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• The accomplishments of the first-born, such as walking and talking, are monumental in the eyes of parents and the child is pushed to achieve at a faster pace. First-time parents worry if the child isn’t advancing as they expect and might pressure for success. Parents might push the child to carry out the dreams they had for themselves, and are often harder on first-borns. • Because first-borns often feel the need to be perfect in everything they do, they are usually well-organized, goal-oriented, and respectful of rules. First-borns tend to become people pleasers, ambitious, and aggressive. • First-borns dominate the list of Nobel Prize winners, National Merit scholars, and astronauts. A few famous first-borns are Winston Churchill, Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, and Harry Truman. • When a second child arrives, the first-born often becomes the “helper.” This results in a desire to protect and lead, and they become nurturers and caretakers. • The behavior of a middle child is often the result of the fact that they have never been “in the spotlight.” Their older sibling seems to be forging ahead with achievements while the younger one is the “entertainer” of the family, making the middle-born feel upstaged, left out, and insecure. The middle child often tries hard to be different from the older sibling. Because they sometimes feel ignored, they branch out on their own, becoming mentally tough and independent. They develop good social skills as a result, and often turn to their peer group rather than family for support.
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We also have used the crate training method for years. I have a large crate in the kitchen that “Ralph” knows is his den. He sleeps and naps in there, and I trained him to go into it when visitors come to the house or when I’m taking out the trash. It’s turned so that he can see out of it and get a view of all the activity in our home. -- Anita C., Rochester, N.Y. DEAR ANITA: Thank you for passing this along! Working in basic obedience training as part of everyday life is a great way to reinforce that training and encourage positive behavior. While not everyone agrees with crate training, it can be very effective when done correctly. The Humane Society of the United States has crate training tips at www. humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training. html. Send your questions or comments to ask@ pawscorner.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Welcome to Goose Tips! As children, our Moms are the biggest celebrities in our universe. There’s nothing better than being gifted with their love and attention, or getting their extra special autographed hugs and kisses. On a larger scale, there are 2 billion moms on our little planet--and they’re mega stars and celebrities within each of their families. But some moms are more famous than other, and it’s “mother nature” to be curious about all the celebrity Moms out there. So, in celebration of Mother’s Day, we take a tour of a few moms that have found Hollywood fame. Did you know: Katherine Hepburn’s father was a surgeon and her mother was a dedicated suffragette and early crusader for birth control. Did you know: Elvis Presley, was a mama’s boy. He slept in the same bed with his mother, Gladys, until his early teens. I love that. Many of the sweaters worm by Mr. Rogers on the popular television show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, were actually knitted by his real mother. Gather around our table at the Goose this Mother’s Day...Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken with REAL Mashed Potatoes available all day Mother’s Day...Call ahead for Family meals to go. Thanks to you we are celebrating 5 years....Wild Game Every Friday...Now Serving Beer and Wine. The Wounded Goose, we have a lot of
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BIRTH ORDER (continued): • Adler believed that middle children are more cooperative because they’ve grown up sharing attention. This also makes them more flexible and diplomatic, skills that allow them to thrive in business. The middles are also frequently good at peacemaking and negotiating – they’re good at seeing both sides of an issue! Fifty-two percent of U.S. presidents were middle children. • Because parents start to relax by the second child and become less demanding, middle children tend to have a more relaxed attitude toward life than their older sibling. Some famous middles include David Letterman, Richard Nixon, Madonna, and Princess Diana. • A recent study indicates that first-born children receive about 3,000 hours more time with parents between age 4 and 13 than their younger siblings. Perhaps this is why first-borns are more pressured to succeed, as parents “loosen up” as more children arrive. Parents also spend less time with each arriving child because they get more proficient at child-rearing tasks. • The baby of the family is often more pampered than his older siblings. Adler believed this was one of the worst actions of a parent, leading to dependence, selfishness, and irresponsibility. He theorized that babied children easily become manipulative and temperamental. The youngest child often gets more attention because the older children have grown to different developmental stages and are somewhat independent. • The baby of the family is often the entertainer or the charmer and likes being in the limelight. He is more carefree and affectionate, and has a good sense of humor, but usually seems to be more rebellious than his older siblings.
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• On May 10, 1749, the 10th and final volume of Henry Fielding’s novel “Tom Jones” is printed. The serialized novel told the humorous story of the attempts of the illegitimate but charming Tom Jones to win his neighbor’s daughter. • On May 5, 1904, Boston Red Sox pitcher Cy Young (born Denton True Young) throws a perfect game against the Detroit Tigers. It was the first perfect game of the modern era; the last had been thrown by John Montgomery Ward in 1880. It was the second of three no-hitters that Young would throw, and the only perfect game. • On May 9, 1926, according to their claims, polar explorer Richard E. Byrd and co-pilot Floyd Bennett fly over the North Pole in a triple-engine Fokker monoplane, the Josephine Ford. However, the discovery in 1996 of the diary that Byrd kept seemed to suggest that he and Bennett may have turned back 150 miles short of the pole because of an oil leak. • On May 6, 1940, John Steinbeck is awarded the Pulitzer Prize for his novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” The book traces the fictional Joad family of Oklahoma as they lose their family farm and move to California in search of a better life. • On May 7, 1965, in a Clearwater, Fla., motel room, a bleary-eyed Keith Richards awoke, grabbed a tape recorder and laid down one of the greatest pop hooks of all time: The opening riff of “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction.” He then promptly fell back to sleep. • On May 8, 1984, claiming that its athletes will not be safe from protests and possible physical attacks, the Soviet Union announces that it will not compete in the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. The boycott was a response to the decision of the United States to boycott the 1980 games held in Moscow. • On May 11, 1997, IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blue makes chess history by defeating chess champion Gary Kasparov. The Russian master conceded defeat after 19 moves in the sixth game of the tournament. It was the first defeat of a reigning world champion by a machine in tournament play. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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• It was noted Democratic politician Adlai Stevenson who made the following sage observation: “In America, anybody can be president. That’s one of the risks you take.” • You might be surprised to learn that notorious FBI director J. Edgar Hoover at one time had presidential aspirations. He reportedly believed he would be able to defeat president Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1936, though nothing came of his ambition. • Those who study such things say that a lion and a leopard can successfully interbreed. The resulting offspring is called a leopon. • The first pocket calculator was introduced by Texas Instruments in 1961, intended originally for use by the Air Force. Weighing 10 ounces and being only slightly larger than a pack of cigarettes, the company claimed that it could perform the same calculations as a computer 150 times its size. • The sex organ of a male spider can be found at the end of one of its legs. • As most health-care workers could tell you, emergency rooms are busier and more mental patients are admitted during the full moon than at any other time of the month. The time of the new moon is only slightly less busy, however. • The next time you’re drizzling honey on your biscuit, consider this tidbit: Bees must visit up to 2 million flowers just to produce a single pound of the sweetener. • One might think that an event as momentous as the Wright Brothers’ first successful airplane flight in 1903 would have received widespread coverage in the media. One would be wrong. The only newspaper to carry an account of the historic flight was the Virginian Pilot, based in Norfolk. Thought for the Day: “I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.” -- Mark Twain (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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BIRTH ORDER (continued): • The baby tends to be less responsible and more adventurous, taking part in risky activities and aggressive sports. He is the daredevil of the family. A recent study points out that those major league baseball players who are the youngest are 10 times more likely to steal bases than first-born players. • The down side of being the baby is that parents often don’t give a lot of attention or praise to the milestones, since tying shoes and riding a two-wheeler for the first time have become “old hat” to them. • Famous babies of the family include Jim Carrey, Billy Crystal, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, and Rosie O’Donnell, which makes sense since babies like being center stage and making people laugh. • An only child has the advantage of receiving all the attention and resources. This often results in high achievers and better performance on intelligence tests. Single children learn how to play alone, which can lead to the development of vivid imaginations and fantasies. They also tend to be very close to their parents. • A recent study indicates that being raised with siblings makes for more healthy relationships later in life. The American Sociological Association says that the more siblings you have, the better your chance of a long and happy marriage, since you’ve developed skills in conflict negotiation and personality clashes. The research points to a reduction in the likelihood of divorce by 2% per sibling. Which child is the least likely to get married? Studies indicated that would be the only child. • More families are opting to have only one child now than ever before. In 1970, 33% of families had only one child. That percentage is about 43% today. Perhaps part of the reason is the amount of money it requires to rear a child to his 18th birthday. That figure is close to $300,000, which does not include saving for college.
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Fans of the 1939 classic The Wizard of Oz will recognize the familiar phrase, “Lions and tigers and bears, oh, my!” uttered by Dorothy. Here is some interesting info about each of Dorothy’s fears. • Lions are found primarily in Africa, from the southern border of the Sahara down to South Africa. Although we often refer to lions as “King of the Jungle,” they actually dwell in a prairie grassland habitat. They’re the second in size of the “big cats,” after tigers. A male lion is about 10 feet (3 m) in length, usually weighing between 330 and 550 lbs. (150-250 kg). Its tail adds another 2 or 3 feet (0.6 – 1 m) to its length. At its shoulder, an adult lion stands nearly 4 feet (1.2 m) tall. Its roar can be heard nearly 5 miles (8 km) away. • The cats live in groups called prides, surprisingly, usually led by the females. A pride might have as many as 40 lions, and the females stay in their mother’s pride their entire lives. • A lion’s diet is most large animals, such as zebras and wildebeests. The females are the primary hunters in the pride. • Very vulnerable to extinction, there are only about 3,200 tigers existing in the wild today. In just over 100 years, the world has lost 97% of its wild tigers. • Whereas the lion is a social animal, tigers are solitary and typically hunt alone. They are massive animals, with the male Siberian tigers weighing up to 660 lbs. (300 kg). When their prey is bagged, the tiger might eat up to 88 lbs. (40 kg) of meat at one time. Their large size doesn’t slow them down, however, as tigers can reach a running speed of up to 40 mph (65 km/hr) and can swim distances of up to 3.7 miles (6 km).
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For Advertising Call (740) 446-4543 OH, MY! (continued): • White tigers are extremely rare, carrying a gene that is present in just one out of every 10,000 tigers. • There are eight different species of bears, including brown, black, polar, and pandas. Brown bears are the largest of all, and can weigh up to 2,200 lbs. (998 kg). Polar bears are the second largest species, weighing about 1,500 lbs. (680 kg), and measuring up to 10 feet (3 m) long. Their thick white coat has nearly 9,700 hairs per square inch. Diet consists mainly of seals and walruses. A polar bear can track down an odor from 20 miles (32 km) away, and can detect a dead seal under 3 feet (0.9 m) of solid ice. Once it captures its prey, the polar bear’s stomach can hold 150 lbs. (68 kg) of meat. • About 1,000 to 2,000 giant pandas live in the wilds of China today. At birth, the cub weighs just 5 oz. (150 g.), but will grow to about 330 lbs. (150 kg). Its diet is almost entirely bamboo, about 45 lbs. (20.4 kg) a day. • It’s not wise to try to out-run a bear. Some bears can run up to 40 mph (64 km/hr). Compare this to the pace of Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fast human alive, who can run 27 mph (43.5 km/hr.).
Q: I have a cast-iron bank that has been in my family for more than a century. It is a Monkey and Coconut bank. When a coin is placed in the monkey’s paw and a lever pressed, the coconut opens and the coin drops into it as the monkey’s eyes move and its mouth opens. It is in fairly good condition considering the age. I have been offered $500 for it. -- Drew, Appleton, Wisc. A: Your bank was patented on March 2, 1886, by James H. Bowen of Philadelphia. It was manufactured by J. & E. Stevens and Company of Cromwell, Conn. The bank was available on either a brown or red base. I found the Monkey and Coconut bank referenced in “The Official Guide to Mechanical Banks” by Dan Morphy and published by House of Collectibles. Morphy claims this bank is worth somewhere in the $1,000 to $12,000 range based, of course, on condition. Q: My dad and granddad were barbers in upstate New York. They both collected related items such as razors, shaving mugs, a shoeshine stand and even three barber poles. Are these worth keeping? -- Kenneth, Las Vegas, N.M. A: Barber shop collectibles are quite popular. Typical prices include a Victorian-era mug rack, $750; an electrified barber pole from the 1950s, $300; a Koken barber chair, circa 1940, $850; and a razor strop, $35. Values are based on condition and rarity. Christian Jones might be a good contact for you, since he collects and appraises barber-related items. He also is the author of an excellent guide, “Barber Shop History & Antiques,” available at amazon. com. Contact him at 1959 Route 3, Hamilton, NJ 08690; barbershop101@gmail.com; and TBSbarbershops.com. Q: While stationed in Germany during the 1960s, I collected several dozen Hummel figurines. Can you recommend a good guide so I can determine the values of ones I have? -Steve, Salem, Ore. A: Although there are several excellent guides, my personal pick is “M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Miniatures & More” by Robert L. Miller and published by Portfolio Books. This guide is the most accurate and documents thousands of Hummel items. Especially helpful is a chart of the various Hummel marks, making it fairly easy to date years of production.
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THE FOLLOWING WILL BE SOLD: MF 150 TRACTOR, 2000 MODEL 14’DUAL AXLE BOX TRAILER, 2002 HONDA ATV (3000 MILES), JD 3 PT. 2 ROW CORN PLANTER, MF 3 PT. 2 BOTTOM PLOWS, 5’ PULL BUSH HOG, 3 PT. CARRY ALL, 12’ FLAT BED TRAILER W/RAMPS, RUNNING GEARS FOR HAY WAGON, WESTERN SADDLES, GRAVELY 12 MOWER, CONTRACTOR TRUCK TOOL BOX, 110 GALLON “L” SHAPED TRUCK FUEL TANK, 11 HP COLEMAN GENERATOR, 5 HP PORTABLE (20 GAL) AIR COMPRESSOR, PLATFORM SCALES, AND SEVERAL HAND TOOLS.
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ANTIQUES AND HOUSEHOLD: KITCHEN CABINET W/FROSTED GLASS, BROYHILL CORNER TABLES, POSTER BED, DINETTE SET, TAPPAN GAS COOK STOVE, DRESSERS, 2 BUNK BEDS, FILING CABINETS, GE DRYER, REFRIGERATOR, UPRIGHT FREEZER, LIFT CHAIR, MIRRORS, 8 DAY CLOCK, MANTLE CLOCK (KEY WIND), SILVERWARE, SETS OF DISHES, ARMOIRE, BUFFET, KIDNEY SHAPED DESK, TELEPHONE CHAIR, 45 RPM , GERMAN MOWING SCYTHE, DUTCH OVEN, HAND CORN SHELLER, OLD LANTERNS, OTHER ITEMS AND SOME BOX LOTS.
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Harsh Winter Means More Work in Spring Many parts of the country have experienced a bad winter, with snow, ice and below-average temperatures. You might have more to do now than you would during an average spring. How does the outside of your house look? Snow, wind and ice likely have taken their toll on your siding, painted surfaces (like window trim or shutters) and your roof and eaves. Draft up your to-do list as you find battered caulking, broken screens and driveway cracks. And how did your shrubs fare? If you’re on a budget plan, paying monthly for your fuel or electricity, there’s a good chance you got a bad surprise recently when you realized that your monthly payments aren’t going to cover your fuel for the year. Many folks are having to scramble to come up with the cash to pay off the balance before the next budget plan begins, likely in June. Once the fuel company determines your new monthly payment, send extra every month. If next winter is mild and it appears that you’re paying ahead, contact the company in the spring and ask about not making that final payment. If you live in snow country where the roads are plowed and spread with sand and salt, get your vehicle to the car wash as soon as it opens for the season. This is not the time for a do-it-yourself wash with the hand wand at the open-air car wash. You need the drive-through that includes an undercarriage spray wash to get all the salt off the bottom of your vehicle before rust and corrosion set it, as well as cause damage to brakes and fuel lines. Before next winter, have the undercarriage sealed. The same applies if you live near the sea: Overspray and salt in the air can damage your car if left on. Scrub and vacuum your floor mats too. Wash winter coats, gloves and boots now, while it’s easier to get the grime off. Refresh with another wash when winter comes again. If you need to cut back on expenses to cover winter repairs, consider buying only generic store brands for one or two months. You might discover that some of those items are just as good as brand name and thereby cut your bills on a permanent basis. Consider generic for: milk, flour, cleaning products like detergent, children’s cereals, juice, eggs, bread, pain relievers and allergy medicines (compare the ingredients), shampoo and soap. And keep an eye on The Old Farmer’s Almanac for next winter. It predicted this past winter quite accurately. David Uffington regrets that he cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into his column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 88 years old and in good health except for a small stroke I had a year ago with no lingering deficiencies. I have had an enlarged prostate for most of my adult life, but a biopsy showed no cancer. I have had problems with urgency. I tried a medication, doxazosin, with poor results, if any. My last visit, they recommended nothing more than medication. Is removing the prostate not advisable because of my age? What’s the reason they don’t remove it completely? -C.W.S. ANSWER: Symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men without cancer are common, and the condition is called benign prostatic hypertrophy. BPH can be treated with either medication or surgery. For most men, medication works well. Saw palmetto is used by many men, but welldone trials have shown it to be no better than placebo. Medications like doxazosin, including tamsulosin (Flomax), often are the first ones tried and usually work pretty well, but finasteride (Proscar) and dutasteride (Avodart) are effective as well. A combination is probably most effective of all. However, even that doesn’t work for some men. The most common prostate surgery nowadays is a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate). This is far less invasive and has fewer risks than the old open method, and generally has good results. However, as with any surgery, there is never a guarantee of success, and I have seen several men get worse after TURP, even though most get better. Age in and of itself does not necessarily preclude surgery. However, a history of stroke does make surgery a bit more risky. I don’t
recommend surgery lightly, and since you haven’t reported giving finasteride or dutasteride a chance, either alone or in combination, I would recommend a good trial of those before contemplating surgery. The booklet on prostate enlargement and prostate cancer deals with these common male problems in detail. Readers can order a copy by writing: Dr. Roach -- No. 1001W, 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: My husband has numerous skin tags under both arms. Now he’s starting to get them around his neck and on his eyelids. We’ve been told to tie a string around them, or a dermatologist he saw told him to get a good pair of cuticle scissors and cut them off, but there’s way too many to do that. Is there anything else we might try? -R.L. ANSWER: Skin tags are benign growths that are very common on the neck, armpits, groin or other places where skin rubs. They are harmless, and nothing needs to be done about them unless they are cosmetically important. The best way to remove them is to have a dermatologist or other expert remove them directly. I don’t recommend trying to remove them yourself with scissors, since I have occasionally seen them bleed enough after removal to require a stitch. The last time I wrote about skin tags, several readers wrote to recommend Tag Away, an over-the counter product. It may be worth a try, although the reviews about this product are rather mixed. 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. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved
FARM AUCTION
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May 24, 2014 10:00 AM Location: 34139 Bashan Road, Longbottom, OH
Directions: (From Columbus or Ravenswood): ST RT 33 take Racine Exit on Bashan Road , turn Left 4.5 miles on Left, (From Racine): take Bashan Road, 6.5 miles towards Tuppers Plains WE HAVE BEEN COMMISSIONED TO SELL THE PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE LATE MR. & MRS. PITZER. MR. AND MRS. PITZER LIVED ON THIS FARM FOR OVER 50 YEARS, WHERE THEIR FARM LIFE AND COUNTRY INTEREST IS EVIDENT IN THE QUALITY MERCHANDISE THAT REMAINS.
EQUIPMENT
Case 580c backhoe, Ford 3000, Ford 6610, New Holland haybine, 488 and a 474, Ford round baler, New Holland square baler, 10’ brush hog, steel wheel grain drill Oliver seeder, Working saw mill (to be removed by buyer), hay rake, 2-3 bottom plows, 6’ brush hog, (2) car trailers, (2) hay wagons, John Deere tractor with forks, Metal lathe, and wood lathe, harrow.
TOOLS
Drill Press, band saw, wood lathe, Craftsman wrenches and other brands, hammers, saws, impact tools, grinders, Lincoln welder, 3 torch sets, tire changer, bottle jacks, floor jack, Stihl 441 chain saw, chain saw sharpening tools, Craftsman tool boxes, nuts and bolts, tire changer. rototiller, C clamps, gas cans, chain fall, torque wrench, battery charger, several USA brand vices, & more.
HOUSEHOLD
Beds, dressers, dishes, Tupperware, pots and pans, linens, blankets, bar stools, refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer, deep freeze, file cabinets, gun cabinet, couch, recliner, end tables, lamps, & more.
ANTIQUES AND COLLECTABLES
Side hill plow, steel wheels, quilts, blue canning jars, large steel wheels, porch swing, old car horns, old truck mirrors, milk cans, 2 man cross cut saw, sled, wagon, cook books, steamer trunk, corn sheller, etc.
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Winchester Model 30, 12 Ga., Glenfield Model 60, Mass. Arms Co. Dec 11, 1900 12 Ga. Single Shot 12 Ga., Marlin Model 81-dl 22 Shot.. bolt action, 50 cal., Winchester Richardson 12 Ga. Single Shot THIS IS JUST A PARTIAL LISTING. WE ARE STILL UNPACKING AND SORTING FOR THIS AUCTION! WE ALSO BUY ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES, FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLDS, ESTATES, & BUSINESS INVENTORIES! CALL US TODAY OR REFER US! NOW ACCEPTING QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS --PLEASE CALL TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.
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3 tablespoons olive oil 1 large red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 2 packages (4 ounces each) assorted sliced wild mushrooms (gourmet blend) 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 bags (5 to 6 ounces each) baby spinach 2 cups (1/2-inch pieces) rotisserie chicken meat (about 10 ounces) 1. In nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, salt and pepper, and cook 10 minutes or until onion is tender and golden, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and cook 5 minutes or until mushrooms are browned and liquid evaporates. 2. Stir vinegar, sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into mushroom mixture. Heat to boiling; boil 30 seconds, stirring. 3. In large serving bowl, toss spinach and chicken with warm dressing until salad is evenly coated. Serve immediately. •Each serving: About 280 calories, 16g total fat (3g saturated), 62mg cholesterol, 455mg sodium, 11g total carbs, 8g dietary fiber, 25g protein.
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Q: My kids have discovered roller skating, which is great. However, it’s been kind of rough on my old hardwood floors, especially near the front door, where they come in and take off their skates. There are a lot of scuffs, scratches and dings. Any way I can get rid of them? And is there a way to prevent these scratches? -- Tammy in Baltimore A: The fastest way to reduce those scratched areas by the front door is to make the kids take off their skates outside. And while I’m sure you already have a mat just inside the door, consider buying one that is much wider so that outside dirt and sand will land on the mat and not scuff up the floor’s finish. Without an idea of how bad the scratches and scuffs are, I can’t say exactly how you should resolve the problem. So I’ll tell you how to deal with a few scratches, and how to deal with a bigger problem. You can blend in minor surface scratches using a stain marker (available at home-improvement and flooring stores) in a matching color. A video by The Rosebud Company (http://rosebudfloors.com/ hardwood-floor-videos/) shows a couple of ways to blend in the color, particularly by blotting the marker on a cloth and then rubbing the cloth over the scratch to more seamlessly blend it in. For small dents where the wood is compressed downward slightly, you can try a couple of methods. On unvarnished floors, you can try to steam out the dent. (Always test this method first in an inconspicuous area, and don’t do it if the finish in the test area turns white or very cloudy.) Take a clean, lint-free cloth and a steam iron. Spritz a bit of water directly onto the dent, place the cloth on top, and with the iron on its maximum setting and the steam turned on, press it over the cloth and move in a small circular pattern for about a minute. Lift up the iron, check under the cloth, then repeat the steps. A second method, particularly if you’re worried about ruining the floor finish, is to cover the dent with wood putty and stain to match. Apply the putty one small amount at a time, smoothing it completely into the depression, until it’s filled and flush with the surrounding floor. Then use a stain marker in a color matching the wood -- either apply directly to the putty or blot a cloth with the stain and dab or rub into the putty and surrounding area. Allow the area to dry undisturbed for at least a day. If the scratches and dents are deep and numerous, or if the wood is seriously damaged, warped or splintered, bring in a wood flooring professional to evaluate the problem and provide an estimate for repairs. Wood floors can have a lot of impact on a house’s value, so take care of them and get professional help for a complex job. HOME TIP: Avoid using wax-based furniture polishes on wood floors. These can be problematic if and when you refinish floors in the future. Send your questions or home tips to ask@ thisisahammer.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Downsizing? Start Early Traumatic. Difficult. Painful. Those are words that can apply to downsizing when the time comes for a senior to move to a smaller living space. At the same time, it can be exhilarating. There are numerous websites about senior downsizing, but they all seem to agree on one thing: Get started early. Beginning months in advance to make the move a gradual process will keep stress to a minimum. Here are a few hints to help: Write it down: If you plan to give certain treasures to others, make notes about who gets what, or give them the items now. If you’re going to hire others to help with the eventual packing and moving, make your intentions clear, especially if your things are going in a number of directions. Label everything so there is no confusion about whether things get packed or if they’re going to be picked up. Declutter: If you had children who moved out without taking all their gear, it all needs to go, either to the child, a charity or the trash. Your own belongings needed to be sorted into categories: definitely keep (heirlooms, expensive jewelry), donations (items in good condition such as clothing and furniture), give to relatives (keepsakes and heirlooms) and throw away (things with no real value that you don’t use). Label your piles and boxes so there are no mistakes with valuable items being thrown away by accident. When you absolutely can’t decide: Put those belongings in one special box and hold on to them. You can decide later, once the hubbub of the move is over. Here are a few websites with helpful information on downsizing: The National Association of Senior Move Managers at https://www.nasmm.org/index. cfm Caring.com has a number of tips for clearing out. Or Google “senior downsizing.”
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Sale Dates: May 4 thru May 10
BIDWELL
SALVAGE AUTO PARTS
TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE HUMMINGBIRD FEEDER
SWAN 5/8 X 50 FT SOFT
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✳When purchased in
Prices Effective: Sunday, May 4 thru Saturday, May 10
quantities of 25 bags or more
$
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3 /$10
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Whole Pork Butt Roast
1.99
Ground Fresh Daily, Family Pack lb
Fresh 81% Lean Ground Chuck
2.99
1.99
1 lb pkg, California lb
Red Ripe Strawberries
ea
Family Pack
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3.99
2.5 lb bag, Individually Quick Frozen, lb
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
3.99
lb
Bar S Meat Franks
BUY 4, GET AN ADDITIONAL ONE FREE WITH PURCHASE & YOUR FOODLAND REWARDS CARD
Bounty or Charmin Basic Paper Products
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5.99
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ea
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75 oz jug, Selected Varieties
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88
16 oz pkg, Jumbo Or Bun Length
4/$5
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10.5-15.4 oz can or bowl, Selected Varieties
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5/ 5 $
Final Price With Card
3.99 -1.00
2.99
48 oz tub, Selected Varieties
Breyers Ice Cream
Final Price With Card
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3.29 -1.00
MUST BUY 3
2.29
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FARM AUCTION
SOLD
Saturday, May 3rd, 10:00 AM 2362 East Bethel Church Road, Gallipolis, OH TRACTORS, FARM EQUIPMENT, MUCH MORE!!!
This auction represents the farm equipment of the Evans Cattle Company owned by the Late Merrill and Charla Evans of Gallipolis, Ohio. The heirs of the farm have decided to disburse & liquidate the majority of the farm machinery and equipment and we are proud and honored to bring this great sale to the public.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!! PARTIAL SALE LIST TO INCLUDE:
255 Massey Ferguson Diesel tractor two wheel drive with canopy 5647 hours, Ford L553 Skid Steer with New Holland loader, 3470 hours, skid steer bucket, skid steer hay forks, ARTS-WAY 500 Feed Grinder, Mixer PTO Driven, estimated 5500 bushel grain bin with a drying system, New Holland 680 Side Manure Spreader, Allis Chalmers 7040 tractor, needs some TLC, New Holland 306 Manure Spreader (1700 gallon), 2 E-Z Trail Inc. Round Bale Hay Haulers, Demco 10 ft. Mini Sprayer with a 10’ boom (no pump), Smidley Feeder, Large Snowco Auger, Schuler 125 BF Feed Wagon belt in bed with PTO, Grain-0-Vator Auger Elevator wagon, TYE Grain Drill with counter appears in great shape, McCurdy Gravity Wagon, Flow E-Z Gravity Wagon, 12’ Allis Chalmers pull behind Hydraulic Disc, vertical Feed Storage Bin with Bazooka Auger, Vertical Feed Storage Bin, Large Diesel Fuel Tank with pump & filter, Belt Silage Loader, 3pt Hitch Silage Feeder, Calumet Model 3250 Liquid Spreader (Honey Wagon) Made in the USA, Cattle Troughs, 6’ Brush Hog, Telephone Poles, 3 pt. Hay Fork, 3 pt. Boom, 110’-120’ Clay Belt Feeder with attachments, 6-12-24 Fleet Duty Battery Charger, Homelite Chain Saw, PTO Shafts, Clean Power 55 Pressure Washer, Vise, Jack, Galvanized Tool Box, Misc. Fencing Supplies, Misc. Hand Tools, Craftsman Sockets & Tools, Springs & Sprockets, & More! We are still going through the barns, there will be more treasures found, stay tuned!
TERMS OF THE SALE:
CASH, GOOD CHECK, OR CREDIT CARD WITH VALID ID, PURCHASES OVER $1000 WILL REQUIRE A BANK LETTER OF CREDIT OR PROOF OF FUNDS. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. ITEMS SOLD AS IS. PURCHASES OF THE GRAIN BINS AND THE BELT FEEDER WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO REMOVE FROM THE PROPERTY.
CALL JOSH WITH ANY QUESTIONS!
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WATCH FOR SALE BILLS SPREAD THROUGHOUT THE REGION!
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