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• Gouda cheese accounts for 50% to 60% of cheese consumed in the world. It’s named after the city of Gouda in the Netherlands, and is one of the oldest-recorded cheeses in the world, with written documentation dating back The Dan Yoder Family to 1184. The name Gouda refers to the method of making this cheese, rather than a name for a BEFORE AFTER specific kind. It’s pressed into circular molds, giving the cheese its characteristic shape. It’s then soaked in brine, which gives it its distincStamped, Colored & Custom Concrete tive taste. A yellow coating prevents the cheese from drying out. There are seven different categories of Gouda cheese, based on how long the cheese is aged. A young cheese is aged for Contact four weeks and has a very mild, nutty taste. Old Elwood Miller 716-531-8521 cheese is aged for 10 to 12 months, and very YOUR ALL AROUND old cheese for more than 12 months, giving it CONCRETE CONTRACTOR PSY0243703_PROOF 5/18/17 12:10 PM Page 1 a bit of a butterscotch flavor.

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GEE WHIZ (continued): • If you have gelasins, it simply means that you have dimples in your cheeks when you smile.

It’s believed that dimples are caused by a variation in the structure of the facial muscle known as the zygomaticus major. The muscle is a little shorter in those having dimples.

• There were several “G” men who sat at King Arthur’s round table, according to the legend.

The most famous was Sir Galahad, who was the natural son of Sir Lancelot. Folklore tells us that one day, as they were out riding, Arthur’s knights spied a sword in a stone sitting in a river. Only the world’s best knight could pull it out of the stone. Galahad was the knight who accomplished it. Galahad was later chosen as one of the three knights chosen to embark on the Quest for the Holy Grail. Sir Gawain, Sir Gareth, and Sir Gaheris were all nephews of King Arthur, and Sir Geraint was the eldest son of King Erbin of Dumnonia. What was the reason for the round table? A round table has no head, signifying that the 12 knights who sat there all had equal status.

• There are several synonyms for the word gormandize, including pig out, binge, and gorge.

A person gormandizes anytime they eat food gluttonously.

• We might call this person a panhandler, beggar, vagrant, or bum, but the fancy term for these folks is gaberlunzie, a word with its roots in the medieval Scottish language. It can also refer to someone who is licensed to accept public charity. (continued on next page) Across 1. “All ___ are off!”

5. First-rate 9. Coaster 13. ___ vera 14. Deadly snake 15. A fisherman may spin one 16. Table accessory 18. Brook 19. Armageddon 20. Beldam 21. Compunction 23. “The Open Window” writer 24. “My boy” 25. Computer artist 33. Abnormal respiratory sound 34. Casting need 35. “Much ___ About Nothing” 36. Auditory 37. Kid 39. Cornstarch brand 40. Top secret?

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30. Slang for narcotics agent 31. First name in mystery 32. Spacious 37. State of being despised 38. QB’s cry 39. “Hamlet” has five 41. Alternative to a fence 42. Exterior 44. Baby 45. Summer cooler 46. Shady spot 49. Draw out 50. “Pumping ___” 51. ___ lily 52. Legal prefix 54. Cut down 55. Skate ____ 56. A chip, maybe 59. Bit of a draft 60. High degree

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By Sam Mazzotta POOP-OOP-A DOOP DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You were totally off base in your answer to the person who says her neighbor is complaining about the dog poop in her yard. Why did you go so easy on her? She needs to clean up her dog’s mess! Not only does it look and smell disgusting, but a backyard full of dog poop is a backyard full of nasty bacteria and diseases.

That stuff can be tracked from one yard to another by other animals like squirrels, raccoons and birds.

If I were that person’s neighbor, I’d call the city to inspect her property right away. I’ve done so myself on a few occasions. There’s nothing like the threat of daily fines from the city to get a neighbor to clean up after their dogs. -- Disgusted in St. Pete DEAR DISGUSTED: I agree, a yard full of poop is both smelly and a cradle for harmful bacteria. Not to mention that the nitrogen-rich waste destroys the grass. I wanted to give her the benefit of the doubt, though. Some people might simply be bothered by the sight of a dog doing its business and assume the yard is a mess. Whether the neighbor has a legitimate beef isn’t clear, though, since I haven’t actually seen the property. *** DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You know, a lot of that “neighbor battle” could be taken care of if the person puts up a high fence. That’s all I have to say about it. -- Ed W. in Santa Fe

• Musicians will know that a grace note is a type of ornament in a piece of music that acts as an embellishment. It’s also known as a short appoggiatura, and will be seen on the page as much smaller than the regular notes, with a slash through the note’s stem and is usually played quickly before the larger note to which they’re attached. Another musical “G” word, glissando, is a glide from one pitch to another.

A pianist might play a glissando down the keyboard by sliding the thumb of the right thumb across the keys.

• Did you know that the tongue of a giraffe can reach a length of 20 inches (50.8 cm)? This unusual animal uses it to harvest leaves from tall trees, with its favorite being the acacia tree.

These trees have thorns and the giraffe’s tongue is used to separate the thorns from the leaves.

The color of the tongue is black or dark purple, which helps protect it from sunburn. A giraffe’s neck is about 6 feet (1.8 m) long and can weigh about 600 lbs. (272 kg). Its heart is 2 feet (0.6 m) long and weighs 25 lbs. (11 kg). The animal needs no more than 30 minutes of sleep in a 24hour period, and takes frequent catnaps lasting just a minute or two.

• There are several unusual “G” words that are uncomplimentary, including grobian, which refers to a rude, blundering oaf, and grinagog, a person with a stupid grin. If you’re a goop, you’re an inconsiderate, ill-mannered clod, while if someone calls you a gomeril, he or she thinks you’re a half-wit. Don’t confuse gomeril with gump, which is a complete nitwit.

• Who knew there’s a special term for a narrow alley or passageway between tall buildings? It’s called a ginnel. (continued on next page)

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GEE WHIZ (continued): • The famed Apache chief Geronimo spent the first part of his life in Arizona. His name translates “the one who yawns.” During Mexico’s attempts to annex the southwest, Mexican soldiers killed his mother, his wife, and his three small children, which led to a life of antagonism. After Geronimo and his people were confined to a reservation in Arizona, they found the restricted life difficult. Geronimo carried out various raids on the U.S. and Mexican military until his final surrender in 1886. He was incarcerated in Florida, followed by exile at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was allowed to appear at the 1898 World’s Fair in Omaha, Nebraska, which launched his celebrity status. Geronimo was soon in demand at fairs, appearing at the 1901 and 1904 World’s Fairs, and posing for photographs in his traditional clothing and selling his crafts. After being thrown from his horse in 1909, Geronimo died at Fort Sill, still considered a prisoner of war. Over the course of his life, he’d had nine wives.

• Some folks have “G” phobias, such as gamophobics, those who have a fear of marriage, or gelotophobics, who are afraid of being laughed at. Gerascophobia is the fear of growing old, while gerontophobics fear old people. It’s one thing to have galeophobia, the fear of cats, but galeanthropy is something completely different – it’s the belief that one IS a cat!

• We all know that person who is garrulous and practices garrulity. What is that person doing?

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Transfer to a pre-warmed pizza pan and top with sauce and cheese. It’s so good ... and lowcarb!” -- M.D. in Wisconsin • “I use clothespins to keep the garbage bag in place in my small bathroom can. I line it with paper bags, and to keep them from trying to close, I just use the clothespins. If they get dirty, I just knock them into the trash bag too.”

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• The name gladiolus has its origins in the Latin language, from the word gladius, meaning “sword.” In fact, sometimes it’s referred to as the “sword lily.” In ancient times, the gladiolus was known as xiphium, from the Greek word xiphos, also translating “sword.” There are about 300 different species of gladioli, with their numbers added to every year. It’s necessary to dig up the bulbs at the first Autumn frost.

• Gladioli are associated with a fortieth wedding anniversary and are the flower for the birth month of August. They symbolize remembrance, and also stand for strength of character, faithfulness, and honor. A gift of gladioli also expresses infatuation, telling the receiver that she “pierces the heart.”

• In 1925, the first National Spelling Bee was held. “Gladiolus” was the word that 11-year-old Frank Neuhauser spelled correctly to win the contest. Frank prepared for the competition by copying the dictionary into a notebook. U.S. President Calvin Coolidge personally awarded the boy $500 in gold pieces. Back home in Kentucky, Frank was honored with a parade, where he was presented with several bouquets of gladioli. He went on to become a patent attorney.

• Gardenias are a member of the coffee family, and are native to tropical regions. They are named in honor of a Charleston, South Carolina physician and naturalist, Alexander Garden.

The flowers are waxy, white or pale yellow, and very strongly scented. Although they can be cultivated as a house plant, because of their tropical origins, they require high humidity to thrive. (continued on next page)

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“G” FLOWERS (continued): • In France, men wearing formal evening dress traditionally wear gardenias as their boutonniere. During America’s Gilded Age, upperclass men in New York City wore gardenias in their buttonhole. It was the favorite flower of psychologist Sigmund Freud.

• Gardenias are the symbol of purity and sweetness, and a gift tells the receiver, “You are lovely.” They also indicate secret love.

• Geraniums are a popular addition to hanging plants, containers, and flower gardens everywhere. They are hardy plants that will grow in nearly any type of soil and don’t need frequent watering.

• There are about 400 species of geraniums found throughout the world, ranging in height from 6 inches (15.2 cm) to 4 feet (1.2 m) tall.

• Geraniums are also known as crane’s bill, because their seed capsule does in fact resemble a crane’s bill. They’re not just a beautiful addition to a garden, but are useful in many other ways, including brewing a tea from the leaves.

Their essential oil can be used as a deodorant, tonic, or diuretic, and has been effective for some in reducing the appearance of scars.

• There are many unusually-scented geraniums, including peppermint, lemon, rose, orange, pineapple, and nutmeg. There is even a variety that smells like citronella that repels mosquitoes.

• You may not have heard of gypsophilia, but you’ve certainly seen it. It’s the fancy name for plain old Baby’s Breath, a bushy plant with delicate small flowers on long slender stems.

Baby’s breath is a member of the carnation family, and there are about 150 different species of the plant.

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Makes about 8 cups, or 16 accompaniment servings. *Note: One package (10 ounces) frozen baby lima beans may be substituted for edamame if desired.

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We’ve put a new spin on three-bean salad.

Fresh green beans are tossed with green and black soybeans -- delicious, and good for you too.

1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch lengths 1/2 (16-ounce) bag (1 1/2 cups) frozen shelled green soybeans (edamame)* 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 can (15 ounces) black soybeans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) pink beans, rinsed and drained 1 small red onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup) (continued in next column)

1. In a 12-inch skillet, heat 1/2-inch water to boiling over high heat. Add green beans and cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp. Place frozen soybeans in colander; drain green beans over soybeans. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain well.

2. In a large bowl, with wire whisk, mix oil, vinegars, sugar, salt and pepper until blended.

Add green-bean mixture, black soybeans, pink beans and onion; toss to combine. Let stand 1 hour to allow flavors to blend, or refrigerate until ready to serve. (continued in next column)

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• Before it was National Dairy Month, it was National Milk Month, an observance created in 1937 to promote drinking milk. The dairy industry has been changing dramatically since the late 1800s when scientific advances, including pasteurization, transformed the production process. The centrifugal separator that removes milk fat was introduced in 1878, and the Babcock test to determine fat content came along in the 1890s. Chicago was the first U.S. city to pass a law requiring milk to be pasteurized, in 1908.

• Every state in America has dairy farms, with about 47,000 licensed dairy farms across the nation, 97% of which are family-owned.

The average herd numbers about 200 cows.

These farms produce about 21 billion gallons (17,485,000 British) every year. About 99% of American households purchase milk, with the average person drinking about 25 gallons (20.8 British) every year.

• Although milk is sold by gallons, dairy farmers are actually paid by the hundredweight (100 pounds = 45.4 kg). One gallon (3.79 liters) weighs approximately 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg).

• The average cow produces about 6.3 gallons (23.9 liters) of milk per day, which adds up to more than 2,300 gallons (1,915 British) each year. Over the course of its lifetime, a cow will produce about 350,000 glasses of milk. To be able to produce that milk, the cow drinks about 35 gallons (29.1 British) of water every day.

That’s about the amount of water it takes to fill a bathtub. In addition, the cow consumes between 90 and 100 lbs. (40.8 to 45.4 kg) of food daily. (continued on next page)

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comes from dairy foods, with milk the number one source for calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D. You get more calcium out of drinking an 8-oz. (0.24 liter) glass of milk than from eating seven oranges or six slices of wheat bread.

Other nutrients found in milk are phosphorus, riboflavin, niacin, and Vitamins A and B12.

• Ten pounds of milk (4.5 kg.) are required to make one pound (0.45 kg) of cheese. A gallon of ice cream (3.79 liters) takes 12 pounds (5.4 kg.) of whole milk to make, while 21.8 lbs.

(9.9 kg.) of milk are needed to produce a pound (0.45 kg) of butter.

• Did you know that butter’s natural yellow color comes mainly from the beta-carotene found in the grass that the dairy cow consumes?

• In 1884, dairy processors began selling milk inHome of “Mission to Mars,” “Space glass bottles. The first paper cartons to package milk came along in 1906. The familiar Mountain,” and “Finding Nemo Voyage” plastic jugs of today were introduced in the mid-1960s.

• The 27th President of the United States, William Howard Taft, kept a Holstein dairy cow named Pauline Wayne as his official presidential pet from 1910 to 1913. Pauline lived and grazed on the White House lawn, providing 1. to Taft Disneyland Paris milk and his family.

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What are our favorite dairy foods? Of the Frontierland more than 300 varieties of cheese sold in the 3. States, The Monorail United Cheddar is the most popular.

The person will eat about 34 lbs. (15.4 4. average Space Mountain kg) of cheese this year. Vanilla is by far the 5. popular Fantasyland most flavor of ice cream, with chocolate a distant second. We also love our yogurt, consuming more than 300,000 tons (304,814 metric) nationwide.

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