EASTER TRIVIA!
1. Easter always falls between which two dates?
2. Is more candy sold for Easter, Christmas, Valentine’s Day or Halloween?
3. About how many chocolate bunnies are produced each year?
4. Where is the most popular Easter parade held each year?
5. The first Easter eggs were dyed what color?
6. In the 13th century, the church prohibited eating what during Holy Week?
7. The world record largest chocolate Easter egg was made in what city?
8. How much did the world’s largest chocolate Easter egg weigh?
9. What was the circumference of the world’s largest chocolate Easter egg?
10. What baked good is a Good Friday tradition in England?
11. How many jellybeans do Americans consume each Easter?
12. While the Easter Bunny brings children eggs in the U.S., what sort of critter delivers the goods in Westphalia, Germany?
13. In Switzerland, what animal delivers Easter eggs to kids?
14. In England, what is the name of the fruitcake with marzipan balls traditionally served at tea time on Easter?
15. How many marzipan balls are traditionally on a simnel cake?
16. What do the marzipan balls on a simnel cake represent?
17. Households each spend how much on average on Easter annually?
18. In what country did the tradition of the Easter bunny originate?
19. The original Easter bunny in Germany was actually what sort of animal?
20. What is the traditional Easter mascot in Australia?
16. The apostles (minus Judas)17. $131 18. Germany 19. Hare 20. Bilby
10. Hot cross buns11. 16 million 12. A fox 13. The cuckoo 14. Simnel15. 11
Eggs 7. Tosca, Italy 8. 15,873 pounds, 4.48 ounces 9. 64 feet, 3.65 inches
1. March 22 and April 25 2. Halloween 3. 90 million 4. New York 5. Red 6.
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• 2023 Huskie Awards & Fan Appreciation Night 7:00 PM at the Eatonia Community Hall. Silver collection. Lions Bar. All ages welcome. 18 & under must be accompanied by their parent.
ESTON
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
• Walk of the Cross beginning at the Eston Full Gospel Church 9:30 AM. Brief stop at Eston Jubilee Lodge. Proceeding to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the recitation of the Staions of the Cross. Everyone welcome to walk or just come to do the Stations at approx. 10:10 AM. Sponsored by Eston Ministerial.
MONDAY & TUESDAY, APRIL 24 & 25
• Eston’s Music Festival. Monday Sessions at 9 AM, 1:30 & 7:00 PM Catholic Church. Tuesday Sessions at 9 AM & 1:30 PM. at the Catholic Church. Final Concert 7:30 PM April 25 at the Full Gospel Church. Admission by donation.
* Wheatland Centre Potluck Supper fourth Friday of each month 6:00 PM. $5.00. Bring your own utensils. Coffee & tea provided.
* Wheatland Centre Bingo - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month 7:00 PM. Regular Bingo plus Bonanza, 50/50 Draw. Must be 14 years of age. Call 306-962-7117 (ask for Linda) for more info.
KERROBERT
UNTIL APRIL 15
• The Chapel Gallery Members Exhibition. This group of artists is based out of North Battleford. Located in the Historic Courthouse. Open weekdays from 8:30 AM4:30 PM.
TUESDAY, APRIL 11
• Kerrobert Golf Club AGM
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
• Gord Bamford Canadian Dirt Tour at the PCC
KINDERSLEY
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
• Adult Volleyball 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Kindersley Composite School, 606 3 St E. Adults of all ages are welcome, and there is a fee of $20 to pay for the season which will run all fall and winter long. Contact Doug Longtin (306) 463-8448.
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
• Kindersley Community Choir Easter Concert 7:00 PM at St. Paul’s United Church. Free-will offering accepted.
• Light Up The Night “Jelly Bean Dance” at the Royal Canadian Legion 6:00-9:30 PM. Ages 2 - Teen. $5 per child (under 2 free). Under 7 requires parent supervision. All proceeds towards Women’s and Children’s Shelter. Message Stephanie 306-430-9093 for more info.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
• Caleb Village “Step Into Spring Craft & Trade Fair” 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM.
SATURDAY, APRIL 22
• Kindersley Screen Arts presents “She Said” 4:00 PM at Sunset Theatre. $10 at the door.
* Prairie Crocus Quilt Guild meet 2nd Tuesday of the month September to May at the Pensioner’s Hall (3rd Ave. E.) 7:00 pm. Contact Donna 306-463-4785 for more info.
* Interested in a support group for weight management? TOPS meetings; every Monday at 6:00 PM in the Kindersley Senior Centre OR contact Jill at 306-4634210.
* Dart Night every Thursday at the Royal Canadian Legion from until May 25 at 7:00 PM. Contact Devin Brown for more info 306-378-1206. No charge!
* Monday Night Jam Sessions at the Norman Ritchie Community Centre. Doors open at 6:30 to set-up, then the fun begins at 7:00-11:00 PM. Call Keith 306460-8633 for more info.
LEADER
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
• Friends & Family Pottery Workshop (5+) Bunny Planters! at Dandelion Art Studio (111 - 1st Ave West, Unit 1) 1:00 PM. Email: dndlnartstudio@gmail.com for more info. Under age 10, must be accompanied by an adult.
• Adult Pottery Workshop (16+) Bunny Planters! at Dandelion Art Studio (111 - 1st Ave West, Unit 1) 7:00 PM. Email: dndlnartstudio@gmail.com for more info.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
• 2023 Donut Dash - fundraising for the Leader Walking Trail. 5K Walk/Run 10:00 AM. Meet at the Leader Community Centre. Cost $35 a person or register as a team of 4 for $125. (Includes a T-Shirt). Deadline for registration March 28. Pledge sheets and registration at the Town Office.
* Community Badminton Sundays from 6:00-8:00 PM at the LCS Gym. $2.00. Children under 12 must come with an adult.
* Adult Volleyball Monday evening at LCS Gym.
MAJOR
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
• Community Easter Egg Hunt
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
• Major Rec Board Steak Shoot
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Q:Has Tom Sandoval from the reality show “Vanderpump Rules” done any acting? I could swear that I saw him in one of those Lifetime movies recently. It was about a nurse who takes a pregnant woman’s baby. — K.L.
A:Some
people would argue that all reality stars are actors essentially. In the case of the cast of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules,” several of them have moonlighted on scripted dramas, including Sandoval in the 2019 TV movie you referred to, “Dying for a Baby.” He followed that up with another role in the 2021 Lifetime thriller, “The Wrong Real Estate Agent,” which starred Vivica A. Fox.
Tom Sandoval is about to find out if the proverbial saying, “Any publicity is good publicity,” is true, as he was just outed in the tabloids for cheating on his girlfriend, Ariana Madix, with another one of their “Vanderpump Rules” castmates. Madix, too, has an acting resume outside of Bravo, but nothing of note. That could change with the project she’s currently filming, the Lifetime movie “Buying Back My Daughter,” where she’ll play a police officer with a personal connection to the story.
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I heard that “Blue Bloods” might get canceled. How many years has it been on TV? Tom Selleck is my mom’s favorite actor. I hope I don’t have to break any bad news to her. — I.W.
A:“Blue
We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.
Bloods” has been a solid success for CBS during most of its 14-season run, but when it wasn’t on the list of shows already renewed for next season, viewers began to panic. Apparently, negotiations have reached an “impasse,” according to Deadline. com, and budget cuts might be the only way to save the show. Unfortunately, this usually means trimming the cast. and for your mother’s sake, I hope it isn’t Tom Selleck who is let go.
According to TVLine.com, “the show boasts seven full-time series regulars, plus five heavily recurring players who appear in every episode.” Cutting some of those salaries might ensure the show’s return for a 15th season, but the question
remains — who and how many?
Q:
I’ve been watching “You” ever since it began, first on the Lifetime channel and now on Netflix. Even though I’ve enjoyed every season, I figure Joe has to get caught sometime. Does the show have a plan for how it will all end?
— H.G.
A:“You” is one of those shows that had the good fortune of finding a huge audience on Netflix after a lukewarm response on cable television. Now that it’s done with its fourth season, Sera Gamble, the woman who ran the show since the beginning, is stepping down and leaving it in the capable hands of Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo, who are currently executive producers. Netflix recently announced that its upcoming fifth season will be its last. Serial killer Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, will be returning to his roots in New York City. How it will all end is unknown, but hopefully Gamble and her remaining creative team have a satisfying conclusion in store. Send me your questions at NewCelebrityExtra@gmail.com, or write me at KFWS, 628 Virginia Drive, Orlando, FL 32803. © 2023 King Features Synd.,
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We now have established Satellite Offices in two surrounding communities. On Tuesday, there is a counsellor in Kerrobert and on Wednesday, there is a counsellor in Eston.
Tom Sandoval (“Vanderpump Rules”)
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Photo Caption: Tom Sandoval (“Vanderpump
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1. Name the first single Diana Ross released after she and the Supremes broke up.
2. Who wrote and released “Your Song” in 1970?
3. Where did the ’60s group The Marcels get their name?
4. Who released “I’ve Told Every Little Star” in 1961?
5. Name the song that contains these lyrics: “Wake up in the morning with the sunshine in your eyes, And the smell of flowers blooming fills the air.”
Answers
1. “Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand,” in 1970. Ross sang the song at a concert for the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway in 2008.
2. Elton John. This was the first time John reached the Top 10 on international charts. He’d given the nod for it to be cut by Three Dog Night, but they gave him a shot instead.
3. From a hairstyle. The marcel was curls created with an early curling iron. The iron was heated on a gas stove.
By Lucie Winborne
• In 2009, six geologists were convicted of manslaughter for failing to predict a deadly earthquake in Italy. Though exonerated, they faced high levels of shame from the general public afterward.
• Compared to average shoppers, chefs are more likely to buy generic store brands for sugar, baking soda and other common kitchen staples.
• Lacrosse descends from a version played by Native Americans in the 17th century. Matches could last several days with as many as 1,000 players per team, on a field with goals up to six miles apart. Game sticks were so treasured that they were often buried with the athletes after death.
• Thomas Edison attempted to create ghost-hunting equipment, and an assistant died while testing it.
• Measles can deplete previously acquired immune memory for up to two years in adults.
• The state of Texas keeps a database of more than 500 executed inmates’ last words, going back to the 1980s.
4. Linda Scott. The song first appeared in 1932. Dozens of artists have covered the song, including rapper Mac Miller in 2010.
5. “Love (Can Make You Happy),” by Mercy in 1969. The song went to No. 2 on the charts, denied the top slot by a Beatles song, “Get Back.”
• Ever been annoyed by the decibel level of a rooster’s morning wake-up call? You’re not the only one who finds it loud: When the birds crow, they lean their heads back, covering their ear canal, which acts as an earplug to protect themselves from being deafened by their own vocalizations.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Monday: Kindersley AA Meeting
• After plagiarizing work for his directorial debut, actor Shia LaBeouf plagiarized a public apology from a Yahoo! answers question about … plagiarism.
8:00 PM, Legion Hall
Tuesday: Brock AA Meeting
• You can buy a room on a cruise ship and live on board for an annual fee.
8:00 PM, Vesper Club
Tuesday: Leader AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Leader United Church
Wednesday: Eston AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Andrew’s United Church
Thursday: Macklin AA Meeting
8:00 PM, Grace United Church
Friday: Kindersley AA Meeting
8:00 PM, St. Olaf’s Lutheran Church
• In the 1800’s, bananas were seen by some as an “immoral fruit,” due to their shape. Fruit companies combatted this perception by issuing postcards of women eating bananas to advertise that they weren’t taboo.
Narcotics Anonymous
Tuesday: Kindersley NA Meeting
7:30 PM, 113 Main Street
Thought for the Day: “Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look.” — Jodi Picoult
ARIES (March 21 to April 19)
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) This is a good week to step back and assess the facts that have recently emerged, to see where they can be used to your advantage. Also, don’t hesitate to make changes where necessary.
Change is still dominant for Rams and Ewes, both in the workplace and in their private lives. This is also a good time to look at a possible relocation if that has been one of your goals.
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TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
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Doing things for others is what you do well. But don’t forget that Bovines thrive on the arts, so make some time for yourself to indulge your passion for music and artistic expression.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) You should begin to experience some support from those who now agree with your point of view. This should help counter the remaining objections from die-hard skeptics.
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SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don’t let your aim be deflected by trivial matters as you try to resolve a confusing situation. Take time to find and thoroughly assess the facts before making any decisions.
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CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your sensitive nature helps you deal with a difficult emotional situation. Be patient and continue to show your sincere support wherever (and for whomever) it is needed.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) You’re making progress as you move through some unfamiliar territory. And while there might be a misstep or two along the way, you’re heading in the right direction overall. Good luck.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Some good news arrives — and just in time to remind you that you’re making progress. Perhaps things aren’t moving as quickly as you’d prefer, but they’re progressing nevertheless.
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CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) The possibility of moving to another location has come up. But, before you dismiss it as unworkable, it’s worth checking out just in case it does have some merit after all.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) New relationships, personal or work-related, show mixed signals. Best to assume nothing. Let things play themselves out until you have something substantive to work with.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your ability to make needed changes without causing too much, if any, negative ripple effect comes in handy when dealing with a sensitive matter either on the job or in the family.
BORN THIS WEEK: Although you like things to go smoothly, you’re not shy about making waves when you believe the situation calls for it.
Twice last week, SaskEnergy set new daily natural gas usage records, and we can thank Alberta for most of our supply
BY BRIAN ZINCHUK brian.zinchuk@pipelineonline.ca
sumption records during the cold snap of last week of December, we also set two consecutive natural gas consumption records, too.
treme cold weather across Saskatchewan this week re sulted in record-breaking natural gas demand in the province. On December 28 and 29, natural gas con sumption surpassed the previous daily record of 1.57 petajoules (PJ) which was set in February 2021.
Spring breakup finally begins, delayed three weeks from usual
“A new daily record of 1.62 PJ was set on December 28 and broken again on December 29 with total system delivery of 1.64 PJ. Delivery numbers for December 30 and 31 are not yet finalized, but are also expected to exceed 1.6 PJ.”
The 2023 spring road restrictions come into force in Saskatchewan on Friday, April 7, according to an April 5 press release from the Ministry of Highways.
The natural gas records coincided with record power consumption. On Dec. 29, SaskPower set another record in power consumption for Saskatchewan. At 5:27 p.m. on Dec. 29, 2021, Saskatchewan homes and businesses reached 3,868 megawatts (MW) in power use, according to the Crown corporation. The previous record of 3,792 MW was reached four years ago to the day, on Dec. 29, 2017.
The announcement came roughly three weeks after the usual announcement of spring breakup road bans. That typically occurs within a few days of March 15, either before or after. This year, it’s 23 days after March 15.
sumption for the 24-hour period from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. A PJ is a unit of measurement equivalent to one million gigajoules (GJ) of natural gas. An average Saskatchewan home consumes about 100 GJ of natural gas each year.
to 15 per cent and usually last about six weeks.
Typically, the road restrictions begin in March, once winter weights end on March 15. However, due to colder weather last month, restrictions were delayed, the ministry said.
“SaskEnergy’s natural gas system design can accommodate additional capacity to manage increased consumption even on peak days,” SaskEnergy president and CEO Ken From said in a release. “Throughout the year, SaskEnergy employees inspect, maintain and enhance the system to support safe and reliable natural gas delivery in all weather conditions. In addition, employees monitor the system 24 hours a day to ensure sufficient system capacity to meet customer demand across the province.”
Saskatchewan’s power production has increasingly shifted from coal to natural gas as a fuel source. In December, Boundary Dam Unit 4, a coal-fired generating unit, was retired, reducing the Boundary Dam Power Station to 672 megawatts capacity. On the natural gas side, Saskatchewan has seen the construction of several new natural gas-fired power plants. They include the baseload North Battleford Power Station (289 megawatts), Yellowhead Power Station peaking plant (also at North Battleford, 135 megawatts), the baseload Chinook Power Station at Swift Current (353 megawatts) and peaking plant Spy Hill Power Station (89 megawatts). Another 353 megawatt baseload
These restrictions are used by the province and rural municipalities to mitigate potential damage to our highway system.
“Weight restrictions prevent damage during spring thaw to pavement and the ground beneath the road,” Highways Minister Jeremy Cockrill said. “They reduce maintenance costs and enhance safety.”
The road bans reduce allowable weights on RM roads and secondary weight on provincial highways by 10
With warmer temperatures and longer days coming, the 2023 restrictions will be province wide. In previous years, bans have been phased in by region because spring temperatures arrive sooner in the south.
This province is now largely dependent on neighbouring Alberta to fulfill roughly two-thirds of our natural gas needs.
When natural gas prices took a tumble roughly 14 years ago, Saskatchewan’s domestic gas production fell off a cliff. Targeted gas drilling went essentially extinct, with next to no gas-specific wells being drilled in this province for most of the past decade. Our domestic gas production is now largely based on associated gas production that comes with oil production. As a result, Saskatchewan went from being a net gas exporter for the period of 1988 to 2009 to a net importer that year.
The 2023 spring restrictions will remain in place for up to six weeks.
To check which highways are impacted, please visit saskatchewan. ca/trucking. Spring road bans will be posted under the “New Spring Order” link.
Information is also available by contacting the Highway Hotline at saskatchewan.ca/highwayhotline or by calling 511.
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This semi annual newsletter is for the businesses of Kindersley July, August, September, October, November and December.
This is a report of activity by the “Citizens on Patrol”
Numbers of patrols - 13
Numbers of Hours - 104
Travel Distance - 877.9 km
Trouble calls to RCMP - 1
Doors or gates unlocked or open - 7
CITIZENS ON PATROL ARE LOOKING FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS.
If you can spare one or two nights a month to help protect our community and are interested please phone S/SGT. Kevin Peterson at the RCMP at 306-463-4642.
Citizens On Patrol would like to thank the RCMP, SGI, The Bean, Your West Central Voice, Kindersley Social, 1210, Mix 104, Town of Kindersley, and the business community for their support.
If anyone is interested in purchasing a COPP Sign to put in their window or make a donation to our program, please call 306-463-9406. The cost is $30.00 for a 12” x 12” sign or $5.00 for a 4” x 4” sign.
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Monday 11 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 11 AM - 6 PM
Monday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 11 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Friday 11 AM - 6 PM
Thursday 10 AM - 7 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM
Friday 10 AM - 6 PM
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Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
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Friday 11 AM - 6 PM
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• On Feb. 25, 1570, Pope Pius V declared England’s Queen Elizabeth I a heretic and excommunicated her from the Roman Catholic Church by way of a papal bull releasing Catholics from any loyalty to her and calling upon them to remove her from the throne.
• On April 19, 1927, blond bombshell Mae West was confronted by the New York Police Department’s Municipal Vice Squad, sentenced to 10 days in a workhouse on the charge of obscenity for her play titled “Sex,” and fined $500. She later quipped that the only thing that really bothered her about the experience was having to wear cotton underwear.
• On April 23, 1940, a fire broke out in the Rhythm Club in Natchez, Mississippi, causing the deaths of more than 200 African Americans due to boarded up windows and a padlocked back door. At the time, it was the second deadliest building fire in American history.
• On Feb. 22, 1879, Frank Winfield Woolworth opened the Great 5 Cents Store (later Woolworth’s) in Utica, New York. Originally promising that nothing would cost more than a nickel, the chain expanded over the next 50 years to 1,000 stores, but retail market changes eventually forced the last U.S. shop to permanently close in 1997.
• On April 20, 1957, the Mayflower II, a replica of the original Mayflower that transported Pilgrims to the New World, set out to re-create that voyage from Brixton, England to Plymouth, Massachusetts. The journey took 55 days, and the ship is currently docked at the Plimoth Patuxet Museum.
• On Feb. 21, 1933, Miriam A. “Ma” Ferguson, who made history by becoming the first woman governor of Texas, announced that Feb. 26 through March 4 would be officially known as “Texas Week.” The state’s Independence Day, March 2, falls in this period.
• On April 17, 1964, the Ford Motor Company unveiled its new Mustang model at the New York World’s Fair. Championed by Ford Division general manager Lee Iacocca, the car came with a suggested retail price of $2,368 and was a great success, with more than a million sold in just its first 18 months.
• On Feb. 26, 1951, American novelist James Jones published “From Here to Eternity,” about the U.S. Army in Hawaii before the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. It was later memorably adapted into an Academy Awardwinning movie featuring such Hollywood luminaries as Deborah Kerr, Burt Lancaster, Donna Reed and Montgomery Clift.
Springtime Perfection: Easy and Colorful Meringue Cookies With a Secret Twist!
to be scared of both things, too. But as I said, if I can do this, anybody can. If you can use a mixer, you can make meringue. You simply whip the egg whites, adding sugar and gelatin powder. If you choose not to pipe them, just plop by the spoonful and bake. Using a piping bag is great fun. I have no piping skills whatsoever! The internet is filled with easy instructional videos. You can invest in some reusable bags and a few tips for under $5. Any mistakes you make you can scoop back into the bag and try again. Or just eat them. I won’t tell.
PASTEL MERINGUE COOKIES
Yield: approximately 36 cookies
Total Time: 2 1/2 hours
4 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 cup sugar
1 (3 ounce) box gelatin, any flavor
reach soft peak stage, gradually add the sugar one tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Turn mixer to low and gradually add gelatin powder until incorporated. On a parchment lined baking sheet, drop mixture by tablespoonfuls or use your piping bag fitted with a decorative tip to pipe meringue mixture into shapes as desired. Bake for 1 hour, then turn off heat. Without opening the oven door, leave them in the oven for another hour to further dry. Once dried, these cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month. I made these cookies using five flavors of gelatin. Pineapple was the family favorite, but each flavor was enjoyable.
• On April 18, 1988, a retired U.S. auto worker identified as “Ivan the Terrible” was found guilty of Nazi war crimes in an Israeli court and sentenced to death. His conviction was overturned in 1993 after evidence suggested another Ukrainian was actually Ivan the Terrible, and he was returned to America, but later deported back to Ukraine when a judge ruled there was enough evidence to prove he had indeed been a death camp guard.
Could these cookies be any more perfect for springtime? I think not. They’re sweet, pastel and light as a feather. The technique of making meringue has been used in European baking since the 17th century and is a staple ingredient in classic desserts like pavlova and lemon meringue pie.
• On Feb. 20, 1962, the NASA spaceship Friendship 7, named and piloted by Marine Lieutenant John Glenn, was launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, in the first complete orbit around Earth made by an American astronaut.
• On Feb. 23, 1997, the three-anda-half hour Holocaust drama “Schindler’s List” aired commercial-free on the NBC television network. Seen by 60 million people, it was the first film to display TV Guide’s rating of TV-MA (unsuitable for children under 17), due to scenes of violence and brief nudity, which also sparked some political controversy.
• On April 22, 1993, the Holocaust Memorial Museum opened in Washington, D.C. Dedicated to documenting, studying and interpreting the history of the Holocaust, it serves as the official American memorial to the millions of Jews and others who lost their lives under the directives of Hitler’s Nazi Germany.
While they look impressive, they’re astonishingly easy to make. And if I can make these, you can make these. Let everyone think you moonlight as a pastry chef in a French patisserie. It’ll be our secret.
Speaking of secret, there’s an unexpected ingredient in these meringue-based cookies. We use gelatin dessert powder (such as Jell-O brand). Besides giving these cookies their beautiful colors and fun fruity flavors, the gelatin makes the meringue exceptionally stable and very easy to work with. The stable texture makes using a piping bag with a tip to create beautiful flower shapes easy and fun. I imagine my dear readers rolling their eyes thinking, “She’s lost her mind. Not only is she expecting us to make meringue, but she wants us to use a piping bag.” Believe me, I used
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Preheat oven to 225 F. Carefully separate egg yolks from the whites, taking care that absolutely no yolks get in the whites. Reserve yolks for another purpose.
In a completely clean and dry mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed. When whites
Unfortunately, adding the gelatin means they’re not Kosher for Passover. Of course, you can omit the gelatin, double the sugar, add a teaspoon of vanilla and a few drops of food coloring. Et Voila! Perfect for Easter, bridal or baby showers, these cookies are a showstopper. You can add sprinkles, top with colored sugar or dip the bottoms in melted chocolate. You can combine different colored batters in the piping bag for multicolor swirl effects. At a cost of under $2 a batch, these spectacular cookies are certainly frugal and fabulous! ***
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The more you know ... some Easter tidbits!
The largest chocolate egg was over 34 feet tall.
A giant chocolate Easter egg is a must-have for anyone with a sweet tooth. But a chocolate egg that’s 34 feet tall, weighing almost 16,000 pounds? Well, that’s just a chocolate lover’s dream come true! According to the Guinness World Records, this massive chocolate candy was produced in Italy in 2011.
Easter lilies signify the true meaning of the holiday.
For one, the flower’s white color can represent the purity and innocence of Jesus—with white usually representing such a message. There are also parallels between the lily’s blooming process and Christ’s resurrection. The bulb of the flower initially growing beneath Earth’s surface is attributed to Jesus’ death, while the actual sprout of the flower symbolizes his resurrection.
Ham is a staple Easter recipe for a reason.
A lot of you probably couldn’t imagine an Easter without ham. It makes sense, considering it’s a tradition that dates back years ago. Before we had refrigerators, people would cure ham during the winter months and when the ham thawed out by springtime, it made sense to use it as an Easter meal centerpiece.
The Easter Bunny made its way to America in the 18th century.
So, there’s not an actual known origin story of how the Easter Bunny came to be the fictional symbol for the holiday—but we do know that in the 1700s, Germans who immigrated to America brought the tradition of the Osterhase with them. Basically, it’s a bunny who magically lays eggs.
Easter eggs are somewhat medieval.
Yes, you read that right. And it’s a little strange, but here it goes. There’s an old medieval kids game where a priest would give his choir of kids a hard boiled egg. They were to pass it around to each other continuously, until the clock struck midnight. Once that sound of the clock commenced, the child holding the egg had to eat it.
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All vegans are socially awkward. They don’t like to meet.
Why was the Easter egg hiding from everyone? He was inherently a little chicken.
Why was a small girl so upset after her family egg hunt? She was sad because an egg beater.
Why did the unemployed egg want to go to the hair salon so badly? She was in dire need of a dye-job.
Why did the townspeople have to call an ambulance after someone told an egg a joke?
After listening to the joke, he cracked up.
What would you call a mischievous egg that gets in lots of trouble? A practical yolker.
Why was the Easter egg so concerned about the upcoming weekend? He hated Fry-days.
Why couldn’t the Easter egg mow the lawn after Easter brunch? He felt eggs-auhsted.
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New rules speeding up the game of baseball!
BY GREG BUCHANAN
Baseball is ushering in significant rules changes this year designed to make the game more dynamic and faster-paced. How will those rules changes impact the sport, and which teams are best positioned to compete for a World Championship? Over the past decade, teams have increasingly placed their fielders out of position in what became known as “the shift.” For example, against left-handed batters who tend to pull the ball to the right side of the infield, managers would move the third baseman behind second base and have both the shortstop and second baseman playing shallow right field. Over time, the shift has contributed to a reduction in the overall While data geeks have spent months speculating about how the new shift rules will impact individual player fortunes, Baseball’s leaders don’t like the way that too many at-bats end in what analysts call the Three True Outcomes — a strikeout a walk or a home run.
A far more consequential change to the sport’s overall vibe is coming too - the pitch clock. Pitchers will have 15 seconds to get set and throw with the bases empty, and 20 seconds with runners on – if they fail, a ball will be called. For batters, they need to be in the batter’s box ready to hit with 8 seconds remaining on the clock or a strike will be called. This might be particularly hard on players who typically take a long time to get ‘set’ in the batter’s box, and pitchers like St. Louis reliever Giovanni Gallegos, who take a lot of time between pitches to get ready to throw. Major league batting average – from.264 in 2008 to .243 last year. Baseball’s leaders don’t like the way that too many at-bats end in what analysts call the Three True Outcomes — a strikeout a walk or a home run.
The slow-moving game will speed up which those in baseball will help grow a fan base that for some are concerned is fading.
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