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Santa Barbara County Statement Re: Neverland Events

From: Boyer, William [mailto:REDACT@co.santa-barbara.ca.us]
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 10:50 PM
Subject: Santa Barbara County/ Michael Jackson Update / County Communications Director

Dear News Media Representatives and Communicators,

The following is to provide you with an update regarding several items of possible interest involving the County as they pertain to events & activities following the death of Michael Jackson for Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday morning, July 2, 2009.

1. County Officials continue to have no direct contact with the Jackson Family regarding their plans or wishes for any potential burial, funeral or memorial service in Santa Barbara County, including at the Neverland Ranch. To date, there has been no official or formal contact or request by the Jackson Family to the County   [more]
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RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Denver Key Lime Pie


This quick and easy Key Lime Pie will refresh you even on the hottest of days.

INGREDIENTS:
1 Lg. ready-made Graham Cracker Crust
6 egg yolks
2 (14-oz.) cans condensed sweetened milk
1 (8-oz.) bottle RealŪ Lime or lemon juice
-a few drops green food coloring
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