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<b>Hi folks,<br>
<br>
>From the sound of the weather reports for this coming Sunday and
Monday, you'd better be getting that de-icer and windshield scraper
found. They're showing freezing rain, and colder temperatures heading
for us. Brrrr! Sounds like good weather for a cup of hot chocolate
and a good book to me. <br>
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I was rather pleased to see a letter to the editor in the local paper
yesterday written by a woman from Red Oak commending Mr. Paul Enis for
his hard work with the students on the recent Candlelighting program
here at Eastern, and praising the students for their efforts. She was
rather disappointed that attendance was not better at this wonderful
event. Being from here, I don't know at the people I've heard saying
that there's never anything to do, it's so boring, etc. But between
working here at Eastern and knowing about all the events happening here
on campus, having a child in Jr. Hi/High School here in Wilburton, and
getting involved in a few worthwhile local organizations, I don't find
it boring at all. As a matter of fact, sometimes I have to juggle
which event I can go to and which I'll have to pass on this time.
Learn to watch for things that interest you and participate in them.
(I know most parents, though, are usually begging for an evening off,
especially if you have more than one child involved in things. There
seems to be an endless round of ballgames, practices, plays, concerts,
rehearsals, meetings, banquets, church functions, etc.) Find
something you're interested in and at least attend the events. Support
the kids. You could probably even volunteer to help. If you're a
sports fan, there are a lot of games going on all the time and you
could join the Booster Club. The Theater Dept. sometimes needs help
with props, sets, costumes, etc. Local service organizations need
members to keep doing their good work. (We can always use volunteers,
donations, etc. with PAWS.) There's definitely no need to be bored just
because you don't live in a big city. Just find an interest and get
involved. Get out and see the Christmas parade this Saturday evening
at 7:00 for starters. The next step is yours.<br>
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Our menu for today includes: <br>
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Smothered pork<br>
Chicken tenders<br>
Mashed potatoes and gravy<br>
Corn<br>
Sweet peas<br>
Green beans<br>
Baked beans<br>
Baked potato bar<br>
Hot rolls<br>
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For dessert have a luscious Brownie.</font> (With all that to choose
from, there won't be a fast food today.)<br>
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Have a great weekend,<br>
<br>
Rhoda <span class="moz-smiley-s1"><span> :-) </span></span><br>
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