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Monday September 22nd- CC in Deuel at 4:00 pm. All State Choir practice in Watertown at 7:00 pm. Tuesday September 23rd- Preschool Screening at Hope Lutheran Church from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. VB with GPL in Summit at 6:15 pm. Wednesday, September 24-SAEG meeting 6:30 at the Fire hall. Thursday September 25th- Picture retake day. 7th and 8th VB at home with Wilmot at 5:00. VB at home with Wilmot at 6:15 pm.
Q: Every year I have to deal with brown and dying grass, because the climate we live in gets so hot in the late summer. We also have water restrictions to deal with. How can I keep my lawn healthy? -- Bryan in Norcross, Ga. A: Dealing with watering restrictions and drought conditions has become a regular way of life in many Southern states, and it’s especially difficult for homeowners who want a green, lush lawn during a prime time of year for outdoor parties and
Friday September 26th- No staff day. 7th and 8th grade FB in Waubay with Webster at 5:00 pm. FB in Waubay with Webster at 7:00 pm. The Summit PACH Backpack Program will be having a Tailgate Fundraiser from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in Waubay. Please come out and support our Backpack Program! Saturday September 27th- ECC VB tourney at GPL in Watertown, starts 10:00 am. Our scheduled time TBD. Sunday, September 28-Sunday school-9am, Communion Worship -10:30am at Hope Lutheran
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• “Wax drippings from candles can be scraped off of most hard surfaces with the side of a credit card.” -- T.E. in Kansas • To prevent garbage cans from filling with water during rainstorms, drill several holes in the bottom, near the sides. This also will help bags to come out of the can easier. • “Use fluoride toothpaste on a facial blemish for overnight relief. Just dab a tiny bit of your regular toothpaste on a pimple, and cover with a bandage. It should relieve redness and swelling. If you have very sensitive skin, don’t try this trick, as it can make it worse.” -- B.B. in Tennessee • If you have wood floors, you might already know about felt furniture pads -- the little self-stick felt circles you put on furniture legs to reduce scratches on your floors. You might not know that these same pads can reduce scuff marks that appliances make on countertops. It also makes it easier to scoot around a heavy mixer or other appliance. • “Here’s a great tip if you need to pack up something fragile: Use a shredder to shred sheets of newspaper. It works far better than just wrapping in paper, and it costs much less than packing peanuts. Also, you can reuse these shredded newspaper pieces in the garden, or put them in your compost pile.” -- R.C. in Minnesota • “If you’re looking to save money, don’t ignore the dollar store. You can find a lot of personal-care and home-care items there for, well, a dollar. I save quite a bit of money this way.” -- R.L. in Texas
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September 22 - Ki Yi Legend - Civic Arena - 7:30pm For more details call (605) 882-6316 September 23 - CLA Estate Planning Workshop - 9:30am Watertown Events Center September 25 - Ducks Unlimited Fall Banquet - Watertown Events Center 5:30pm, For more details call: Dan Stoick 605-880-2411 or Mark Schultz 605-868-4973 September 26 - 17th Annual Arrow Education Foundation Tailgate Feed– in front of the west stadium entrance - 5-7pm September 27 - Get Your Rear In Gear 5K Run & Walk - Riverside Park 8am - Call (605) 882-9644 for more info September 27 - Farmers Market - Runnings Parking Lot - 8am-12pm September 27 - Point of Grace Concert - New Life Church - 8pm
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Sept. 30-Oct. 7 - Travel with us to Germany & Austria Call 605.886.5814 for more info October 4 - Free Day - Bramble Park Zoo - 10am-4pm - compliments of Thrivent
WATERTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Ki-Yi Timeline:
**September 22nd - All School balloting for Ki-Yi Royalty, Ki-Yi Legend - 7:30PM - Arena; **September 25th - Powder Puff Football at stadium and burning of the "W" following; **September 26th - Ki-Yi Spirit Assembly - 11AM; Ki-Yi parade - 2PM Dress Up Days: Monday - Merica Monday (Patriotic) or Nerd Day; Tuesday - Super Hero / Villain Day or Disney Day; Wednesday - Blast from the Past (decades 50's, 60's, 70,s) or Twin Day; Thursday - Class Color Day; Friday - Purple and Gold Day September 22 -• 10/JV Football (H) Huron - 4:30PM • Boys Golf (H) 10:30AM • Girls Tennis @ Brookings - 4PM Ki Yi Legend - 7:30PM - Arena • Picture Re-Take Day - 7:30AM September 23 - • Cheer/Dance @ Huron - 5:30PM • Soccer (H) SF Lincoln - 7PM • Volleyball (H) SF Lincoln 7PM - Arena September 25 - • 9 Football (H) Harrisburg - 4:30PM • CC Invite @ Brookings - 4PM • Girls Tennis (H) Aberdeen - 4PM • Powder Puff Foobtall - 7PM w/Pep Rally to Follow September 26 - • Football (H) Harrisburg - 7PM • Homecoming Spirit Assembly - 11AM - Arena Parade - 2PM / Dance 9PM • WHS ONLY dismisses at Noon September 27 - • Boys Golf ESD @ Aberdeen - 10AM • Soccer @ SF Roosevelt - 8PM Volleyball @ SF O'Gorman - 7PM September 29 - • 10/JV Football @ Marshall, MN - 5PM MS Volleyball (H) Brandon Valley - 4PM - Arena
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Cleaning Chimney Not a DIY Project Q: Can I clean my own chimney? I don’t want to spend tons of money and be told I have to make expensive repairs just to use the fireplace. -- Rich C. in Portland, Maine A: Your reluctance is understandable, because the chimney cleaning industry, like other contractor services, has suffered in recent years from scams. Unscrupulous scammers often target new homeowners or seniors, advertising unbelievably low prices for a chimney cleaning. They then sock the homeowner, after a cursory (or even no) inspection of their chimney, with a huge cleaning and repair bill. Still, if you want to safely use your fireplace, an annual cleaning and inspection is extremely important. Contact more than one chimney cleaning service (three or more if possible) and get a price quote. Don’t agree to any work until you’ve seen estimates from a few services. Don’t be pressured into a sale you’re not ready for. Your home’s furnace is another item that should get a checkup from a heating professional. Again, if the contractor inspecting your furnace says repair work needs to be done, get multiple estimates before agreeing to anything. Those concerns aside, you can do some basic inspection and maintenance tasks yourself. These don’t replace the contractor, but help you get familiar with your house’s heating systems.
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You can visually inspect the firebox and damper, and check the bottom part of the chimney flue. Open the damper and use a flashlight to look up the flue, checking for debris like leaves or nests, as well as creosote buildup. This black, sticky gunk is extremly flammable and is one of the things professional sweeps take care of. It’s also difficult to remove without the right equipment. Clean the damper and firebox by removing ashes and unburnt wood (when they’re fully cooled) and brushing ashes and residue from the visible parts of the fireplace. Get ready to turn on the heating system now, as well. Buy replacement filters and schedule the furnace’s annual inspection. Clean dust and debris from the registers and the air intake cover. HOME TIP: To improve a furnace’s heating efficiency, consider adding insulation to heating ducts. Send your questions or home tips to ask@thisisahammer.com. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Milbank Events September 23 - Farmers Market - Visitors Center Parking Lot - 4-7pm September 25 - Annual Chamber Meeting Social Hour 5:30-6:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. September 27 - Rock & Bowl - Top Hat Lanes - 7-9 & 10-12 Call (605) 432-6646 for more details September 27 - City Goes Country - Lake Farley Park. Afternoon activities, free evening meal, free inflatables and outdoor movie. Celebrating 125 years of South Dakota Statehood October 4 - Rock & Bowl - Top Hat Lanes - 7-9 & 10-12 Call (605) 432-6646 for more details
Milbank Schools
September 22: 4:30pm - JV FBall Home w/ Dell Rapids 10:30am - JV-V- BGolf @ Watertown 4pm - JV/V- XC @ Deuel Teacher Inservice - No School September 23: 1pm - JV-V - G Tennis Home w/ Aberdeen 4:15pm - 8th FBall @ Groton 6pm - C-JV-V-VBall @ Volga September 24: NE Land & Range Career Dev. Event September 25: 4:30pm - 7th FBall Home w/ Ortonville 10am - V- BGolf @ Sisseton 4:30pm - 7/8 VBall Home w/ Webster Area 6pm - C-JV-V-VBall Home w/ Britton-Hecla September 26: 7pm - V FBall @ Lennox 3 year old screenings September 27: 12:30pm - V - G Tennis @ Brookings w/ Yankton 10am - V - G Tennis @ Brookings 1pm- V-XC @ Roy Griak Invite 10am- V-VBall @ Tea (Eastern VBall Classic) September 29: 7:30pm -Homecoming Coronation 10am - V - BGolf - Region @ Sisseton September 30: 1pm - JV-V - G Tennis Home w/ Roncalli
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• September 27 - 12th Annual Pheasant Hunt - Oak Tree Lodge - Please join us for the 12th Annual Pheasant Hunt. Proceeds help fund the ministries of the Sisters of Mother of God Monastery. Contact Jennifer for details and to register 605.882.6646 Inter-Lakes Community Action Program September 22 - Goulash, Green Beans, Jell-O w/Oranges, Oatmeal Fruit Muffin September 23 - Chicken Strips, Soup & Salad Bar, Whole Grain Bread September 24 - French Dip Sandwich, Company Potatoes, Sliced Melon, Vanilla Ice Cream September 25 - Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn, Applesauce/Fresh Apple, September 26 - Taco Day, Meat/Vegetables/Salad, Fruit, Bread/Roll/Shell September 29 - Pork Loin w/Celery Sauce, Baked Brown Rice, Broccoli, Fruit Cocktail, September 30 - Chicken Strips, Soup & Salad Bar, Whole Grain Bread Clark School September 22 - Cross Country @ Deuel - 4pm September 22 - JV Football @ Willow Lake (Jamboree) September 24 - Elementary School Pictures September 24 - FFA Northeast Land & Range Career Dev. Event - 8:30am September 25 - Middle/High School Pictures September 25 - JH Volleyball vs Groton @ Clark - 5pm September 25 - Volleyball vs Groton @ Clark - 6:30pm September 26 - Football Tri-State @ Rosholt - 7pm September 27 - JH Volleyball @ Castlewood - 4pm September 27 - Volleyball @ Castlewood - 6:30pm September 27 - JH Football @ Clark September 29 - JH Football @ Tulane September 29 - JV Football vs Deuel @ Willow Lake September 30 - Cross Country @ Sioux Valley - 4:30pm September 30 - JH Volleyball vs. DeSmet @ Willow Lake - 4pm September 30 - Volleyball vs. DeSmet @ Willow Lake - 6:30pm EMIL M. LARSON PUBLIC LIBRARY Mon - Wed - Thurs: 1pm - 5pm Tues: 1pm - 8pm Fri: 10am - 5pm
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Ortonville Happenings September 23 - GED - 2pm September 25 - Tween/Teen Night! - 3pm September 25 - Writers Group - 7pm October 3-5 - Meander Art Crawl October 4 - OL' SETTLERS' SUPPER Trinity Lutheran Church - 5-8pm
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September 22 4:30pm - Cross Country vs. BrownsValley, CGB, Dawson-Boyd/LqPV, Hancock, Hendricks, Milbank, Morris Area, Renville County West, Sisseton, South Shore, Wheaton/Herman/Norcross, Yellow Medicine East 4:30pm - Cross Country vs. Morris Area 4:30pm - JV Football @ Wheaton High School 6pm - Volleyball vs. KMS Public Schools - Parents Night - 9th at 4:45 September 23: 4:45pm - 7/8 Grade Volleyball @ Canby - 7th first 6pm - Volleyball @ Hendricks A and B September 25: 4:30pm - 7/8 Grade Football @ Milbank one game4:30pm - 7/8 Grade Volleyball @ Ortonville - 8th first 5pm - Cross Country @ Yellow Medicine East 6pm - Volleyball @ Clinton Graceville Beardsley September 26: 7pm - Football @ Hillcrest Lutheran Academy September 27: 8am - JV Volleyball Tournament @ Canby September 30: 4pm - 7/8 Grade Volleyball@ Milbank 5pm - Cross Country: Varsity Invitational @ Montevideo 5pm - Football: 7/8 Grade Game vs. KMS Public Schools - 1-combined 6pm Football: JV Game @ Sisseton HS 9th and 10th game
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Big Stone City 130th Celebration Planning meeting September 22, 2014 at 7PM City Council Meetings
The Big Stone City Council meets on the first Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Meetings are held in the Community Center located at 400 Washington Street in Big Stone City.
Grant County Library - Big Stone City Branch 400 Washington St. Suite 102, (Community Center) Hours: Wednesday 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
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Saturday, September 27 11:00-12:00 Library Storytime for preschool children, ages 3-5. Storytime to be held once per month, last Saturday of each month. Email bsclibrary12@hotmail.com to register.
Big Stone City School September 22nd Staff Inservice, No school
September 23rd - "Feel the Power" Anti-bullying Assembly September 25th Picture retake day Do you have an event going on in Big Stone City? Let our community & surrounding communities know. Go to www.LakeAreaTidbits.com, click on the Community Events Submission Page & fill in the blanks...it's that easy!! Remember to thank these fine businesses for supporting your Community Calendar!
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Trivia Test Bible Trivia Flashback Quiz Q: Now that “Dancing with the Stars” has started back up, I got to thinking about one of my favorite mirror-ball-trophy winners: Apolo Ohno. Can you tell me what he’s been doing lately? -- Frieda S. in Georgia A: The world-champion Olympic speed skater is deep in training for the Ironman World Championship, a 140.6-mile triathlon competition that takes place Oct. 11 in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. I spoke with Apolo recently, and it just so hapApolo pens that another Ohno “DWTS” champ was an impetus behind Apolo’s decision to compete. “Hines Ward completed his first Ironman challenge in Kona last year, and I was inspired by it,” he said. “I had been thinking about doing it last year, but I was traveling so much, it didn’t make sense. But I needed a challenge. I needed to inspire other people. I needed to inspire myself. I needed something that wasn’t anything like speed skating.” Apolo is excited to make his mark once competition gets under way, and he got some advice from Hines: “The first thing Hines said to me was, ‘Brother, I’m praying for you.’ He said to just enjoy it and to take my time. It’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity -- it’s pretty incredible. I’m in a whole new place now. I’m more confident; I’m stronger; I’m getting leaner; and I can’t wait to arrive in Kona. It’s a good feeling.” ••• Q: I was shocked to hear of the canceling of A&E’s
“Longmire.” It was a great series. Why in Sam Hill did they cancel it, and to leave us hanging on who killed Longmire’s wife? Do you think another network will pick it up? -- Dominick C., via email Q: I’m a big fan of “Longmire” on A&E. Can you tell me why A&E would cancel one of the better shows on television? -- Mary E., via email Q: What the devil is A&E thinking, canceling “Longmire”? -- Hal T., via email A: This is just a sampling of irate reader letters I’ve received about the canceling of the much-loved A&E drama, and to tell you the truth, I have no idea why it was canceled. The show is A&E’s most-watched original drama series, and its season-three ratings had only a negligible dip from season two. There are heavy rumors
that the USA network is a solid contender to pick up the series, so let’s keep our fingers crossed for that (and let USA know you approve!). *** Q: Will “Hart of Dixie” return for another season? -- Patricia S., via email A: “Hart of Dixie” has been renewed by the CW network for a 10-episode fourth season, but it won’t premiere until early 2015 in order to accommodate star Rachel Bilson’s real-life pregnancy. It was revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour this summer that executive producer Leila Gerstein is planning for the character of Zoe Hart to be pregnant as well. Write to Cindy at King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475; or e-mail her at letters@cindyelavsky.com. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• It was French Emperor Napo- stayed in the saddle while Sweet Kiss beat the odds to leon Bonaparte who made the fol- cross the finish line first. For the rest of her life, the lowing sage observation: “Never horse he rode was nicknamed “Sweet Kiss of Death.” by Samantha Weaver interrupt your enemy when he is • In his spare time, Jim Cummings, a successful voice making a mistake.” actor, calls sick children in hospital wards and talks to • Given the notoriety Las Vegas enjoys as a place for them as some of his most famous characters, including quick weddings, you might be surprised to learn that, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger. technically, it is illegal in that city for a mustachioed • Some state names have come to the English lanman to kiss a woman. guage through roundabout routes. Take Alaska, for • In 1923, a man named Frank Hayes earned the dis- example. The state name comes from the Aleut word tinction of becoming the first (and so far only) person “alaxsxaq,” which in turn comes from the Russian to win a horse race posthumously. Hayes was actually meaning “the object toward which the action of the sea a trainer rather than a jockey, and he was riding a 20-1 is directed.” underdog named Sweet Kiss. It seems that Hayes suf• Those who study such things say that even fish can fered a heart attack in the midst of the race, but his body have distinct personalities. Within a single species, sci-
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September 22nd Todd Whitaker In-service in Milbank for teachers - NO SCHOOL for students - 4pm JV FB vs. Waubay Summit at Wilmot. Varsity players will officiate - 5pm JH VB vs Browns Valley-Megan and Cierra will officiate-Junior Class Concessions 6:15 - VB vs Langford-Ticket seller is Mrs. Schmidt-Junior class concessions - 7pm All State Chorus Rehearsal in Watertown. Ms. Zettlemoyer will take the car at 6am September 23rd County Health Nurse will be in the FACS room. 3:30pm - 5th & 6th Girls Basketball Practice in the gym - this is a parent led activity 5pm - JH VB at Rosholt - Transportation leaves at 3:35 6:15pm - VB at Rosholt - Transportation leaves at 4:45 September 24th 9am - FFA Land Judging at Webster - Bus will leave at 8:15 and return around 2pm September 25th 8:30am - ASVAB for all juniors in the Study Hall - They will test all morning 12pm - Upward Bound will be in the Conference Room. 6:15 - VB at Summit - Transportation leaves at 5pm - No JH Game September 26th: Maroon Friday 5pm - JH FB at Hamlin - Transportation leaves at 3pm 7pm - FB at Hamlin. Transportation leaves at 4pm
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are collectible and often can sell for $100 and more, your reproduction is probably worth only about $15 or $20. The tipoff is that your bootjack is made from aluminum; the older ones generally are cast iron, and occasionally wood. ••• Q: Several years ago, I received a Hummel plate as a gift. It is the 1976 “Apple Tree Girl.” What do you think it is worth? -- Betty, Sun City, Ariz. A: According to “M.I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More” compiled by Robert L. Miller and published by Portfolio Press, your plate probably is worth about $50. ••• Q: I have a partial set of sterling flatware in the Alexandra pattern. Do you have any idea of when it was made? -- Barbara, Austin, Texas A: Your pattern was made in 1961 by the Lunt Silversmiths.
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A: Delftware is distinctive because of its soft, red-clay body and tin-enamel glaze. The first pieces originated in the region around Delft, Holland. The unusual color came from adding tin ash to lead glaze. During the 17th and 18th centuries, English potters were copying this technique resulting in designs that were unique to the British craftsmen. Later pieces were made for the souvenir trade and these are not to be confused with the more scarce earlier examples. Prices vary depending on age and quality of the piece. I recently spotted a blue and white Delftware plate from the 18th century in a shop priced for $375. ••• Q: I have a metal bootjack in a beetle design. I am enclosing a picture for you and hope you can tell me more about it. I purchased it at a flea market in Albuquerque. -- Jimmy, Rio Rancho, N.M. A: After examining your picture, I am convinced that you purchased a reproduction. Bootjacks have always been a popular tool for the removal of boots. By placing the heel of the boot in a U-shaped opening, the boot can more easily slip off the foot. Although older bootjacks
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Write to Larry Cox in care of KFWS, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to questionsforcox@aol.com. Due to the large volume of mail he receives, Mr. Cox cannot personally answer all reader questions, nor do appraisals. Do not send any materials requiring return mail. © 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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September 27 - Dueling Pianos - Clear Lake Community Center - 7pm Deuel School
September 22 - Cross Country Deuel Invitational - 4pm September 23 - MS Volleyball @ Elkton - 4pm September 23 - Volleyball @ Elkton - 6:30pm September 24 - FFA - Webster September 25 - MS & HS Band - Arlington - 10:30am September 25 - Volleyball @ Aberdeen Roncalli 6:30pm September 26 - MS Football vs Florence/Henry - 4:30pm September 26 - Football vs Florence/Henry - 7pm September 27 - Volleyball Turnamnet @ Canby - 8am September 27 - JV Football Jamboree @ Clark - 9am September 27 - MS Volleyball Jamboree vs Deubrook Area, Estelline - 10am September 29 - JV Football @ Willow Lake - 5pm September 30 - MS Volleyball vs Castlewood - 4pm September 30 - JV-V Cross Country vs Sioux Valley @ Meadowbrook Golf Course September 30 - Volleyball Triangular @ Hamlin (vs Castlewood, Hamlin)
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September 22 4pm - Cross Country @ Clear Lake Golf Course 4pm - JH Volleyball @ Hamlin 6:30pm - Varsity Volleyball @ Hamlin September 24: Marching Band - Arlington - East Central Marching Band 7:30am - Oral Interp 2:30pm - Cross Country @ Dell Rapids High School September 25: 6:45pm - Volleyball @ Lake Preston High School - JV will begin at 6:45 September 26 7pm - Football @ Lake Preston High School September 27 - 9am - JH Volleyball Tournament @ Deuel High School September 29 - 5pm - JH Football @ Lake Preston High School September 30 4:30pm - Cross Country Invitational @ Volga 6:30pm - Volleyball @ Flandreau Indian October 1 - 7:30am - Oral Interp
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September 22 - Fall Puzzles, Card Bingo - 2pm, Walks or Noodle Ball - 3:30pm September 23 - Silly Sentences - 9:30am, Bingo 2pm, Bible Study - 3:30pm September 24 - LRC - 9:30am, All Staff Meeting 1:30pm, Wii Games - 3:30pm September 25 - Catholic Services - 9:30am, Apples to Apples - 9:30am, Apple Pie Baking - 1:30pm, Balloon Toss - 3:30pm September 26 - 6th Grade Visit - 9am, Bingo - 2pm, Karoake Krooner - 4pm September 27 - Mareen Fixes Hair Today, Bingo 2pm, Walks - 3:30pm September 28 - Mass on TV - 10am, Church Services - 4pm (Pastor Dew) September 29 - Coffee & Conversation - 9:30am, Card Bingo - 2pm, Walks or Noodle Ball - 3:30pm September 30 - Where Am I? - 9:30am, Jack Williamson Music - 2pm, Bible Study - 3:30pm September Host: Trinity Lutheran Church Coffee Served Daily - 9:30am & 2:45pm Monday-Friday: What's Up (News Group) - 10:45am Chow Time Chatter - 11:30am Exercises - 1:15pm Evening Program - 6pm
Community Events Estelline, SD would like to welcome you to our own Veterans Memorial: “Reflections Memorial Park”! The Lights Are On Until 11pm, 7 Days A Week. Rural School Museum can be open any time by calling 873-2563
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Going Green ... With Cat Litter
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat’s current litter works fine, but I am reading some worrying things about the ingredients and how they might harm him. Plus there’s the environmental impact. Is there a good “green” cat litter available? -- Suzy G., via email DEAR SUZY: You’re not alone in your concern about litter and the health of your cat. According to a report in Scientific American a couple of years ago, many litter products contain silica dust -- which can cause respiratory problems in cats. “Clumping” type litters may use a sodium bentonite clay, which swells up as it absorbs liquid -- however, it may cause gastrointestinal problems if ingested by cats, such as when they lick their paws to clean them after using the litter box. There are also issues around how certain clays are mined, and the size of the “carbon footprint” surrounding production of cat litter, including how far a product travels to reach store shelves. Sure is a lot to consider when you’re just trying to find a better place for your cat to pee. In response to consumer concerns, there are a few “green” litter products on store shelves. Look for a product like Yesterday’s News, litter made from recycled paper; SchweatScoop Natural Wheat Litter; World’s Best or Benovo, made from corn; or even litter made from wood shavings and sawdust. If you’re feeling adventurous, look into creating litter yourself from old newspaper. But don’t jump fully into “green” litter without consulting your cat: Test out a new product for a few days to see if your cat will use it. If it doesn’t adapt to one, try another. Send your questions or comments to ask@pawscorner.com.
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September 22: CC at Deuel 4pm • JVFB at Arlington 5pm C Team VB at Waverly/South Shore 5:30pm September 23: VB vs. Lake Preston in White JH (Combined) 5pm, JV,V at 6:15pm • 1:30pm Dismissal September 24: Oral Interp at Arlington Land Judging Regions at Webster TBA September 25: VB vs. Colman-Egan in White (JH Combined) 4pm (C,JV,V) 5pm Marching Band in Arlington 10:30am September 26: FB at Castlewood 7pm September 27: JHFB Jam at Clark/Willow Lake 9am JHVB Tourney at Deuel Time 10am September 29: VB vs. Chester in White 4pm (7th, 8th), 5pm (C, JV, V) JH/JVFB at Castlewood 4pm September 30: Homecoming Coronation 7:30pm CC at Sioux Valley (Volga) 4:30pm October 1: CC at Colman-Egan (Colman) 1pm October 2: VB vs. Elkton in White (JH Combined)4pm (C,JV,V) 5pm DVC Oral Interp in Arlington 9am
September 29 - Homecoming Week! Watch for the dress up day schedule and the events of the week! GO Dolphins!!!!!
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TO YOUR GOOD HEALTH By Keith Roach, M.D.
Why Is Traveling So Tiresome? DEAR DR. ROACH: Traveling for a length of time -- say, six hours or more -- on a train, bus or plane makes me rather tired. Others I discussed this with have had similar experiences. I find this strange, because for most of the travel time I am sitting doing nothing but reading or daydreaming. My question is: Do physiological changes taking place in the body brought on by the long period of sitting while in transit account for the fatigue, or is it simply mental boredom? -- R.S. ANSWER: I think it’s both mental and physical. Prolonged sitting recently has been shown to put people at increased risk for heart disease, as well as the known risk of blood clots. Getting up and walking around is always a good idea physically, and might help mentally as well. More than simple tiredness, chronic fatigue syndrome is all-encompassing. The booklet on it explains the illness and its treatment. To obtain a copy, write: Dr. Roach -- No. 304W, Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. Enclose a check or money order (no cash) for $4.75 U.S./$6 Canada with the recipient’s printed name and address. Please allow four weeks for delivery. ••• DEAR DR. ROACH: Orange juice was a staple for breakfast when we were growing up. Mom would say, “Hurry up and drink your orange juice before it loses its vitamins.” I’ve noticed that when a carton of OJ is left out for even five minutes, it swells up, apparently due to some pretty volatile organic compounds. I’ve learned through the years that Mom was usually right. Was she right again? -- M.E.K. ANSWER: Mom was partially right. Orange juice will lose its vitamins over time, especially if it gets warm. But that doesn’t happen in five minutes. Products that sit on the shelf for a long time lose their vitamins. As a student in organic chemistry, I did an experiment to find how much vitamin C was in certain products. Fresh fruits and vegetables (especially red bell peppers) had a great deal. A canned juice purportedly high in C had none at all. Even vitamin C tablets had lost 20 percent of their stated value even before their expiration date. Orange juice containers will swell if bacteria in the juice release gas, at which point it should (obviously) be discarded. However, I wonder if the swelling in five minutes has to do with the air in the carton expanding due to the relative warmth of the air compared with the refrigerator. ••• Dr. Roach regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but will incorporate them in the column whenever possible. Readers may email questions to ToYourGoodHealth@med.cornell.edu. To view and order health pamphlets, visit www.rbmamall.com, or write to P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475. © 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
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TRUCK FOR SALE FOR PARTS For Sale: 4 Marvin casement windows. (1) 8'widex55" tall (1) 4'widex55" tall (2) 56"widex39" tall. Good shape. $100 for all. Call For Sale: 3 sets of lined pleated drapery 0929 and rods. Large (1) 6'x7' smaller (2) 4'x7'. 605-924-0467. Very good condition. Asking $100 for all. Call 320-568-2404 for inquiries. 0929 For Sale: 2 Amoire's - one with lots of drawers. Call 605-880-5787 / 605-8780544. Watertown FOR SALE: Set of 18 Kitchen Cabinets. Pecan color. $500. Call 605-753-5313. Watertown 0908
Tomatoes for Sale by the Bushel, Half Bushel or Pound. Call 605-886-5429 FOR SALE: Briggs & Stratton 19 1/2 hp mower. 42" cut with bagger. 5 yrs. old $1000. 605-237-0184. 0825 FOR SALE: 38" Pull Behind Lawn Sweeper.
FOR SALE: Full Size Oak Bed - beauti- Great for fall leaves. Also, girls 18" bike, boy's ful! Mirror ceiling. Call for pictures. 605- 18" bike. 17 ft. Scotch Pine tree to move. 233-0408. 0908 0901
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FOR SALE: Upright Freezer - white. 14 cu. ft., 28 1/2" deep, 28" wide, 60" tall. Less than 5 years old. $150. 605-694-2816. 1013 FOR SALE: 2008 Cruiser Travel Trailer, 31ft. FOR SALE: Sofa, tan & blue. Good condi- Selling for health reasons. 3 slideouts, excellent tion. $150. Call 605-206-1372. 0824 condition, awning, great floor plan. The bank gets
FOR SALE - used Tiger River Hot Tub. it back or you get a good deal. 20 miles from Watertown, SD. Asking $17,200. Location or more Needs some repair parts. 605-880-1369
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1982 Goldwing Aspencade 54k Silver. Pretty
LAKEVIEW KENNEL PET BOARDING - A 0922 trusted name in pet care. Clean, Bike $1850.00 Call or text 320-766-1376 modern,state-of-the-art facility. 18ft. Starcraft twin 35 Johnsons Minnkota autopiFor the best care available, call 605-882-3342! Watertown. 0000 lot onboard charger and gas, livewell canopy and Large Shed made for a very large dog. Double insulated. Up off the ground for all seasons. 605-233-0480. 0908
depthfinders. e-z loader trailer with winch. 3500.00 605-492-3337 0908
2011 Yamaha Stryker Motorcycle. 500 miles. Blue in color. Fat Rear Tire. $7,000 OBO. Call Ron 868-3964.
For Sale: 2000 Grand Prix GTE. Supercharged, used to be a drag racing car. Needs some work. $4000 or best offer. 320-3059081. 0804 FOR SALE - Two girls 16" bikes. Very good For Sale: 2003 Ford Explorer XLS, Sport 4x4, 4.0 V6 Auto, Well Equipped, Clean, One Owner, 161K. $31,000 Sticker, Selling $3,900 OBO. all (605) 520-3324 Watertown. 0630 For Sale: Uni-Spotter Dent Puller. Includes Studs, Slide Hammer, Attachments. $175.00 Please text or call 320-766-3673 0922
CLOVER LEAF SPORTING CLAYS Estelline, SD. Bring your friends and try our scenic Sporting Clay Course. A great place to start your bachelor party! Summer Leagues. Call Russell Nelson (605) 690-3955 0609
condition. $35. Also, Weslo Treadmill, like new, $150. 605-432-5723. 0929
FOR SALE - 500 gallon LP tank. Excellent condition. 320-304-2736. 0929 FOR SALE: H Farmall with Horn loader. Good paint, tires. Magneto needs repair or replaced. 1948? $1200. Madison, MN. 320-226-3626. 1013
For Sale: (4) 4-foot display cases with lights. Call Don. 605-882-4831. 1013 For Sale: Kid's Toys & Stuffed Animals, Rocking Horse, Baby Stroller, Huge Ladies Leather Purse, Lots of other miscellaneous stuff. Call 605-880-5787 / 605-878-0544. Watertown. 1013
Wanted to buy 12 gauge shell reloader and supplies. Primers, wads, powder, hulls, anything to do with reloading. Call me at FOR SALE: 66" Heavy Duty Rock Bucket 605-881-1498. 0908 for Skid Steer. New Condition. $1100. 605-
880-3949 0818
FOR SALE: John Deere 220 High Speed Stalk Chopper, needs repair. 605-880-1369. 0818
For Sale: Two 18.4R42 Goodyear Radial Tractor Tires. Fair Condition. 605-818-7142. 0714
HOUSE FOR SALE by owner in Henry, SD. 3900 sq. ft. 5 bedroom, 2 bath. See all the details by going to www.zillow.com and searching Henry, SD. 0818
8' Bay Window. Two end windows open. Screen included. Make offer. Watertown. 605-753-5313 0922
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1995 Ford F150 2WD, Dual tanks, New Tires, Tinted Sliding Rear Window, Bed Liner, Good Transmission, Good Glass and Grill. $500. 605-541-0110.
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Red Carpet in Estelline. Call 873-2140.
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