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* A HAPPY & SAFE HOLIDAY SEASON TO ALL *
The Christmas Tree Tradition:
Long before the spread of Christianity, pagans clung
firmly to the belief that the forests would turn green in
spring only if people paid homage to the evergreen
throughout the winter. Evergreens, they were
convinced, contained mystical powers that enabled the
tree to stay green year-round. Unable to persuade the
people of northern Europe otherwise, Christian
missionaries adopted the practice of bringing
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- Travel over several trestles, including the 686 foot Riverwood Trestle.
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Scientific American: Who Were the First Americans?
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- Proofread carefully to see if you any words out.....
From the editor:
Seniors Not Stupid?:
I saw a person in the newspaper hold a poster with the saying, "Seniors Are Not Stupid". And that is very, very true!
Let's look at this fact: A group of 8 year olds were given the same ballot as the one used in Palm Beach county, Florida.
They used colors instead of names, and these children had no problem with the ballot. So in effect, to those of you adults who could not understand a simple ballot:
You Are Not Stupid....let's just say ...."You Are, Dumber Than A Box Of Rocks!"
And to Jesse Jackson, you might want to lead that tribe of yours, that can't read a ballot, from the welfare line to the classroom! There is no limit to race, color, religion.....if you can't comprehend something as simple as a ballot....you better take a good look around you, and find an 8 year old to explain it!
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MANDARIN ORANGE CAKE:
This irresistible cake features the delicate flavor of mandarin
oranges with boiled caramel icing. The combination is unexpected and
truly wonderful. Serves 16.
- 2 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups drained mandarin oranges
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
Icing:
- 1-1/4 cups brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-inch by 13-inch pan.
Sift together flour, baking soda, and sugar. Stir in oranges, followed
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So until next time, REMEMBER: that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.....
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