Gold Wing Road Riders` Association

Gold Wing Road Riders’ Association
News from the California District
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Newsletter Editor:
December 2014
Pamela Puterbaugh
Volume V—Issue XII
IN THIS ISSUE:
Directors Message
1-3
ADD—
John & Linda Boman’s
Mike & Ruth Burke
District Educator
4
5-6
Steve & Alma Sprenkle
Assistant District MEC
7
Sponsor—Champion
Trikes & Sidecars
8
Sponsor—Law Tigers
9
MAP Coordinators
Bob & Linda Harmon
10
From your District IOY
Ken Parmann
11
From you new District COY
Bob & Nancy Clark
12
Medic First Aid
Bob & Linda Harmon
13-14
History of Frosty the Snowman
Word Search
Christmas Wishes
15
16
17
Spotlight on Chapter CA-1C
18-19
Sponsor—JBJ
20
Advertising with the District
21
Sponsor—Wingstuff
22
Spotlight on Chapter CA-1A
23-24
Sponsor—Schapiro & Leventhal
25
Sky Med Advertisement
26
Kid Friendly Recipes
Upcoming events
27-28
29
This is the time of year that we sit back,
take a deep long breath and reflect on the
years events. What an awesome year we
have had. The friends we’ve made, the
re-connecting of friends from the past and
all of the miles we’ve traveled, in a nut
shell this year has been wonderful for us.
We thank each and every one of you for
the great times and adventures we’ve had
on the way. For without your friendship
and kindness many of our travels would have just been that, travelling.
You’ve put the spunk in our step and the fun in our lives, which has made
2014 a year to remember.
We all know the story of Virginia and her letter to the editor of The New
York Sun, dated September 21, 1897. There is a copy of the actual letter
attached that was published. The burning question is “Well is there a
Santa Claus”? Well of course our answer to that question is just as
Francis P. Church wrote in his letter back to Virginia. You bet there is! He
lives in your hearts and imaginations. Without a Santa Claus at Christmas
would be like having hot chocolate without marshmallows. In our family
“We believe”. Another favorite for us is the movie “The Miracle on 34th
Street”. That movie is
watched at least 2 to 3
times during this festive season . . . well
Princess watches it
twice as much as me,
but who’s counting.
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If anyone has been to our home at Christmas time they will know that Santa Claus does exists but
more importantly “Snowmen” exists even more so. Frosty the snowmen and all of his relatives
come to life in our home. Our home is adorned with at least a hundred snowmen . . . tall ones,
short ones, fat ones, big ones and tiny ones. They are everywhere you look. For someone that
does not like the snow it amazes me that she has such affection for “snowmen”. But with all of her
decorating and fussing during this time of year it brings such a feeling of warmth that I actually look
forward to coming home each night to be amazed by all the decorations and sparkle.
We all celebrate the holidays in our own special way but the most important part about Christmas
& the Holiday season is to surround yourself with family and friends. For those are the real gifts we
receive each year. The new friends we make, the rekindling of friends from our past, and the
friends we have each and every day. We all need to be reminded to honor and cherish those relationships and not take them for granted. Christmas is also all about our families, sharing the magic
of Christmas and this Holiday season is the ultimate gift we can not only receive but give as well to
all those we love.
We would like to wish you and your families the best for this Holiday season and that your hearts
are open to new adventures and the joys of this wonderful time of year.
We look forward to an awesome 2015 with all of our GWRRA family and know that we will again
have some new adventures to look forward to.
Please remember to mark your calendars that the Officers Conference will be January 24th at the
Double Tree in Bakersfield.
Until next month, ride well and ride often
Vincent & Pamela Puterbaugh
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All I want for Christmas is; Cyber this, Black that, pre Holiday
Sale, after Holiday Sale………
For those of us that can reminder the “Good Ole Days”; Holidays
were much more meaningful than they are now. In today's fast
paced environment, all too often the meaning behind the event is
lost due to commercialism. I used to work at Sav-on Drug store in
my younger days ( hopefully you remember that chain ) and it was
strictly taboo to start merchandising anything for a particular
holiday before a certain time. Although it was still about getting
the almighty dollar in the register, at least there was some respect
for the Holiday.
I still remember my Mom telling me about being lucky to get two
presents at Christmas time. Church and family were much more important than making sure you
go out and buy something for everyone. Plus adding in the fact that money was much harder to
come by back then. It was a family tradition for most families to go out and get a Christmas tree
and decorate it together. The meaning behind the tree was different back then than now I believe.
As much as I enjoy opening presents at Christmas, I would gladly exchange that for the slower
paced, less commercialized feeling that seems to be present everywhere you look. Thanksgiving
gets lost with Black Friday going from one day to several weeks, Cyber Monday is extended into
several days, the media makes you feel that it is the season for buying and heck with the rest.
So with all that said, you may still buy me a present if you must, but please take time out to pause
and enjoy what you have now. As we get older family dynamics change because of death, divorce,
kids moving out and getting married, etc. Make sure you let someone know they are appreciated
and loved, especially if they have gone through some tough times. They will never forget it. Not
only are you blessing them, but I am sure you will be blessed even more. It
is the giving from the heart that counts, not
giving because it is a Holiday and that the
media makes you feel guilty if you do not go
out and buy something.
My Christmas wish list is: love, peace,
joy, happiness and good health to all.
Merry Christmas to all, and may you feel joy in your heart!!!!!!!
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15 Tips for Riding a Motorcycle in the Rain
In all the years that I have
been riding a motorcycle, I can
honestly not remember one
biker who loves riding in the
rain. I do not think that there’s
anyone out there who, when
looking out the window and
seeing a downpour, will say
“ooh great, it’s raining; let’s go
for a bike ride”.
However I do know a lot of bikers who flatly refuse to go out riding when it
rains. Personally, I think that is a mistake. Rain is nothing but water, and
as long as a) it’s not raining very hard, b) falling horizontally (in other words a strong wind) and c) you wear
the proper clothing, then the ride will be fine.
There are a lot of things to take into account when riding a motorcycle in the rain, but one of the most
important ones is that you have to dress appropriately. Having your normal jacket and trousers might not be
enough. If there’s a light drizzle, it probably will not be a problem, but when there’s consistent rain, water
(usually cold) will seep through your clothes onto your body, and that is not fun! Getting wet, or at least
humid, when riding is distracting and very uncomfortable! It’s also when you will get a cold, or worse.
So whatever you do, make sure the clothing (jacket, trousers and boot covers) you use during a rain ride is
rain proof.
This is the most important tip for riding in the rain, all other tips are more or less common sense. The
clothing doesn’t need to be a diver’s suit you use for deep sea diving, but it needs to keep the water away.
1. Wear proper rain gear, preferably Gore-Tex or equivalent. It needs to be able to breath but still not
allow water to creep in. Make sure your helmet covers your face, since rain above 30 mph is going
to hurt you.
2. Make sure your tires are correct for riding in the rain; in other words, do not go out riding in the rain
with slick tires.
3. Watch the road. What used to be kind-of slippery is now very slippery. White lines on the roads will
have become ice rinks, metal plates/manholes are super dangerous, avoid them like the plague.
4. Watch out for puddles. Yes, it can be fun riding through one, but since the water hides the surface
you just don’t know what you are riding into. Can the puddle in fact be a 3 feet deep hole? Do you
want to find out the hard way?
5. When riding and you see a colored rainbow on the ground, watch it. It’s got nothing to do with the
gay movement, chances are its oil.
6. When rain first starts after many days of dry weather, it’s when it’s the most dangerous since
there’s a lot of oil and dirt on the road. Wait an hour or two for the rain to wash away the oil/dirt
before riding since the road surfaces are at their slipperiest. If it’s just drizzle, then the road will
remain slippery.
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7. Railway crossing are to be taken as straight as possible. Remember the railway tracks are
metal, and wet metal is slippery. Straighten your bike.
8. When you need to brake, apply more rear brake than normal. If your front wheel starts
sliding you’re done for, if your rear wheel slides you can easily correct.
9. Do not brake strongly if possible. Brake gently. If you need to urgently apply your brakes,
pump them so that you do not start aquaplaning.
10. Give yourself more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Braking distances
are much longer in the rain.
11. Relax when riding. Getting all cramped and bunched up is not good. First of all you will
get tired real quickly and it is dangerous. Relaxed riding is much better.
12. Be visible. Rain makes it difficult for cars to see you. If you have high, now it is the time to
put them on.
13. An obvious advice, but here it is anyway: reduce your speed! In many countries legally
you need to reduce speed by some 10-20% when it rains, and there are good reasons for
it.
14. Since we don’t have wipers on our helmets (well, maybe some do) you can easily spray
something like Rain-X on the visor to help you with your visibility. Rain-X keeps the rain
from the visor.
15. When lightning starts up, stop riding. Head for cover (don’t stop below a tree).
Riding in the rain will at times be necessary, and you should not stop
riding just because it is raining. Just be sure to do it safe. Relax and
enjoy the ride. You are after all riding a motorcycle and that is fun.
ENJOY IT.
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The Motorist Awareness Division and Rider Education
Program, through a Team effort, are committed to a goal
of establishing the safest motorcycling environment
possible. While Rider Education trains and educates
motorcycle riders, the Motorist Awareness Division (MAP)
will focus on educating the motorist community. Our
primary goal in motorist awareness will be to reduce the
number of motorcycle crashes with other highway users, a
reduction in the loss of life, and a reduction in injuries.
A NEW ERA IN MOTORIST AW ARENESS - A SIMPLE
PLAN ...
The Motorist Awareness Division of GWRRA, through a "Share the Road" campaign will
pursue three aspects of motorist awareness. Each of these three are supportive of
each other:
Awareness Education - Providing motorists with First Class, professional education through
our certified seminar presentations. Our presentations will be developed for a multitude of
audiences, educating them to a better understanding of motorcyclists, the risks involved, a
heightened awareness of motorcycle presence and what they as motorists can do in the
prevention of crashes.
"Drive Aware!"
Awareness Advertisement - Serves as a reminder to motorists that they share the road with
motorcycles. Reinforced reminder to the education aspect.
Public Relations - Interaction with the motoring public has the ability to reflect highly on
GWRRA and to mold public opinion on how they view motorcyclists.
Our goal in this area is to build a rapport with motorists and leave them with a feeling
that motorcyclists are real people who could be their friend, neighbor, or even a relative.
The Motorist Awareness Division has already begun working with the Motorcycle Safety
Foundation (MSF) and other organizations within the motorcycling community.
Communications and the sharing of information between us and these organizations
helps build our programs, sets the stage for success and benefits the
entire motorcycling community.
M.A.P. - Saving Lives Through Awareness Education
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I missed submitting an entry last month so there is some
catching up to do. I had signed up for the Frog Chapter Rally in
Sonora, but ended up helping my daughter move. Jeff called
me Monday morning to tell me that I had won a set of tires and a
stuffed frog, even though I could not attend. Which was
fortuitous, when you consider that I had been having a vibration
at various times while going down the freeway. When I took it to
the shop they kept it for a week (gasp) and then told me that
they believe the vibration was due to low tire pressure in the
rear, which caused it to cup. They adjusted it and the problem
has become very minute. The moral of the story is - check your
tire pressure, folks!
Tom & Hedy had driven up to the Frog ride and were kind enough to cart my tires home. But they
live in Lompoc and we live in Atascadero. My birthday was November 1 st and my girlfriend
suggested we drive down to get the tires from them on the way to our grandsons football game. As
it turned out, the southern members of our chapter have a monthly breakfast at Pea Soup
Andersen’s and it happened to be that very day. An unexpected bonus! We met them there, had
that world famous pea soup (it was delicious) and a good time hanging with gang.
The following weekend was our regular breakfast meeting, after which we rode to Santa Barbara,
with the intent of having lunch on the pier. We stopped at the Fess Parker Winery and found out
that there was a bicycle event in Santa Barbara and the downtown was blocked off. We opted for a
side-trip down 101 to Carpinteria where we enjoyed at lunch at Cabo’s Baja Grill & Cantina with
patio dining facilities.
We lost our newbie after lunch because we had a bit of
miscommunication about where we were stopping for gas. His radio
can receive, but he can’t communicate back. Fortunately, this did not
dissuade him from continuing his membership!
The next two weekends were impromptu rides which took us to
Parkfield and Solvang. I’m from Michigan originally and am still
amazed that we are riding our motorcycles in November!
Until next month, Ken
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Fall came quickly and for us, winter also. We attended Arizona's
District Convention in Tucson, having a wonderful time. Our
baby, Peanut, an 18 yr old poodle, traveled with us...his first rally.
Exhausted by closing ceremonies, Peanut was sleeping in my,
Nancy's, arms when grand prize numbers were drawn. When
my number was called for the set of tires, I stood up, screamed,
and threw my arms up, flinging Peanut into the air and into Bob's
lap. Peanut received a lot of sympathy and I got a lot of teasing.
We left Tucson for Michigan to care for my dad who recently had
surgery. Along the way we stayed with Winger friends in
Deming, NM, and Amarillo, TX. We are spending November in
Michigan where we have been inundated with snow...an early
lake affect and a polar vortex has hit with a vengeance dumping
snow by the feet, white-outs, and temps in the teens. It is
beautiful, but would rather not have to drive in it. Oh, by the way,...did I mention that we came out
in our car? This is not what we would recommend for safe travel on a motorcycle. We will be
having Thanksgiving here in Michigan with family before heading back home.
As this year is coming to an end, we wish everyone a joyous holiday season. May you enjoy time
with friends and family, remembering those relationships are the true gifts in this life. We will be
seeing you in 2015. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.
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About “In Case of Emergency”
A warm welcome to the home of ICE – In Case
of Emergency—Bob Brotchie – ICE founder
Imagine sitting at home waiting for a loved one to arrive and not
knowing where they are.
Imagine ringing the police – they can do nothing until an adult has
been missing for at least 48 hours.
Imagine ringing the hospitals – they don’t have anyone with your
loved one’s name but they may have unidentified patients.
Now imagine what it’s like to be a paramedic, desperately trying to find the next of kin of a critically
injured patient.
All of this heartache can be avoided by a simple action.
Add the letters I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) to the person or number on your mobile phone that
you’d like to be contacted – in case of emergency e.g ICE-Mum, ICE-Wife
Having notified your loved ones, the medical team can then treat you appropriately, so expediting
treatment and reducing risk of further harm. Repatriation occurs much faster than for many of those
brought to the emergency room ‘unconscious’, who may otherwise lay ‘ALONE’ and as a ‘P/U’ –
Patient Unknown .
As a paramedic since the 90’s I had been using the mobile phones of ‘victims’ for a while to try
to notify loved ones asap, knowing from personal and professional experience how distressing it is
to see someone without family at their bedside… and to be that person, as I had been back in 1979
following a car accident in which I was critically injured, having been ejected at high speed from a
somersaulting car!
I asked myself in 2004, how can I create a uniform way for the public to accept, and emergency
responders to adopt a method of accessing the relevant info – fast. I thought of an acronym, so that
‘I’ would know where to go, in the phones contact list straightaway. My earlier experiences had
demonstrated that simply searching the contact list was haphazard…and time consuming! I didn’t
know who to call and often got no answer anyway. Worst was when I had to give up, so as to
continue with immediate care. I thought of ICE – In Case of Emergency and felt that if phone
owners prefixed the ‘agreed’ ICE contact with ICE, then responders could go instantly to ‘I’ for ICE!!
… Simple!
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So an example is Ice – mum, or Ice – Bob, etc. You can have more than one but please have that
conversation with the ‘agreed’ ICE Contact.
ICE even has it’s very own ‘Wiki‘!!
I started to put out feelers for opinions to this idea, with phone companies, medics and public. The
response was overwhelmingly positive! Potential concerns at that time were What if the mobile phone has been ‘locked by passcode’? Clearly, with the phones of the day, the
majority not being ‘smartphones’, then it was a ‘matter of choice’!
Has that changed? YES! With the proliferation of ‘smartphones’, there are now ‘apps’ which allow
the phone to be ‘locked’, yet still allow access to the information YOU wish to be known – In Case
of Emergency. I have provided info below to THE app which I endorse and support, if you wish to
use something more than my original idea which is still the number one choice – globally!
What if the phone is damaged, separated from its owner, ,etc
Clearly, in that scenario, the phone will become useless for the purposes of ICE. The solution is to
have more than one method. There are others methods which I support, some of which are listed
below.
Some emergency responders feel that they will be “better served dealing with the casualty” –
Quite right!! – At no point in time have I ever reduced my care to the patient whilst seeking ICE
info. These days, there is always someone such as a colleague or police officer who can support
the notification/identification process.
So, that’s the story of ICE –
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The Story of Frosty the Snowman
The story of Frosty the Snowman is a holiday
staple. But where did this story come from?
Although Christmas isn't specifically mentioned in
the lyrics to the song, Frosty was meant to be a
part of Christmas from the very beginning.
A Holiday Hit
Frosty was first introduced to the world in 1950,
when the songwriting team of Walter "Jack"
Rollins and Steve Nelson decided to try to come
up with a song that would be a good follow up to
Gene Autry's 1949 Christmas hit, "Rudolph the
Red Nosed Reindeer." The pair decided on a
song about a magical snowman who comes to life
when children place a magic hat upon his head. The song was recorded by Gene Autry that same
year, and became another holiday hit for the singing cowboy. The song has been recorded many
times since by other artists, and has been a staple of Christmas radio since the year it was
released.
The character of Frosty the Snowman won the hearts of the American public, and before long a
children's picture book based on the song was published. Frosty the Snow Man, a Little Golden
Book, was published in 1951, and became the first of many Frosty picture books. That same year,
the first in a series of Frosty the Snowman comic books was published, as well.
Frosty on the Small Screen
Frosty was first seen in full animated glory in 1954, when a cartoon short of the song was produced
and aired on the television station WGN-TV. The short film was shown along with other animated
holiday shorts throughout the Christmas season. The short remains a perennial favorite on WGN,
and has been shown many times over the years, as recently as 2005.
In 1969, Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass produced a half-hour animated television special
featuring Frosty that would quickly become a holiday classic. Screen writer Romeo Muller
expanded upon the song lyrics, adding more characters and a new storyline, including an
appearance by Santa Claus.
Rankin and Bass were famous for their stop-action animation, but Frosty the Snowman was their
first project that used traditional cel animation. This was chosen to give the production the look of a
Christmas card. Like their other children's specials, which include Rudolph the Red-Nosed
Reindeer and Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Frosty the Snowman became an instant holiday
classic that is still aired on television each year in December.
Rankin and Bass later produced two sequels to the original TV special, in 1976 and 1979. Frosty
came to life again in the 1990s, with the TV special Frosty Returns and the video The Legend of
Frosty the Snowman.
Frosty has become such an integral part of Christmas lore that it's hard to believe he's only been
around for a little more than half a century. Frosty has become a symbol of the magic of Christmas
and the joy of youth, making his appeal timeless.
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Hello to all my fellow Wingers. My name is Cody Kiody and I am the official mascot for the Region
"F"un, CA District, Coachella Valley CA1-C Coyotes. Now some of you may not know where the
Coachella Valley is located. Just think Palm Springs. My territory covers roughly from Palm
Springs on the west to the California-Arizona border on the east.
We are a low desert community in Southern California that explodes in population during the winter
season when many "snowbirds" come flocking to our warm and dry climate, escaping their snowy,
wintery home grounds. As you can imagine, we truly have year-round riding here with the
occasional summer day a tad over 100f just as a test. And so many beautiful areas in which to
ride. From national parks, such as the Sonoran/Colorado deserts of Joshua Tree, to the alpine like
treasures such as the mountain villages of Idyllwild and Julian.
I was "born" on May 23, 2009. So, while not very old, I have led my members on many rides. I have
made sure that almost all of my members have been to every District and Region Rally since my
birth (or as GWRRA calls it, my chartering). In addition, I try to have as many of my members
attend as many of our local Chapter's rallies as is possible. My goal is to have them start getting
into the Northern California rallies this coming year.
My Chartering CDs, Sherman & Dorie, retired last year after founding and leading our Coyote pack
for four years. They handed over my "leash" to Jim & Karen, who will take me to even farther
places as a Chapter in GWRRA.
Speaking of far places, summer before last (2013 that is), three of my Chapter Participants, Pat,
Russ and Joanne, took me on a ride to Wing Ding in Greenville, SC, where I had a wonderful time
meeting and greeting Wingers from all over our great country. After Wing Ding, they took me up to
Nova Scotia, then west across the northern tier of the USA, finding themselves in Sturgis at just the
right time. And reportedly the timing was by accident. Last year, they again attended Wing Ding in
Madison and returned to the desert via the northern route through Sturgis. I think they just wanted
to be "bikers" rather than motorcyclists at the time. Whatever, we all had fun seeing the other big
motor event for two wheels. Well, we sure put on a lot of miles on those little jaunts. And, who
knows, maybe I'll get to the Wing Ding in Huntsville in 2015 as well.
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So, as you can see, the Coyotes of CA1-C like to ride. And we like to have "F"un. We like to
improve our riding skills with the knowledge we gain from REP. And, can you tell??? We are all
good friends.
I hope you will come on out to our beautiful Coachella Valley to visit with my Coyote friends and
become one of my good friends riding with the GWRRA for "F"un, Friends and Knowledge.
Be sure to look us up on our web site (gwrra-ca1c.org) to make sure that you can find our den.
Believe me, there's always plenty of good food, lots of fun activities and some really great riding to
be done in both our beautiful valley and surrounding areas.
Our monthly newsletter is usually full of our current activities. And you can always check us out
with our facebook page to see what we are up to next.
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It Pays to Advertise in Wingin through California
Full Page Ad
$200.00 year -(includes listing on CA District Web page)
1/2 Page Ad
$125.00 year
Business
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Please submit your advertisement artwork via e-mail to:
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Monthly Meeting: 1st Saturday of every month at Greenhouse Café in
Lancaster, Ca.
8:15 am for breakfast—9:00 am Meeting . . . Then we ride!
Free Breakfast for 1st time non-GWRRA visitors!
CA-1A is the Antelope Valley Chapter of the Gold Wing Road Riders
Association. Located in Lancaster, Ca., we serve GWRRA members in the
Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys, as well as Tehachapi, Mojave,
California City and surrounding communities.
We are dedicated to motorcycle safety, education and having fun!
Come visit us when you in the area on the 1st Saturday of the month.
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Call Bruce & Pauline
Bruce & Pauline Pokallus
503-577-3616—503-577-3613
email: [email protected]
www.skymed.com/bppokallus
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Snowman Cookies
He'll melt in your mouth: Microwave canned white frosting on high for 10
seconds. Dunk 24 plain doughnut holes in frosting; allow to set. On half of the
holes, squirt on eyes and a mouth with chocolate tube frosting. Stick in a dried
papaya triangle for the nose. Make a hat with half an Oreo Mini and a piece of an
Oreo Cookie Stick. Place a fruit-leather scarf on top of an undecorated doughnut
hole. Top with the face.
Wreath Cookies
Take a snack your kids love, like shredded wheat cereal, and transform it into a cookie dream come true. Melted vanilla candy holds
the crispy wheat together. Let the little helpers in the kitchen adorn
the wreaths with any on-hand candies that you have.
Silver Bells Cookies
Want to know a secret? Once decorated, store-bought cookie dough
can look completely homemade. If you're short on time, bake the
cookies according to package directions, then top with glistening
silver candies.
Ingredients
1 18-ounce tube refrigerated ready-to-bake sugar-cookie dough
6 ounces white chocolate baking bars or chips, melted in the microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes
Small silver dragees (found in party stores) or white
Preparation
Bake the cookies according to the label directions. Place the baked cookies (about 18) on a wire rack over a sheet of wax
paper and, using a fork, drizzle them with the white chocolate. Sprinkle on the dragees. Set aside until the chocolate sets,
about 30 minutes.
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Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are the perfect backdrop for delicious flavors. Try
any of the varieties that come with this recipe: Chocolate Kiss,
Peanut Butter Cup, Lemon, or Lemon Thumbprint. Whichever you
choose, you're guaranteed rave reviews.
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Colored sugar
PREPARATION
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy; add powdered and granulated sugars, beating
well. Add eggs, oil, vanilla, and lemon juice, beating until blended.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating until blended.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in colored sugar, and place about 2 inches apart on lightly greased
baking sheets.
Bake, in batches, at 350° for 9 to 11 minutes or until set. (Do not brown.) Remove to wire racks to cool.
Chocolate Kiss Cookies: Omit colored sugar. After baking, immediately place one unwrapped milk chocolate
kiss in center of each cookie, and cool.
Peanut Butter Cup Cookies: Omit colored sugar. After baking, immediately place an unwrapped miniature
peanut butter cup in the center of each cookie, and cool.
Lemon Cookies: Omit vanilla and colored sugar. Increase lemon juice to 1/4 cup, and add 1 teaspoon grated
lemon rind to dough. Proceed as directed.
Lemon Thumbprint Cookies: Prepare Lemon Cookies, and press thumb in center of each cookie to make an
indentation. Bake and cool as directed. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon raspberry jam in each indentation!
Friends for Fun, Safety & Knowledge
GWRRA CALIFORNIA
DISTRICT
GWRRA National Divisions:
Vincent & Pamela Puterbaugh
District Directors
43793 Acacia Ave.
Hemet, CA 92544
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Upcoming Events 2014
2015 Upcoming Events
January 24th
Officers Conference
February 7th
CA-1I
March 27-29
CA-1R
April 11th
CA-1A
April 19th
CA-1Q
May 2nd
CA-1K
May 16th
CA-2K
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