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is thought to be one of the largest in America. The large evergreen oak is estimated to be over 1,000 years old, has a circumference of 35 feet (10.7 m), is 44 feet (13.4 m) tall and has a crown spread of 90 feet (27.4 m). Live oaks are known for their massive spread, and there are many in the Southern states around old historic homes. This Texas tree is truly impressive. • • Washington, the only state named after a president, is famous for its rainy weather and large forests of evergreen trees. Nicknamed the “Evergreen State,” western Washington actually has rain forests in the Olympic Mountains. • • Evergreen Point Bridge between Seattle and the eastern shore of Lake Washington is the longest floating bridge in the world. It was built with a line of concrete pontoons linked by cables and attached to ordinary bridges on each end. The total length of the bridge is 7,578 feet (2310 m). It was constructed this way because the bottom of Lake Washington is too muddy for a standard bridge. The bridge contributed greatly to the growth of the eastern shore, with cities like Bellevue and Redmond. (These cities contribute a lot of “green” to the Washington economy thanks to companies like computer giant Microsoft being located there.) • • Most evergreen Christmas trees are not harvested from forests. In fact, 98 percent of the trees sold on holiday lots are grown on tree farms. Areas close to national forests with permit programs for cutting down live trees do have quite a following of folks who like to snowshoe or hike to get their trees, but the Christmas tree lots definitely corner the market on sales. • • According to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), there are currently 350 million Christmas trees growing on tree farms in the United States. All of the 50 states and Canada produce Christmas trees. The top producing states are Oregon, North Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Washington. • • The most common evergreens used for Christmas trees are balsam fir, Douglas fir, Fraser fir, noble fir, Scotch pine and white pine. • • The Christmas tree for the White House has been presented to the First Lady by the NCTA member that wins the National Christmas Tree Contest each year since ...continued on next column
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1966 when Lyndon Johnson was president. The tree is presented shortly after Thanksgiving to be displayed in the Blue Room at the White House. The tree must be 18.5 feet (5.6 m) tall and fit through a doorway that is 58 inches (1.47 m) wide. • • The National Christmas Tree is a live tree in Washington, D.C., that is lit each year at the start of ongoing ceremonies called the “Christmas Pageant of Peace.” The beautiful evergreen tree is a Colorado blue spruce that was transplanted from York, Pennsylvania, in 1978. The tree was the perfect size and shape, had no disease and was growing in similar soil conditions to what it would be living in at its new home in Washington. • • The tree was originally a Mother’s Day gift to Mrs. William E. Myers in York. When National Park Service (NPS) employees asked the Myers family about donating the tree, they agreed. Mrs. Myers even fed the workers homemade soup as they prepared “her” tree to become the nation’s tree. • • The National Christmas Tree is located in the Ellipse, which is part of President’s Park near the White House. All of the area surrounding the White House, its grounds, including the Ellipse, Lafayette Park, Sherman Park and more have been part of the National Park System since 1933. • • The first National Christmas Tree was not a live tree but was also an evergreen. The President of Middlebury College in Vermont, President Calvin Coolidge’s home state, donated a 48-foot (14.6 m) balsam fir to be placed on the Ellipse in December 1923. This “first” tree was cut down and sent to Washington. President Coolidge flipped the switch to light the tree on Christmas Eve. • • Washington, D.C., is also home to another famous Christmas tree. The Capitol Christmas Tree, also known as the “People’s Tree,” has been harvested from one of the country’s national forests since 1969. Staff at the National Forest Service headquarters work with national forests’ staffs across the country to select a wellshaped evergreen tree, with the final decision made by the Architect of the Capitol. • • It is a huge honor, and many celebrations take place in the state chosen to send the Capitol Christmas tree to the nation’s capitol. The 2011 tree was sent from the Stanislaus National Forest near Sonora, California. The tree traveled about 4,500 miles (7242 km) on its journey to stand at a place of honor for many Americans and others to see.
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PECAN PIE Pecan trees are present in many countries but are native only to North America. Pecan pies are wonderful treats that were considered only a Southern (U.S.) holiday pie in years past. • Many nuts are only identified with one state, such as macadamia nuts from Hawaii, filberts from Oregon and almonds, pistachios and walnuts from California. Pecans are a multi-state crop with about 75 percent of all pecans grown in 20 states from the Southeast to the Southwest. The top four states for production are Georgia, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona. • There are some conflicts about the origin of pecan pie. Many believe that the French came up with the pie in New Orleans after being introduced to pecans by Native Americans. Recipes for pecan pie have not been found dating before 1925. • According to the Karo Syrup website (karosyrup.com), pecan pie had its beginnings with their syrup. The corn syrup, in dark or light, introduced in 1902, definitely helped to spread the popularity of pecan pie. The website says that around 1930: “The wife of corporate sales executive discovers a new use for corn syrup. A mixture of corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla and pecans baked in a pie shell produces the now classic Pecan Pie destined to become a world-class favorite. Down South, today, that same recipe continues to be called Karo Pie.” • It doesn’t really matter who started making the delicious pies. Whether made with Karo Syrup or another brand, pecan pies are consumed and loved by many today. Just watch your waistline —They are loaded with calories! • There are many pecan festivals in the states where the native nut is grown. Most of them, naturally, have pecan pie contests. • Groves, Texas, home to around 2,500 large, old, but very productive pecan trees, hosts the “official” Texas Pecan Festival every fall. The designation by the state legislature gives the small southeast Texas town something to brag about. • Brunswick, the pecan capital of Missouri, has been holding an annual festival since 1980. Brunswick is also the home of the world’s largest pecan. James Pecan Farms, east of town, is where the “Starking Hardy Giant” pecan was constructed of concrete in 1982. • The Sahuarita Pecan Festival, “the nuttiest festival in Arizona,” is held in an area where pecan orchards need more than rain to grow. Sahuarita is home of the world’s largest irrigated pecan orchard, with approximately 106,000 trees growing on 6,000 acres (2428 ha). • Okmulgee, Oklahoma, was known for its festival and “world’s largest” pecan pie. Unfortunately, that festival was cancelled in 1999, after 25 years of huge pies. • Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Mexico and both North and South Carolina all have pecan festivals as well. All have their own “personalities,” but you can bet that all have pecan pie. • Pecan pie is always a favorite pie in the Southern United States, but many in other U.S. locations and Canada enjoy the pie as well. Still, in nearly every poll, the favorite pie in North America is apple pie. Whether your favorite variety is pumpkin, berry, apple or pecan, as you eat your holiday meals this year, leave some room for pie.
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Can Cats Overdose on Catnip? DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Is it possible to give too much catnip to a cat? And, is dried catnip as potent as fresh? -- Gina in Flint, Mich. DEAR GINA: I’ve seen cats react to catnip in a variety of different ways -- from tearing around the house to lounging draped across furniture -- but have not read of a cat actually “overdosing” on the herb. Nepetalactone is the chemical that produces a cat’s distinct reaction to catnip. It’s released when the plant is bruised, which is why you’ll often see a cat rubbing against and biting fresh catnip. According to various sources, the cat’s “high” is produced when it sniffs the bruised leaves or stems; eating catnip produces a sedative effect. Cats generally lose interest in catnip once they’ve had enough. As to whether fresh or dried catnip is better, or equally potent, dried catnip can be just as effective, although like any dried herb, the age of the catnip and how it has been stored can affect its potency. That’s one reason to look carefully at brands of dried catnip or catnip-impregnated toys before purchasing. Pet owners can grow their own catnip on the windowsill, in full sun (out of reach of the cat until it’s strong enough to put up with a cat’s devoted attention) and either present it fresh to the cat or trim the mature plant and hang it upside down to dry. Finally, what to do if you place catnip in front of your pet and it shows no interest? Walk away for a while -- it will either get interested eventually or not, but most cats can’t be forced to ingest or play with catnip. Send your question or comment to ask@pawscorner.com, or write to Paw’s Corner, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. For more pet care-related advice and information, visit www.pawscorner.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Chocolate Mint Brownies These are great for Christmas time. They are so delicious. Mint with chocolate is always a good combination! 1 cup butter 3/4 cup cocoa 4 eggs 1 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cup flour plus 1 Tblsp more 3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) Mint Frosting: 1/2 cup butter(softened) 3 cups powdered sugar 1/4 cup light cream 1 1/4 tsp mint or peppermint extract (just add a little at a time and taste) 2 – 3 drops green food coloring (lighter looks much prettier) Chocolate Frosting: 1/2 cup cocoa 2 3/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter(softened) 1 tsp vanilla 3 to 4 Tblsp milk Melt butter and mix in cocoa. Place in mixing bowl and add eggs, sugar and salt, beat together well. Blend in flour, add nuts if desired. Spread evenly in a greased 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 for about 25-30 min. cool. Mint Frosting: beat all ingredients until smooth and fluffy. Spread on cooled brownies. Let stand 15 minutes before adding chocolate frosting. (can put in fridge for a while). Chocolate Frosting: Mix cocoa and powdered sugar, add butter, vanilla and mil. Beat until smooth add more milk if needed for spreading consistency. Spread over mint frosting. YUM
¥ “I have added an additional shower curtain bar in my tub. I hang up my towels and washcloths there to air dry, and they are out of sight behind the shower curtain. It’s very convenient.” -- A Reader, via email ¥ “I put out small candy dishes in my home, and I like to keep them filled with goodies throughout the year. When I have little children over, I put them up high and let parents know that they and the children are welcome to have as much as they like. The parents appreciate this, as the children sometimes like to overindulge.” -- D.A. in Rhode Island ¥ Unexpected company on the way? Throw clutter in a laundry basket and stash. Clear the sink of dirty dishes, take out the garbage, clean the faucets, sink and mirror in the bathroom most likely to be used and, finally, sweep or vacuum the floors. This should not take long, but these moves will maximize the feeling of cleanliness in your house.
¥ Here’s another use for a bandanna: in-a-pinch earmuffs. Tie around head and position over cold ears to keep winter winds at bay. ¥ Another great tip from M.W. in Saskatchewan, Canada: When traveling, let your host/hostess know of any serious health problems or allergies you may have and what to do in case of an emergency. ¥ One great item to have on hand in your pantry: jarred peppers and olives. They can be used to make a quick but sophisticated appetizer, and they add a lot of flavor for their price. They are very stable on the shelf, so you can keep them around just in case. Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or email JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo.com. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Q: We recently experienced an unexpectedly early and heavy snowfall in the Northeast. As a new transplant from a Southern state, I was totally unprepared for this. My neighbors were a real help as I dug out from nearly a foot of snow and dealt with having no power or heat. I wanted to write you with a few of my observations from the snowstorm. --Make sure you have basic necessities on hand. I had a “hurricane kit” with me that I’d assembled in Alabama years before, which included a combination flashlight-radio that charges by winding a crank; extra candles and matches; energy bars; beef jerky; emergency blankets and a couple of gallons of water. --Have appropriate clothing for your region: Since I had just moved to the area, I had not yet bought a heavy winter coat. My next-door neighbor loaned me an extra one. --Purchase an extra battery for your cellphone or laptop, and keep it charged. --Fill your car’s gas tank the day before a storm’s arrival. If you have a generator, purchase fuel for it as well, and store it in approved containers (and ideally away from the house). --Do not run generators inside the garage! We had a few people taken to the hospital in our region due to carbon monoxide seeping into the house. --Get to know your neighbors before bad weather strikes, and stay in touch with them during or after a storm. Without my neighbors’ help, I would have had a much harder time getting through this event. --And finally, when shoveling snow, lift with your legs, not your back! Don’t overload the shovel, and just push the snow aside, rather than fling it away. My neighbor was happy to give me lessons. (Although, I’m investing in a snow blower as soon as they’re available at the hardware store.) Hope your readers get some use out of this information. Stay warm! -- Kurt H., Amherst, Mass. A: Kurt, thanks for sharing your experience! Whether it’s hurricanes in the South or blizzards in the North, being prepared is essential. Working with neighbors to get through a crisis also can’t be stated enough -- and it’s great that you were able to work together. HOME TIP: See a downed power line on your street? Don’t approach it, even if you think it’s not live, and keep everyone inside. Contact emergency services and follow their instructions. Send your questions or comments to ask@thisisahammer.com, or write This Is a Hammer, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. (c) 2011 King Features Synd., Inc.
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