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4 The Perquimans Weekly, November 23, 2005 winter squash is a faii treat Although winter squash is planted in the spring, it is not until the early, cool fall months that the fruit is ready for harvest and enjoyment. Winter squash is a mem ber of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, and includes acorn squash, spaghetti squash and but ternut squash. Unlike other members of the family, winter squash is not ready for harvest until the fruit has fully matured and the skin has hardened into a tough rind. Winter squashes are available in many shapes and colors, but all have a hard rind and will store well. They are loaded with nutrients including vita mins A and C and have only 65 calories per half cup serving. The inner flesh is smooth and fine-grained which makes winter squash ideal for cooking. In fact, many cooks prefer to use winter squash instead of pumpkin for pies as it tastes the same and is not f^round the Yard Katy Shook N.C. Cooperative Extension Service as fibrous as pumpkin flesh. It is also a main ingredient in most canned pumpkin pie fill ings. Although it can be used in numerous recipes including breads, soups and salads, cooking winter squash can seem challeng ing. Proper selection of win ter squash for cooking includes choosing fruit that have a hard, tough rind, are heavy fm: their size and are free of cuts and blemishes. They can be stored for months in a dry, 50 degree room. Ideally the fruit should not touch one anoth er during storage, but if it is necessary, avoid stacking the fruit more than two lay ers deep. When cooking, the skin of some thinner squash can be peeled with a vegetable peeler, but others you will have to cut and bake first. Cutting a winter squash in half is not always easy, and a mallet may be needed to assist the knife. Once cut in half, the squash can be baked, cut sides down, in a shallow baking dish for 30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Scoop out the soft flesh. Peeled pieces can be cut into cubes and boiled until tender. For more information on winter squash, contact Katy Shook at the Perquimans County Cooperative Extension office, 426-5428. Winter Squash Recipe from University of Illinois Extension Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Cheese 1 41b. spaghetti squash 1/4 cup olive oil 2 cups minced garlic 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1. Pierce squash in sever al places. Place on baking pan and bake 1.5 to 2 hours. Using potholders, squeeze squash to test for doneness. It is ready when it gives slightly under pressure. Remove and cool. 2. Heat a saucepan over heat, add olive oil and gar lic and cook about 5 min utes. 3. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and string portions. Using a fork, pull pulp from the shell in long strands and add them to the warm garlic oil. 4. Toss squash strands gently with pepper, salt and cheese. Pour into serving bowl and garnish with par ley or basil. Serve immedi ately. There’s no rush to enroll in Medicare Part D For those in Medicare who have been struggling to afford the medications their doctors prescribe, sig nificant help has finally arrived: beneficiaries are now able to begin enrolling in the new Medicare pre scription drug plans. As of the first of the year. Medicare will help pay the costs of prescription drugs for the first time in the pro gram’s history. Seniors need to realize, however, that there is no rush to enroll. Although savings will start on Jan. 1 for those who enroll in a Medicare drug plan before Dec. 31, the enrollment deadline is not until May ■ 15, 2006. That means there is plenty of time for seniors to get the necessary infor mation and select a plan that covers their drugs and saves them the most money. Medicare prescription drug plans are being offered in many shapes and sizes, with differing premi ums, deductibles and co pays. Most importantly, there are also many resources to help people understand how the cover age works. For those with limited incomes, the new Medicare prescription drug plans will be free or have very low cost, to find out if they qualify for extra help, indi viduals may go online to www.socialsecurity.gov or call Social Security at 1-800- 325-0778. Experts say that in beginning to search for a plan, beneficiaries or their family member should first write down all of the senior’s medications and their prescribed dosages as an aid in comparing the various plans. The next step is to con sult existing resources to make enrollment easier. from the Medicare website and toll-free line to the North Carolina Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP). One popular choice is for beneficiaries or their fami ly members to access the website www.medicare.gov, where an efficient prescrip tion drug plan finder wiU help an individual choose the plan that’s best for them, given their particu lar medications, location and pharmacy of choice. Medicare also has a toll- free number 1-800- MEDICARE, and trained counselors are also avail able at North Carolina’s SHIIP at 1-800-443-9354. In Perquimans County, Jewel Winslow with the Cooperative Extension Service, 426-5428, is the coordinator. These telephone lines are extremely busy right Feller to speak at Steamers clambake Skills Bob Feller, described in the baseball world as the game’s greatest righthand pitcher, will be the featured speaker at the second annu al clambake hosted by the Edenton Steamers. This mid-winter fund raiser is scheduled for Jan. 29 at Nixon’s Catering. Feller’s 20-year career with the Cleveland Indians was highlighted by three no-hit games and one of them was on opening day, the only time in baseball history this feat has been accomplished. He won 266 games in a career that was interrupted for four years when he was an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific Theater during World War II. FeUer came out of high school at age 17 to startle the baseball world with his exceptional speed. He broke his own strikeout record several times, final ly recording 18 in a game against the Detroit Tigers. Feller’s retirement years have been fnied with speak ing engagements aU over the country, a role that he continues to enjoy. He serves on the Baseball HaU of Fame Board of Directors and has the distinction of being in the Hall longer than any other living play er. Tickets wiU go on sale in early December and will be available at several down town Edenton businesses. They wiU be priced at $25 for adults and $5 for youth age 15 and under. This mid-winter fund raising event for the cham pionship Steamers has been popular ever since it began in 2003 when Trot Nixon of the Boston Red Sox was the featured guest. Last year, it was orga nized as a clamhake and a capacity crowd enjoyed the appearance of Tommy John, former star pitcher of the New York Yankees. For the past two years, the Steamers have won the Petit Cup, emblematic of the championship of the Coastal Plain League. The team enjoys the distinction of being the only college summer team that is both community owned and non-profit. As such, the program carries out year- round support of local recreation programs under the auspices of its owner, the Edenton-Chowan Community Foundation. Call 482-4080 for informa tion. Subscribe to The Perquimans Weekly /■ PUBLIC HEARING The Perquimans County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. in the Jury Room of the Perquimans County Courthouse Building located at 128 N. Church Street, Hertford, NC to consider the following: 1. A Zoning Variance application submitted by Floyd and Susan Ford to complete the construction of a storage shed approximately 7’ 8” from the property line. Current county setbacks require a 10’ setback distance. The property is located at 107 Webb Street, Hertford, NC, (Parcel Number 4-D077-1002-DC) The proposed application may be viewed at the Perquimans County Manager’s Office at 128 N. Church St., Hertford, N.C. ^illiam Ethridge, Planning Director, Perquimans County y NOTICE AHENTION PERQUIMANS COUNTY WATER CUSTOMERS IN NEW HOPE/DURANT’S NECK AREA Contractors are completing construction on the first phase of a 12” waterline project to improve water service to the New Hope Area. During the next 30 days, water customers in the lower Durant's Neck area may experience periods of low pressure and possible discoloration of water. Efforts will be made by the Perquimans County Water Department to minimize these effects during periods of peak water usage.' If low pressure or discoloration of water persists, please call Perquimans County Water Department at 426-8230. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. Upon completion of this project, water service in this area will be significantly improved. now, so Medicare, SHIIP, AARPand other organiza tions are counseling patience and emphasizing that there is plenty of time for seniors or their families to wait until the rush dies down in order to get infor mation. If individuals have trouble getting through, they are advised to call back later or even wait a few days; the backlog wiU eventually dissipate. Despite the questions many seniors naturally have about it, the new Medicare prescription drug program will help a great many North Carolinians.Advociates say we just need to be patient here at the beginning and let the process work itself out. (Information from AARP State Director Bob Jackson) AND^ EQUIPMENT RENTALS •408 WEST QUEEN STREET EDENTON,NC (252) 482-RENT (7368) Dance Floor • Beverage Fountains Tables • Flatware & China ' Chairs • Wedding Brass ' Stage * Linens > Tents • Glassware Complete Retail Department Locally Owned and Operated Continued from page 1 survey stakes a year. Reel said. Skills employs people in government positions, restaurants, grocery stores and automobile repair shops, but there isn’t much interest by their clients in fast food businesses. Skills contributes $758,000 in wages to the local economy, including their production facility. “If (people) want to work, there’s a place out there for them,” he said. Rappi? Thanksgiving The Town of Hertford Offices WILL BE CLOSED Thursday? S Friday? November 24 & 25 In case of an emerscncy CALL - 426-5751 ULul! PERQUIMANS COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICE Except for the Sheriff's Department, Dispatch Office and Emergency Medical Ser vices, all County Offices in the Perquimans County Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, Social Services, Agricultural Extension Service, Perquimans County Library and the Perquimans County Recreation Department will bc closcd on Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25, 2005 for Thanksshring. Tbe Water Department will be closed but emergencies may be reported to the Dispatch Office by calling 4265751. Bobby C. Darden, County Manager Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Benefits Benefits Begin January 1,2006 Applications Begin November 15,2005 Call Me Now for Explanation of Benefits and Plan Cost Wallace Evans Evans Insurance Agency 216 S. Broad Street, Suite 209 • Edenton, N.C. 27932 Phone 252-482-2673 Fresh Trees • Wreaths Roping • Poinsettla’s HAII Bo Horo Friday Novonbor 25l Him Dickies Outerwear!!! Eaget Pottery is BACK! After Tlieikijivlii) SALE November 25, 8:00am - 12:00pm take 15% OFF EYERYTHINGIIII • Open until 8:00pm - 7 days a week - thru December 23rd! Planters Ridge Garden Center 1106 Harvey Point Road 252-426-3636
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