HERON COURT
Fall/Winter 2015
Volume 4 Issue 3
Heron Court Times
A Community Newsletter Read all about it!
A Word From our Site Administrator
Welcome Members!
Inside this issue:
Word From Ms. Albano
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A Thanksgiving Dinner
Poem
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Drought! Ways to Save
and Conserve Water!
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Leftover Turkey Recipe!
Turkey Frittata
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Peppermint Meringue
Cookies!
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Contact Information
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Members!
We need your input!
Heron Court Coop is
a wonderful place to
live and we’d like to
hear from you!
Let us know your
thoughts and input,
maybe a favorite recipe to share?
Special tips?
See page 4 and con-
please, everyone come
and cast your vote!
Hello everyone!
It’s Fall once again
and Winter’s coming
soon at Heron Court
Cooperative!
Just a reminder to
everyone, our Annual
Meeting will be held
on Monday evening,
December 7th at
7:00 P.M. in the Recreation Room. We will
be voting for our new
Board Members so
Take a moment to read
the fun Thanksgiving
poem below, maybe try
the Noel Pound Cake
Loaf, just in time for
the holidays! Contact us
and add your favorite
recipe.
Also let's continue as a
community to help keep
this Heron Court safe,
clean and friendly!
Happy Holiday's to all!
Yamilet Albano
Site Administrator
Yamilet Albano
A Thanksgiving Dinner
by Maude M. Grant
Take a turkey, stuff it fat,
Some of this and some of that.
Get some turnips, peel them well.
Cook a big squash in its shell.
Now potatoes, big and white,
Mash till they are soft and light.
Cranberries, so tart and sweet,
With the turkey we must eat.
Pickles-yes-and then, oh my!
For a dessert a pumpkin pie,
Golden brown and spicy sweet.
What a fine Thanksgiving treat!
Heron Court Times
Fall/Winter 2015
Volume 4 Issue 3
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DROUGHT! Ways to Save and Conserve Water!
Excerpts from WaterUseItWisely.com 2015
With the worst drought on record in California, it is vital that we all help to save and conserve
ter. Here are some helpful tips that we can all do to help:
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Kitchen:
There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.
When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin with wash water and
the other with rinse water.
 Dishwashers typically use less water than washing dishes by hand. Now, Energy Star dishwashers save even more water and energy.
Designate one glass for your drinking water each day, or refill a water bottle. This will cut down on the number of
glasses to wash.
Soak pots and pans instead of letting the water run while you scrape them clean.
Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Instead, compost vegetable food waste and save gallons every time.
Wash your fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of running water from the tap.
Don’t use running water to thaw food. For water efficiency and food safety, defrost food in the refrigerator.
Keep a pitcher of drinking water in the refrigerator instead of running the tap. This way, every drop goes down you
and not the drain.
Reuse leftover water from cooked or steamed foods to start a nutritious soup, it’s one more way to get eight
glasses of water a day.
Cook food in as little water as possible. This also helps it retain more nutrients.
Select the proper pan size for cooking. Large pans may require more cooking water than necessary.
If you accidentally drop ice cubes, don’t throw them in the sink. Drop them in a house plant instead.
Collect the water you use while rinsing fruit and vegetables. Use it to water house plants.
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Laundry:
 When doing laundry, match the water level to the size of the load.
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Washing dark clothes in cold water saves water and energy, and helps your clothes retain their
color.
Bathroom:
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If your shower fills a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, replace the showerhead
with a WaterSense® labeled model.
 Shorten your shower by a minute or two and you’ll save up to 150 gallons per month.
 Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. You’ll save up to 1,000 gallons per month.
Toilet leaks can be silent! Be sure to test your toilet for leaks at least once a year.
Put food coloring in your toilet tank. If it seeps into the bowl without flushing, there’s a leak. Fix it and start saving
gallons.
When running a bath, plug the bathtub before turning on the water. Adjust the temperature as the tub fills.
If your toilet flapper doesn’t close properly after flushing, replace it. Use a WaterSense® labeled showerhead.
They’re inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.
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Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and save up to 4 gallons a minute. That’s up to 200 gallons a
week for a family of four.
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Plug the sink instead of running the water to rinse your razor and save up to 300 gallons a month.
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Turn off the water while washing your hair and save up to 150 gallons a month.
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Heron Court Times
Fall/Winter 2015
Volume 4 Issue 3
Left over Turkey? Try this
Page 3
TURKEY FRITTATA
INGREDIENTS:
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/2 onion, chopped
 1/2 red or green bell pepper, chopped
 1 cup boiled potatoes, chopped
 1/2 cup leftover cooked chopped turkey
 6 eggs, lightly beaten
 1/4 cup cream
 Salt and pepper
 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, basil or cilantro
 1/2 cup grated cheddar, Monterey jack or mozzarella
Directions:
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Preheat the broiler.
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper and cook for 3
minutes. Stir in potatoes and cook until golden brown. Add cooked leftover meat and toss to coat.
In a mixing bowl beat together the eggs and cream and season with salt and pepper. Pour egg mixture
into skillet and stir in chopped herbs. Top with grated cheese and brown under broiler for about 2 to 3
minutes until the frittata puffs
Recipe Courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
© 2015 Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.
Holiday Treats!
Peppermint Meringue Cookies!
Ingredients:
From
Kathryn Delaney,
Southern Living
December 2014
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6 large egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
Red food coloring gel
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 200°. Let egg whites stand 20 minutes. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer, using whisk attachment, until stiff peaks form. Reduce speed to medium. Add vinegar; add sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, and beat until blended. Beat 2
minutes. Beat in extract.
2. Paint 3 or 4 evenly spaced thin stripes of red food coloring gel on inside of a decorating bag, starting at tip and ending threefourths of the way up bag. Gently spoon meringue into center of bag, filling three-fourths full. Snip end of bag. Pipe about 2 Tbsp.
meringue onto 1 parchment paper-lined baking sheet, leaving 1 inch between each cookie. Repeat with remaining meringue, using a
clean bag for each batch.
3. Bake at 200° for 2 hours. Turn off oven, and let meringues stand in oven until completely cool (about 3 hours).
Chocolate-Dipped Peppermint Meringues: Prepare recipe as directed. Melt 2 cups milk chocolate morsels in microwave according to
package directions. Stir until smooth. Dip bottom of each cooled cookie in melted chocolate, and place on a parchment paper-lined
baking sheet. Let stand 15 minutes or until chocolate sets. Hands-on 40 min.; Total 5 hours, 55 min.
Fall/Winter 2015, Volume 4 Issue 3
HERON COURT
Drought! Ways to Save and Conserve Water!
HERON COURT
The Community that
cares!
Phone: 650-593-1915
TDD: 800-735-2922
Fax: 650-593-0155
350 Gunter Lane
Redwood City, CA 94065
www.heroncourt.com
NOTIFICATION OF NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE
BASIS OF DISABILITY STATUS
Alton Management Corporation, the managing entity representing the owners, does not discriminate on the basis of
disability status in the
The person named below has been designated to coordinate
compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in the
Department of Housing and Urban Development’s regulations implementing Section 504 (24 CFR, part 8 dated June
2, 1988).
Ms. Fatima DeLucca, 504 Coordinator
Alton Management Corporation
2934 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609-3503
Telephone: (510) 663-0177, extension 127
TDD: (800) 735-2922
Alton Management Corporation
2934 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609-3503
Telephone: (510) 663-0177, extension 127
TDD: (800) 735-2922
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When washing your hands, turn the water off while you lather.
Take 5-minute showers instead of baths. A full bathtub requires up to 70
gallons of water.
Install water-saving aerators on all of your faucets.
Drop tissues in the trash instead of flushing them and save water every
time.
One drip every second adds up to five gallons per day! Check your fau
cets and showerheads for leaks.
While you wait for hot water, collect the running water and use it to water
plants.
General Indoors/Outdoors:
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Wonderful Place to Live!
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Teach children to turn off faucets tightly after each use.
When the kids want to cool off, use the sprinkler in an area where your l
awn needs it most.
Play fun games while learning how to save water!
Reward kids for the water-saving tips they follow.
Avoid recreational water toys that require a constant flow of water.
Be a leak detective! Check all hoses, connectors, and faucets regularly for
leaks.
We’re more likely to notice leaky faucets indoors, but don’t forget to check
outdoor faucets, pipes, and hoses.
See a leak you can’t fix? Tell a parent, teacher, employer, or property
manager, or call a handyman.
At home or while staying in a hotel, reuse your towels.
Make suggestions to your employer or school about ways to save water
and money.
Run your washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save
up to 1,000 gallons a month.
See how your water use stacks up to others by calculating your daily wa
ter use.
When cleaning out fish tanks, give the nutrient-rich water to your nonedible plants.
When you give your pet fresh water, don’t throw the old water down the
drain. Use it to water your trees or shrubs.
Use a broom instead of a hose to clean patios, sidewalks and driveways,
and save water every time.
Wishing you a Happy and Healthy
Holiday Season!
Members, as you walk our wonderful grounds this Fall and Winter think of items for our newsletter. If you have a recipe to share with the members, please let us know for our next issue.
Call, email or write for additional information. Contact information listed above.
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