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Recipe of the Week
A note from Myrna: This is good and quick with no flour mess. 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup shortening 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon cold water Place all in a small mixer bowl and beat on low speed just until particles are fine.

Lyon County Government Center invests in United Way
Lyon County Government Center held its workplace campaign to benefit United Way of Southwest Minne - sota (UWSWMN). Employees contributed $6,220.81 through payroll pledges and special event donations, including morning rolls, a silent auction, and a rawe
Pecan Pie Bars
A note from Myrna: These are like little pieces of pie and just the right size for this rich dessert. 1 cup and 1 tbsp flour 1/2 cups oatmeal 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 eggs 3/4 cup dark corn syrup 1 cup broken pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon salt Mix together 1 cup flour, oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter until particles are fine (with mixer, use low speed).
Cherry Streusel Bars
A note from Myrna: These are easy to make and colorful with a streusel topping. 2/3 Cup Butter 2 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Sugar 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling 1/2 Cup Coconut or Chopped Nuts Cut butter into flour and sugar, and mix until particles are fine (low speed on mixer).
Lemon Cream Cheesers
A note from Myrna: This is a lemon flavored cheese cake in a bar cookie. 1/2 Cup Butter 1 and 1/4 Cups Flour 1/2 Cup Oatmeal (quick oats) 1/2 Cup packed Brown Sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 eight-ounce soft cream cheese 1/3 Cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup milk Combine first five ingredients, mix until parti - cles are fine.
Lemon Puus
A note from Myrna: This recipe is as quick and easy as using a cake mix. This is a lemon filled sponge square, rolled in powdered sugar.
