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Page 26 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 Rutherford Weekly’s Favorite with M.A. ANDREWS Welcome to spring! Spring just seems to be for refreshing reci- pes and some great salads. Cranberries seem to be gaining more popularity. We used to have them only at Thanksgiving, but now they have been discovered for both uplifting and health benefits. This week I’m saluting New Hope United Methodist Women’s “A Taste Of Heaven” great cookbook. CRANBERRY SALAD From WILDA LUCKADOO, I’m making her Cranberry Salad. 1 package fresh cranberries, ground; 1 cup sugar over the berries; 1 (6 -ounce) package of cherry Jello; 2 cups hot water; 1/2 cup cold water. Pour sugar over cranberries, set side. Mix last three ingredients together and add 1 large can crushed pineapple, drained, and fold in the berries. Allow to congeal overnight in refrigerator. I serve this on a bed of lettuce. A refreshing treat that can’t be beat! MACARONI SALAD In the South we love our macaroni. I really enjoy RUTH THOMPSON’S twist on her Macaroni Salad. The chopped ham makes it a complete meal. 1 (7 ounce) package macaroni; 1 onion chopped; 1 cup celery chopped; 1/2 cup sweet pickles, chopped (I used gherkins); 1 cup English peas (I used fresh frozen); 1 to 2 cups chopped ham (I used two); 1 cup mayonnaise (for me it’s always Dukes); 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons sugar. Cook macaroni as directed on package. In large bowl combine onion, celery, pickles, peas and ham. Mix mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar in a small bow; add to macaroni, mixture. Cover and refriger- ate several hours before serving. This is a family favorite. CHOCOLATE PIE I’ve always used cocoa powder for a really homemade Chocolate Pie, but here is PEGGY GREENE’S twist on an all time favorite. 1 cup sugar; pinch of salt; 2 1/2 tablespoons of corn- starch; 4 tablespoons Nestle’s Quick; 2 cups milk; 3 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla. Mix sugar, salt, Nestle’s Quick and cornstarch together, Add enough milk to make a paste. Beat into this paste 3 egg yolks. Add remainder of milk; cook until thick and add vanilla. Put in a baked pie shell, top with meringue; brown. The Nestle’s Quick gives the pie a sort of sweet and mellow taste. Some of the best cooks in the world are in Rutherford County! We proudly share these good recipes with you! It is all part of our being “Small Town Friendly!” www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, March 24-March 30, 2011 SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? COME SEE US TOP DOLLAR PAID HERE! NO GIMMICKS OR HASSLE FREE Appraisals In 30 Minutes Estimates Good For Seven Days KEETER FORD • LINCOLN • ROUSH OUSH FOR SALE HP940 PRINTER Works great, $30. 36x36 claw foot coffee table, dark wood, glass top, very pretty, $100. 704- 484-8375. 120 CHANNELS PLUS your locals for $29.99 mo. Your lo- cal Dish Network authorized re- tainer. Rocky Satellite Sales & Service. 864-902-9139. 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(paid $1000 @ IRS auction). 704-482-3029, 704-472- 0857. MAYTAG REFRIGERATOR, 18.8cf, almond color. Very good cond, $225. GE dishwasher, cream color, push button controls, energy saving feature, very good cond, $145. Large 2 pc partial oak entertainment center. Glass doors and shelving, built in light- ing. Paid $650 new, asking, $195. 704-692-2422. COMMERCE PROJECTS AWARDED FOR CORPORATE INVESTMENT AND COMMUNITY IMPACT Three economic development projects announced by Gov. Bev Perdue and the N.C. Department of Commerce were recently selected to receive 2011 CiCi Awards by Trade & Industry Development, a leading magazine dedicated to site selection. The 6th annual CiCi awards go to projects announced in 2010 that have made a signifi cant Corporate Investment and Community Impact. Together, the three projects expect to create 764 direct jobs and bring $886 million in corporate investments to the state. “Creating jobs is our number one priority,” said Com- merce Secretary Keith Crisco. “These projects, along with our other successes in 2010, will have signifi cant impacts on local communities and the state as a whole.” The CiCi awards are unique in that it is a dual-awards program. It not only highlights the largest corporate invest- ment projects, but also recognizes those projects that may not involve large investments, but made the most notable impact on communities. Criteria for the Community Impact division include number of new jobs created, number of current jobs retained, unemployment fi gures, income level of the region, and plant closings. North Carolina tied for the most number of awards with two other states. The two projects given awards in the Community Impact division are Facebook in Rutherford County and Magna Composites LLC in Rowan, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. The Caterpillar project in Forsyth County was recognized for Corporate Investment. Here’s what Trade & Industry Development says about the proj- ects: Facebook: “When it constructs its new data center in Rutherford County, North Carolina, in which it will invest $450 million, Facebook will have an immediate impact on the community by becoming the county’s sixth-largest non- residential taxpayer, even after incentives are factored in.” “Facebook’s infusion of new jobs as a result of its con- struction project will have a welcome reverse-impact on the county’s unemployment rate. As of October 2010, the un- employment rate was 13.2%…” “Perhaps what is most important to the community is what can’t be quantifi ed – the cache that follows such a huge brand name – no one doesn’t know Facebook, the social media network that connects 500 million. It also adds new muscle to North Carolina’s reputation for attracting internet giants that already include Google and Apple.” Submitted by: Tim Crowley; North Carolina Department Of Commerce 8:03 AM MONDAY THRU 1320AM FRIDAY WAGY ‘N SHOP ‘N SHOP SWAP ©CommunityFirstMedia

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