excess pastry. Fold edges under bottom crust and flute. Cut slits in top for steam to escape. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until done. Let stand 30 minutes. Garnish, if desired. Yield: 1 pie. Allergies Spring is the season when allergies as well as plants come back to life. An allergy is the body's hypersensitivity to substances in the environment, such as the pollen of trees, grasses, weeds or mold spores. Allergic reactions, triggered by the release of histamine in the body, range from mild itching, sneezing or eczema (inflamed, itchy skin), to hives, hay fever, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, is the most common springtime allergy and is usually associated with sneezing, itching of the nose, runny nose, and congestion. Despite its nickname, "hay fever" does not cause fever. There is a great deal that you can do to combat allergies without having to see the doctor. Over the past few years a number of very effective medications have become available without a prescription and more are in the process of being approved. For seasonal allergies caused by plants and trees, keep windows shut and the air conditioner on. Purchase an air filter to clean out pollen, molds and dust. Use a dehumidifier in damp areas like the basement. Install wood, tile or vinyl floors rather than carpet because they can be mopped regularly. If you do have carpets, have someone else do the vacuuming or buy a machine designed to reduce dust emissions. Since many hay fever sufferers are also allergic to dust mites, consider the use of mattress and pillow covers to provide a barrier between you and the dust mites in your bed, where they live and breed. Keep pets outside or bathe them regularly if they're indoors, and don't let them sleep in your bed. Wash your hair every day to rinse off dust and pollen, and if you've been in the yard, leave shoes at the door and wash your clothes in hot water as soon as possible. You won't be able to eliminate every allergen from your home, but with these steps you can make it a more comfortable place even during the peak of allergy season. Page 2 Volume 9, Issue 3
Spring Romance Spring is the one time of year where new beginnings are taking shape; trees and plants are blossoming and growing, new leaves can be spotted on the trees and everything is given a new lease of life for the new year ahead. So, why not take a tip from nature and spring clean your love life to make time for special adventures with your partner? With the flowers blooming and the birds singing, spring makes the perfect time to go on a romantic picnic. It doesn't matter if you want to rekindle your relationship or are just starting to get to know someone new; spring picnics are the perfect way to fill your days with romance. Pack some delectable treats and take yourself off to a romantic retreat to enjoy each other s company. A scroll through a forest can give you some quiet time together and a day at the beach can be equally fun. One of the most time-tested romantic spring picnic ideas is casual horseback ride out on the countryside which allows you and your partner to get outside and enjoy a new activity together. Why not a cozy, private cabin nestled back in the mountains somewhere? Doing something you both enjoy will help to bring you closer together and makes your time together even more enjoyable. Get online and look for Romantic packages in Arkansas and you ll find several at very affordable rates for what s included. Police & Fire This one is good.. The Jacksonville Choice Page 3
March 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Adoptathon 11am-3pm 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Cats 101 Cat Litter Box Problems At least ten percent of all cats develop elimination problems. Some stop using the box altogether. Some only use their boxes for urination or defecation but not for both. Still others eliminate both in and out of their boxes. Elimination problems can develop as a result of conflict between multiple cats in a home, as a result of a dislike for the litter-box type or the litter itself, as a result of a past medical condition, or as a result of the cat deciding she doesn t like the location or placement of the litter box. Unfortunately, once a cat avoids her litter box for whatever reason, her avoidance can become a chronic problem because the cat can develop a surface or location preference for elimination, and this preference might be to your living room rug or your favorite easy chair. The best approach to dealing with these problems is to prevent them before they happen by making your cat s litter boxes as cat-friendly as possible. It is also important that you pay close attention to your cat s elimination habits so that you can identify problems in the making. If your cat does eliminate outside her box, you must act quickly to resolve the problem before she develops a strong preference for eliminating on an unacceptable surface or in an unacceptable area. Litter box use problems in cats can be diverse and complex. Behavioral treatments are often effective, but the treatments must be tailored to the cat s specific problem. Be certain to read the entire article to help you identify your particular cat s problem and to familiarize yourself with the different resolution approaches to ensure success with your cat. Why Cats Meow These are the most common reasons why cats meow: To greet people. Your cat can be expected to meow in greeting when you come home, when she meets up with you in the house or yard, and when you speak to her. Page 4 Volume 9, Issue 3
April 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Adoptathon 11am-3pm 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 To solicit attention. Cats enjoy social contact with people, and some will be quite vocal in their requests for attention. The cat may want to be stroked, played with or simply talked to. Cats who are left alone for long periods of time each day may be more likely to meow for attention. To ask for food. Most cats like to eat, and they can be quite demanding around mealtimes. Some cats learn to meow whenever anyone enters the kitchen, just in case food might be forthcoming. Others meow to wake you up to serve them breakfast. Cats also learn to beg for human food by meowing. To ask to be let in or out. Meowing is the cat s primary way to let you know what she wants. If she wants to go outside, she ll likely learn to meow at the door. Likewise, if she s outdoors and wants in, she ll meow to get you to let her back inside. If you re trying to transition a cat from being indoor-outdoor to living exclusively indoors, you may be in for a period of incessant meowing at doors and windows. This is a difficult change for a cat to make, and it will very likely take weeks or even months for the meowing to stop. Elderly cats suffering from mental confusion, or cognitive dysfunction, may meow if they become disorienteda frequent symptom of this feline version of Alzheimer s Disease. To find a mate. Reproductively intact cats are more likely to yowl. Females yowl to advertise their receptivity to males, and males yowl to gain access to females. What NOT to Do Do not ignore your cat when it meows. The one exception is if you know for certain that it s meowing to get you to do something it wants. In every other instance, it s safest to assume that something s wrong-it may not have access to the litter box, or the water bowl may be empty, or it may be locked in a closet. Always make sure that it s needs are met before assuming that it s just being demanding by meowing at you. Do not scold or hit your cat for meowing too much. While these punishments may send her scurrying at first, they are unlikely to have a lasting effect on her meowing behavior. They may, however cause the cat to become fearful of you. The Jacksonville Choice Page 5
Hollie Shoup 982-4671 Hshoup@cityofjacksonville.net Announcements Parks Announcements Under water Egg Hunt Jacksonville Community Center (indoor pool) April 1, 2010 $5.00 proceeds go to Boys & Girls Club 6pm-8:30pm Ages 5-12 Community Wide Yard Sale Dupree Park 7am-11am March 13, 2010 Sponsored by Jacksonville Parks & Rec and AR Outdoor Power Equipment Easter Egg Hunt Excell Park 10:15a.m. March 27, 2010 Ages walking to age 10 Live your life so that you would not be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip. Jacksonville Animal Shelter holds an Adopt-a-thon, the 2nd Saturday of each month. Please come by the Shelter between the hours of 11am 3pm and check out these animals who need good homes. MARCH 1 Enid Eades 2 Brandy Hampton 3 Jason Bowmaster 4 OT Williams 6 David Eads 7 Manny Browder 8 Brett Stubblefield 9 Sam Olive 10 Arnold Martin 11 Gloria Lewonowski 11 Tonja Gilbert 11 Dustin Brown 11 Jennifer Martin 12 Gladys Taylor 12 Bill Monroe 12 Ryan Temple 18 Sandy Poe 22 Charles Hughes 23 Jim Burnett 23 Susan Davitt 25 Brad Campbell 27 Amanda Chapman- Temple 27 Jennifer Thrasher 29 Brittany Fuller 31 Donna Kennedy APRIL 2 Marty Sanady 2 Mike Arseneau 3 Steve Medlin 5 Charles Jenkins 5 Victoria Jackson 7 Julia Fielding 7 Darren Tillman 7 Darrick Hock 8 Scott Moon 8 Jim Brady 11 Gary Sipes 11 Mike Mendoza 12 Jerold Barnett 12 Jessica McDonald 13 Regina Boyd 14 Amanda Smith 17 Michael Lehman 17 Leo Foster 18 Jay Whisker 20 Dean Scroggins 21 Glen Lane 22 Bobby Curry 23 Bill Shelley 24 Darius Epting 24 Tina Evans 26 Bill Reeves 26 Johnny Bradley 29 Pearl Gordon 29 Dolores Hill ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike Whalen Boy 2-12-10 With Sincere Sympathy Richard Ward Jason Tilley Theresa Lewis HL Kirkpatrick Randy Watkins Josh Mayes If there were any announcements that I missed prior to getting this newsletter out, please accept my apology...