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Red Cross blood drive - June 16 (2 to 7) at the Marion American Legion Post home on Witherden Road. Chinese scientists have developed a type of green onion that can grow up to 5 feet in height and produce about 43.5 tons per acre. June 14 - East Palmyra Christian School Athletics Recognition Night at 7:15. 'In common with other places of early settlements, this town was originally covered with heavy timber which gave profitable employment to the early settlers. Wild game abounded and helped to feed the early pioneers. Early homes were made of logs and were easily raised and hewn at various barn raisings and house raising parties. Doors were of rough hewn planks and windows oiled or greased paper.' June 13 - Marion Music Department Awards Night - Grades 7-12; 7:30 PM at High School Auditorium June 14 - 8th grade recognition, 7 p.m., High School Auditorium. June 15 - Marion High School Picnic at Darien Lake. Spring is here and with it comes the opportunity to select, plant, harvest and share some FLOWERS. We can enjoy them with our eyes, with our nose, and then share them with messages from our hearts. Flowers in their unique way, can enrich life occasions, e.g. birthdays, anniversaries, friendships, or sickness. They can add meaning to final days, be tossed on a grave or even help us revisit fond memories. Symbols of flowers There is a language and symbolism of each variety of blossoms. Following are traditional meanings of some common flowers.
Bellflower - Gratitude Dutch surnames Dutch names can be perplexing. Among the puzzles are Blootebill (bare thigh), Lach (laugh), DeHaan (the rooster), Kool (cabbage), and Nagel (fingernail). In 1811, when Napoleon ordered the Dutch to choose surnames, some Netherlanders chose nonsense names, either out of spite, or because they were certain that Napoleon would be overthrown and surnames would be dropped. As it turned out, Napoleon was overthrown but the surnames stayed. Some names stem from occupations. Two examples are DeJager (the hunter) and VanderMolen (from the mill). Location gave birth to names such as VanKlompenburg (from the wooden shoe town) and Vander Woude (from the woods). DeJong (the young) and Den Ouden (the oldest) initially indicated the family position. DeKonig (the king) and Braafhart (brave heart) reveal family pride. Among names best known in America are VanBuren (from the neighborhood), Stuyvesant (blowing sand), and Roosevelt (field of roses). (This information came from 'Dutch Treats.') It's picnic season! Just for fun, I'm setting a picnic table at the Marion Museum on June 14 in anticipation of a get-together. Stop by between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m. Need an idea for a Father's Day celebration? You might like to try the following dessert. Twinkie Treat This is an easy, delicious, dessert that can be made ahead of time. Your friends will think you have spent hours on this luscious treat.
24 Twinkie snack cakes Place all the Twinkies in a 9x13 inch pan (may have to squeeze them to fit). Mix Jell-O according to directions on package. Pour over Twinkies. Prepare pudding mix as directed on package. Pour over Jell-O. Spread pie filling over pudding. Top with whipped topping and sprinkle nuts over all. Chill at least 2 hours before serving. Even better to refrigerate overnight. Copyright
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