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• At the other end, Latin American countries clear cut about 4 million hectares of tropical forest annually. More rainforest has been cleared since 1950 than during the entire 200 years previous. On the northwestern corner of South America, where many boreal songbirds overwinter, forest loss stands at 70% or more.

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• Eggs are egg-shaped instead of round so that if they roll around, they will roll in a circle instead of rolling away from the nest. • The pattern of dots and splotches of camouflaging color on each bird egg is as individual as a fingerprint. • Some birds can lay an egg a mere 24 hours after mating. • When plenty of food is available, birds will tend to lay a larger clutch of eggs. • Some birds will continue to lay eggs until the nest feels full. They can be tricked into laying eggs continuously if the eggs are removed from the nest. A flicker tricked in such a manner once laid 71 eggs in 73 days. • The robin’s egg may be colored blue in order to reflect damaging rays of the sun. • The main ingredient of eggshell is calcium carbonate, the same stuff in chalk, limestone, shells, coral, and pearls. • A female pigeon in solitary confinement will not lay eggs. Pigeons must be able to see other pigeons in order to become fertile. Their own reflection in a mirror does the job nicely. • The kiwi of New Zealand lays the largest egg relative to body weight. A single egg, which takes 4 to 5 days to be laid, weighs about a pound (.5 kg). The mother only weighs about 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) herself. After she lays the egg, the male takes over incubation, guarding the egg for the next 10 weeks. • Although the endangered whooping crane usually lays two eggs, it will only bring one egg to term. In order to boost the whooping crane population, ornithologists remove one egg and put it in the nest of a sandhill crane instead. The sandhill crane becomes the surrogate parent of the whooping crane chick. (continued next page)

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For Advertising Call (740) 441-7633 BIRD EGGS (cont’d) • In the early 1980s, scientists were eagerly watching a pair of rare California condors who were incubating their single egg. Unfortunately, the pair got into an argument over whose turn it was to sit on the egg. As they each jostled for position, horrified scientists watched as the egg rolled off the cliff to smash on the rocks below. The condors mated again and laid a second egg within a few weeks. However, ravens raided the nest and that egg was lost too. • Homing pigeons usually fly about 50 m.p.h. (80 km/hr). One way to get a female racing pigeon to fly faster in a race is to take her newly-laid eggs away from her and replace them with eggs that are just about to hatch. When she is then removed from the nest and shipped to the starting point of the race, she will fly as fast as she can to get back to her nest before the eggs hatch. • All female ostriches lay their eggs in a single large nest, which is then protected by the dominant hen. But she can only incubate about 20 eggs at a time. She pushes all the surplus eggs out of the nest, where they perish. But she never, ever pushes her own eggs out of the nest. Scientists marked eggs and rearranged time and time again in order to prove that she always pushes other eggs out, but never her own. It is not known how a female ostrich recognizes her own eggs, unless it is by the pattern of pits on its surface that allow the chick inside to breathe. • During World War II when eggs were scarce, researchers in the British Isles tasted other bird eggs trying to find a successful substitute. In blind taste tests, the hen’s egg received the highest rating, followed by a three-way tie between the coot, moorhen, and gull. At the bottom of the list were the eggs of the warbler and wren.

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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. DEAR DR. ROACH: I keep getting little black splinters under my fingernails that disappear on their own. I also have little black splinters under both of my big toenails that have not disappeared and have been there for a while. What is this? -- D.F. ANSWER: These sounds like splinter hemorrhages. The most common cause of these is trauma to the nail bed, but some dermatologic conditions can cause this as well, such as psoriasis and lichen planus. However, the most worrisome (but unusual) condition is infective endocarditis, an infection of the heart valves. Any fever or fatigue should be promptly evaluated by an internist. 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. (c) 2014 North America Synd., Inc. All Rights Reserved

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AUTOS •ATV’S •ACCESSORIES FOR SALE

250 Honda Rebel • Red Excellent Condition ABSOLUTELY NOTHING WRONG WITH IT! $2,000.00

740-645-0939

FOR SALE

1989 JEEP COMANCHE PICK UP FOR PARTS 4 CYLINDER • 4 SPEED • 2 WHEEL DRIVE

740-256-1473 LEAVE MESSAGE, WILL CALL BACK

FOR SALE

Fiberglass Tonneau Cover Like New Fits Ford 150 Pick-up 6.5 ft bed 2004-2014 Painted Black Metallic $600.00

Phone (Cell) 937-609-9050 or 740-245-5996 WILL INSTALL

FOR SALE

2013 CHEVROLET CAMARO VICTORY RED WITH BLACK INTERIOR 4,000 MILES, GARAGE KEPT, ADULT DRIVEN, WEATHERTECH FLOOR MATS, SPLASH GUARDS, SPOILER, CHROME INTERIOR ACCESSORIES, BLACK WHEELS, BLACK BILLET GAS LIDS, KELLEY BLUE BOOK VALUE $21,700 ASKING PAYOFF $20,400

740-416-5471

FOR SALE

2004 Ford Diesel • Automatic • 4x4 Dually, F350, V8, 8 ft. bed 145,000 Miles, Blue $11,000.00

740-256-1558

1977 CHEVY TRUCK FOR SALE 1 Ton • 12 ft Aluminum Flat Bed Chrome Wheels • Excellent Shape No Blemishes • Garage Kept $4000.00 304-545-0673

FOR SALE

Tonneau Cover for Small Pick Up Like New Condition Aluminum & Black Leather $125.00 OBO 740-820-2744

WANTED TO BUY Wanted to Buy 3 or 4 Year Old Male Rat Terrier 740-596-5383 Wanted to Buy Used Canning Jars Jonas E.Wengerd 2358 Boggs Road Patriot, OH 45658 Wanted to Buy Bra & Bumper Cover for 2000 Grand AM SE 4 Door 740-418-8037 Ask for Andy Wanted to Buy Electrolux Shampooer Must Be Electrolux Only 304-675-4218 Wanted to Buy

Diesel Car or Truck Must Be Reasonably Priced Will Consider One Not Running

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Wanted to Buy Good Quality Grass Hay Large Round Bales in Rio Grande Area 740-379-9110 or 740-853-0878 If No Answer Leave Message

WANTED TO DO

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FULL TIME OR PART TIME HAVE REFERENCE & EXPERIENCE Please Call 304-675-7961

PETS FOR SALE

Bulbs are 2 years old an had bed for 5 years.

$300.00 Can call to come look at 740-367-0206

FOR SALE 12 X 18 MINI BARN

MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES 4 weeks old, will sell at 8 weeks old • 4 boys $300.00 each

Insulated walls and floors • Drywall Ivan Yoder 7198 Cora Mill Road, Thurman, OH 45685

FOR SALE

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740-367-0485 Leave Message REGISTER TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE GELDING 10 year old • Chestnut with Blaze 15 hands high • Approx. weight 950 Easy to handle, gentle, been shown successfully, I am the 3rd owner, has 8 World Grand Champions in background. Can email/text picture 749-388-0262 Call 740-533-7133, if no answer, leave message, will return call

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FARM ANIMALS FOR SALE

Guinea Keets Call 304-593-5371

FOR SALE

Laying Hens $8.00 each Call 740-985-4374

YARD SALES YARD SALE 430 HOMEWOOD DRIVE BIDWELL, OH OCTOBER 1, 2, 3 WED. THURS. FRI. 9 TO ?

EMPLOYMENT GINO’S PIZZA NOW HIRING ALL POSITIONS for our Mason, Point Pleasant and Ravenswood Locations.

Please Apply in Person

MEETINGS ETC Organizing a group for single seniors (not a dating site) to meet other singles for friendship, dining out, movies, picnics, etc. @ Bossard Memorial Library Friday, Sept. 26th, @ 6:00 PM WALK TO EMMAUS GATHERING Join us the third Wednesday of each Month at 4:30 PM at McClure’s in Pomeroy, OH

MAKE AN OFFER

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FOR SALE

(1)Full Mattress $150.00 (1) King Mattress $250.00 (1) King Mattress Only $150.00 Wood Futon with Mattress $200.00 Sofa $150.00

304-675-7965

For Sale

10 Gallon Electric Hot Water Tank Kenmore from Sears Still in Box • Never Hooked Up Paid $300.00 Will Take $200.00

304-812-4599

FOR SALE

2005 55” Big Flat Screen TV JVC • Perfect Condition Comes with TV Stand and Glass Shelf $300.00

SKIDDER 2003 FRANKLIN Q80 GRAPPLE & WINCH...$33,500 1991 PETERBILT ROLL-BACK...$16,500 1998 Mack Ar Tri-Axle Dump...$27,500 Crane P&H Omega Al40D 18 ton RT... $26,500 Dozer Cat D3CXL 1998... $27,500

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2 WHEEL AMISH CART CAN BE USED SINGLE OR DOUBLE EXCELLENT CONDITION INTERESTED PARTIES CALL

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CUT SLAB WOOD 18 TO 20 INCHES IN LENGTH $10 TO $15 for pick-up load

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FOR SALE

Horse Drawn, New Idea # 9 Manure Spreader, in Good Condition $1500.00 Amos Miller 1950 Cora Mill Road Gallipolis, OH 45631

FOR SALE

HEAVY DUTY SKID STEER TRAILER KONKITE 12,000# 15 ft. bed, heavy duty ramps, tools box and electric brakes 4 new 10 ply tires $3500.00 740-446-7570 or 740-441-7561

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10 WESTERN SADDLES ALL IN GOOD CONDITION $200.00 and up Serious Inquiries Only

740-446-0772

Good Mixed Hay • Never Wet $3.00 a Bale • 60 Bales

304-675-4218

LARGE GARDEN TUB TAKEN FROM DOUBLE WIDE STILL HAS SURROUND AND FAUCET $100.00

FOR SALE

Beautiful Pool Table with all Accessories, Slate Top in Perfect Condition

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CENTURY 225 AMP WIRE WELDER WITH TANK OF ARGON GAS SET UP TO WELD ALUMINUM OR STEEL

$600.00 CELL 937-609-9050 HOME 740-245-5996

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12 FT X 10 FT Building For Sale or Trade Could be used for Cabin, Office or Doll House, has electrical wiring with breaker box, insulated with fire retardant drywall. Front porch, 2 windows, 2 doors, one big one, extra big storage shelf. Must Be Moved $3000.00 Firm • Sale or Trade 304-675-4218

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10 ft x 16 ft Wood Deck $250.00 740-446-0196

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2 WESTERN SADDLES 740-367-7728

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8 MUZZLE LOADERS ,VARIOUS BRANDS, 45 TO 58 CALIBER ALL IN GOOD CONDITION PRICED TO SELL

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3 Computers, All Work 2 @ $50.00 each, 1 @ $100.00 Call for more info

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2 Grave Plots in Mt. Zion Cemetery on Colonial Drive, Gallipolis $800.00 for both

740-992-1721

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A pick-up load of misc. items tht have been stored in the garage. First person with $125.00 take it home. HURRY THIS WON’T LAST 992-5979 or 446-0196

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Brand new grill, never been used $125.00 Telescope Like New, Hardly Used $40.00 Thomas Kinkade lighted Light House Collection Very Nice Set 446-0196

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Hershberger’s Country Store “New Apple” Ceramic Bread Box • Clock • Canister Set • Dinnerware Coffee Set • Napkin Holder with Salt & Pepper Shakers & More Check Out Our Moon & Stars Glasswares Collectables In Pink & Cobalt Blue & Our Beautiful Handcrafted Home Decor Beautiful Selection of Rhythm USA Motion Clocks

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DELIVERY OR BUILD -ON-SITE ALL BARNS, CABINS, COTTAGES, & SHEDS ARE AVAILABLE IN ALL SIZES With Optional Features That Include: Vinyl Siding • Metal Siding • Metal Roof • Treated Floors Porches • Service Doors • Windows • Ramps Overhead Lofts • Roll-up Doors

From Huntington, WV: Take Rt. 7 North to Gallipolis, OH, take 141 West to 775 South (watch for signs at intersection) turn left onto Boggs Road From Ripley/Ravenswood, WV: take Rt. 2 South to Pt.Pleasant, WV, then take Rt. 35 West to Gallipolis, OH, Take 7 South to 141 West to 775 South (watch for signs at intersection) turn Left onto Boggs Rd. From Charleston, WV: Take Rt. 35 to Gallipolis, OH, then 7 South to 141, West to 775 South, (watch for signs at intersection) turn left onto Boggs Road

• “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.

NOW IS THE TIME!

D & W Homes in Henderson, WV is releasing two of the Unibilt Model Homes currently in stock. The Lexington is a 2324 sq. ft Cape Cod style Home with a 6’ x 52’ front concrete stoop and porch. Purchase this Model Home and receive a savings of up to $15,000! The Ranch Style Pasadena is a total of 1754 sq. ft. with a 6’ x 26’ gable stoop and porch. Purchase the Pasadena Model Home and receive a $8,000 CASH DISCOUNT! Pasadena Lexington

• “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 Send your tips to Now Here’s a Tip, c/o King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475 or e-mail JoAnn at heresatip@yahoo. com.

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Online at www.lovemytidbits.com 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. 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.

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Spaghetti With Oil and Garlic This classic combination of garlic and oil gives this simple pasta its heady flavor. Serve with lots of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. 1 package (16 ounces) spaghetti or linguine 1/4 cup olive oil 1 large garlic clove, finely chopped 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1. In large saucepot, cook pasta as label directs. Drain. 2. Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook just until golden, about 1 minute; add crushed red pepper, if using, and cook for 30 seconds longer. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in salt and black pepper. 3. In warm serving bowl, toss pasta with sauce and parsley. Makes 6 main-dish servings.

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A Computer Tablet Made for Seniors If you’re still wary of using computer technology because of the complications, or if you use the computer at the library because the cost keeps you from having your own, AARP has good news for you -the RealPad tablet, specifically designed for seniors. Here are a few things that make the RealPad good for hesitant seniors: There’s an intuitive interface to help you send email and photos, browse the Internet and even have video chats. It comes already loaded with apps (applications, or programs) and tutorial videos on how to use the touch screen, browse the Internet and set up a video call or email. The RealQuick Fix feature has one button that helps you view the status of your tablet and identify what might be wrong (for example, if your WiFi goes out) and fix it with one click. Customer service is 24/7 -- and free. Call the toll-free number, and you’ll get help with any questions. The price is $189, and it includes a year membership in AARP (or a year extension on a current membership), plus a one-year limited warranty on the tablet. Here are some of the things that stand out on the list of specifications: • powered by an Intel Atom processor, which means it’s fast. • a 7.85-inch touch screen • WiFi (You’ll need WiFi in your home, or use a free one in stores, libraries and many other places.) • front- and rear-facing cameras (front for your video chats and rear for your own photos) •16 gigabytes of storage • built-in speakers RealPad was available to pre-order early in September, and it will be in Walmart stores in mid-October. To see the RealPad, go online to www.aarprealpad.org. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Send email to columnreply2@gmail.com. (c) 2014 King Features Synd., Inc.

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Phoenix VA Hospital Investigation Endsts Earlier this year, a physician whistleblower at the Department of Veterans Affairs hospital in Phoenix said that 40 veterans died while waiting for care. He claimed that schedules were jerry-rigged and falsified. The topic exploded into 225 more allegations in Phoenix and 445 around the country. The VA Office of the Inspector General began investigations at 93 other facilities. Its report concluded that scheduling problems are “a nationwide systemic problem.” The scandal led to the resignation of VA chief Eric Shinseki. The investigation revealed that in Phoenix alone, 3,500 veterans likely never received an appointment because of falsified wait lists. Patients who were new to the Phoenix area, had recently been in the ER or who’d been hospitalized had difficulty getting appointments. In detailed case studies, patients waited months with uncontrolled diabetes, waited seven months for a cardiology appointment that would disclose the need for bypass surgery, waited six months for an appointment that would reveal a brain tumor ... and more. Conclusion: Patients encountered obstacles that affected their care and certainly didn’t help their overall outcomes. However, the bottom line in Phoenix is that investigators found no proof that those 40 veterans died because of delays in care. The OIG came up with a number of recommendations. For example, the health-care facilities will review the detailed case studies for disclosure to patients and families, ensure continuity of mental-health care, make changes to ensure timely access to primary care and establish a process whereby facility directors notify the Under Secretary of Health when the standards aren’t met. Toreadthewholedocument,goonlinetova.gov and search for 14-02603-267, the file number for Review of Alleged Patient Deaths, Patient Wait Times, and Scheduling Practices at the Phoenix VA Health Care System. Freddy Groves 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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FOR SALE Three Bedroom, Two Bathroom Trailer Siding and house windows. Must see, Kept in Excellent Condition Asking $11,900.00 No Land Contract Two Large Buildings go with Trailer Large front and back porch. Brenda (740) 339-9984 FOR SALE Cape Cod Home with 5 acres, close to Holzer Hospital, 3 to 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 large family rooms, Custom kitchen, 2 car garage. $275,000.00

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One story, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, large kitchen/dining room, very large living room. Large sun room with its own private well that is spring water fed provides clean cold water. Comes with two 50’ by 100 ‘ lots. One lot has the home, two car garage and yard while other adjoining lot is landscaped yard. House and yards both are very neat and have been well maintained over the years. Home is connected to all city utilities in a quiet neighborhood. Can be viewed online by going to Google Maps and searching 327 Mill Street, Jackson, OH 45640 $78,800.00 includes home, garage and both lots.

Contact: 740-710-1474

FOR SALE 2 Story Brick Home in Mason, WV 2600 sq. ft. 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Fireplace with Gas Logs Double Car Garage Covered Side Porch with Gazebo 3/4 acres Close to Ohio River Near WalMart and Wahama High School $189,000.00 Call: 304-675-0809

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FOR SALE Along State Rt. & Below former Holiday Inn in Kanauga 1 acre with Car Lot office 2 Pole Barns 8 ft. x 30 ft. Truck Trailer • Mobile Home Hook-up Rural Water • Well Water • City Sewage A good place to live and/or go into business. Price Reduced to $85,000.00

Phone:740-446-4782

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FOR SALE GALLIA COUNTY FARM 232 acres, new fences, 7 Room House, Outside Fuel Burner Electric Heat Pump, Furnace 2 car Garage, 3 Barns, Drive-thru Corn Crib, Machinery Shed $410,000.00

740-256-1335

PROPERTY FOR SALE FOR SALE 40 ACRE FARM Good Well, Utilities, Good Hunting Located just north of Little Bullskin $70,000.00

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FOR RENT FOR RENT 2 Bedroom, bath, 14x70 Single wide Mobile Home for Rent. In country setting, $450.00 month, $450.00 Deposit You pay all utilities. No pets. 20 minutes from Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, References Required. 740-379-9378 Evenings No calls after 9 pm please MOBILE HOME FOR RENT Nice Clean 14 x 60, 2 BR with detached 1 car garage, Minutes from downtown Gallipolis, off Rt. 7 N County School District No Smoking or Pets Indoors Nice Size for a couple or family with 1 child. References Required $450.00 month $450.00 deposit 740-367-7760 HOUSE FOR RENT Nice Clean 3 Bedroom Colonial Farmhouse, Addison Ohio area, LP Gas Heating, No Indoor Pets or Smoking, References Required $525.00 Rent $525.00 Deposit

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Small Living Room, Small Family Room Kitchen with Stove Natural Gas Heat, In Middleport, OH $450.00 per month plus $450.00 Security Deposit

740-742-2424

FOR RENT Three Bedroom, One Bath Trailer in county setting. $500 a month, $500 Deposit All electric No indoor, No Outdoor Pets Brenda (740) 339-9984 FOR SALE Nice Piece of Property 11 acres wih good frontage on Yellowtown and Racoon Creek. 36 x 60 Barn built in 1990 with electric . Nice Home Site Take St Rt 218 to Yellowtown Road $29,000.00

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