Archive for Family
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Ella’s Kitchen
March is a mish-mash of dates and seasons: in like a lion, out like a lamb; Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday; Lenten meals; Julius Caesar’s infamous Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day and a time change. All of this is rolled up in 31 days. So enjoy each day as it unfolds.. Ella Emerald Isle ...
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We are One Snow Away from Disaster
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms On the farm, weather can be a real challenge, especially snow and cold. Our livestock need to be kept warm, but also need fresh air, as respiratory infections such as pneumonia can occur in stale air environments. Then, when big snowfalls occur, not ...
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Calendar of Events December 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Holiday Party Punch Ingredients 1-quart orange juice, chilled 1-quart cranberry juice, chilled 2 bottles ginger ale (33.8 ounces), chilled 1 bottle champagne (32 ounces), chilled - may substitute sparkling white grape juice or another chilled sparkling water. Fresh or fro...
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A Childhood Memory
By Mary Schricker Gemberling Most years I wait until after Thanksgiving before I begin to think about Christmas shopping, baking, or decorating. But the early snowfall and cold temperatures robbed me of autumn and put me in the Christmas mode much earlier this year. The pumpkin on my front porc...
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Around the Corner
By Mary Huebbe Marketing Director – Ridgecrest Village It’s the time of year for family and friends. It’s a time to get together, tell stories of the past, as well as create new memories for the future. It’s my favorite part about this season. As a child, I remember my family getting to...
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What is Christmas?
By Eloise Graham What is “Christmas?” Is it a time for family and friends? Eating too much turkey or pie? Singing carols? Sledding? Buying gifts? Feeling pressure? Remembering the past? Celebrating Christ’s birthday? For me it is HOPE. Let’s look at the history of Christmas. The Old Testam...
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Calendar of Events November 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Qu...
