National French Fry Day
National French Fry Day - July 13th
What could be better than potatoes fried in oil? Whether you call them ‘French Fries’, ‘Chips’, Finger Chips, or French-Fried Potatoes, this delicious treat is loved around the world, and French Fry day celebrates them.
But don’t confuse them with American ‘Chips’, which are thinly sliced pieces of potato fried until crisp. French Fries are the delicious result of ‘batons’ of potato cut to various thicknesses and then fried in oil.
The outside of French fries generally have a golden texture, varying from soft to crispy, and most often served with little more than a dusting of salt.
National French Fry Day is a special time of year when we all get to celebrate the humble French fry, one of the greatest foods known to man. So celebrate this centuries old treat!! Get out your deep fryer, chop up some potatoes, and celebrate National French Fry Day by eating yourself into a starch filled stupor! Don’t forget the ketchup!
Fireworks!!
Summer is synonymous with barbecues, parades, fireworks displays – and plenty of visits to emergency rooms, especially during July. In 2019 alone, fireworks caused an estimated 10,000 injuries that required emergency treatment in U.S. hospitals. On 4th of July the same year, around 900 ER visits were associated with sparklers and 400 with bottle rockets, according to the 2019 Annual Fireworks Report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. When using fireworks, keep a safe distance once lit and don’t point fireworks toward the face or body. Keeping water nearby to extinguish fireworks is always a good idea, too.
Lastly, make sure you are following all county ordinances regarding use of fireworks.
Board of Commissioners meetings
REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE 2 ND AND 4 TH THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 5:00 P.M. AND ARE HELD AT 140 STONEWALL AVENUE WEST, PUBLIC MEETING ROOM, FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214
Agendas for these “Regular” meetings can include any subject but in particular, matters of interest to the general public such as public hearings on rezoning petitions, budget discussions, and requests from county departments that require action by the Board, etc. Thursday meetings include a time for “Public Comment” when attendees can speak for up-to five (5) minutes to the Board on any subject not on the meeting’s agenda. Meetings are open to the public and are sometimes attended by members of the press. Canceled meetings, special called meetings and special topic workshops are announced in accordance with requirements of State law.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, MEETING DATES ARE ALTERED TO ACCOMMODATE THE HOLIDAY SCHEDULES
Art Contest for middle and high school students
Fayette County Public library invites all middle and high school students to participate in the 2023 Summer reading art contest. All entries must reflect this year’s themes “All Together Now.” The winning artwork will be displayed in the library and featured on social media. The winning artist will receive a $20.00 gift card. Deadline for all entries is July 26th by 5 pm. Find all details in the Summer Reading brochure on the library website.
Summer reading program for all ages
Summer reading is a statewide program to encourage people of all ages to read during the summer. Public libraries host programs and events to promote this initiative. This year’s theme is All Together Now with the intent to celebrate all that makes us (people) different and the same. Click the link (https://fayettelibrary.beanstack.org/reader365) to sign up for your free account. Or visit your local library to get the details.
Quarterly Meeting
Please be advised that the quarterly meeting is planned for Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Zoom details can be found on our secure FB or NextDoor pages. If you have topics or concerns to be addressed, post them on our secure sites and they will be added to the agenda.
It’s Graduation Season!!
Graduation is fast approaching! Princeton Chase Homeowners Association wants to acknowledge those in the community that are preparing to graduate as part of the Class of 2023.
To have your graduate added to the recognition list, please submit info below between May 15 thru May 22, 2023 to inform us of a 2023 Princeton Chase elementary, middle high school or college/ university graduate.
Provide the following information:
Graduate’s Name
Address (used for verification purposes only)
Elementary, Middle or High School
College/University and degree
You can submit the info via the Contact Us link on the website. We’ll publish the list of graduates here on the PCHOA website and in our private Facebook Group.
Teacher Appreciation!
Tuesday, May 3rd starts Teacher Appreciation Week. If children are the future, teachers are on the front line making sure its a good future. When teachers receive affirmations from students and parents, it can make a world of difference.
Here are just a few ways to show appreciation to a teacher:
volunteer in the classroom
call/text/create a video saying thanks
purchase a gift card to their favorite spot
help them obtain items to be used in the classroom
Show your favorite teachers some love this week (and all throughout the year)!
Keep Princeton Chase clean!
Neighbors! The volunteers within the Princeton Chase Community have been working very hard to build our community and beautify our front entrance. We ask that you and your visitors please help us by keeping the front entrance and our community free of trash. We are increasingly finding trash thrown on the ground. Our front entrance was dedicated in loving memory of our neighbor, Mike Donnelly, who designed the message board at the front entrance. Also trash is found at N. Fayette Dr and Hampton Way. Let's work together to keep our neighborhood clean. Thanks.
Heart Health
February is not only about romance, roses, personal gifts and tasty food. It also hosts several unique events including Women’s History Month, Black History Month and American Heart Month bringing awareness for heart disease. Did you know every year an estimated 600,000 people (about half of the population of Hawaii) suffer and die from heart disease in the United States according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention?
There are several ways we can prevent heart disease with a few simple adjustments to our daily lifestyle:
· Maintain a clean and healthy diet
· Keep your cholesterol and triglycerides levels under control
· Limiting alcohol consumption
· Managing stress levels
· Regular exercise like walking
· Regular checkups with your doctor
The more you know!