Tibbits Theatre UpdatesRaé Mirgain

www.Tibbits.org

BEC0ME A TIBBITS BOOSTER TODAY!

There are currently over 300 active Tibbits volunteers. This is a great way to meet new people and get involved in the Coldwater community. Whatever your area of expertise, we can put it to work.

Branch County Community Theatre: Raé Mirgain is now the Vice President and her husband, Bill, is the Treasurer.

Just e-mail Raé Mirgain at rmirgain@tibbits.org or give her a call at Tibbits (278-6029) for more information and an application.

Shows and events scheduled at the Tibbits Opera House April through July 2009:

ORDER TICKETS ONLINE AT www.tibbits.org

Entertainment Series:

Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli"Monday, April 20, 2009, 7 pm

Whine, Wine, WineMonday, May 2, 2009, 7 pm

Tibbits Professional Summer Theatre:

Gentlemen Prefer BlondesJune 25*, 26 & 27 and July 1**, 2 & 3

Leading LadiesJuly 9*, 10 & 11 and July 15**, 16, 17 & 18

HairJuly 23*, 24, 25, 29**, 30 & 31 and August 1

*Matinees at 2 pm and evening performances at 8 pm**Matinees only

Branch County Community Theatre:

Big: The MusicalMay 21, 22 & 23, at 8:00 pm

Shawnee Shoals Group E-Mail!!

Shawnee Shoals has an email group where neighbors &

friends can send each other messages, share pictures,

and get automatic reminders of neighborhood events so

that they never miss a thing.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shawnee_shoalsIt is easy to join! Just send an email to:

shawnee_shoals-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

You don’t need to have a Yahoo! account to join. Messages can be delivered directly to your current Inbox!Contact Rain (238-5392 or johnandrain@charter.net) for help subscribing

FROM THE KITCHEN OF…Rain Kemperman

Salad on a Stick with Honey Mustard-Yogurt Dressing

This is a really simple and fun recipe (from the outdoor kitchen of Kamp Kemperman)…& it looks cool, too! (This one was written FOR kids!!!!)

SaladFor each serving use:- ½ cup fresh vegetables cut into 1-inch chunks, such as

bell peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, cherry or grape tomatoes, celery radishes, mushrooms, etc.

- 2-3 leaf lettuce, baby romaine or spinach leaves- 1 ½ ounces low-fat Cheddar cheese cut into cubes- 1 wooden skewerHoney Mustard-Yogurt Dressing1 cup plain, fat-free or low-fat yogurt3 tablespoons sweet honey, deli-style mustard2 teaspoons honey1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar

Wash handsWash vegetables, pat dry with a clean paper towel

and cut into 1-inch chunks Prepare dressing by mixing all ingredients in a bowl.

Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. Ribbon lettuce or spinach around the vegetables and

cheese cubes and alternate them on the skewer. Dip & enjoy! (Makes 8 servings of dressing)

HAVE A FAVORITE RECIPE THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE? SEND YOUR RECIPE TO TAMMY @

jtmwright1@netzero.net FOR FUTURE PUBLICATION.

Curbside Recycling Comes to SSNA!!!

November was the first month that the curbside recycling took place for our neighborhood (including Shawnee Shoals, Shawnee View, Shawnee Shores, Iyopawa Island and Iyopawa Island Road). Recyclables are picked up by Republic Waste Services on the 1st Monday of each month (so put out with garbage on Sunday evening).

So far, we are below the minimum number of full time participants of 50; however, Republic is allowing us to participate until November 2009. So sign up today so we can keep the great service in our area! Call Republic at 877-268-3867 to sign up or request an additional bin.

Republic Services will accept nearly anything that is recyclable as long as it is clean (no food waste).

Acceptable items and recycle info:- No need to sort (just throw it in the bin)- They accept overflow in brown paper bags or

cardboard boxes (or you can call to get an additional bin)

- Newspaper, including inserts & comics- Flyers, magazines, catalogs, phone books- Office paper, junk mail, maps, post-it notes- Cereal boxes, cardboard boxes, brown paper

bags- Clear, green, brown jars and bottles (remove

lids)- Food cans, foil, pie tins, lids from jars- Plastic containers with #1 or #2 symbol on the

bottom (no bottle caps)Unacceptable items:- Plastic grocery bags or wrap, food wrappers,

waxed or laminated paper- Styrofoam or microwave containers- Materials not rinsed & clean- Scrap Metal- Window Glass- Wire hangers- Batteries- Motor oil or motor oil containers- Aerosol cans- Juice or milk cartons- Drinking glasses- Plastic knives, forks & Spoons- Lights bulbs- Paper clips/metal fasteners- Pizza Boxes- Facial Tissues

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (Other Items)

What can you do with those “unacceptable” items that Republic Waste Services cannot take in the curbside bins? Here is a list of a few. If you think of more, please notify me and we’ll add to the list (Tammy, 238-2182 or jtmwright1@charter.net OR Rain, 238-5392 or johnandrain@charter.net).

Plastic Bottle Caps (from water bottle, juice or milk jugs, etc.): Panache Salon, 200 Hoosier Dr, #A, Angola, IN (260-665-2674).

Antifreeze and Oil: Coldwater Waste Treatment Plant on Jay Street. Local dealerships and garages often will accept a few quarts of used motor oil.

Plastic Grocery Bags: Bins at some of the area stores (including Kroger and WalMart). Also, make good collection bags for walking dogs!

Styrofoam: The local UPS store is always willing to take these off your hands.

Batteries: Collection bin at the back door of Culy’s Jewelers in downtown Coldwater. (Also, in the recycling area near Rural King in Angola.)

Cell Phones: Several local charities accept used cell phones and get them to folks in need (e.g., domestic assault shelters, soldiers, elderly). Check with your local service provider or agent.

Computers: ALWAYS be sure your hard drive is cleared first!!! Many local PC repair shops can clear your drive and then rebuild

your computer in order to provide one to someone in need at a reasonable cost.

Interested in Walking???

Anyone interested in getting a little exercise? Doris Heinemann is looking for those in our neighborhood that would like to walk. Contact Doris at 238-4225.

How did the pear get inside the bottle? (from page 4)It grew inside the bottle. (The bottles are placed over pear

buds when they are small, and are wired in place on the tree. The bottle is left in place for the entire growing season.

When the pears are ripe, they are snipped off at the stems.)

Word PlaySNOOZE ALARMS:

When you rearrange the letters:ALAS! NO MORE Z 'S

…REMINDER….

When walking your dog(s), please make sure they are on a leash. Any dog deposits in your neighbors yard, please be responsible and clean it up. Your neighbors thank you.

CLASSIFIED ADS

Jamie Shaffer is the new home owner at 763 Tomahawk.

Come join us for art & fun.  We meet March through November, second Thursday of each month at the Baptist Church on Bishop.  (Most meetings at 7:00pm). Call Voss Art (278-4321) for more details.

Bridge Anyone?

Wally and Betsy Bonham are looking for people interested playing bridge. If interested call them @ 238-6060.

CLASSIFIED ADS (cont.)

“American Maid”For your cleaning needs.

Call Cheryl for a quote:260 417-6566Residential~Lake Property~Business

Ashley ChaseChief Pet Lover739 Kenaston Dr.238-8948

“While you’re out I’m here to help!”

I’ll come to your house and take care

of your pet when you can’t be there

for them.

Hey Teens !!!…Looking for a Community Service Project for

school or church? There’s always something that needs doing in the

neighborhood. Contact Rain (238-5392) for more

information.

BRANCH COUNTY COMMUNITY THEATRE

meets on the second Monday every month from September

though May at Martell’s Tavern on the Green at 6:30 pm. Membership fee is $10

per year & includes a monthly newsletter. Call Raé Mirgain

(278-6029) for more information. (Dues should be sent to Mirgain’s address at

682 Kenaston Drive,

STAND TALL AND PROUD.....Stand proud you noble swingers of clubs and losers of balls.... A recent study found the

average golfer walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found golfers drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year.

That means, on average, golfers get about 41 miles to the gallon.Kind of makes you proud. Almost feel like a hybrid.

Neighborhood News & Notes!!!

Do you have news to share? Contact: Tammy (238-2182, jtmwright1@charter.net), Laurie (238-5572, lawmom62@aol.com) or Rain (238-5392, johnandrain@charter.net) with the details.

If anyone would like his or her name in the newsletter, please feel free to call

Tammy, Laurie or Rain.Ads are placed in the newsletter upon

request for the convenience of our members. The Association is not

responsible for any service provided.

Thanks to Fred Morgan & Morgan Business Equipment for the great job printing the

Newsletter!

Tammy Wright, Newsletter Chair428 Edgewater CourtColdwater, MI 49036

Next SSNA Events

Spring Clean UpSaturday, April 18, 2009, 9:00

amMeet in the lot across the

Pancake BreakfastSaturday, May 2, 2009, 7-11 am

Kinderhook Township Hall

Garage SalesFriday & Saturday, June 12 &

13 beginning at 9:00 am

Annual PicnicSaturday, July 11 4:00 pm – 8:00

pm