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Really interesting and diverse information about the month of October.We all know Halloween is celebrated at the end of October, but what other interesting facts do you know about the Fall Month that begins to usher in the change of seasons? Sure some people also realize Columbus Day is in October and many cities across America hold big celebrations and parades.

But what trivial, yet interesting facts do you know about October?

Here are some unusual facts concerning the month of October —• October is the tenth month in the Gregorian calendar. It received its name from the Latin numeral

“octo” meaning “eight”, because in the first Roman calendar it was the eighth month. • Did you realize Daylight Savings Time ends every year at 2:00 A.M. local time on the last Sunday of

October? • The German Oktoberfest celebration originally began on October 17, 1810. • The founder of the Girl Scouts of America, Juliette Gordon Lowe was born on

Halloween day – October 31st, 1860. • In October 1903, the first game of the first baseball World Series was played. • In October 1962: Johnny Carson became host of “The Tonight Show”. • On October 1st, 1968: the now cult horror movie “Night of the Living Dead” had

its world premiere in Pittsburgh, Pa. • On October 1st, 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida. • The Moon in the month of October is called “A Hunter’s Moon”. • The first Model T Ford was introduced by Henry Ford, on October 1, 1908. • On 14th October, 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh was first published:

Written by A.A. Milne. • On 14th, October 1979, Sony invents the first Walkman, over 3

billion sold in the first 20 years.

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Movie Madness!

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Carrie - October 18th17 years ago Carrie White's mother, Margaret White, gave birth to her daughter under circumstances which can only be termed bizarre.A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother (Julianne Moore), who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

Gravity - October 4thDr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone--tethered to nothing but each other and spiraling out into the blackness. The deafening silence tells them they have lost any link to Earth...and any chance for rescue. As fear turns to panic, every gulp of air eats away at what little oxygen is left. But the only way home may be to go further out into the terrifying expanse of space.

Romeo and Juliet - October 11thRomeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare’s epic and searing tale of love, is revitalized on screen by writer Julian Fellowes and director Carlos Carlei . An ageless story from the world’s most renowned author is reimagined for the 21st Century. This adaptation is told in the lush traditional setting it was written, but gives a new generation the chance to fall in love with the enduring legend. With an all-star cast including Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth, Paul Giamatti and Stellan Skarsgard, it affords those unfamiliar with the tale the chance to put faces to the two names they’ve undoubtedly heard innumerable times: Romeo and Juliet. Every generation deserves to discover this lasting love.

A Special Place Just for Kids!

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Coloring Fun

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Fall Favorites Recipes

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Recipes

Crock-Pot Big Ole’ Pot of Chili

Beth's Spicy Oatmeal Raisin CookiesIngredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, butter-flavored shortening, brown

sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, baking soda,

cinnamon, cloves, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats and raisins.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light and golden. Do not overbake. Let them cool for 2

minutes before removing from cookie sheets to cool completely. Store in airtight

container.

Ingredients: 2 Pounds Hamburger1 16 Ounce Can of Kidney Beans (don’t drain)1 16 Ounce Can of Black Beans Drained and Rinsed1 Package of Chili Seasoning2 Cans (16 Ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained1 16 Ounce of Corn, drained

1. Brown ground Hamburger.2. Drain fat off of Hamburger.3. Put all ingredients in Crock-Pot and mix gently.4. Cook for 2 hours.5. When done, break up the whole tomatoes to make them a bit easier to eat.

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1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins

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Your Safety

From October 6-12, we'll be spreading the word that more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home—and we'll help teach people how to keep cooking fires from starting in the first place.

Fast facts about kitchen fires

• U.S. Fire Departments responded to an estimated annual average of 156,600 cooking-related fires between 2007-2011, resulting in 400 civilian deaths, 5,080 civilian injuries and $853 million in direct damage.

• Two of every five home fires start in the kitchen.• Unattended cooking was a factor in 34% of reported home cooking fires.• Two-thirds of home cooking fires started with ignition of food or other cooking materials. • Ranges accounted for the 58% of home cooking fire incidents. Ovens accounted for 16%.• Children under five face a higher risk of non-fire burns associated with cooking than

being burned in a cooking fire.• Microwave ovens are one of the leading home products associated with scald burn

injuries not related to fires. Nearly half (44%) of the microwave oven injuries seen at emergency rooms in 2011 were scald burns.

• Clothing was the item first ignited in less than 1% of home cooking fires, but these incidents accounted for 16% of the cooking fire deaths.

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Fire Prevention Week! October 6th -12th

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