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• The wind chill factor is the temperature felt on exposed skin due to wind. The wind chill index was developed by two Antarctic explorers in the 1940s, who experimented with how fast water froze in differing temps and wind speeds. This was then compared with the rate that the body loses heat. If the temperature is 0° F and the wind is blowing 30 mph, it will feel like the temperature is -26° F . Skin exposed to 0° F and only 15 mph will experience a wind chill of -19° F and can freeze in as little as 30 minutes. A free Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings will again be hosted by St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (1340 3rd Avenue SE) and St. Mark’s United Methodist Church (4700 Johnson Avenue NW) on Christmas Day, December 25. Serving at St. Paul's will be from 1 PM – 3 PM, and at St. Mark's from 12 PM – 2PM. The dinner is open to all who seek food or fellowship. There will be no preaching or religious message, just a time to be together and enjoy a Holiday meal. If you or your family would like a ride to attend either Christmas Dinner or are shut-ins that would like dinner delivered to your home, please contact United Way (739-4211 or 211) Mon-Fri. between 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM to make reservations. The deadline is 3 PM Friday, December 21. Reservations are required for transportation to the churches or delivery of meals, and requested but not required for those going to either church personally. The community donates all food and supplies, and volunteers prepare and serve the meals.

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• Hypothermia is a very real danger in many parts of the country this time of year. This condition occurs when the body’s temperature drops below 95° F. As the temperature decreases, the body automatically directs blood away from the skin, increasing flow to the vital organs. Since the heart and brain are the most sensitive to cold, a slowdown occurs in their electrical activity. Thinking and reasoning are affected, and the person has the desire to sleep as delirium sets in. When the body’s temperature reaches about 82° F, the heart rate substantially slows down, and if the temperature reaches 68° F brain function stops. About half of all hypothermia deaths are people over 60 years old, with 75% of these occurring in men. • It’s been a long time since the record for a single day’s snowfall was set in the United States. Back in December of 1913, Georgetown, Colorado received 63 inches in one day. Canada’s record is much newer – 57 inches fell in Tahtsa Lake West, British Columbia in 1999. January of 1911 was a record-setting month in Tamarack, California – 390 inches of snow in a single month! Valdez, Alaska is the snowiest place in the U.S., averaging 326 inches a year. • Bethel, Maine’s claim to fame is tall snow creatures! In 1999, the community planned for five months and labored 15 days to create Angus, a 113’ 7” tall snowman, the world’s tallest, overtaking the previous record set by the citizens of Yamagata, Japan, of 96’ 7”. Nine years later, Bethel rivaled their own record with the world’s tallest snow woman, a 122’ 1” creation named Olympia. Olympia sported eyelashes made from skis and lips fashioned from bright red painted tires. Her arms were crafted from pine trees.

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December 22– January 19 Complacence will get you nowhere, Capricorn. Look to the past to recover your enthusiasm. Headway is made on a long overdue report.

January 20– February 18

Gratitude comes easily to you, especially this week when so many favors are returned, Aquarius. Periodic financial reviews will keep you on budget permanently.

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You manage the lion’s share of the work and deserve a little reward for your efforts. Spare no expense, Pisces. It’s time you treated yourself.

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The gift list grows by the day. Careful shopping will uncover many great finds for far less than expected, Aries. A young friend sends cheer your way.

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You’re given credit where credit is due. Be sure to return the favor over the course of the week, Taurus. An unusual gift makes for much laughter.

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Invitations arrive by the handful. Pick the best and leave the rest. A meal shared among friends proves very enlightening. Who knew, Gemini?

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Your work ethic is put to the test with a multistep assignment, and you pass with flying colors. Hooray, Cancer! A tradeoff at home brings piece to your world.

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Fun abounds this week, Leo. Time to let your hair down and cut loose. A principle is challenged. Don’t back down. Organizational needs are clear.

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Promises are broken, but for good reason, Virgo. Recognize that and the disappointment will fade. The unusual is requested, and you must take the unusual route to find it.

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Travel plans hit a major snag, but all is not lost, Libra. A new invitation will arrive, and it will be far better than you imagined.

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The wishing well is alive and well, and the one thing you’ve had your eye on will be yours if you let it, Scorpio. A legend drops by with a surprise.

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