2025 Longhorn Drive • San Angelo, TX 76905Phone: (325) 651-8369 • Fax: (325) 651-2689 • www.goodfellowfamilyhousing.com

November 2011

The Landings atGoodfellow Team

Asst Community Mgr. Tonya TurnerResident Relations Esmeralda MascorroResident Relations Diane GuilloryMaintenance. Sup. Bobby HuntMaintenance. Tech. Rey HerreraMaintenance. Tech. Justin Haby

Office HoursMonday–Friday 8 a.m.–6 p.m.Weekends and Holidays ClosedNov. 24-25 Closed

Contact UsOffice (325) 651-8369Fax (325) 651-2689Website www.goodfellowfamilyhousing

.com

Thankful ThoughtsHere’s to friends, family, good food

and fun!

Honoring Those Who ServeOn Nov. 11, countries around the

world honor their servicemen andwomen. Known as Veterans Day inthe U.S., the holiday began asArmistice Day, marking the end offighting in World War I. There aremany ways to show veterans youappreciate their service. Here are justa few ideas:

• Display the American flag.• Take a veteran out for a meal.• Visit a war memorial.• Learn about the conflict your

veteran was involved in so youcan speak with him or herabout it.

• Round up the veteran’s buddiesfrom the service so they cancatch up.

• Visit your local VA hospital. Manypatients are alone, with little orno family to visit them.

Start Your Family’s ThanksgivingTradition This Year! Thanksgiving is atime for reflecting on all your blessingsfrom the past year, getting togetherwith your family (even if they arecrazy), and of course, eating a big ‘oleturkey until you feel stuffed yourself.Speaking of turkeys - according to theNational Turkey Federation, morethan 90% of Americans eat turkey onThanksgiving Day. Many of us haveThanksgiving traditions that revolvearound food. Whether your tradition isdeep frying a turkey, making greenbean casserole with those crunchyfried onions, or rolling out the bestsweet potato pie, there is often moreto Thanksgiving than a good lookingbird with all the fixings. Many familieshave adopted other traditions that arepassed from one generation to thenext. Here are some of the topThanksgiving traditions:

• Give thanks for our manyblessings

• Getting together with family andloved ones

• Watching football games• Break the wishbone

Happy Thanksgiving!As we celebrate Thanksgiving with

family and friends in November, we’llbe thinking how grateful we are tohave such wonderful neighbors.Thanks for making our communitysuch a pleasant place to live. We wishyou a safe and enjoyableThanksgiving holiday!

Restock Your Spice RackSpices that sit in your pantry for

years lose their flavor over time.Check the expiration dates to ensureyour dash of this and sprinkle of thatreally add flavor to your dishes. Logon to McCormick.com and click“Spices 101” to learn more about theshelf life of certain seasonings.

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Tenant Representatives

Listed are our current tenantrepresentatives:

• April Hackelton(325) 340-8876(325) 654-3039april@shannonporter.com• Christine Criswell(325) 227-4489christinecriswell@hotmail.com• Joseph & Michaela Tvrdy(850) 225-8133(850) 225-1564buffytvrdy@yahoo.com

These individuals have volunteered tolend an ear for ideas, comments andsuggestions you may have. We valueyour devotion to our community.

Each month, they have theopportunity to speak with the officestaff and the Housing ManagementOffice to help bond our community.

Please use the individuals listedabove, as they are here for you to letyour voice be heard.

A Friendly ReminderIf your BAH is not paid directly to

Hunt Military Companies/GoodfellowFamily Housing through allotment, it isyour responsibility to come into theoffice to pay on the first of eachmonth. All personal checks, moneyorders and cashier’s checks need tobe made payable to “AETC IIPrivatized Housing”, CASH IS NOTACCEPTED. Checks will be acceptedfor amount due ONLY. Late fees of$25 plus $5 per day are applied on the6th of each month. Any questionsregarding your BAH or payments maybe directed to the office at325/651-8369.

The Dish on ClassicThanksgiving Foods

Our reasons for celebratingThanksgiving are as diverse asAmerica itself. However, coast tocoast, we typically raise our forks ingratitude with the same classic holidayfoods. Fowl was a holiday mainstay inthe Pilgrims’ mother country ofEngland, so turkey was a naturalchoice for gatherings in America. Butwhat are the stories behind someother Thanksgiving favorites?

Cranberry sauce. NativeAmericans relied on the preservativepower of cranberries to makepemmican, a dried meat mixture, lastlonger. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant

reportedly believed in the healthbenefits of cranberry sauce andordered it to be served to Union troopsduring the Civil War. In 1912, theCape Cod Cranberry Company beganselling cranberry sauce in the familiarcanned form.

Green bean casserole. DorcasReilly, a home economist atCampbell’s, first concocted the crispyonion-topped creation in 1955. Reillyaimed to devise a recipe usingingredients common in1950s cupboards—canned greenbeans and canned cream ofmushroom soup.

Pecan pie. The French get creditfor inventing this sweet treat in the1700s after settling in New Orleans.The dessert didn’t really catch on untilthe 1930s, when the makers of Karosyrup marketed a pecan pie recipe asa tasty use for their product.

Holiday Do’s and Don’tsDuring this holiday season, please

keep these simple tips in mind to keepyour disposal, sinks and toiletsoperating properly:

• Foods that tend to swell (i.e.pastas, rice) are problems fordisposals

• Insert food slowly into disposal tokeep from clogging system

• Keep water running at least 20seconds after disposal is shut offso loose food particles washdown drain

• Thick paper towels, food andfeminine products should not beflushed down the toilet

Also, with cooler weather aroundthe corner, be sure to test yourheaters to ensure they are in properworking order. Call the office for filterreplacement or heating issues beforecold weather sets in.

Stuffing or Dressing?You say “stuffing.” I say “dressing.”

Thanksgiving turkey’s savory side dishgoes by two names. What you call itprobably has more to do with whereyou grew up than whether the mixtureis served inside or outside the bird.Generally residents of the northernU.S. say stuffing, while Southernerstend to call it dressing. One theory isthat the word “dressing” is morepalatable to genteel Southernsensibilities than the graphic-sounding“stuffing.”

When Gift-Giving Gets StickyHoliday ads portray gift-giving as a

heartwarming experience. But in reallife, gift exchanges can be awkward.Etiquette experts suggest these waysto cope with uncomfortable gift-givingsituations:

The surprise gift. A neighbor orcoworker presents you with a present,and you’re empty-handed. Lots ofpeople exchange gifts only with familyand close friends, and you’re notobligated to reciprocate witheveryone. A simple “thank you”will suffice.

The lopsided exchange. You wentto five stores to find the pricey scarfyour cousin wanted. She gives you apair of inexpensive bedroom slippers.Instead of making a scene, take thehigh road and write a thank-you note.Conversely, don’t feel guilty for notblowing your budget to match giftswith a wealthier loved one.

The new relationship. You’ve beendating someone for a short time, andyou’re wondering what’s appropriate.A gift card with a heartfelt holidaygreeting shows you care without goingoverboard.

Unwritten rules often drive holidaygift-giving habits. Perhaps the mostpervasive: “Once begun, neverundone.” If you’re watching yourmoney or simply don’t have the timeor energy for holiday shopping, askyour friends or relatives how theywould feel about ending a giftexchange. They just might berelieved, and a reduction in stressmay be their greatest holiday gift.

‘Vegged Out’ Pumpkin andBlack Bean Soup

Ingredients:• 1 tablespoon olive oil• 5 green onions (white and light

green parts), thinly sliced (slicedark parts and set aside for later)

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped• 3 cloves garlic, chopped• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black

beans, rinsed and drained• 1 can (15 ounces) Libby’s 100%

Pure Pumpkin• 1 can (14.5 ounces) no-salt

added diced tomatoes,undrained

• 1 can (14 fluid ounces)vegetable broth

• 1/2 cup water• 1/2 teaspoon salt or more

to taste• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or

more to tasteDirections:Heat oil in large saucepan over

medium heat. Add white and lightgreen parts of green onions, bellpepper and garlic; cook, stirringoccasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or untilsoft. Stir in cumin and thyme; cook,stirring occasionally, for 1 minute. Addbeans, pumpkin, tomatoes with juice,broth and water; bring to a boil.Reduce heat to low; cook for10 minutes. Stir in salt and cayennepepper. Top each serving with darkgreen onion tops.

For more recipes, visitVeryBestBaking.com.

Wit & Wisdom

“The willingness of America’s veteransto sacrifice for our country has earned

them our lasting gratitude.”—Jeff Miller

“How important it is for us torecognize and celebrate our heroes

and she-roes!”—Maya Angelou

“It doesn’t take a hero to order meninto battle. It takes a hero to be one of

those men who goes into battle.”—Norman Schwarzkopf

“True heroism is remarkably sober,very undramatic. It is not the urge tosurpass all others at whatever cost,

but the urge to serve others atwhatever cost.”—Arthur Ashe

“On this Veterans Day,let us remember the service of our

veterans, and let us renew ournational promise to fulfill our

sacred obligations to ourveterans and their families who

have sacrificed so much so that wecan live free.”—Dan Lipinski

“Courage is almost a contradiction interms. It means a strong desire to livetaking the form of readiness to die.”

—G.K. Chesterton

“A hero is someone who hasgiven his or her life to something

bigger than oneself.”—Joseph Campbell

“I think there is one higheroffice than president, and I would

call that patriot.”—Gary Hart

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