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<font face="Comic Sans MS">Hi folks,<br>
<br>
Things are looking up! We're almost up to freezing already and the sun
is shining. We may actually thaw out a little bit today! Sometimes
though, I guess the thaw can be worse than the freeze. (Kind of like
the cure being worse than the disease, ya know?) Yesterday evening
right after I got home from work and my daughter and I were getting
ready to take the dogs for a walk, she looked out into the front yard
and pointed out a geyser that had just erupted from our outdoor
hydrant. Wonderful! We'd had water during the whole deep freeze
episode, but now that things were starting to thaw, things went sour.
My husband came out, turned the water off, and tried to undo the piece
with the fitting that had ruptured only to break something off down
lower. Then he had to get a shovel, and do some digging to see just
how bad the damage was. He decided we needed to run to a store and get
some parts to do the repair with, and of course, I automatically said,
"Why don't you go in and clean up and we'll go?" Duh. Cleaning up is
a little harder when you've just shut your water off. But it's kind of
like when your lights go out and you automatically want to flip the
switch on and see what the problem is. We just don't realize how much
we take these modern conveniences (or necessities) for granted til they
quit working on us.<br>
<br>
Be sure and make plans to see the <b><big>SugarFree Allstars in
Mitchell Auditorium at 7:00 this evening FREE OF CHARGE</big></b>,
courtesy of the Latimer Arts Council and Eastern Oklahoma State
College! It's a guaranteed <big><b>fun and entertaining event for all
ages! <br>
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<b>Belated birthday wishes</b> go out to <b>Brenda Kennedy</b> who
celebrated her big day this past <b>Sunday, Jan. 10</b>, in spite of
the freezing weather. And for <b>today</b>, please help me wish a
very <b>Happy Birthday</b> to Gear Up's <b>Helen Scott</b>, who is
also head of the Staff Council, and a real sweetheart to boot.<br>
<br>
Don't forget our <b>Cyber Cafe is now open to serve you until 3:30
Mon. thru Friday </b>unless otherwise announced. If you have a late
class and can't make it to lunch before the Cafeteria line closes, you
can stop by the Cyber Cafe and get something yummy off the grill to
tide you over, or maybe just a cold beverage or a hot tasty
cappuccino. <br>
<br>
</font><font face="Comic Sans MS" size="+2">Our menu for today includes:<br>
Hard shell tacos<br>
Pork cutlets<br>
Refried beans<br>
Spanish rice<br>
Steamed red potatoes<br>
Winter blend vegetables<br>
Peas and carrots<br>
Hot rolls<br>
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And for dessert, have a Chocolate Pie Square or a Coconut Pie Square.</font><font
face="Comic Sans MS"> Yummy!<br>
<br>
Have a great day,<br>
<br>
Rhoda <span class="moz-smiley-s1"><span> :-) </span></span><br>
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