December 2023

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Original Recipe Yield 40 cookies Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons milk 40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside.

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Letters to Santa

Diissttrriicctt Mrs. Angel’s and Mrs. Amanda’s Infant Class Rector Preschool Baelor B. – soft baby toys John C. – a football Ryker C. – a duck Everett D. – teething toys Campbell F. – animal books Jovi S. – a princess doll Savvy T. – a phone Henry W. – a milk cow Ms. Vicky’s and Mrs. Kara’s Toddler Room Rector Preschool Easton B. – deer play toys Jericho D. – truck Hank F. – cars Tilly G. – doctor kit Sereniti L. – toy broom and mop Piper L. – baby dolls Lola S. – baby clothes Luke S. – cars Blake W. – baby dolls Thea W. – a puppy Pennelope W. – dress up clothes

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USDA now accepting applications for farm loans online

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers. More than 26,000 customers who submit a Direct Loan application each year can now use an online, interactive, guided application that is paperless and provides helpful features including an electronic signature option, the ability to attach supporting documents such as tax returns, complete a balance sheet and build a farm operating plan. This tool is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, improve customer service, and expand credit access.

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