EARLY RETURN: Jack Bell of Kane told the newsroom he stepped out into his backyard Tuesday evening and found a group of 8 to 10 robins. He said he has never seen one in the area at this time of year.
We believe they are a bit early and are in for some cold weather before Spring arrives.
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FOUR CHAPLAINS: An ‘RTS reader wrote to the newsroom to share the fact that the last survivor of the Four Chaplains incident aboard the USAT Dorchester, discussed in the Feb. 17 RTS, died in 2019. His name was William Bunkelman, who passed away at 98 years of age.
Our reader stated he was credited with saving 54 men, but he considered the Four Chaplains the true heroes. This information came from the American Legion magazine, March 2019.
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TODAY: Today is National Chili Day. It is celebrated each year on the fourth Thursday in February and honors one of America’s favorite winter dishes.
There are many ways that people enjoy the great taste of chili, some of which include:
— Add chili to hot dogs to create chili dogs.
— Top burgers with chili and enjoy a chili burger.
— Combine chili and chili with fries and make chili cheese fries.
— Make the ultimate baked potato by stuffing it with chili.
— “Frito pie” is chili with spaghetti noodles.
— Transform mac and cheese into chili mac. Add a cornbread crust on top for a dinner everyone will love.
— Mix rice and chili for another flavor favorite.
— Add croutons to your chili for added crunch.
Try a new recipe, invite friends over and if you make chili, use #NationalChiliDay on social media to share with others enjoying the tasty meal today.
