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GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: What are these cocoons? They are moving around, so they are obviously living. Are they harmful or beneficial? They are bagworms, perhaps misplaced but identical to the larvae that devour the needles off junipers and cypresses.

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In what activities did you participate in high school? During my four years in high school, I played basketball from my freshman through sophomore year. I was a technician for the band during my junior year.

Popsicles and water sprinklers, clearly means summer is here! Remember back when you were young without a care in the world, and your bicycle wheely felt like jumping the Grand Canyon? Before being spoiled by the world, we know “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” Philippians 4:13.

HEAD OVER MEALS Summer is upon us, and along with it comes the heat. More than likely, the last thing any of us wants to do when those outside temps hit the century mark is fire up the stove.

Ingredients: 1 box of vermicelli pasta 1 green bell pepper or other pepper of choice, finely chopped 1 small can of chopped black olives 1 small jar of chopped pimentos 2 ribs of celery, finely chopped ¼ cup light tasting olive oil 1 to 2 tablespoons of season salt Juice of 1 lemon 1 cup of mayonnaise 1 cup of sour cream 1 teaspoon white pepper ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper; optional Directions: Prepare vermicelli; 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just al dente. Drain and let cool at room temperature for about five minutes, then rinse with cold water and drain again.