Volume 38 Number 11 The Good News Paper November 2017

Farmington Attempts to End 68 Hours of

Hunger for Children and Families in Need
and for 68 hours have little to eat.
That insecurity can lead to some
behavioral disruptions.
On Monday mornings they return to
school ill, often spending the day in
the nurses office. They are unable
to focus and concentrate until they
once again are nourished.
This program puts nourishing food
in the hands of school children to
carry them through the weekend.
Each bag of food costs $10 each
week and provides two breakfasts,
two lunches, and three dinners for a
child, with some left over to share!
End 68 Hours of Hunger
Farmington now has food donation
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End 68 Hours of Hunger Farmington is part of a
national initiative that provides support to
food-insecure students during the 68 hours from
Friday afternoon through Monday morning.
Childhood food insecurity is a national problem, it
occurs when children receive insufficient food on a
regular basis; in many cases missing meals entirely.
After a while, these children also experience fear of
hunger that affects their behavior as much as
physical hunger affects their bodies. There are more
than 16 million food insecure children in America
today.
The impact on the child is enormous. Teachers tell us
that on Friday afternoons the children who are
unlikely to have enough food at home become very
edgy and are unable to concentrate.
After a week in a structured environment where they
have at least two full meals, they will leave school
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boxes in each school! Every-other-week a specific
item needed will be posted for donations. The
rotation of items will help maintain the food storage
inventory. The group would like to thank Farmington
House of Pizza, on Main Street, and Honey Dew
Donuts, on Route 11, for hosting donation boxes.
More local businesses will be asked to host donation
boxes and they will keep a list on their Facebook
page.
They have also created an Amazon wish list for easy
contributions to our program! To access the list, visit
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/search.
html, enter "farmingtonnh@end68hoursofhunger.org"
under Find List or Registry. Once you've located the
list, you can click Remember if you'd like to save the
link to the list in your account.
Amazon users can log in through smile.amazon.com
first, choose End 68 Hours of Hunger program as the
recipient, and a percentage of qualifying purchases Storehouses of food need to be maintained in order to
will be donated to the non-profit. support the End 68 Hours of Hunger Farmington
program.
During this season of Thanksgiving, consider
donating to the program in order to help children and To find out more about the program in general, visit
families in Farmington avoid hunger. http://www.end68hoursofhunger.org.

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First Congregational Church
Gathers Historic Photos for
Open House on November 12
The public is invited to tour the historic First
Congregational Church of Farmington, New
Hampshire on Sunday, November 12 between 2 and 4
PM. The church is located at 400 Main Street in the
downtown area. Anyone was was married in the
church, attended Sunday School, or just have pictures
of past events in the church, are encouraged to donate
copies of their photos to the church. The
Congregational Church will celebrate its 200th
anniversary in 2019 and historic displays of old
photos and events will be on display in the church.
Refreshments will be served following the tours.
Organized in 1819, the church has recently been
selected for the New Hampshire Register of Historic
Places recognizing the building as an outstanding
example of Gothic Revival architecture and early
American stained glass. The 120 foot steeple which
contains the town clock and the 1915 Henry Wilson
Memorial Bell is an impressive landmark in the
community. For more information visit the website at
www.farmingtonnhucc.org, call (603) 755-4816, or
email farmingtonnhucc@metrocast.net.
A picture of the First Congregational Church as it
appeared in a 1904 Farmington Souvenir booklet. The
entire booklet can be seen online at the online Museum
of Farmington History, hosted by the Farmington
Historical Society.

Farmington High School Athletic

Celebrations Scheduled
Farmington will celebrate the fall athletic seasons with fall
banquets for Farmington High School on November 7,
and the Farmington-Nute football team on November 9.

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 Around the Town
If youve been thinking about adding a companion
animal to your family, consider opening your home
and your heart to an older dog or cat in need. Older
pets are just as loving and loyal as their younger
counterparts. Also, adopting a senior companion
animal comes with some cool advantages: Grown-up
pets dont need the constant monitoring and training
that puppies and kittens do. Many are housetrained
already. Also, since senior pets are fully grown, youll
November Happenings Around the Town
Senior Bingo
10:00 AM Wednesday, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Farmington
Town Hall.
Farmington Historical Society Annual Meeting and Dinner
6:30 PM Friday, November 3; First Congregational Church
Vestry, Farmington.
Lego Club
10:30 AM Saturday, November 4, 11, 18, 25; Goodwin Library.
Mustard Seed Cafe Community Dinner
3:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, November 5, 19; First Congregational
Church Vestry, Farmington.
PTA Meeting
6:30 - 7:30 PM Thursday, November 9; Valley View Community
School, Farmington.
TriTown Democrats Meeting
6:30 PM Thursday, November 9; Emma Ramsey Center, Milton.
Crafternoon
10:00 AM Friday, November 10; Goodwin Library.
Veterans Day
Saturday, November 11
Blessed Bargains Open
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 25; First
Congregational Church, Farmington.
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November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month
be immediately aware of important information like
personality type and grooming requirements, making
it easier to choose the perfect pet for your family. It is
a sad fact that senior pets are often the last to be
adopted from shelters, putting them at an increased
risk for euthanasia. When you adopt a senior pet,
youre not only welcoming a lifetime of love into
your home, youre also saving a precious life. Use
#AdoptASeniorPetMonth to post on social media.
Friends of the Goodwin Library
6:00 PM Tuesday, November 14; Goodwin Library.
Circle of Hope Family Support Group
7:00 PM Wednesday, November 15; St. Peter Church,
Farmington.
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, November 23
Community Breakfast
8:00 AM Saturday, November 25; First Congregational Church,
Farmington.
Community Food Pantry Open
9:30 AM Saturday, 25; First Congregational Church,
Farmington.
Community Meal at First Baptist Church
4:00 - 5:30 PM Sunday, November 26; First Baptist Church,
Grove and Church Street, Farmington.
Family Game Night
5:00 PM Tuesday, November 28; Goodwin Library.
Farmington Responds Support Group
3:00 - 6:00 PM Monday, November 6, 13, 20, 27;
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Friday, November 3, 10, 17, 24; 480 Main
Street, Farmington.
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This month, our Puddledock Press readers were right
here in Farmington. Former Puddledock Editor,
JoAnn Doke and Rebecca Howard, had their
Puddledocks with them while atending the Mustard
Seed Cafe Community Dinner on October 1. We
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the Puddledock Press and send it to us at
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are and that you enjoy our Community Good News
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Within Reach is the Theme for
Reflections Art Contest at Valley
View Community School
Farmington children at invited to participate in the
2017 Parent Teacher Associations Reflections event which
is themed Within Reach. The
Reflections program is one of the oldest and largest student
recognitionprogramsforartinthecountry!Artworkcanbecollages,
photographs, computer-generated images, dioramas, drawin
gs, paintings, printmaking, sculpture, or mixed media.
Artwork must be done at home; be new and original;
be no larger than 24 X 30 (including matting);
be done by one student artist; have a title; and
include an artist statement. The deadline for entries is Frida
y, November 17, 2017. Ribbons will begiven to all particip
ants. Some students art will go on to the state
PTA Reflections opening. Students interested in participati
ng, should get an entry form from Mrs. Smith, fill it out and
submit it. Entries from all grades and all abilities are
welcome. To learn more about this program, visit
www.pta.org/reflections. Help support the arts in
Farmington. Please join in the fun!
Upcoming Road Work by
Farmington Public Works
The Public Works Department will be doing road work on
Silver Street, Waldron Road, and Bay Road in the near
future. The work is currently scheduled to take place
between November 3rd and November 17th. During this
time period, residents and travelers should expect a rough
road and the possibility of significant delays. The Public
Works Department asks that you plan ahead and take
alternative routes whenever possible. If you do need to
travel these roads during this time period, please reduce
your speed and drive cautiously. Please respect the safety
and well-being of the workers and fellow citizens by
slowing down and following cues from traffic control
personnel.
Town Players Schedule Spring
Show Dates
The Town Players have production dates for their Spring
show, April 27th and 28th, 2018! The theme for the spring
production is Mystery/Comedy. The Players are looking for
people who want to step on the stage and have some laughs.
The first get together will be January 3, 2018 at 7:00 pm.
Everyone who wants to participate will get to participate!
They will be choosing their play and want to be sure that
they have enough parts for everyone! So let them know if
you are interested. All ages are welcomed.
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Head Start Extends Hours
Strafford County Head Start announces extended
hours and openings in Early Head Start. The
Strafford County Head Start, a program of
Community Action Partnership of Strafford County,
is now offering extended days in Milton and
Rochester for working families. There are immediate
openings available in the Milton Center. Strafford
County Head Start provides a high-quality preschool
education for young children to prepare them for
kindergarten. In addition, the program provides health
screenings, family support, parent involvement and
volunteer opportunities, and community resources to
qualifying families in Strafford County with a child
ages 3 to 5, including children with disabilities.
There is no cost for this program, and children do not
have to be potty trained to attend. A nutritious
breakfast and lunch are provided daily at no cost.
Families are encouraged to apply even if they think
they may be over income for the program. Head Start
is offered in Dover, Farmington, Milton, Rochester,
and Somersworth.
Openings are immediately available in the Early Head
Start program as well. Early Head Start provides
comprehensive home-based services to prenatal moms
and families with infants and toddlers, up to age 3.
The program includes weekly home visits that provide
individualized learning activities designed to enhance
the growth and development of the child. It also
includes weekly socialization play groups and
resources/referrals in child and family health,
nutrition, parent education, and social services.
Transportation is available for the weekly
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socialization activities and community field trips.
Please contact Peggy Hawksley at 603-652- 0990 or
email headstart@straffordcap.org for more
information or to complete an application.
For more information on Strafford County Head
Start, please visit the website at straffordcap.org and
click Programs, or visit the Facebook page
(@straffordcountyheadstart).
Cemetery Lots Price Increase
After careful consideration, the Trustees of the
Farmington Cemetery Association will be increasing
the price of lots to $750 beginning January 1, 2018.
Each lot is for one (1) cremation and one (1) full
size or two (2) cremations. The cost will remain at
$550 each prior to January 1, 2018. If you would
like to purchase a lot before January 1, please
contact the Superintendent at 755-9441 or stop by
the Cemetery Office at 4 Canal Street.
St. Peters Church Ladies
Guild Annual Penny Sale
The St. Peter Ladies Guild of Farmington is holding
its annual Penny Sale on Saturday, November 4,
2017 at the Henry Wilson Memorial School Gym,
51 School Street, Farmington, NH. The public is
invited to attend and participate. The doors will
open at 12:00 PM and there will be over 100 penny
sale items on display, including a television. The
drawings will start at 7:00 PM and continue until the
items are gone. In addition, Series Prizes will be
awarded between 5:30 - 6:30 along with a Door
Prize and other raffles. Refreshments will be
available between 12:00 and 6:00 PM. For more
information, contact Carol Vita, Secretary of the St.
Peter Ladies Guild at 603-755-9700.
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Friday, November 30, 1900
Thanksgiving Day
This holiday always calls to mind the hard
experiences of the colonists in New England, and
their unfaltering trust in overruling Providence.
The keeping of this day is almost the only practice
of a public nature, of colonial times, which is
prevalent in this era, and it will be wise of people
not to lose hold of the custom. Sadness shadows the
day as people grow old, yet there are memories
which nearly everyone can treasure and enjoy. And
to the majority of mankind there comes with all the
holidays the possibility of adding to the comfort, or
content, or courage, of some one, be it neighbor or
stranger. This is one of the things for which to be
thankful. Another thing which should arouse every
American to gratitude is the cast that we live in the
most civilized country in the world, in the midst of a
people that, whatever faults are perceptible, is the
most kindly and enlightened, all things considered,
of all nations on the earth.
Therefore, let us give thanks heartily on this
Thursday, as we have been bidden to do by our
Governor, Frank West Rollins.
Thursday, December 5, 1963
Slates Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party and meeting of the
Farmington - New Durham Historical Society will
be held Saturday, December 7 at the home of Lola
Sabine on Charles St. at 7:30 p.m.
Shirley Barker, native of Farmington, noted poet
and authoress will be the speaker. Her subject will
be "Christmas at Mt. Vernon."
This will be the last meeting of the year.
Presentations will start up again in March!
Join us, learn about our Stories of
Farmington Initiative and make history!
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Mike Lee Holiday Basketball
Bash to be held in Farmington
The 39th Annual Mike Lee Holiday Basketball Bash,
presented by the Farmington Tigers Athletic Boosters
Club, returns to Farmington High School on
December 26-29, 2017. The tri-state open invitational
basketball tournament featuring boys and girls teams
from New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts, will
once again offer contests, raffles and prizes! Entry is
$175 per team, includes three games & tournament
t-shirts! Limited spots are still open, so if you know a
team that is interested in participating, please email
Joel Chagnon (jchagnon@sau61.org) to join the field.
Tigers Volleyball Team headed
to 31st State Tournament
For the 31st-straight season, the varsity volleyball
team is headed to the state tournament. The Tigers
have garnered the 4th seed for the 2017 NHIAA
Division III State Tournament. After starting the
season with a 10-match win streak, which included
just one lost set out of 31, the Tigers dropped three of
their final six matches to finish the year 13-3.
Farmington High School swept Nute, 3-0, in both
meetings between the two this season. The semi finals
will be held on November 1 and the final rounds on
November 3rd. Remember to support the Tigers as
they make another run in the state tourney!
The Capital Crime of Witchcraft
At 6:00 PM on October 26, the Goodwin Library
hosted a NH Humanities Council presentation on
witchcraft. Attendees learned about the Salem Witch
Trials, and how the Salem Courts worked in 17th
century New England.
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The Farmington Art Boosters Donate to Community Programs

L to R: Kathy King; Megan Henry, FAB Treasurer; Barbara Bauer, FAB President; Rick Gladding, Farmington
Community Band; Mary Hunting; and music teacher, Sally Cocco.
The Farmington Art Boosters recently presented
donation checks to the Farmington Community Band
to expand their music library and to the American
Legion for their Memorial Day Parade Fund.
The Farmington Art Boosters support music and the
arts in our schools and community. FAB meets in the
high school library at 5:30 PM the first Tuesday of
every month. New members are always welcome.

American Legion Commander, Gary Mosher, receives

a check from FAB Rep, kathy King, for the 150th
Memorial Day Parade. Pictured are Kathy King, Gary
Mosher, and American Legion members Ray Garland
and Ed Prantis. Photo courtesy of Rebecca Howard.

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by Kimberly Simmons
To Leash or Not to Leash
The topic this month is the somewhat controversial
one of leashing and keeping your dogs contained. I
bring this up because of the large number of lost,
stolen and wandering dogs; some of whom were
found deceased.
Back in the seventies, when I was a child, a lot of
dogs roamed free. Though there were still dangers, I
do believe they were fewer in our rural areas due to
the fact that there just weren't as many people. I also
think people were more tolerant back in the 70s. Less
likely to resort to a gun first and more likely to resort
to a broom, throwing rocks, or using a stick to get
dogs away from where they were unwanted. Most
people also knew their neighbors and their neighbor's
dogs.
Nowadays People's first choice is a gun. People's first
choice is to kill it; If it's a nuisance kill it. There is a
distinct lack of respect for life. I have had my horses
chased by dogs. I have had my horses injured by
dogs. I did not try to kill the offending dog, I chased
the dog away. I carry pepper spray, that cost about
$10, just in case a dog won't respond to being chased
away. We do have guns in our house, but no one here
would think of using a gun as the first response.
Pet ownership comes with certain responsibilities, and
part of those responsibilities is understanding the
dangers our pets face nowadays as opposed to when
most of us grew up. Not only cars, but there are more
disturbed people out there very willing to harm your
pets. There are dog thieves that will take your pets in
order to resell them to another home, as a bait dog for
dog fighting rings, and If your pet is still intact some
of those same sellers will sell them to puppy mills to
be used for breeding. Papers are not an issue, they are
fairly easily faked.
Having worked in the veterinary field for many years,
I have seen many types of injuries to dogs and cats.
It's not limited to the damage humans can inflict with
vehicles, guns and whatever other weapons they
choose, there is also damage caused by other animals.
Bites from other animals can be fatal. There is always
the risk of rabies from wild animals and coyotes will
hunt and kill a dog.
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Put simply, it is no longer safe to allow your pets to
roam free. Not if you want them to have long,
healthy lives.
Kimberly Simmons is the owner of For PETS,
Pawsitive Education, Training & Services, LLC. in
Farmington
November Shopping Spree at
Rochesters First Church
Congregational
Rochesters First Church Congregational, located at 63 S.
Main St, right next to the Rochester Public Library is
holding their annual Winter Faire, November 3rd through
the 5th. Gift Baskets galore, plus so much more!
Friday, November 3rd, from 3-7pm the Beef Stew
Supper starts at 4:30 pm. Then Saturday the 4th, features
a host of events guaranteed to please the shopper.
Looking to the busy weekend of Nov. 3-5 and
encouraging folks to focus their shopping energy at 4
events on Saturday, November 4th :
First, shoppers can start their day with First Church's
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, then Shop, Shop, Shop
around the welcoming city of Rochester!!
Second, the second day of First Church Congregational's
WINTER FAIRE from 8-noon,
Then, the Granite State Choral Society's SHOP 'Til You
DROP Craft Fair 9am-3pm at the Community Center,
Finally, the Holy Rosary's Christmas Fair ends with a
Roast Pork Dinner, and Rochester Elk's Emblem Club's
Holiday Bazaar from 9am-2pm.
Sunday the 5th 10-noon, raffle winners announced at
noon.
Email firstucc@myfairpoint.net, call 603-332-1121, or
visit http://first-ucc.net, for more information.
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As promised, Savor The Flavor is pleased to swing you
into dinner this month. We have some fantastic recipes that
we hope you will like, enjoy with your family and friends,
and most of all add to your recipe box.
Sausage, Potato, and Cabbage
Skillet Fry
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon grease
2 Russet potatoes, diced into inch cubes
1 tsp kosher salt
1 pound of smoky kielbasa , cut into thick rings
medium yellow onion, diced
2 jalapenos, w/o seeds and stems, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups shredded cabbage
tsp caraway seeds
tsp cayenne pepper
1 dash of black pepper
Yellow or whole grain mustard, for serving.
Directions
In a large deep skillet or wok, heat up the oil on medium
heat and add the diced potatoes. Season the potatoes with
the salt. Cover skillet and cook potatoes 5 minutes. Stir the
potatoes and make sure that none of them are sticking to
the bottom of the pan. Cover the skillet again and cook
another 5 minutes. Add the sausage, onion and jalapenos
and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes
until the potatoes and sausage are cooked. Stir in the garlic
and cook for 1 more minute. Add cabbage, caraway seeds
and cayenne. Cook until the cabbage is soft and tender.
Add salt and black pepper to taste.. Serve warm with the
mustard on the side. ~~ ENJOY~~
Crockpot Cookery
Easy Meatball Soup
Ingredients
3 potatoes, cubed
1 pkg. (16 oz) fresh baby carrots, quartered
1 large onion chopped
3 celery ribs, sliced
1 (12 oz) pkg frozen cooked meatballs
1 (10oz) can beef gravy
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1 envelope of onion soup mix
2 tsp. beef bouillon granules
Directions
Layer the first 5 ingredients in a 5 quart slow cooker. Mix
the remaining ingredients and pour over meatballs and
vegetables. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until
vegetables are tender. Makes 6 servings. ~~ENJOY~~
Crockpot Beef Burger Stroganoff
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef, cooked
3 slices bacon - diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 Tbsp fout
1 tsp salt
1 - dash of Worcestershire Sauce
1 can (10 oz ) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
6-8 hamburger buns, toasted and buttered
Directions
In a crockpot, mix drained beef, bacon, onion, flour,
Worcestershire Sauce, salt and undiluted soup. Cover pot
and cook on low 4-5 hours. Stir in sour cream. Spoon
mixture over noodles or the toasted hamburger buns. Serves
6-8 ~~ENJOY~~
Sparkling Cider Pound Cake
Ingredients
cup butter - softened
1 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 cups all-purpose flour
tsp salt
tsp baking powder
cup sparkling apple cider
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom of a greased 9x5
inch loaf pan with parchment paper, grease paper. In large
bowl cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a
time, beating well after each addition. In another bowl whisk
flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture
alternating with cider, beating well. Transfer to prepared
pan. Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
Cool in pan for at least 10 minutes. Remove from pan and
cook on wire rack completely. In a small bowl mix glaze
ingredients until smooth; spoon over top of cake allowing it
to flow over sides. Glaze: cup of confectioners sugar 3-4
tsp of sparkling apple cider. Yields 12 servings.~~ENJOY~~
Best Ever Seafood Dinner
Ingredients
1 lb of scallops (I prefer the small ones)
1 lb of shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lbs cod (or other mild white fish)
1 (16 oz) jars salsa (mild or hot, your choice)
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 1 cup dry white wine
1 cup chicken broth
1 lemon
2 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
Dash of salt and black pepper
Directions
Heat oil and butter over low heat. Cut fish into large
chunks and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Brown
lightly in oil and butter about 2 minute each side. Remove
fish and set aside. Add wine (careful to keep wine from
direct heat while pouring into pan) deglaze pan. . Heat until
liquid begins to bubble Add scallops and shrimp to broth,
stir gently and cover, simmer for 10 minutes. Cut lemon in
half, squeeze lemon juice into pan. Add fish back to pan
and gently stir. Cover again and simmer for 6-7 minutes.
Serve in large bowls with a crunchy bread or crouton.
~~ENJOY~~
Ham and Rotini Casserole
Ingredients
6 oz of Rotini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 pound of ham - diced
2 small cloves of garlic - minced
1 bunch (about 8) green onions - sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons of flour
1 cups milk (low fat is fine)
6 oz shredded cheese blend or cheddar
tsp salt
tsp freshly ground black pepper
cup shredded parmesan cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2 quart casserole
dish. Cook rotini in boiling water following package
instructions. Drain, rinse and set aside. In a large skillet
heat the oil over medium heat. Add the celery, cook 5
minutes. Add ham and cook for 5-10 minutes longer until
ham is lightly browned and celery is tender. Add garlic and
green onions and cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat
and set aside. In a large saucepan melt butter, add flour,,
milk and cook slowly until it thickens. Stir in shredded
cheddar cheese, salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking
until cheese has melted. Drain rotini, add the ham and
veggie mixture to the sauce. Stir gently to blend and stir in
half of the parmesan cheese. Transfer the pasta mixture to
the prepared casserole dish, sprinkle remaining parmesan
cheese over the mixture. Bake for 20 -30 minutes until
bubbly and lightly browned. Serve hot! ~~ENJOY~~
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Simple Green Salad
Ingredients
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
tsp salt
tsp ground black pepper
1 pinch of white sugar
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic - chopped
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and cubed (optional)
4 cups your favorite mixed salad greens
cup sliced almonds
2 oz of feta cheese, crumbled
Directions
In a large bowl, whis together olive oil, white wine
vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, sugar, parsley, lemon juice
and garlic. Add the avocado and stir to coat with the
dressing. Just before serving add the salad greens and
toss to coat. Sprinkle with almonds and crumbled feta
cheese over the top. Tip: Add as many fruits and veggies
as you wish. Some of my favorites are pears,
strawberries, blueberries and tangerines, depending on
the season. ~~ENJOY~~
Debs Tips
1 -Boil the carcass of deli chicken for soups or for
noodles and dumplings.
2 - Use leftover rice from Chinese take out in casseroles,
soups, rice pudding or if it is white rice, eat it for
breakfast with cinnamon, sugar and milk.
3 - Cut up leftover french fries and dry in bacon grease
like hash browns or cook with chopped meat and veggies
for an easy homemade hash.
4 - Leftover salads or vegetables can be liquified to make
vegetable broth or vegetables can be frozen and then
added to soups and casseroles.
5 - Uneaten hamburgers or hot dogs can be cut up into
pieces, frozen and then added to chili, baked beans,
spaghetti or soups.
Savor The Flavor wants to wish all of you a very blessed
Thanksgiving. Please take time to enjoy your friends,
family and also take a few minutes also to Savor The
Flavor of the Season.~~
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 Recreation Department
4th Pumpkin Festival
The 4th Annual Pumpkin Festival was held on
Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from 1:00 - 3:00
PM. There were pumpkins for sale with carving
tools, and stickers for the small children, to
decorate their pumpkins. There was also music,
crafts, the Goodwin Library, concessions, and
Fire Department trucks for kids to touch!

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