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BPW plans annual Breakfast with Santa GREENVILLE – The Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club is planning its annual Breakfast with Santa. The club would like to invite you to join them for this occasion on Dec. 3, 9 a.m. at the Greenville VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio St. The menu will consist of scrambled eggs, sausage, donut holes and a beverage. Santa will be there. There will be limited reservations, taken on a first come, first served basis. Reservations must be made by Nov. 26. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The cost for this event will be $5 for each person attending. Please include a contact phone number or e-mail address in case there are
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Creating memories at Sickels Tree Farm BY RYAN BERRY MANAGING EDITOR editor@earlybirdpaper.com LYNN, Ind. – Many stores have already switched gears and have Christmas decorations in every nook and cranny and holiday music is ringing out through each aisle encouraging its shoppers to be in a festive mood. Many more are waiting until this week to go into full-out holiday mode. On the home-front, a few homeowners have taken advantage of the warmer temperatures in early November to put up their outdoor displays, but many more are waiting until after Thanksgiving to show off their Christmas spirit. While a few Christmas hardcore enthusiasts have already put up their Christmas Tree, Duane and Marcia Sickels of Sickels Tree Farm say their busy season is coming up over the next few weeks. Sickels Tree Farm, located 1.5miles north of Lynn, Ind. on US 27
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(approximately 25 minutes from Greenville), knows a lot about Christmas, especially the kind of tree that will make your home feel and smell like Christmas until the New Year. They have been growing and selling Christmas Trees for a quarter of a century. With 43-acres of Christmas Trees, the Sickels believe they have the one that is right for your home. Short trees, fat trees, skinny trees and tall trees, the Sickels know you will find one on their lot that fits your home and personality best. Trees top out at 13-feet with most ranging from 6to 7-feet tall. The farm grows its own White Pine, Scotch Pine and Canaan Fir and import Frazier Firs from North Carolina. They work directly with a farm there to ensure they get the freshest trees available. Sickels Tree Farm is much more than an ordinary Christmas Tree lot. They help your family “create memories that will last a lifetime,” said Duane. From the moment you get out of your car and head toward
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the gift shop, you’ll realize there is something different about this place. You are greeted by a friendly staff member that will find out what kind of tree you are looking for and will equip you with a cart and a saw. You and your family get to experience what it might have been like in the 1800s when families wondered into the woods searching for the perfect Christmas Tree. Once you find the perfect tree, you get the privilege of cutting it down and putting it on the cart. The Sickels Tree Farm staff will take it from there. They will put it on the shaker to get rid of all of the old and loose needles to prevent them from ending up on your floor and then they will run it through the baler to make it easy to transport. If you need help loading it on your car or in your truck, the staff is more than willing to help. Perhaps you don’t want to do a lot of work, but still want a great tree. Sickels has a great variety of pre-cut trees in their barn to choose from or you can pick one out on the farm and they will cut it down for you. Duane and Marcia agree the two biggest reasons their
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While you’re visiting Sickels Tree Farm, be sure to stop by to visit and feed the goats.
customers purchase a fresh cut tree is aroma and tradition. In addition to Christmas Trees, Sickels Tree Farm also has a gift shop with great decorating ideas. The shop carries locally produced honey and crafts from local artisans. The gift shop also carries fresh wreaths, roping and grave blankets. Plus, enjoy a complimentary cup of warm, spiced cider. Kids (or the young at heart) are
invited to go behind the gift shop and visit with and feed the goats. Duane said they will eat right out of your hand. Sickels Tree Farm will be open the day after Thanksgiving and will be open until Christmas Eve. Hours are 1-5:30 p.m., Sunday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday. For more information, call (765) 874-1956 or visit www.sickelstrees.com.
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Small Business Saturday to support local retailers SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com GREENVILLE – Started in 2010 by American Express, Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support their local retailers. Main Street Greenville has been supporting Small Business Saturday – set for Nov. 26, the day after Black Friday – for the past five years, said Main Street Execuctive Director Amber Garrett. “We actually signed up to be a Neighborhood Champion for the entire downtown district,” Garrett said, explaining that Greenville’s local Main Street program has joined in with other downtown revitalization and Main Street programs in support of small businesses and Small Business Saturday. Also, locally, Second National Bank has become a local supporter by hosting the horsedrawn carriage rides that will be available Nov. 26 in the downtown Greenville business district. “Shopping locally not only helps maintain a unique business environment,” Garrett said, “but it also helps keep money local, which is extremely important.” In Darke County, Garrett said, “a lot of people don’t want to travel out of town to shop. If you want those things, you have to support what we have here.” Local business owners also
give back to their community with donations and support of organizations, Garrett said, another plus that comes from a vital locally-owned retail establishment. Small Business Saturday, Garrett believes, is a “great way to support these people. Owning a small business becomes your life. It’s your passion and you want to see it thrive.” In addition to supporting Small Business Saturday, Mainstreet Greenville is again hosting a “Win the Window” campaign through Dec. 15. Shoppers can enter to win by spending money at any of the participating downtown Greenville businesses. A list of participants is available at www.mainstreetgreenville.org. Businesses and organizations who are participating in the campaign have provided merchandise and gift certificates that are on display under the Christmas tree in the Main Street Greenville’s window, located in the Darke County Welcome Center at 421 S. Broadway. Shoppers will get a ticket entry for every $5 they spend at participating downtown businesses, up to a single purchase of $1,000. There’s no limit to how many times you can shop to enter. The winner will be announced at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at the Main Street office. You are not required to be present to win.
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Brown preparing for 24th year of lights GREENVILLE – Dick Brown began putting up decorations at his home three weeks ago and said he will be ready to flip the switch soon for his 24-year Christmas tradition. Brown puts up all 100,000 lights himself, which takes approximately one month. He usually begins in October and finished prior to Thanksgiving. Brown gives out full-sized candy canes to those who come to the front door, 5:3011 p.m. each night, except for a few nights that he is out of town or not at home. They give out about 2,000 candy canes each year. Most people in the area already know where Brown’s house is located, but for those who don’t or are new to the area, you can find the light display at the corner of Requarth and Jaysville-St. John Roads (5480 Requarth Road) just outside of Greenville. Last year, thanks to George Mitterman, Brown got a drone’seye-view of the Christmas lights at his house. According to Brown, this is the first aerial view he has seen of the lights.
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Shopping local keeps dollars local SUSAN HARTLEY STAFF WRITER shartley@earlybirdpaper.com DARKE COUNTY – If you are in need of a unique gift on Santa’s list, Darke County offers just what you’re looking for. “We have everything you can ďŹ nd on Black Friday for the most part here in Darke County,â€? said Matt Staugler, Darke County Visitor’s Bureau executive director. “If you’re looking for furniture you can shop Hansbargers or Francis Furniture for example.â€? Add to that the local food products and art by area artists showcased at Bear’s Mill Store and Gallery, homemade honey from Michael Anthony’s in Versailles, a bottle of wine tucked into a gift basket from one of the county’s several wineries, which produce their products from homegrown grapes or a brand new mixer from KitchenAid Experience in downtown Greenville. There’s also a variety of gift passes available for Darke County spots like Garst Museum and the Bradford Railroad Museum, Staugler noted. A tourism and economics report revealed Darke County enjoying $65.5 million in tourism dollars for the year 2014, Staugler said. “That’s $65.5 million just from visitors - people who have heard about what we have
here.â€? Staugler credits the collaboration between the visitor’s bureau and Main Street Greenville for much of the success the county has seen as far as tourism support of local events, shopping venues and restaurants, as well as the “quality of work from our businesses. Our organizations do a lot to foster that growth within our communities.â€? Staugler also shared ďŹ gures from a November 2011 report from Business Insider showing $45 out of every $100 spent with local retailers stays local while only $13 out of $100 remains local when people shop big box retailers. “Shopping locally is super important to our economy, Staugler believes. “It’s important for the dollars you spend to stay local.â€? As you start checking your holiday shopping lists, visit the Darke County Visitor’s Bureau website at www.visitdarkecounty.org/ for a list of locally-owned shopping options. Upcoming events planned that could include local shopping are the Bear’s Mill Christmas Open House and Candlelight Walk and MainStreet Greenville’s First Friday, both on Dec. 2 and Walking in a Winter Wonderland at Shawnee Prairie on Dec. 3, Staugler said.
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Shopping small was never this big ARCANUM – Shop small and support your local community businesses on Nov. 26. A few Small Businesses in the Arcanum, Lewisburg and New Madison area have put together a huge ‘Shop Small Event.’ This event will include close to 20 small area businesses. Come out and show your support for Small Businesses. Enter to win gift baskets win lots of goodies from these local businesses, including a golf pass at Beechwood Golf Course. Visit any of the participating Businesses on Nov. 26, pick up a stamp card and map – get a stamp at any four partner businesses and turn your completed card into any location and you are automatically entered to win one of many great gifts. You will be able to mark a lot of names off your Christmas shopping list as the local business options cover many gift ideas. Local business
include Beechwood Golf Course, Country Lane Treasures, Happy Feet, Schlechty’s Bar, Weimer Electronics, Kennedy’s Vineyard, Blue Thistle Market, Rubypurl Chocolates, and Yankee Clover Mercantile. Country Lane Treasures & Happy Fee will be offering special discounts -- $5 off your purchase of $50 or more and $10 off your purchase of $100. Beechwood is offering huge golf sales on equipment, golf balls, apparel and more. Rubypurl will have some goodies and coffee to warm you up and Yankee Clover Mercantile has great decorating pieces. Be sure to visit Blue Thistle Market in Arcanum and stop at Kennedy Vineyards for a wine tasting. Schlechty’s Bar in New Madison will have lunch and the Ohio State game, as well as gift certiďŹ cates. Visit Weimer’s Electronics for great customer service and TV deals. Beechwood Golf Course and
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Live Nativity Walk set for December 2 and 3 COVINGTON – The annual Live Nativity Walk at Stillwater Community Church (SCC) will take place on Dec. 2 and 3, beginning at 6 p.m. The Last Walk Begins at 8:30 p.m. With walks every 1/2-hour, they will hold ďŹ ve walks per night. Admission is free. The walk takes you back in time and tells the story of the birth of our Savior. Walk to the home of Mary; follow Mary to Elizabeth’s home; walk into the carpenter shop of Joseph; travel to the inn; visit with
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A winter tour at Versailles Area Museum VERSAILLES – In celebration of the holiday season, the Versailles Area Museum has transformed into a world of Christmas delights for visitors to enjoy. Come and enjoy seeing Art Gaier’s collection of fantastic antique bicycles which has now been held over by the overwhelming interest, and now in a winter setting. You’ll see their 1900 kitchen a busy place to be wrapping presents and to pause and read the Christmas story. See how the old mercantile store was your place to shop. Many paintings by local artist, Harris Begin’s winter paintings are throughout the museum for you to enjoy. Touches of Christmas will be found throughout the museum; featuring something special in
each of their 20 rooms. Thanks to Judy Shappie there will again be a unique display of Santa through the years. Don’t forget to see the wonderful toys made by local carpenter, C.F. (or as locals remember “Pittsy”) Pittsenbarger and painted by his wife Esther, a beloved music teacher in Versailles for many years. Of course advertising for businesses long gone are displayed along with a trip to Martin’s Department Store. The 1990’s will be remembered as they hope to offer on Sundays in December the “Sounds of Christmas” produced by Towne & Country Players on the big screen in the Military Room. Their show stopper this Christmas season is called “A Sweet Treat” the story of M&M’s. You will be amazed at the
Hanging of the Greens at Lewisburg church LEWISBURG – Everyone is invited to the seventh annual “Hanging of the Greens” service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lewisburg on the first Sunday in Advent, Nov. 27. This dramatic service begins in silence and darkness as those in attendance await the “Light of Christ” symbolizing Christ’s coming into a world of darkness 2,000 years ago and into the darkness of our hearts today. Once the Christ Candle is in place, there are readings explaining the history of all of our favorite symbols of Christmas and congregational singing of carols. By the end of the service, the sanctuary is dressed in its Christmas finery and hearts are prepared to celebrate the true meaning of the season. The “Hanging of the Greens”
is a wonderful family event with opportunities during the service for children to come forward to help decorate the tree and participate in the lighting of the Advent Candle. The service, which begins at 7 p.m. and lasts approximately one hour, will be preceded by a Soup and Sandwich Supper in the multi-purpose room. There is no charge but donations will be gladly accepted to cover the cost of the meal. Pre-service music will be presented in the sanctuary from 6:30 to 7 p.m. by local musicians. The church is located directly across the street from Tri-County North Schools. Parking is available on both the Commerce Street side and the Main Street side of the building with the multi-purpose building located on the west side. Everyone is welcome. Dress is casual.
hundreds of M&M’s collectables in the wonderful collection of Janet & Leo Rinderle. They will be sharing more about this wonderful collection in the weeks ahead. So get into the spirit of the season and stop by any Sunday
until Dec. 18, 1-4 p.m. with special tours available from preschool to senior. Their gift shop might have that special book for someone on your list. Many local authors are featured.
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Friends of DCP offers holiday shopping GREENVILLE – The Friends of Darke County Parks invites everyone to do their holiday shopping at the gift shop located inside the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. It has everything you need for the birder, hiker, or general nature lover on your list, as well as many fun and educational items for the kids. The wide selection of books, including many nature field guides, is sure to impress, and the birdfeeders are big sellers this time of year. The rugs and coasters are woven by volunteers, and the hand forged hooks and key chains are made by volunteer blacksmiths at the park. For the history lover on your list, there are many different types of historical books and games, and the family fashionista would love a handmade scarf or pair of nature themed earrings. Younger visitors to the gift
shop always marvel at the toy animals, books, and colorful stones for sale. If someone on your list is already a member of the Friends organization, you can even get them a new polo shirt to show off their support. Item prices in the gift shop range from as little as 25 cents to $35, with most items being in the $3 to $10 range. For those just out enjoying the park and the nature center, the gift shop also has water and soft drinks, both diet and regular, available for purchase. The gift shop hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday. The Friends of the Darke County Parks Gift Shop will also have special holiday hours during the Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland event. For any questions about the gift shop, call (937) 548-0165 Monday through Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Everyone needs a warm and cozy scarf to brave Ohio’s bitter winter.
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Final Bow will sing loud for all to hear GREENVILLE – Darke County residents will embrace their inner elf when Final Bow Company presents their production of Elf the Music Jr. The production was announced by Drew Cohen, president of Music theatre International (MTI). The show, which features more than 30 first through 12th graders, will premier on Dec. 2. Final Bow Company will present Elf the Music Jr. on Dec. 2 and Dec. 3 at Lighthouse Christian Center’s All Season’s
Place, 5256 Sebring-Warner Road, Greenville. For tickets, call (937) 459-8078 or stop by Final Bow (former Bread of Life Store, 107 W. Main St., Greenville, or F45 Gym on Third Street, next to the Canteen Shop. Tickets are $10 each and children two and under are free. Coupons are available. Find them on Facebook. For more information on the show, call the number listed above. Elf the Music Jr. is based on the 2003 New Line Cinema hit and features songs by Tony
Award nominees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, The Wedding Singer), a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone). The musical tells the story of a young orphan who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is given the name Buddy and raised by elves in the North Pole. Buddy lives happily unaware that he
is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toymaking abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list, and his stepbrother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of the holidays.
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GREENVILLE – A free, fun Christmas event will be hosted at First United Methodist Church on Dec. 2 as part of Main Street Greenville’s First Friday, “A Christmas Night.” This adventure transports families back in time to explore the city of Bethlehem. A Night in Bethlehem takes place from 6-9 p.m. Visit the bakery, pottery studio, manger and more; all at your leisure during this openhouse style event. Guests will enjoy hands-on experiences, crafts
and snacks – all while discovering what Christmas really means. This event also gives the community a great chance to meet the church’s new lead pastor, Rev. Terry Cavanaugh. Pastor Terry’s first Sunday leading worship at the church is Nov. 27. Family-friendly worship at First UMC takes place at 10 a.m. every Sunday. The church is located at the corner of Fourth & Sycamore in Greenville. For more information, call (937) 548-3075.
Versailles FFA kicksoff annual toy drive VERSAILLES – You can help make the holidays a little brighter. The Versailles FFA is searching for new and used toys to donate to local families. All new toys will be distributed by the Versailles FFA to families in Versailles community through the Council of Churches in their second annual toy drive and distribution. Donations will be accepted between Nov. 22 and Dec. 14. All used toys will be donated to local families within Darke County and surrounding communities through the Toys for Tots program. Donation bins are located around town
in Versailles Businesses and Churches: Holy Family and St. Denis Church, Versailles Schools, Second National Bank, Versailles Savings and Loan, Versailles Christian Church, Dollar General, Versailles Lutheran Trinity Church, John’s IGA, Versailles Methodist Church and Webster Methodist Church. The toys will be given to child that range in age from newborns to 16 years old. Each location will contain two bins, one for new toys and other bin for used toys. All donations will be used to brighten the holidays of families in the area.
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Y will hold annual Breakfast with Santa GREENVILLE – The Child Development Center of the YMCA of Darke County is excited
to announce its second annual Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 3, 8–11 a.m. at the Greenville
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branch. Open to the Community, they invite families to join them and enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast, sing Christmas carols, make a Christmas craft, play games, and visit with Santa. They will take a photo for you or you may take your own photo with Santa. All photos taken from this fun event can be found on their Facebook page, www.facebook. com/ymcadarkecounty.
All ages welcome; children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children and are available in the Child Development Center OfďŹ ce or Welcome Center at the Y. Registration can also be found online at www.ymcadarkecounty. org for those who have set up an online account. (Call the Y if you would like to set up an account.) Contact the Y with any questions at (937) 548-3777.
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ANSONIA – The Ansonia Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 3, 9-11 a.m. at the Ansonia American Legion. Santa will arrive at 9:30 a.m. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will consist of pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice or coffee. They will have entertainment by Linda Leeper. This event is free and open to the public; donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.
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Ideas given for Thanksgiving leftovers COLUMBUS – Thanksgiving is a time that revolves around food, family and friends – with the turkey serving as the showstopper. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 90 percent of Americans will gobble up turkey this holiday season. That adds up to more than 600 million pounds of turkey. “A turkey at Thanksgiving is the epitome of the holiday,” said Jim Chakeres, executive vice president of the Ohio Poultry Association (OPA). “However, for many Ohioans, the best part of the dinner happens the day after when the leftovers begin.” Here are a few recommendations from the Ohio turkey experts on how to store and prepare leftover turkey to its fullest potential: Storage: Make sure to remove the stuffing and carve any extra turkey meat from the bones. Leftovers should be stored in shallow containers to reduce air and oxygen exposure. To prevent any possible foodborne illnesses, all leftovers should be refrigerated or frozen within two hours of cooking. Shelf life: Leftover turkey and stuffing should be consumed within three to four days. While gravy lasts for only one to two days in the refrigerator. Cooked turkey can be kept in the freezer for three to four months. Try new recipes: Holiday dinners will likely leave hosts with mounds of leftover turkey. This lean meat is low in fat and an excellent source of protein, so don’t let it go to waste. Try making Turkey Sweet Potato Hash with Baked Eggs or Turkey Vegetable
Hash Brown Quiche to create great meals using the turkey leftovers. For additional recipe ideas and cooking videos, visit www.OhioEggs.com. “With current health discussions, many families seek nutritious, tasty options to fill our stomachs,” said Chakeres. “Turkey is a naturally lean source of protein and B vitamins that can complement other meal options after the holiday passes, while pleasuring your tastebuds.” Ohio ranks ninth in the nation in turkey production with more than 209 million pounds of turkey produced. The value of turkey produced in Ohio in 2015 was more than $169 million. For more information on storage, turkey recipes or nutritional benefits, visit the OPA website at www.ohioturkey.com or www.serveturkey.org.
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Ingredients 2 T olive oil, divided 1/3 cup onion, ¼-inch dice 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound roast turkey, ½-inch dice 1 large baked sweet potatoes, ½-inch dice 1 large baked potatoes, ½-inch dice 2 T ketchup 2 T Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried) 2 T chopped fresh parsley 2 T water Salt and pepper to taste 4 Eggs Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil over mediumhigh heat in a 12-inch non-stick,
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ovenproof skillet. Add onion; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic, and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, again stirring often. Add turkey and potatoes and remaining olive oil, continue to cook until golden brown and heated through. Mix ketchup, mustard, thyme, parsley and water in a small bowl. Stir ketchup mixture into turkey/potatoes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Reduce heat to medium, continue to stir for an additional 4-5 minutes. Make 4 “wells” into hash mixture. Break an egg into a small bowl and transfer egg to the “well.” Repeat until 4 wells are filled with an egg. Transfer skillet to 350-degree, preheated oven. Bake 20-22 minutes, or until egg whites are firmly set and yolks are to your desired degree of doneness. Serves 4.
Turkey Vegetable Hash Brown Quiche
Ingredients CRUST: 1 egg 2 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (12 ounces), defrosted
¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper QUICHE: 2 cups frozen vegetables which have been defrosted 1 ½ cup cooked turkey 5 eggs 1 cup milk ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper 3 TBSP sliced almonds Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees. Beat one egg, salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Add potatoes and mix well. Press evenly against bottom and sides of a greased deep 9-inch pie plate. Bake in 375 degree oven for 5 minutes. Spread vegetables evenly in crust and top with turkey. Beat 5 eggs, milk salt and pepper in medium bowl until blended. Carefully pour over turkey and vegetables. Sprinkle with almonds. Bake in center of 375-degree oven until center is almost set, but jiggles slightly when dish is gently shaken and knife inserted near center comes out clean (about 45 minutes). Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve. Serves 6.
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