The Saline County Citizen 12-24-13

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Marshall, Missouri

SISTERS SUPPORTIVE LIVING seeking a dependable, self-motivated individual to assist with daily living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. Hours available Monday-Friday 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and 8 p.m. - 8 a.m. Every other weekend required. High school diploma or GED and valid drivers license required.

Apply at 520 Ryan Street Suite C Boonville (Main Street Center). 660-882-2535. EOE.

NOW ACCEPTING Applications for 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units. Range, refrigerator, water & sewer provided.

Rental assistance is available. Apply at 275 S. Redman or call 660-886-9664.

Equal Opportunity Housing.

TWO BEDROOM Apartment, stove refrigerator, garage. $425/month, $425 deposit.

No pets. 660-886-0016

428 E. MITCHELL. One bedroom apartment. $350/month.

Deposit equal to a month's rent. No pets. 816-210-1234.

APARTMENTS FOR Rent in Slater. Recently remodeled.

Sewer, water and trash included.

One bedroom $350.00, 2 bedroom $425.00.

886-0182.

ONE BEDROOM, basement, garage, stove, refrigerator.

No pets. $325/month. 660631-2135

FOR RENT: Westport Terrace Senior Housing apartments is accepting applications. 915 S. Apache Dr. Rent based on income. Must be 62 yrs. old or handicapped or disabled. Call Kim at Action Management.

660-831-0030. Relay 711.

This institution is an equal housing opportunity provider.

NICE CLEAN partially furnished one bedroom apartment. References & deposit required. No pets. 886-7333 days, 631-1566 evenings.

TWO BEDROOM, no steps, A/C, stove, refrigerator, carport. No pets. $395/month.

660-631-2135

3 BEDROOM, 1 Bath home for rent. 266 S. Brunswick. $450 per month, $300 deposit. RAC-JAC Properties, Inc. www.rac-jac.com. 660826-8345.

FOR RENT: TOWNHOMES. No Pets. Call Joe at Full Circle Real Estate Management, LLC. 660815-2899 TWO BEDROOM, one bath house in Napton, large rooms. No inside pets. $450 deposit, $450 rent. Call Barb, 660-631-3547

POSTAL CUSTOMERS LOCAL

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WAVERLY, MO 64096 PERMIT NO. 10 BOX HOLDER RURAL ROUTE CAR - RT - PRE - SORT

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID MARSHALL, MO 65340 PERMIT NO. 140 BOX HOLDER RURAL ROUTE CAR - RT - PRE - SORT

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013

TWO BEDROOM houses, 886-8488.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY For Lease. Excellent locations. Near new construction.

Energy efficient. 886-8009.

ONE BEDROOM, all utilities included, no pets $450/month. 660-221-3937

UTILITIES PAID studio apartment. Coin washer/dryer. $275-$395. Skouby Enterprises RE-MGT, (660)8863358.

FOR RENT: Now taking applications Westport Gardens Apartments. One & two bedroom units. Call Kim at Action Management. 660-831-0030.

TDD: 800-735-2966. This institution is an equal housing opportunity provider.

Postal Customer

POSTAL CUSTOMERS LOCAL

1997 Ford F150 4x4, 178k $5,000 OBO. Sear's tiller rotates front & rear, $350 OBO. Call Barb, 660-631-3547.

BIG ROUND bales hay, $50 & big round bales straw, $35.

Call Danny, 660-631-4546 MATTRESS SETS: Twin $89.99, Full $99.99, Queen $199.99, Queen Pillowtop $249.99. Dutch Kountry Market & Furniture, 10340 E. Hwy. 50, Knob Noster, MO 65336. 660-563-2941.

SQUARE BALES hay, $4 & square bales straw, $3.50.

New bale spike for pickup bed, $950. Call Danny, 660631-4547.

FOUND: set of keys, 12/16/13 on corner of Mitchell & Redman. To identify & claim, stop by the Marshall DemocratNews office Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

BANKS MOVING And Storage Company. Storage units now available, easy access, low rates, video surveillance.

975 W. Jackson. 886-7471, 855-559-7471.

SOUTH 65 STORAGE. Lowest prices in county. Various sizes. Lighted units. 886-8037.

MARSHALL CENTRAL Storage. South Odell and new location on Drake Road.

Various sizes both locations.

886-4600.

MARSHALL MINI-STORAGE. Hwy. 20 West. U-Store! ULock! Car-Boats-FurnitureEtc. 886-9499 or 886-8268.

NOW ACCEPTING YOUR Items for Consignment Auction: Please call 886-9341 from 8:00am-4:00pm. 624 N Miami, Old North IGA building.

NEXT SALE 1/8, 5:30pm

May your Holidays be filled with joy and good cheer!

OFFICE SPACE Available, $425 per month. 886-5101

MARSHALL, 762 W. JACKSON, two bed, one bath, single family, nice lot. Lease or cash, $1,250 down, $488/month.

877-553-5348

ROCK HAULING and spreading. Also haul DDGs and free compost. Call Ted, Triangle Trucking, 660-631-2538

Thomas Farms & Trucking, LLC Call Dennis Thomas, For All Your Dump Truck Needs (660) 631-0318

More food to feed people in need.

(Please bring a photo identification & bags or boxes to carry your selections.)

CAMPBELL'S MOVING SALE, 1016 Whippoorwill, Wed.-Sat., 8:00am-? Two full floors. Christmas items, two display cabinets, chairs, lamps, men's large items, tools, linens, dishes, wheelchairs, mirrors, collectibles, fishing, bird bath, Lots of items, Don't Miss!

Classifieds • 886-2233

9 a.m. to Noon, Dec. 28th at First Christian Church, 130 North Jefferson, Marshall

Sharing Food.

Bringing Hope.

This food is being distributed because The Food Bank is aware of the increased need for food in your community. All our food is given away free so there’s no cost to you or to any food pantry we partner with in our 32-county service area.

Questions? Just call The Food Bank at 573-474-1020.

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Need a car for a day or week?

RENT A 4-DOOR CAR

Elmer Hare Ford Sales Inc.

886-7462

Arth’s Body Shop Auto Body Repair • Painting Frame Straightening • Free Estimates

NOTICE

Saline County Collector’s Office Hours: 12-20-13 — 12-23-13 8:00 - 5:00pm 12-26,27 — 12-30-13 8:00 - 5:00pm 12-31-13

8:00 - 3:00pm

NOT OPEN: 12/24 — 25/13 • 1-1-14

207 E. Label • Marshall • 886-3933

OATS BUS

To receive the Oats Bus schedule for in-town shopping and doctor appointments, call 886-5017.

For information for out-of-town shopping and doctor appointments, please call 800-276-6287.

Home of the Jump Start Program!

Congratulations to the hundreds of customers who have taken advantage of the

Jump Start!

Program!

If you have ever had some bad luck with your credit for whatever reason, but need to buy a car,

call Ron at 660-826-8320.

We can help!

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To Buy, Sell, or Trade the classifieds is where you want to look.

From autos for sale to work wanted you can find what you need in the classifieds.

Call 886-2233 to place your ad today.

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For More-Marvelous Mashed Potatoes (NAPSA)—Here’s a quick tip for a delicious dish: Slow cook your mashed potatoes. Slow cookers save time, energy and space in the kitchen. They’re particularly helpful during holidays, when extra stove top and oven space are in high demand. Slow cookers actually save you time because there’s no need for constant attention or frequent stirring and there’s minimal cleanup.

Here’s one slow-cooker mashed Idaho® potatoes recipe that could fast become a family favorite: Slow-Cooked Mashed Potatoes Approximately eight cups 3 pounds Idaho® potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 11⁄3 cups water ½ cup (1 stick) butter, divided 1 teaspoon salt or to taste ½ teaspoon black pepper or to taste 1 cup whole milk Coat a 3½–4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Add potatoes and pour water over potatoes, stir, cover and cook on high setting 3 hours or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low, add all but 1 tablespoon of the butter, salt and pepper. Using a potato masher or a handheld electric mixer, beat on medium speed until potatoes are thoroughly mashed (while potatoes are in the slow cooker). Slowly add the milk and beat until creamy; do not overbeat or they will be stiff and have a “gummy” texture. Place the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a small microwave bowl and cook on high setting 25–30

Photo courtesy of the Idaho Potato Commission.

Add room-temperature butter and milk to your potatoes for a rich creamy taste and texture. seconds or until just melted.

Drizzle evenly over potatoes.

Cooking Tips •To make sure you’re getting potatoes grown in Idaho’s unique climate—warm days, cool nights, rich volcanic soil and abundant fresh water—always look for the “Grown in Idaho” seal.

•Cut potatoes in evenly shaped cubes.

•Place potatoes in cold water and then bring to a boil.

•Add a bouillon cube to the potatoes while they are boiling.

•Don’t overbeat. This can create starchy, sticky mashed potatoes.

•Beat in herbs, seasonings, minced vegetables or grated cheese for added flavor and color.

•For fluffier mashed potatoes, stir in a ½ teaspoon of baking powder. Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

Learn More For more potato facts, tips and recipes, visit www.idahopotato.com.

Facebook: Facebook.com/famous idahopotatoes; Twitter: twitter.com/ idahopotato; Pinterest: Pinter est.com/idahopotato.

Don’t Let Your Child’s Fever Fool You (NAPSA)—When your child isn’t feeling well, your main concern is to help him or her get better.

However, when it comes to children’s fevers, your first step should always be to determine whether or not your child actually has a fever. This can save your child from receiving unnecessary medication or even hospitalization.

Fever Myth: “If your child feels warm, she must have a fever.” While he or she may feel warm, a child’s skin temperature varies with exercise, excitement and sleep—making your hands poor thermometers.

Fever Fact: Use a thermometer, so you can get an accurate temperature. Remember, the temperature for a fever depends on where you put the thermometer. A rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher, an oral temperature of 100 degrees and above, and an armpit temperature of 99 degrees all mean that your child has a fever.

Parent Education To help educate caregivers about the nature of fevers, PediaCare® has partnered with father and pediatrician Dr. David Hill, author of “Dad to Dad: Parenting like a Pro,” to develop a series of videos to debunk a number of myths about kids and fevers.

A Safer Treatment PediaCare® has also developed the new Single Dose Fever Reducer. It’s designed to help make giving children medicine an easier and safer task. It’s the only premeasured acetaminophen available in individual, squeezable packets, suitable for anytime dosing.

The child-resistant Single Dose packets each contain an accurate

You can’t go by touch. A child’s skin temperature varies with exercise, excitement and sleep.

That’s why it’s wise to use a thermometer when testing for a fever. dose for just one treatment, so they require no additional cup or spoon and reduce the threat of overdosing. The packet is specially designed for little mouths and to make taking medicine less intimidating.

Each box of the product contains multiple ready-to-use doses based on weight and age. This product is available in two sizes— a 7.5-mL packet for children 36–47 lbs. or ages 4–5, and a 10mL packet for children 48–59 lbs. or ages 6–8. Many parents are confused as to when to give their child acetaminophen and dosing instructions can be confusing.

“PediaCare ® Single Dose makes dosing simple and provides parents with peace of mind,” said Dr. Hill. “This innovative product takes a trusted medicine and transforms it into an easy-to-use solution.”

To view Dr. Hill’s videos, visit www.youtube.com/PEDIACARE. For more information, visit PediaCare.com, or join them at Facebook.com/PediaCare and @PediaCare on Twitter for updates.

Safe Bike Selecting And Riding (NAPSA)—When it comes to buying your youngster a new bike, AAA’s Rhonda Shah says it’s vital that you find one that’s the proper size.

How To Size A Bike You’ll know the bike fits the child when he or she can sit on the seat and balance the bicycle with the balls of both feet touching the ground and without leaning to one side or the other. If the bicycle seat is in the lowest position and the child cannot touch both feet to the ground, the bike is too large to be ridden safely.

“If you want to give the bike as a surprise present,” says Shah, “you’d be wise to go to the bike shop with the child’s measurements and a tape measure in hand.”

Measure the child’s inseam to the ground. The distance from the top of the bike’s horizontal bar (or where it would be on a girl’s bike) to the ground should be an inch or two shorter than that.

Other Safety Suggestions •Consider brake design. Children’s bicycles typically have either hand brakes or coaster brakes, which engage when pedaling backwards. Keep in mind that hand brakes can be dangerous for younger children, who have smaller hands and less strength in the wrists.

•Everyone, regardless of age or skill level, should wear a bicycle helmet on every ride. Head injuries are the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes but wearing a properly fitted bicycle hel-

The right size bike and helmet mean more comfort and a greater ability to control and ride. met has been shown to reduce the risk by up to 85 percent, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Just as a bike must be sized correctly, so should helmets. It’s best to try on a helmet, but if that’s not possible, measure around the recipient’s head at the forehead to determine which size to purchase. Make sure the helmet meets safety standards by looking for a sticker on the inside from the Snell Memorial Foundation, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ASTM International, or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

•Before taking a spin on a new bike, check that it’s put together securely and that additional safety equipment, such as horns or lights, have been installed correctly. Wear brightly colored or reflective clothing and learn all safety rules.

•For more safe bicycling tips, go to ShareTheRoad.AAA.com.

Maximize Your Next Refund With These Tax Deductions And Credits (NAPSA)—According to the Internal Revenue Service, more than 101 million income tax refunds were issued in 2013, averaging $2,651 each. The average was a couple hundred dollars more for taxpayers who elected to have their refund directly deposited into a bank account.

Averages in 2014 will likely be similar because of tax legislation passed in the first couple days of 2013, according to TaxACT spokesperson Jessi Dolmage.

“The now-permanent and extended tax breaks will benefit taxpayers of all situations, including families, college students and homeowners,” said Dolmage.

The credits and deductions available on federal returns due April 15, 2014 include: •Child and Dependent Care Credit—The maximum amount of child and dependent care expenses eligible for the credit is now $3,000 if you have one child or $6,000 if you have two or more children.

These increased amounts are permanent.

•Child Tax Credit—The credit has been made permanent at $1,000 per child under the age of 17 at the end of 2013. This credit may be claimed in addition to the Child and Dependent Care Credit.

•Tuition and fees deduction—If you, your spouse or your dependent is enrolled in a postsecondary institution, you may be able to deduct tuition expenses as an adjustment to income, even if you don’t itemize deductions. You generally take this deduction if you don’t qualify for an education credit or other tax break for the same expenses.

•American Opportunity Tax Credit—The maximum amount of this credit for the first four years of postsecondary education costs in a degree or certificate program is $2,500 per student. Costs may include tuition, fees and course materials (books). If you don’t owe any tax, you may also be eligible to receive up to 40 percent of the credit ($1,000) as a refund.

•Educator expenses deduction—Elementary and secondary educators can deduct up to $250 in related job expenses as an adjustment to income, even if not itemizing deductions. Unlike most employee expenses, educator expenses are not reduced by 2 percent of your adjusted gross income.

•Deduction for mortgage insurance premiums—If you pay mortgage insurance premiums, also known as private mort-

According to the IRS, taxpayers who have their refund directly deposited generally receive larger refunds. gage insurance (PMI), you may be able to deduct premiums as mortgage interest.

•Alternative Minimum Tax— The AMT was created to ensure wealthy taxpayers receiving large tax benefits pay some tax. It will now be adjusted for inflation each year so fewer taxpayers are subject to the tax. The exemption amount rises in 2013 to $51,900 ($80,800 for married couples filing jointly). For married individuals filing separately, the exemption is $40,400.

•Adoption credit—You may qualify for a credit equal to up to $12,970 of your adoption expenses including fees, court costs, attorney fees, traveling expense and other expenses directly related to and for the principal purpose of the legal adoption of an eligible child. If your employer provides adoption benefits, you may also be able to exclude up to the same amount from your income. Both a credit and exclusion may be claimed for the same adoption but not for the same expense.

•State and local sales tax deduction—For 2013, you can still deduct state and local sales taxes. You can take this deduction or a deduction for state income tax—but not both.

As with most tax benefits, you must meet certain criteria in order to claim them on your tax return, and even if you are eligible, you may not qualify for the entire amount.

Online and mobile tax preparation programs make it easy to do your own taxes and confidently claim all your deductions and credits. As you answer simple questions, the program completes your tax forms and checks for errors and potential opportunities.

One of the top solutions, TaxACT, even helps you plan for next year with guidance for the implications of the Affordable Care Act on your taxes.

Learn more about these deductions and credits at www.irs.gov, and file your federal taxes free at www.taxact.com.

Editors note: Please publish before April 16, 2014.

Technical Training Key To Successful Manufacturing Careers (NAPSA)—Good news for people concerned about employment in America today: Well-paying jobs in the manufacturing sector— actually, more than 600,000 of them—are waiting for workers who have been properly trained.

That’s why now may be the time to take a second look at a career in manufacturing.

Why are so many skilled labor jobs unfilled? Part of it has to do with perception. Many people, especially young people, think a career in manufacturing involves working in noisy, dirty surroundings in a job that gathers little respect and less attention. Those stereotypes may have been more accurate decades ago, but are really not today.

Manufacturing plants and facilities are now highly automated, and it takes a great deal of training and knowledge to operate the machinery and equipment.

People can’t simply walk in off the street and get those jobs.

As high school students think about plans following graduation, a career in a skilled labor field isn’t top of mind with most. In fact, a recent poll found that while 70 percent of Americans think manufacturing is the most important industry as far as effect on the national economy goes, only 30 percent say they’d encourage their children to pursue a manufacturing career.

While conventional four-year college programs are a good fit for some, many students would thrive in a technical education program if given the chance. Often in only two years, a young man or woman can get a technical degree, start working a meaningful job that offers career advancement, and make a decent living doing so. The average hourly wage for manufacturing jobs is about $24, according to Businessweek.com.

The private sector is doing its part to encourage manufacturing careers. Many technical schools

Many technical schools and community colleges now teach specific manufacturing disciplines designed to give students added skills to make them more employable. and community colleges are partnering with Snap-on Incorporated to teach specific disciplines designed to give students added skills to make them more employable. The company is a leading manufacturer of tools, equipment and diagnostics for the transportation, aviation, aerospace and manufacturing sectors, and has developed certification programs for students to receive extra training in certain technical disciplines.

The goal of the Snap-on certifications is not to teach how machinery operates or how an aircraft flies, but rather, to show students the proper and best way to use specific tools and equipment to become more productive in their jobs.

Most Snap-on certification courses comprise 16 hours of instruction and are blended into the school’s existing technical course program. More than 100 technical schools across the country offer certifications as part of their curriculum. To facilitate the certifications in the partnering schools, Snap-on works with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3), an organization that validates and oversees the certification assessment standards.

For more information on the certification program or to see a list of participating schools, visit www1.snapon.com/Education.

Local business currently seeking an Accountant.

Responsibilities include: Preparation of financial statements, month-end processing, support and oversight of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, among other duties.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting required.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Successful candidates must have strong time management skills, be detail oriented, a good communicator, problem solver, leader and team builder.

Please send resumes to: Human Resources, PO Box 219, Marshall, MO 65340

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Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year !