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Friday, 16 September 2011 00:00
Each year, approximately 12,000 children are diagnosed with cancer, an average of 36 children each and every day. While tremendous advances in treatments have been made, childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children ages 1 to 14 with approximately 4,000 innocent lives lost each year. This number is so alarming that September is designated as National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
To recognize this tragic number and raise awareness of childhood cancer, the Hicksville-based Sarah Grace Foundation for Children With Cancer, Inc. is asking the community to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with Gold Ribbon Days. Gold Ribbons, the official ribbon for childhood cancer worldwide, are worn to honor and remember children with cancer and those who lost their battle.
Nine years ago, Matt and Marissa Weippert experienced firsthand the devastating effects childhood cancer can have on a family when their 12-year-old daughter, Sarah Grace, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The impact the disease had on their family, both emotionally and financially, along with their commitment to keeping Sarah's memory alive, led the Weipperts to establish the Sarah Grace Foundation.
Since 2003, the all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) foundation has dedicated itself to helping children and their families faced with the challenges and hardships brought upon by childhood cancer. The foundation works directly with social workers and staff members from the Pediatric Oncology Departments at various hospitals, including Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York (formerly Schneider Children's Hospital), Winthrop's Cancer Center for Kids, Nassau University Medical Center and Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, to offer special programs, meet children's wishes, and provide financial support to help families offset meal, household, transportation and other expenses such as funeral costs. And, because cancer impacts the entire family and not just the sick child, the foundation also provides for requests made by the siblings.
"Cancer impacts the entire family. Our overall goal is to help families and siblings, along with the child receiving treatment, through this difficult time," said Matt Weippert.
Most recently, the foundation became the official Long Island Regional sponsor of the Gabe's Chemo Duck Program. Chemo Duck was created nearly a decade ago by Tennessee mom Lu Sipos after her son Gabe was diagnosed with cancer. Sipos thought Gabe could use a companion to take to the hospital, one with whom he could share his journey back to health and created a cuddly pal intended to educate children with cancer and encourage healing through the power of play therapy. Together, Gabe and Chemo Duck learned all about living with cancer, the treatments he would undergo and progressed through his illness with Chemo Duck by his side.
With Chemo Duck by his side, Gabe successfully beat his cancer and has remained cancer-free since. Sipos continued to make Chemo Ducks for all of Gabe's friends and in 2003 started a nonprofit business called "Gabe's My Heart" to get Chemo Ducks out to children all over the U.S. Earlier this year, the Sarah Grace Foundation was introduced to Chemo Duck and over the past nine months has worked to bring the program to local Cohen Children's Medical Center of New York, Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore and Stony Brook University Medical Center, among others. And, beginning in September 2012, the foundation will also begin sponsorship at Winthrop's Cancer Center For Kids.
"For years, the Sarah Grace Foundation has supported children, families and hospitals through the exasperating battle that is cancer by providing financial aid, entertainment and relief. Anyone who has been affected by cancer knows that the journey takes a toll; that toll is even greater upon a child," said Weippert. "We cannot thank Lu Sipos enough for designing such a warm and friendly product to ease the burden of cancer on our great kids."
According to Weippert, Chemo Duck is designed to ease a child's tension and anxiety about treatment and their disease. Each duck comes with an arm immobilizer to show the child that their arm must remain straight if they have a peripheral IV and a "Hickman" or "Port" to show the child – in a kid-friendly way – exactly what they will be going through.
"All of these features are presented in a way that is visually appealing to a child, in order to ease their anxiety and help them become more comfortable with the changes that are or will be happening around them," said Weippert, who added that Chemo Duck is a powerful and therapeutic teaching tool can be used to educate children about their cancer treatment and procedures.
"We remember how difficult it was to explain to Sarah what was going to happen to her. Chemo Duck could not be more perfect in that it can train, educate and familiarize the child with what is happening to his or her body," said Weippert. "Chemo Duck helps the child maintain a sense of control, which is the primary thing a cancer diagnosis strips from you."
He added, "The Sarah Grace Foundation is committed to supporting this wonderful program and honored to be the sponsor of the Gabe's Chemo Duck Program at numerous pediatric cancer centers in our area."
To fund Chemo Duck and its other services, including The Bead Program and Escape Hatch, The Sarah Grace Foundation relies solely on donations. In recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Foundation is sponsoring Gold Ribbon Days. Anyone who makes a minimum $5 donation to the Sarah Grace Foundation will have their choice of a Gold Ribbon Pin or Gold Ribbon Magnet. Additionally, the foundation is selling its handcrafted ornaments, designed exclusively for the foundation by Christopher Radko, for $40 each. Two designs – Sarah's Heart and Sarah Grace's Angel – are available for purchase.
To support The Sarah Grace Foundation and its many services and programs designed to help children with cancer and their families or to purchase a gold ribbon or ornament, visit www.thesarahgracefoundation.org and click on the "Shop/Donate" tab. Donations can also be sent, payable by check to The Sarah Grace Foundation, to 217 Plainview Road, Hicksville, NY 11801. For more information, visit www.TheSarahGraceFoundation.org or call 433-9745.


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Flour by Joanne Chang
If you've baked from Flour by Joanne Chang, would you please share your opinion about the recipes? Do they appear to have been well-tested for the home kitchen? Are the results anything special?
I do think this is a lovely looking book with lots of recipes I'd like to try but I've only baked one so far (too many cookbooks, too little time!). It was 'Double-Chocolate Cookies' on page 106 and it was really good, sort of a cross between a brownie and a cookie. In fact Joanne told me that they call them Chocolate brownie cookies at Flour. I'd like to try several of the scones and muffins recipes, the raspberry crumb bars, the lemon lust bars, and a few of the tarts.
There do seem to be quite a few standards - croissants, brownies, sugar cookies, crème brûlée, snickerdoodles, etc - but I suppose if they are good recipes they are worth including. When I'm looking at a new baking or desserts book I'm generally interested in recipes I haven't seen anywhere else.
You asked this question about a month ago, but since you've only gotten one reply: the book is fantastic. The recipes are so detailed (they say things like "mix on medium speed for 30 seconds") and work perfectly, except that in my oven the baking times are typically a few minutes less than the book says. I have a stand mixer and I'm not sure the recipes would work as well if you don't. I've gotten really spoiled for other recipes.
I've made all the cookies, several of the pies and tarts, and some of the breads and breakfast items. Everything has been great and has gotten raves from everyone who's tried them. I go to Flour often here in Boston, so I already know what I'm not so crazy about: the cakes and the quiche. I haven't tried those, although I have used the pate brisee from the quiche in other savory tarts.
It is one of the best baking books I have bought in a long time. The recipes are impeccably tested and accurate for home kitchen (which I cant say for alot of baking books). Instructions are very precise. I have made her Banana bread about 50 times.....everyone says it is the best they have had. If you are looking for a baking book....highly recommend adding this one to your collection.
re: Blancmange
Another huge thumbs up for this cookbook; it's superb. As Pia and Blancmange have said, the recipes are extremely well written. This might be my favorite baking book (and I have a lot of baking books!)
I've made and loved these recipes:
*oatmeal-maple scones
*classic carrot cake with cream cheese frosting (make two days ahead for best flavor--but good luck trying to avoid devouring it the first day)
*chocolate cupcakes
*milky way tart--Chang's directions for making caramel--without a thermometer---are so clear and encouraging that I had success with my first attempt at making caramel---I was very caramel-phobic before getting this book. Also, her pate sucree is foolproof and tastes wonderful.
I made but was not fond of the ooey, gooey caramel nut tart but that's only because I discovered I most definitely do not like orange zest in a caramel-nut mixture.
And now that I've leafed though the book again I want to bake from it again--but where to start? There are so very many attractive recipes in it.
I have been very pleased with this book, and I am not even a sweets person. To date I have made the brioche, sticky buns, cheddar-scallion scones, and a sweet scone.
I have found the directions to be very well written, love that everything is in grams [in addition to volume] and the results have been 100%. Not something you can say about many cookbooks.
The sticky buns have already been requested for next Christmas morning. I never ate one, but the reviews from my guests were stellar. My personal favorite is the cheddar-scallion scones, and now that scallions are in season here, I have made several batches which I store in the freezer already cooked.
re: smtucker
Recently made the Oatmeal Raisin cookies, wow! Great recipe. The dough amount is huge, so I leave the uncooked dough in the fridge and bake off the cookies upon request. My husband is delighted with this turn of events.
re: smtucker
I too like the Oatmeal Cookies - they did not look like others I have made (thin), but I loved the chewy texture.
I also made the Peanut Butter Cookies and loved them too, but I have not made PB cookies in years so I cannot really remember how my others tasted.
I tried the Gingerbread and loved it with the coffee glaze and whipped cream. I like almost all GB. It sunk a little in the middle, but I used half White Lily flour so maybe that is why.
Finally, I tried the Cornmeal Lime Cookies which came out perfectly. As Chang notes they are cake like. very nice.
Flour is in my neighborhood and right on my way to and from work. DANGEROUS!
The cookbook is good, but not my favorite. I've had a few mixed results, which granted could be my fault. I'm not patient enough to return to a recipe that didn't work the first time. The oatmeal cookies and banana bread were meh, but the xmas sugar cookies (best ever eaten) and the pop-tarts were FABULOUS.
I was just given this book and was wondering if anyone else has delved into it?
I am also impressed with the detailed nature of her instructions. I think someone who had never baked would be able to make lots of very nice things from it. It's also less arch/cutesy than Fearless Baker, which strikes me as having a rather Young Adult tone to it.
re: buttertart
As I mentioned above, I have done the brioche, sticky buns and scones. Each one has been delicious.
Your post has just made me realize, people are coming to dinner tomorrow night!. Generally, I don't make lots of sweet things since they aren't really my thing and there are only two people to polish a full recipe off. But guests means... more people to eat. This is the perfect book to pull out to make a dessert. Thank you for the idea!
re: smtucker
Great - let us know what you chose!
re: buttertart
Ended up making brownies. But at my husband's request, from a different book. Hadn't made these brownies since 1987 and was a bit worried that what we remembered as perfect, weren't really. Oh but they were. Topped with Toscanni ice cream, this was the perfect dessert!
re: smtucker
What book, may I ask?
re: buttertart
abby mandel's cuisinart cookbook
Was a gift with my original food processor and is filled with delicious recipes that employ specific food processor techniques. No longer in print however.
re: smtucker
Any chance of your sharing the recipe?
re: buttertart
Since I owe you one, please let me knowif you still want ths recipe!
re: smtucker
Out of print, but easily available used on Amazon, for pennies, literally. (Plus 3.99 shipping).
re: queenscook
Yes, I saw that thank you, but I really don't want the book ....just the one recipe. I have searched 10 pages of Google. Next try is the library, but that is one hour away. Thanks.
I've made one recipe from this book - Classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting. Gave it as a present to a friend and got really rave reviews about it. It was devoured instantly... too bad I didn't get to taste it... maybe next time.
Granola Bars (pg. 154)
I live near Flour 3 and stop there frequently for a post run breakfast. I've finally come to the realization that I don't really like the sweets there all that much. The exceptions are the sticky buns and the granola. But, I have a copy of the cookbook (support local authors yada yada) and was flipping through it. And, saw the perfect recipe to bring on my upcoming NYC girls' weekend trip. Jam Filled Granola bars.
Well, I just made them, with some very slightly modifications. And, I LOVE them. And, they are sort of on the healthy side. Other than the butter and sugar. ;-)
Jam is super easy to make. One cup each of dried apples, cranberries and apricots are boiled briefly with 1/3 cup sugar and 2 cups water (I used less then 1/4 cup since the dried fruit is pretty sweet to my taste). Let sit for an hour and then whirl it through the food processor until it looks chunky jam like. This can be done ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
In the food processor, combine walnuts, oats, brown sugar, shredded coconut (sweetened), kosher salt, cinnamon, butter and flour (I used white whole wheat flour instead of white). Pulse until it all comes together and is evenly combined.
Dump it into a big bowl and add honey. Mix well.
In a lined 9x13 pan, spread about 2/3 of the granola mixture and bake for 30 minutes. Put the rest of the mixture into the fridge. When the bottom layer is lightly browned, spread the jam onto it. Pull the mixture out of the fridge and crumble it with your fingers. Add whole flax seeds, millet and sesame seeds to the oat mixture.
Peeve - I don't think we digest whole flax seeds so I pounded them with a mortar and pestle.
Spread this on top of the jam and bake for another 50 minutes until the whole thing is nicely browned. Let it cool in the pan for a few hours so that stays together.
This was delicious. Nutty and sweet. I could cut down on more sugar because it is still a tad too sweet for me. But, it's nothing that a strong cup of coffee can't cure. I think this will go on my xmas baking list.
re: angelsmom
40 minutes is VERY long for a biscuit. I don't have my book handy, but will try to remember to make a notation.
re: smtucker
Leave it to me ......the first recipe I try and it is a flop.
She did respond to me on Twitter when I asked about the long time...I told her mine came out very dry and was this really the amount of time......here is her answer.
@ def adjust baking time for ur oven! Bake till light golden brown. Lmk how they turn out!!
re: smtucker
Would you mind sharing your recipe for Abby Mandel's brownies please?
re: angelsmom
The difference here is that her oven temp is only 350 - typically a southern biscuit is baked somewhere between 400 and 450 degrees for about 20 minutes. At 350 they would have to bake for ???? longer. Otherwise it looks like an interesting recipe, and if I made it I would consider baking them at a higher temp. than 350.
re: sandylc
Southern biscuits bake for 20 minutes? Really?
Then for sure I am not Southern!
When I do baking powder biscuits, and bake at 425 or 450, they get toasty and golden brown in 12 - 15 minutes. But I DO have them spaced apart on the sheet. Maybe that's the diff?
If you are doing a wetter biscuit like Shirley Corrigers Touch of Grace biscuits, where they are also placed close together, then I can def see them taking longer.
Or Sandylc, maybe it's also that my biscuits are the straight baking powder or buttermilk baking powder. If I have stuff in them (like cheese) they will take longer to bake.
re: angelsmom
Nothing particularly unusual about these biscuits. Using part butter and part cream is a little different.
The 350 at 45 minutes is unexpected, but the key thing is to bake by color, not time. I plan on 12 minutes at 400 in my toaster oven, but have taken longer when doing biscuits in a dutch oven (with coals).
Irish soda bread is baked at a lower temperature because it is made in a larger loaf.
The Raspberry Crumb bars are fantastic. You make a shortbread crust and take 1/4 of it and freeze it, and then bake the rest, top with raspberry jam and then grate the frozen shortbread on top and finish baking. Incredibly tender and buttery.
I love the double-chocolate cookies and the carrot cake from the bakery, and will have to give those recipes a try soon.
I'm not in love with the banana bread since the recipe calls for oil instead of butter. It's very moist, but I miss the richness of butter in the final product.
A question for those of you with the book...does she include the recipe for the amazing Boston Cream Pie?
re: bear
Hi Bear,
The recipe for Boston Cream Pie is not in Chang's book Flour. I just googled to see if I could find the recipe on line but my cursory search was unsuccessful.
These are the pie recipes in Chang's book:
*Double Two-Apple
*Lemon Marshmallow Meringue
*Rich Chocolate Cream
*Southern Pecan
*Super Pumpkiny-Pumpkin
*Toasted Coconut Cream Pie with Lime Whipped Cream
They all look like wonderful recipes. IIRC, people have raved about the chocolate and coconut cream pies...
Angelsmom--So sorry about the biscuits! But don't give up on the book. It's a great baking book.
re: soccermom13
Thanks, soccermom. Guess I'll just have to head to Flour when I want my fix. Fortunately I don't live too far away.
re: bear
Bear -
The BCPie recipe is in eh new book, Flour,Too.
Here's a link for the recipe online.
The link below also has her ganache and pastry cream recipe for the cake.
re: happybaker
A few days ago I saw her on Simply Ming (CreateTV) working with ganache and puff pastry.
re: happybaker
Me too!
re: paulj
Harvard Lecture by Joanne
re: happybaker
Hey, happy, thanks so much! That cake will put a big smile on my June birthday boy's face!
re: beetlebug
This is the only FLOUR thread that I know of. Sorry.
after trying many many other recipes, flour's banana bread recipe is now my go-to! friends love it and always ask me when i'm planning to bake more. i like that the bread is always perfectly moist without using any butter (i don't mind oil in my breads). the top has a lovely crunchy texture that i haven't been able to achieve with other banana bread recipes.
i recently tried her chocolate chip hazelnut cookie recipe. the combination of flavors and texture was great. i did notice that she prefers larger cookies, recommending 1/4 cup size drops. in my oven baking for the suggested time of 20-22 minutes produced crispy edges but cakey rather than chewy interior. cookie didn't seem to spread out as much as hers. need to experiment some more shortening baking time and/or reducing cookie size. anyone else have this issue?
i love the meticulousness of the cookbook. looking forward to trying her bran and morning glory muffins very soon!
re: huckleberry
The morning glory muffins are amazing, best ones I've ever had! I changed up the mix-ins a little -- no nuts because my little one is allergic, and I was out of zucchini so I used carrot and spinach. Still turned out great!
Yes, I don't know if you've been to the bakery, but her recommended cookie size is bakery-size which makes a large cookie, the size of an adult hand. For most of her cookies, I make them smaller and flatten them a little, and reduce the baking time by at least 5 minutes. (In general, I find baking times to be the one inaccurate part of this book -- consistently way too long.)
Bittersweet Chocolate Truffle Tart - p. 226
I made this tart for dinner with friends a couple of days ago and everyone loved it - very chocolat-ee, not too sweet but intense. The shell is pate sucree and I had difficult time rolling it and placing into the tart pan! The result is wonderful and my struggle is most likely user error. I was in a rush needing to free the oven so that the roast could go in and didn't allow perscribed time in the fridge. Will definitely make again!
Carrot cake next.
re: buttertart
I ended up pretty much pressing the dough into the tart pan and it came out very nice, not tough at all.
For those who haven't already bought a copy - The electronic version of the book is now $3.99 at Amazon, iBookstore, and BN Nook.
re: cutipie721
Damn! Now I need an e-reader
I made several items. I got the Kindle version before the price went up.
Banana Bread - wonderful. It is moist, with a wonderful taste. The recipe was perfect. I used the creme fraiche. The taste was even better after cooling (and next day) and I froze half and defrost a piece at a time. This is probably the best Banana Bread I have made or tasted.
Blueberry Muffin (this is a variation of the Raspberry/Rhubarb Muffin). It is terrific (and should be with a cup of creme fraiche). I guess my standard muffin tins are small because I got a 18 muffins and the cooking time was reduced, of course. These are wonderful a little like the Banana Bread in texture. I used the creme fraiche her as well. These are baked at 350 degrees.
Luscious Cheesecake - easy and the taste is great, but the timing is off. I have made it twice and it was over cooked both times. I think it needs to bake 45 min rather than a hour and a half, but I have not succeeded yet.
I have now made the Lime Cornmeal Cookies twice. They are fantastic, and a big hit with everyone who's tried them. I also feel that her cookie size is far too large, so I just use a scoop that's a little larger than my usual size, and cut down on the cooking time somewhat. No reason these couldn't be made with lemon as well, though the little green flecks of the lime peel are very attractive.
And BTW, I wanted to post about this recipe a while ago, but with the fabulous CH search function, I couldn't find the thread. Glad to see that it's bubbled back to the surface.
re: roxlet
I made these cookies last weekend for a party and they were truly wonderful. My husband can't have gluten, so I subbed Bob's Red Mill GF flour and they turned out beautifully. I made them smaller, as did Roxlet, and they spread quite a bit (perhaps due to the flour sub?) but had multiple requests for the recipe.
re: girlwonder88
Thank you for posting your GF experience, GW! I am very uncomfortable subbing GF flour in recipe and it is great to know when it works.
re: girlwonder88
to reduce spread, try scooping your cookies, then chilling them in the fridge for an hour or so before baking. (i believe there's no chilling in her original recipe? if there were, i would have suggested freezing them instead of refrigerating…)
I made the Pineapple Upside-down Cake and it is great. I used a spring form and you need the depth. The baking took longer than called for. For the topping you caramelize sugar and add butter and then cook the fresh pineapple in it. The pineapple is lovely this way - not a sweet as with the usual brown sugar/butter combination. There is as much topping as cake which is a good thing here. I am going to make some whipped cream for it.
re: mscoffee1
I have 1/2 pineapple left over and thinking about making half of the recipe in 6" spring form - any thoughts?
re: herby
Should work. I just tried the Pineapple Rum Up-side Down Cakes on Pastry Studio and it was good too. There it is individual cakes, but I used a 9 inch springform. I REALLY like the Rum in it. I also cooked the pineapple in the butter-sugar a la Chang. It seemed excellent, too although I did not cut into it. Cannot lose either way.
re: mscoffee1
Thank you! I am going to make it this afternoon.
re: mscoffee1
Another success from Flour! My pineapple must've been on the large side because when I caramelised it there was enough thick pieces to cover the bottom of a regular spring form. So, I made the full recipe of the cake part and poured it over pineapple pieces and caramel. Just flipped it on the serving plate and it looks almost like the picture in the book. Tasted the tiniest of pieces - for quality control, everybody does it, right? :) - and it is very tasty but a tad too sweet. It is still hot though and probably will be just right when it cools completely
re: herby
Thanks for getting back. Yes, taste tests are a must, but so hard with cakes or pies I want to give away.
I usually find a lot of the items under Home Cooking too sweet, but not this one (or maybe it was my mood). I think I like things sweeter than I did in the past. On no.
I wonder if the amount of pineapple contributed to the sweetness. Chang calls to 3/4 inch slices which is thicker than usual, I think. I had double layers in some places as well. It still is a sweeter cake than some as is her Apple Snacking Spice Cake (even with all those Granny Smith apples), but I liked that too.
I walk past Flour Bakery every day as I waddle in to work. I stop in way too often.
Now I need this book!
re: ElsieB
Flour is mainly sweets. Flour Too is mainly savory foods with a few sweets. If you're looking for a baking book, get Flour. If you're looking for something that has more savory items, get Flour Too.
re: roxlet
Seems like the publisher could have made that more clear by picking a better subtitle for Flour, Too.
re: roxlet
They sell excellent sandwiches, salads and quiches. And some of the baked goods are savory.
re: roxlet
Just got Flour, Too - did a quick flip and do not know what to think yet. Not love from the first sight but definitely reserving judgement until I had a chance to spend some time with it.
Anyone cooked from it yet? Any favourites to recommend?
re: herby
I happened to see a few corrections for the book and I thought you might want to note them.
I never think to look for corrections. Let us know how it goes with this book. Luck.
re: mscoffee1
Many thanks for this, mscoffee1 ! Lots of serious mistakes and almost impossible to know when you are reading recipes. I'll make notes in the recipes. Will post when I make something - wonder if there is something with bananas; have a bunch going dark.
re: mscoffee1
That banana bread is in Flour and I do not have the book with me. In addition, everyone at my daughter's house went gluten-free recently....
Flour, Too has very appealing hot and sour soup. Not for this hot-hot weather but when it cools a bit I am making it. Some other nice soups and salads look interesting.
re: mscoffee1
I could freeze but sometime it is like purgatory :) I have some GF books here and will search - there must be something good and without gluten out there!
Flour, Too has amazing sounding Pavlova - with boozy figs and plums instead of strawberries and kiwi.
re: herby
Just cooked the Roasted Pork Loin w/ Balsamic Onions and Chive Spaetzle. The brine is delicious, this is my 2nd time making the pork, first time making the spaetzle. The recipe also calls for an oregano mojo - I made it the first time but opted out this time as I didn't feel like going out to get oregano. The dish is delicious even without it because the onions pack a ton of flavor.
re: queenscook
For a book that is mostly savories, I don't think "sweets and savories" is that clear. I'd be expecting a different book, but whatever.
I continue to make items from this book with great success. But, there is a but. Even when I measure out the results precisely, the number of cookies, scones, and/or shortbreads that I get as a yield varies wildly from the stated number. The cooking times are often wildly inaccurate and I have a close-to-commercial oven.
None of this deters me however since the results make people swoon. I am very careful to mark the variances in the book since I bake so seldom, I would never remember that I got 7 2.5" shortbreads, not 8 3" ones.
Though I live in the Boston area, I have never actually been to one of her shops. I should do that someday.
re: smtucker
What have you made that you loved?
re: roxlet
I posted quite a few higher up this thread, but here goes:
scones [all of them]
oatmeal raisin cookies
peanut butter cookies
sticky buns
That is what I can remember without the book in front of me. My daughter has made a bunch more, and finds the same issues. Like me, she continues to use this book since the flavors are enjoyed by her guests.
re: roxlet
I highly recommend the Raspberry Crumb Bars. Buttery, crumbly and just as delicious as the ones from the bakery. They would be great with apricot or any other jam I'm sure.
re: smtucker
I agree. The cupcake recipes make 24 not 12, some cakes make 3 layers not two, and most baking times are way too long.
The recipes still rock.
I love her original cookbook, Flour and she just came out with Flour, Too. I have made many items from Flour (oreos, chocolate chip cookies, sticky buns, chocolate filled brioche, cupcakes, carrot cake, brownies, scones) from her first book and everything has been delicious. I just started exploring Flour, Too and it looks like she has another hit! Check out some of my cooking experiences with her recipes on my blog: aspoonfulofsugarbaking.com
Serious Eats has been testing Flour, Too recipes
Massachusetts plums are in and to celebrate I made the Clafoutis from Flour. Thank goodness she includes the weight of the fruit. Her six plums are over 400g while 6 of mine was only 130g. I calculated a 1/4 recipe but probably chose the wrong sized pan. Next time I will use a smaller pan so that the batter is a bit thicker.
This was a home run for flavor though. I think any fruit would do.
Roasted Pear and Cranberry Crostata - I made this after someone on another baking thread recommended it. Thank you. It is lovely. It has a delicious slightly sweet crust filled with a frangipane (ground almonds, sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and i added a tiny bit of almond extract). The almond filling is covered with roasted pears and cranberries. Wonderful combination and it looks great. I did make the crust yesterday and roasted the pears earlier in the week.
re: mscoffee1
That sounds super!
re: mscoffee1
I made it for our (Cnd) Thanksgiving and everyone loved it.
Apple Snacking Spice Cake - I make this cake a lot. Lots of apples, toasted pecans, raisins(I used dates the last two times) and nicely spiced. This is easy to make and lovely. The top has a nice crunch. Chang tells you that it will look that there is not enough batter for the apples, but it will be ok. She is right.
re: smfan
Lime cornmeal cookies. They are fabulous.
re: roxlet
Only one recipe worths trying?
re: roxlet
Chang has a variation of the Toll House CCC using bread flour in the book. Have you tried?
re: Becca Porter
re: Becca Porter
I wonder why... is she using different size pans?
re: joycebre
The best chocolate pie!
The Boston Cream Pie from Flour, Too, Joanne's second book, is every bit as delicious as the cake at her bakeries. Mine wasn't as pretty as the original since I didn't glaze it on a rack and I didn't cut the cardboard underneath to size (lessons learned), but my husband was quite happy with his birthday cake this year.
re: raygunclan
Sounds like I need to try that recipe. Thanks.
re: raygunclan
Did you bake the macaroons for 20-25mins?
re: raygunclan
How long do you find that they last?
I had to flip through the recipes I copied when I had the book out of the library after seeing this thread! Since I had all the ingredients on hand I baked the French Lemon-Poppy Pound Cake yesterday. It has a lovely texture - not heavy like the Starbucks lemon loaf, for example, which is most likely due to her technique of whipping the eggs and sugar together. It was done sooner than the time stated in the recipe (I think someone mentioned this upthread when reporting on another recipe) - something to keep in mind. We are enjoying it and I will definitely be making this again - probably one of the best lemon loaf cake recipes I've come across.

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What it Means to Love a Libra.
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"We love the things we love for what they are." ~ Robert Frost
A Libra longs for partnership, it is her heart's forever-wish; but to love a Libra, you must love her completely.
A Libra will need space; she'll need freedom to be who she is in any given moment. She wants to suffer, celebrate, hate and adore who she is. These things are always changing and often conflicting, because she's constantly discovering new pieces of who she is.
She'll never tell you something critical straightaway, instead she'll sit with it until the perfect words ring true in her heart and ever-so-carefully move into her mouth. Even then, she might write you a letter. Because the intensity of her feelings can make the speaking of words such a task.
She loves words. She loves the magic they hold, the way they can free her (and so few things can).
So to love a Libra, understand that the words always matter—they are the brush strokes of her heart. She won't lie, she's no good at it. She won't brag, for she holds words in too high esteem. Your words must never be cheapened through unfulfilled promises or patronization. If your speech is unkind, she'll remember and the words will never hurt less.
She's an artist, through and through. But a Libra, to survive in the world, must find her medium. The words, or paints, the delicate, mindful crease of a freshly-made bed—it's all art to her. Beautiful pieces of anything. She needs objects and sounds and smells and textures to resonate with that place deep inside that says, "Yes. That's it, now it is exactly right." To love a Libra, you must know this.
She'll need her art like you need your breath—without it, she will lose track of who she is.
You must watch the curve of her mouth; her lips will purse (ever-so-slightly) and when they do, you can rest assured that her mind wanders because her heart is not still. You'll notice her eyes are far away; in that moment, you must let her go there—to the place where the words find their way to the air—but not for too long. She's always in danger of escaping for too long.
She seeks stillness.
A Libra will love her body. She'll hate her body too. But you must love it, you must always love it. You must look into her eyes and smile. Move her hair from her face so you can get a better look. You must touch the places that hardly get touched: her neck as she does the dishes, her collar bone as she types at her desk, her hip as you stand in line at the grocery store. You must weave the ordinary with the erotic. Slide your hands firmly over every inch of her skin as if it were the first time you've ever touched her. You must touch her. She'll crave your embrace and wither without it.
She needs romance. And so many kisses.
She needs to be whisked away to see the world and she needs a comfortable home to return to.
She'll cry. A lot. She'll cry and you won't know what's wrong. She won't tell you what's wrong, not at first, because she might not know. There will be times when she simply needs to feel sadness, she needs to feel the struggle of being alive, even when you both don't understand.
Whatever it is, she feels it more.
The weight of her fears, her curiosities, everything: of being human, of responsibility, of hate and violence and injustice, of beauty and lightness and breath, all of it. It frighteners her, but amazes her too. So she'll need time and space to explore, to dance and to fall apart, because there is nothing more lovely than a Libra experiencing the world. She sees magic where others do not. She needs to believe in magic. Ferociously.
And when she finally turns 30—when the leaves are changing and she feels most herself—you'll be mindful of her feelings; because, even if it isn't a big deal, it is a big deal and the tears that stream for no particular reason come from a place of shame in her heart.
To love a Libra, you must celebrate; you must celebrate her, life, the amazing, the plain, everything and anything.
To love a Libra is to love the very essence of love, warts and all.
There's a delicate balance—a perpetual tug-of-war—between feeling fierce and complete against feeling soft and frail. Always trying to reach that impossible balance, she never quite knows who she is.
To compensate for the not-knowing she'll please everyone around her. She'll accommodate others and fix situations until you resent her for it; but, to love a Libra is to see that her self-sacrifice, no matter how destructive, is how she loves. Her bleeding heart is how she finds her place in a world that can be unkind; it's the way she can claim some shred of control—she believes that kindness is what matters most.
A Libra needs you to push her toward self-care. She'll never choose her needs first, so you'll have to teach her this craft. You'll need to teach her that putting her needs before others is not the same as selfishness, because she sees selfishness as ugly.
Ugliness scares her.
Her heart will break often. Her heart will feel lonely and sad about many things, but you must never be the one to break it completely.
To capture a Libra's heart is to capture her heart forever. There are no partners more committed, more attentive than your Libra. You mustn't ever take her for granted though; for a Libra's heart will grow uneasy when neglected, her heart will close and you risk never finding your way in again.
Her heart knows the secret to everything. Protect it.
Sometimes she'll feel lost. She'll need hot tea and blankets, black-and-white movies, and no conversation. Other times, she'll need people. Parties and midnight walks and deep, frenzied conversation—she likes literature and science and philosophy best. She likes whiskey too. To love her, you'll need to know that.
She'll need constant reminders that she's a lovely being, that she's loved—better yet, adored. She needs mindful smothering, she needs adventure. A Libra wants autonomy, but can't stand the thought of being left alone. You must learn to accept her, even as a contradiction.
She'll require decisiveness, as she has none of her own. She'll surprise you with spontaneity and you'll admire the commitment she shows to her heart's content. But if she has time to think, any decision will be painful—be it where to eat, what to wear or who to love. This will frustrate you, but you must try understand. For her, there is no such thing as an obvious choice.
Loving a Libra means loving love itself. She loves everything about love: the connection, the discovery, the heartache, the ecstasy, the very idea of love—it's all the same. She yearns for the safety of partnership, but she thrives on the excitement of love's uncertainty.
She wants passion.
She can see the good in almost any person, but in a lover she requires intelligence and humor. There is nothing sexier than wit.
She hates discord, because it makes her feel vulnerable; but to love her is not to worry too much, because she believes in forgiveness and trust—enough to repair almost any injury done to her. When you fight with a Libra, she'll be certain that every fight is the end of everything and this will destroy her a little; you must remind her that every argument is an opportunity for growth—it is the beginning of a new everything. Loving a Libra means knowing there are few things more important than make-up sex.
She loves falling in love, so to love a Libra you'll have to fall in love time and time again. She'll require perpetual evolution, and inspiration, and a little dose of sin.
To love a Libra you'll need to see the good intention that she always has in her heart; to ignore this well-meaning piece of her is to deny her a personal truth. She cannot survive without this particular truth. When she's awful, or rude, or arguing because she's right—and she's usually right, because she's a Libra and it's in her nature to be fair and just and indisputably right—you must breathe. Then trust her tears and her words to be true.
She cares too deeply to ever inflict intentional harm.
But if you witness the flash of anger in her eyes, you must let her rage. For gentle, compassionate Libra will storm fiercely in the face of injustice. You must allow her the space to be a warrior when her heart tells her it is time to fight. You must stand beside her, admire her devotion and believe in the cause—see it for what it is, a manifestation of her heart's deepest purpose.
Believe in her and she'll believe in you too.
She might be cast as an introvert. She might be tagged an extrovert by those who know her best. Neither matters, as long as she feels connected to what surrounds her.
When a Libra is happy, she can take over the world. She need only be equipped with the proper music, laughter and her smile.
The trick is in keeping her there; for in that moment is an ocean of contentment that only her huge heart can appreciate. If you can keep her in the moment, you can keep her forever. But the Libra mind will drift and worry. It will linger on the wrong that cut her too deeply. She will scrutinize over the words you used, or the words that went unspoken. She'll wonder about security and what each embrace or touch or quarrel will mean in the long-term; to love a Libra, you must gently guide her back to the now again and again and again.
Libra blossoms in the joyful now.
She believes in the goodness of people, in magic and (above all else) in happily ever after.
To love a Libra, you must believe in her for everything she is.
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111 Responses to "What it Means to Love a Libra."
beautiful and so true, am exactly everything you describe..so unbelievalbe and amazing..beautiful writing….
Very good thanks for everything you have shared with us today!
This was right on…… I feel like you were actually telling my story! Thanks-
Reading this brought tears to my eyes… Spot on and beautifully written. Thank you – this is going to stick with me for a long time.
You have just made my whole day with this beautiful n true description of myself. I was feeling real low n almost like I didn't want to be me anymore lol..i came online looking for some security, I tend to read stuff describing myself, star signs for one..n im just so happy I found this because this is me hands dwn, every lil thing n more. Very beautiful n uplifting very proud of who I am especially with an amazing heart.
Beautifully written! You know me better than I know myself.
This is me.
Your insights into living a Liba are spot on! This is me to a tea. I actually thought you were writing about me! You put into beautiful words the secret to who I am. Reading this helps me to see how difficult it must be to love a Lubra, but to see also how well my husband, of 40 years, understands me. He often tells me "I know you better than you know yourself". Which he does! Thanks so much for this article. I will look forward to more of your magical writing!
Thank you for writing this, it put it all my emotions and thoughts ( and tears, i was crying when I was reading it) into words so perfectly. Thank you…thank you.
Amazing. I feel like you really hit the nail on the head. I've never felt that I could be understood fully until I read this. I realized that I'm not alone and that my "libraness" that I refer to often, isn't just in my head. Beautiful article!
Thank you for this – My goodness, it is so beautiful!! You have a gift…Now… Can you write one for Pisces!?!?
Such a true description of myself it even made me cry…
"Always trying to reach that impossible balance, she never quite knows who she is." I will be printing this out to demonstrate to my husband, those feelings and characteristics about myself that I can never put into words. Rather I sit there in a pool of tears, trying to explain something impossible. Thank you for putting my feelings down on 'paper'!!
The dichotomy of our existence is as fragile as the wings of a butterfly while being stronger than the need for breath. As a Libra, our steps through this life are as though they were choreographed but they are as natural and true as the morning sunrise.
Amazing!!! So very true…I'm 47 years old and have been married for 29 years…I've learned so much about myself with in the last 9 months and this writing confirms just who I am and why my marriage has been on the rocks for sometime now. Thank you so very much!
Libras are one of a kind, and this article describes me perfectly. However, I prefer red wine over whiskey I find myself crying a lot, and very sensitive . I hope I can find love again. We are so worth it if this description sounds difficult for some to handle. When I love, I love deeply and with all of me…I am Far from being needy as someone said. Thank you..
Very well expressed…..truthful and honest…good, bad, and indifferent!!! Great Job!!!!
Libra – 10/9/81
Very True, Im dominated by Libra and Libra sun too. I used to always put the needs of others ahead of mine and I have been taken advantage of many times. However, I've recently met a Taurus, he taught me about self-love, worry less, confidence and going with the flow. WIthout him, I would never be able to overcome my depression. I thank God and angels everyday for him, i truly do. I pray to God he will receive good karma for the things he has given him. Whether we will only stay as friends or have a relationship in the future, I am still grateful for his appearance in my life. He bought so much faith in myself. Taught me that there are many good guys out there in this world. I love him and want to give him everything but he probably doesnt know about it. haha
Thank you for such a beautiful article. I have Libra rising and have felt misunderstood my whole life. What an exquisite way to describe a balancing process!!!
Yes this is the Libra woman I know as I am a Libra man who has been in a Libra and Libra relationship for 5 years that only a Libra would understand and appreciate . Pure balance with great conversation and the connection of hearts. We live an work overseas together 24/7 for the past 14 months living in a one bedroom unit and my Libra girl called it quits two weeks ago … no fighting just the logical justification of the moment that she is out of love but also inclusive of the 'I don't know what is happening I just don't love you right now'. So what dose a Libra male do?
She has gone to her cave and I have give her space .. is it recoverable ????
I'm a skeptic by nature. The article is lovely; the only part I have trouble with is the astrological tie-in. I am a scientist of the most intense kind – a psychologist. No group checks, double-checks and rechecks data more; none. But I'm also a dreamer, and an open-minded lover of eastern thought (it's very rational, honestly.) Can anyone point me in the direction of ANY data that supports astrology? Some verifiable, cross-checkable, peer reviewed and scientific? I'm being skeptical, not critical. Like Fox Mulder, I WANT to believe, but I need facts.
so well written and beautifully put!!! and so exact.. i could see myself while reading this…
Oh my goodness…just like the magic I believe in you have captured the essense of me, a Libra…born October 12th. Thank you.
Thanks for this wonderful post. It's simply beautiful!
I'm a Libra, and I could relate to all that's written!
People always say "do not waste a Libra's love" because of our nature.
I hope this helps people to understand the peace loving Libra more!
Guilty as charge!!! This is my life… 10/18/1980
This is perfect. It is exactly what I went looking for… and more. It's MAGIC, obviously… I am a Libra… and I have never read something more fitting than this for myself in love, period. I really needed this. I am giving this to my boyfriend to read. Haha.
…You made me cry, thank you.
I haven't cried for a long time, I needed to cry. I'm 15 years old, and I am a libra. My life has been all about pain for the past year, I have ups & downs, I've known my fate for a while now. My life has been very lonely, very painful. It feels like I've been locked away from the world.
… Anyways, thank you very much for this, it makes me very happy.
sending huge love to you, Alex.
This is amazing! Just like another reader said "It's like an owners manual for my husband, friends and family". Thank you for letting me getting to know myself even more. Everything is so perfectly explained. I will print this out and remind myself of who I am. I also love to ready all the beautiful comments from other libras we sure use our words wisely. Thanks again for almost making me cry of happiness that I am enough. <3
I didn't want it to end!
Wow this describes me deeply…….my life! Iove this beautiful writing. I got lost reading as if I got lost in myself and loved her all over again!
This is so me!!!
Sara, I want to go HIDE now. This was emotionally exhausting to read. You've tapped into the very CORE of my LIBRA being here. You've pegged ME. You've expressed things here that I didn't even know, but as I read each word that washed over me, and absorbed into my eyes, and my cells, it's ME.
Go figure, I had to stop, and grab a "puffs plus", 'cuz YOU have peeked inside my Heart, my Mind, and my SPIRIT in such an intrusive way. Almost like I was being interrogated. It's beautifully tragic being a Libra. The thing is I'm also on the cusp of SCORPIO, which makes me really SINK into all of that which YOU'VE spoken of here.
Wow, like a Greek tragedy. But, YOU know what, there's some positives in the negatives also. There's PERFECTION in the IMPERFECT parts of ME.
I'm so wondering, YOU'VE so tapped into this, I'm wondering if perhaps YOU are of the "LIBRA" factor also. I'd be rather surprised if YOU were not.
Thank YOU for this beautiful, and descriptive epiphany of my very SPIRIT.
Abundant BLESSINGS, and MIRACLES to YOU and YOURS, today, tomorrow, and 4eva. C;
beautiful… i now, wish to full for a Libra
To the end of the jungle and beyond !!!!
Could you do one for Gemini? I read this and it seemed extremely accurate, but but but I'm a Gemini!
Reading this article made me proud,embarrassed,happy,emotional. its like someone sat down and wrote this article about me and I am thankful cause now I know that I do what I do because it is the very essence of what characterizes me. That indecisiveness tho wow it is real.I appreciate myself more now after reading this and I can love me more without feeling guilty about anything #libranation
Thank you! This was amazing to read, word by word in a delicate manner of writing on how explicit and exact you were describing my self being and whom I am. My thoughts, fears, dreams, life's inspiration n motivations, balancing injustice in every situation, life's god given beauty that not many people appreciate or even take the time to notice.
Many sweet blessings,
Sara, this was lovely and spot-on. Thank you. <3
This is beautiful. Your words are like a mirror to myself. I am a libra, and my bday is tomorrow. This is a beautiful present! Thank you so much!
I've never been one to believe in horoscopes or star signs really, but I am a Libra and this is so accurate, it's scary! Beautifully written in a way that celebrates our unique personality traits. I was moved and touched and felt a sense of relief that someone 'gets' me and that I am not completely crazy!! I have sent it to my partner, as although he knows me inside out, I feel this explains so much of my behaviour. Thank you for writing and sharing this, I will keep it safe forever
This is me. And I cried and cried and cried as I read it. Thank you for writing like you know me.
This almost made me cry because I thought of my life and all of the things and people in it came to mind while reading this. I love being a Libra, although I can be back and forth between decisions and moods. This was perfect for me to read tonight. Just what I needed to reassure me that being a Libra is a blessing.
You must be a Libra to write this because this was spot on.
This is amazing!! So much that I, as a Libran can relate to!! This is beautiful…
From one Libran to another, mahalo!!! You said a lot!
Happy Birthday Sara. Iam a libra too.. ive read your piece what it means to love a libra more than three times and no its not because there are nice words written there! how could you know me such deeply and thoroughly and each of us live on the other side of the planet… you knew it all and more… yes i will always keep believing in magic and love aHappy Birthday again.. i love you..
I NEVER thought anyone could understand me like this. I truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for bringing tears to my eyes and opening them to my soul. This is me. Every. Single. Word. I try searching for new parts of myself everyday and I live in pain. I never thought a simple article online could shake me to my being and make me gasp and cover my mouth tearfully, for this is the purest of truths. Thank you so so so very much- I can NOT stop reading and will show this to my boyfriend who struggles to understand me (as does everyone else). Thank you, thank you, thank you! <3 Libras rule!
I love this so much because this is me all the way it made me cry because no one understands me my birthday is on the oct 6 and you hit it right on thank you so much
That has really given me insight to things that I have learnt through loving my Libra. But to see it written down, bought a teat to my eye
That is about me, but I am not Libra :), I am Cancer


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ELLINWOOD - State Treasurer Ron Estes was in Ellinwood on Tuesday, explaining to high school students and elementary school students the importance of managing credit cards, savings, and budget.
A school funding plan unveiled by legislative Democrats in Topeka Tuesday met with a much warmer response from local education officials than did an earlier one floated by Republican Gov. Sam Brownback. However, the dueling plans could help set the stage for a contentious legislative session.
By Jim Misunas
2012 is similar to other years.
When it comes to seventh-grade competitive sports at Great Bend Middle School, it could come down to a game of follow the leader, Unified School District 428 Activity Director David Meter told the School Board Monday night.
For more than 30 years, some Great Bend men have started their mornings or spent their noon hours at the Municipal Auditorium, enjoying a game of pickup basketball in the gym. Now participants from the Great Bend Recreation Commission's morning and noon basketball programs want to give something back – and establish a hall of fame, local attorney Chuck Pike said.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a series of articles updating Barton County government projects for 2011.)
There will be a new face at the K-State Research and Extension Barton County office next week. Jennifer Carr will join the Great Bend staff of the as an agriculture and natural resources agent, effective Monday.
ELLINWOOD - Sometimes it is the extra special lengths a few go to that makes a difference for many, providing a moment during parades to honor veterans and to provide an educational opportunity. The Ellinwood American Legion provides such a moment with its flag trailer.
In its third year, the Barton County's Got Talent fundraiser is anticipated to draw about 500 people and raise about $10,000 for Barton County's chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The dinner theater is a spin-off of the network television show "America's Got Talent" and features a variety of local performers. A winner and a runner-up are selected by a panel of local judges with backgrounds in various areas of the performing arts.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: This is one in a series of articles updating Barton County government projects for 2011.)
Alicia Bryant went to bed on New Year's Eve prepared to greet a typical New Year's Day. The expecting mother awoke before 7 a.m. knowing immediately that this New Year's Day would be different. She spent the rest of the day and night in labor at Great Bend Regional Hospital before giving birth early Monday morning.
Officers seized approximately half a pound of cocaine, with a street value around $14,000, during a drug raid Wednesday in Great Bend, according to a statement from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Search warrants were issued as a result of a six-month joint investigation by the KBI, Great Bend Police Department, Barton County Sheriff's Office and Ellinwood Police Department.
Barton County officials will offer their support for an effort to get state funding to improve a local transportation service.
PARADISE - A Victoria man was injured in a one-car accident at 11:15 a.m. Saturday in Russell County, 1 mile west of Paradise.
HOISINGTON - A stabbing victim was taken to St. Francis Hospital in Wichita Sunday and a suspect is in jail.


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Trips to state... conference crowns quality coaches and great players year after year. That's the recipe for a good high school sports rivalry and that is just what was both Parker and Middleton brought to the table tonight in Janesville.
A packed house on hand for the Vikings and Cardinals.... Parker can clinch the Big Eight title with a win.
Cardinals had other ideas taking a 12-2 after one quarter. Vikings would cut into the Cardinal lead to three thanks to a Catie O'Leary 3 point play part of her 13 points in the first half.
Parker trailed by 4 at the half but thanks to a big 4th quarter Middleton with a big fourth quarter the Cardinals let Janesville with a 52-41 and pull into a first place tie with Parker in the Big 8.
Parker won the first meeting back December.
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A contract for social services offered as part of the family planning program at the Auglaize County Health Department has been terminated.
ÔÇťWeÔÇÖre streamlining family planning,ÔÇŁ Auglaize County Health Commissioner Charlotte Parsons said of the decision after the Auglaize County Health BoardÔÇÖs meeting this week. ÔÇťWe donÔÇÖt feel we can afford to offer it any more.ÔÇŁ
Parsons said the decision was made as the department continues to receive less funding through grants and other sources.
Six teams ÔÇö five golfers each ÔÇö and 18 holes.
And one stroke.
ThatÔÇÖs the margin that separated the top three teams in the Auglaize County varsity boys golf tournament Wednesday at a soggy Wapakoneta Country Club.
The Minster Wildcats took the title after tying the Wapakoneta Redskins with matching team scores of 345. Under the tie-breaker rules, the match is then decided by the scores of the No. 5 golfers on each team.
MinsterÔÇÖs Xavier Francis turned in an 89 while WapakÔÇÖs Josh Apple carded a 96, handing the win to Minster.
After review, changes are being made beginning Sept. 1 to immunization clinics offered by the Auglaize County Health Department.
An immunization clinic offered in New Bremen is closing, substituted by a walk-in clinic every Tuesday between 8 and 11 a.m. at the Auglaize County Health Department, located at 214 S. Wagner St. An existing clinic offered at the Health Department from 3 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays is changing to appointment only.
BUCKLAND ÔÇö With the village expected to receive $230,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) money in the future, Buckland Village Council members continue to mull over how to spend the money to improve Main Street.
Councilors discussed with no action taken if they should use the money solely for curbs and gutters or should the village use some of the money to pay to replace sidewalks along Main Street. They also discussed if the village had enough money to replace the sidewalks itself or if property owners should pay part of or all of the sidewalk replacement.
CRIDERSVILLE ÔÇö An area villageÔÇÖs Tree Commission members reported that a majority of fruit trees in the village have been removed.
Cridersville Tree Commission members reported at MondayÔÇÖs Cridersville Village Council meeting that a majority of the red crab apple trees that are on the tree lawn along Main Street have been removed along with several pear trees.
Now, village administrators are waiting until autumn arrives to trim other trees in the tree lawn.
CELINA ÔÇö The Wapakoneta Redskins varsity girls golf team opened its 2011 season by finishing 6th in the 12-team Celina Invitational on Tuesday at The FoxÔÇÖs Den in Celina.
Wapak compiled a team score of 412. The Shawnee Indians won the event with a 337.
Sophomore Shelby Kohler fired a 94 to lead the way for the Redskins. Senior Courtney Knippen was right behind with a 95.
Junior Hannah Smith carded a 101 and sophomore Bryly Beaman turned in a 122 to round out the scoring for Wapakoneta.
Faced with balancing the state budget, Senate Bill 5 proved to be the best option to help the state and local municipalities as well as local school districts to balance their books, a state legislator claims.
An Ohio Education Association representative contends while state Sen. Cliff Hite did not lie about what is contained in Senate Bill 5, a bill which limits negotiating rights of unions representing public employees, he also did not fully explain the bill or Issue 2, which is on the ballot this fall to rescind the bill passed by the General Assembly.
CRIDERSVILLE ÔÇö An area village will be putting a pair of renewal levies on the November ballot.
Cridersville Village Council members passed a resolution Monday to place two $2 million levies on the fall ballot, both for renewal.
ÔÇťWe passed the levies tonight (Monday), and I will present them to the Board of Elections tomorrow (Tuesday),ÔÇŁ Village Solicitor Jim Hearn said.
One of the levies to be put on the ballot is the Cridersville village $2 million levy.
ÔÇťWeÔÇÖve had this levy for a number of years,ÔÇŁ Cridersville Mayor Lorali Myers said. ÔÇťItÔÇÖs the only levy we have for Cridersville.ÔÇŁ
With four events in four consecutive weekends in July, the cityÔÇÖs recreation director says it may have been the busiest month for the city parks and Wapakoneta Recreation Department crews on record.
Veterans Memorial Park hosted the Moon City Classic sponsored by Dairy Queen and Wapakoneta Recreation Inc. (WRI) on July 8-10, the Dairy Queen tournament for softball on July 22-24 and a 3-on-3 soccer tournament on July 29-30, while the Wapakoneta WaterPark hosted the Western Ohio Aquatic League (WOAL) championships on July 15 and 16.
PIQUA ÔÇö The Wapakoneta Redskins boys golf team opened its 2011 season at the 25th Anniversary Homan Invitational Tournament on Monday in Piqua.
Wapak placed 14th out of the 18 teams competing.
Minster placed first with a 318, followed by Troy at 323 and Sidney Lehman with a 324. LehmanÔÇÖs Ben Theiman took medalist honors with a 71.
The Redskins are trying to rebuild after losing four of five golfers from 2010 to graduation.
ÔÇťI was pleased how we played,ÔÇŁ Wapak coach Ken Wayman said. ÔÇťWe had four golfers that are underclassman that never played the course.ÔÇŁ


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KERCH, Ukraine - Correspondents from the Anadolu Agency have been stopped by Russian soldiers in the Crimea from entering the city of Kerch after they were spotted recording a military convoy of almost 50 vehicles leaving the city.
The soldiers tried to seize the correspondent's cameras, but instead forced them into deleting the footage they had recorded.
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