Lifestyle

Sausage and Vegetable Skillet

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INGREDIENTS • 1 cup instant brown rice, uncooked • 1/2 pound ground turkey sausage • 1 cup onion, chopped (1 medium) • 1 cup celery, chopped (3 ribs) • 1 cup soft vegetables, chopped (mushrooms, peppers, tomatoes, or zucchini) • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, Parmesan, or Swiss) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook rice according to package directions.
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Grandparents raising grandchildren can be challenging

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As grandparents, you usually have the benefit of interacting with your grandkids on a level that is once removed from the day-to-day responsibilities of parents. For many, grandparenting means a weekend together every now and them, an afternoon play date, an evening babysitting, a summer vacation, or chats on the phone and email exchanges here and there. But when life circumstances change through divorce, the death of parents, or changes to a parent’s work or school related responsibilities , it often falls to grandparents to assume full or part time responsibilities for their grandchildren. While raising your grandchildren can be challenging it can also be rewarding.

The Hasty Santa and Christmas in Japan

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Merry Christmas everyone! I’m hoping everyone is having a fine holiday season! I like weird movies and tv shows, this should come as no surprise to any longtime readers of this column. Likewise, readers will also know I love tokusatsu shows, that umbrella of bizarre series that include the likes of Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and today’s focus: Super Sentai.

Happenings

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located on West Prospect Avenue across the street from the Recycling Center.

Happenings

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CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING What do you do with that Christmas tree once your Holiday is over? Well, how about bringing it to the Christmas Tree Recycling area. This unique recycling opportunity is located on West Prospect Avenue across the street from the Recycling Center.
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Fresh Start

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INGREDIENTS • 3 cups dry whole wheat pasta • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped • 1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Parmesan, Swiss) • 1 container (5.3 ounce) plain Greek yogurt • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cook pasta according to package directions.