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The Consumer News is a weekly publication delivered on Wednesdays to all of Webster County and parts of Calhoun, Humboldt, Wright, Hamilton & Pocahontas counties to over 22,000 homes. Deadline for classified ads is Friday at 5:00 p.m. for the current week’s issue. Please specify the classification you would like your ad to run under. Deadline for Display Advertising is Thursday at 12:00 p.m.
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VANS WAS: NOW:‘03 FORD WINDSTAR, 92K MILES, LOADED ..................... $5,995 $5,500‘05 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, BEIGE STO N’GO .............. $6,350 $5,850‘05 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN, BLUE STO N’GO ................ $6,995 $6,600‘05 CHEVY UPLANDER, SHARP VAN ............................... $6,995 $6,450‘05 DODGE CARAVAN, CHEAP TRANSPORTATION ............ $4,575 $3,995‘08 CHEVY UPLANDER WHITE, DVD .............................. $11,495 $10,500
TRUCKS & SUVS WAS: NOW:‘82 CHEVY SUBURBAN 2500 4X4 ....................................$2,950 $2,450‘92 GMC JIMMY 4X4, BLACK .......................................... $1,850 $1,600‘97 FORD F150 EXT CAB 4X4 ......................................... $2,995 $2,750‘98 CHEVY BLAZER LT, SUNROOF 4X4 .............................$3,995 $3,550‘00 FORD F150 EXT CAB 4X4 ..........................................$5,495 $4,800‘00 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD 97K MI ....................$6,495 $5,500‘01 DODGE DURANGO 4X4, 3RD ROW ..............................$3,650 $2,995‘02 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, BEIGE ..................................... $8,850 $7,495‘02 CHEVY TAHOE LT 4X4, BLACK ...................................$10,450 $8,995‘03 CHEVY S-10 EXT CAB 4X4, BLUE .............................. $6,995 $5,850‘03 CHEVY BLAZER 4X4, RED ..........................................$5,995 $4,995‘04 CHEVY COLORADO CREW CAB .................................$10,995 $9,995‘05 FORD F150 EXT CAB 4X4 ........................................$11,995 $11,250‘06 HUMMER H3 LEATHER, SUNROOF ...........................$16,325 $14,500‘06 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD, SILVER ................. $12,995 $10,800‘06 CHEVY SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4 ......................... $15,950 $14,550‘06 GMC SIERRA EXT CAB, 54K MILES! 4X4 SHARP! .... $19,900 $18,500‘06 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD, BLUE - WOW! ...................$11,495 $10,900‘06 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER 4X4 ......................................... $8,495 $7,900‘06 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLT, LOADED .....................$17,995 $16,900‘07 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD V6 4X4, RED, SHARP............. $14,400 $11,995‘07 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB SLT, LOADED, RED ............. $21,750 $19,950‘07 CHEVY SUBURBAN 1500 LT, DVD 4X4, LOADED!...... $21,495 $18,500‘07 FORD F150 SUPERCREW XLT, RED ...........................$16,995 $15,450‘08 PONTIAC TORRENT AWD, BLUE - NICE SUV .............. $12,995 $12,200‘08 GMC ACADIA SLT AWD, LOADED LOCAL ...................$18,495 $17,750‘11 FORD RANGER 4 CYL, GAS MISER ........................... $12,450 $11,500
CARS WAS: NOW:‘86 CHEVY CORVETTE, DRAG RACER ...........................$12,200 $9,750‘89 DODGE SPIRIT, NICE WORK CAR .............................$2,550 $2,000‘93 CHRYSLER LEBARON, 143K MILES, CLEAN .............$2,200 $1,900‘98 BUICK PARK AVE, 137K MILES ...............................$4,500 $3,500‘98 FORD TAURUS, GOOD WORK CAR .............................$1,950 $1,600‘00 CHEVY LUMINA, CHEAP TRANSPORTATION .............$2,450 $1,990‘01 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, BLACK 77K MILES............ $5,797 $5,250‘01 BUICK PARK AVE, LOCAL CAR, CLEAN ....................$3,995 $3,550‘02 PONTIAC GRAND AM GT, GREEN 102K MILES.......... $5,750 $5,450‘03 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE ......................................$4,995 $4,300‘04 BUICK PARK AVE, LOCAL CAR, CLEAN ....................$7,495 $6,995‘04 CHEVY IMPALA LS, 3800 V6 84K MILES .................$7,995 $7,450‘05 FORD TAURUS SE, SILVER ......................................$5,995 $4,995‘05 FORD TAURUS SEL, SUPER CLEAN ..........................$5,995 $5,500‘06 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GT, 6 SPEED, FUN CAR! ....... $14,995 $13,890‘07 FORD 500 LTD, SUPER SHARP! ............................$10,350 $8,800‘08 PONTIAC G5 GT, WHITE, SHARP! ...........................$10,995 $10,250‘08 CHEVY MALIBU LT, SILVER ...................................$11,995 $11,250‘08 PONTIAC G6 GT, SHARP CAR ................................$10,495 $9,900‘08 FORD TAURUS, NICE ROOMY SEDAN .....................$11,495 $10,600‘09 FORD TAURUS SEL, LOCAL CAR 61K MILES........... $13,995 $12,995‘11 CHEVY IMPALA LT, SILVER, SHARP 23K MILES...... $16,750 $15,750‘12 CHEVY IMPALA LT BEIGE, NICE CAR .....................$17,850 $16,500
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Iowa Central Community College Dental Hygiene Student Clinic is an educational institution that provides preventative and oral
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Buyer Beware: Unsafe Used Tires For Sale
(NAPS) Whenever you hit the road, it’s your car’s tires that hit it first, so it’s important they be in good shape.
The Problem Unfortunately, bald, damaged, unsafe used tires are available for sale in every state. New tires must meet stringent federal safety standards to be sold in the U.S. In fact, U.S. tire testing standards are the toughest in the world. Worn-out tires that have been removed from service can be resold as “used,” however, with virtually no restrictions.
A Solution The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), the national trade organization for tire manufacturers, suggests there should be a law against that. “We are working to educate policymakers and consumers about the dangers of unsafe used tires and will advocate state laws to prohibit the sale of used tires with conditions that pose a significant motorist safety risk,” said Dan Zielinski, RMA senior vice president. “Consumers may think used tires are a bargain, but saving a few dollars isn’t worth the risk if your choice includes a worn-out or damaged tire.” To demonstrate the problem, RMA and its members purchased several examples of unsafe used tires from used-tire stores. Each tire exhibited one or more conditions that are clearly unsafe: worn-out, visible damage to the tread or other portions of a tire, or being improperly repaired.
What To Watch Out For Tires worn to 2/32 of an inch are considered bald and are dangerous. Such tires no longer provide sufficient grip on the road, particularly under wet conditions. Tires with damage exposing steel belts or other internal components threaten a tire’s structural integrity. Improperly repaired tires can suffer loss of inflation pressure or have hidden damage that may contribute to tire failure. “Any used tire is a risky proposition since it’s impossible to know the service history of a tire used by someone else,” Zielinski advised.
Learn More For further facts and tips on tire safety, visit www.rma.org. Some used tires are simply not road worthy.
(NAPSA)—In the flurry oftoday’s active family lifestyles, itis clear that the garage is nolonger just the domain of the fam-ily car. For many households, thisversatile space is used by everymember of the family. It hasbecome the logical place to storetools and gear for sports, hobbies,yard work and playtime, alongwith out-of-season items thatwould otherwise take up roominside the home.
However, with so much to holdand family members coming andgoing all the time, the challenge isto keep this space neat and wellorganized.
To help, here are some garagedesign tips from EasyClosets—anonline provider of do-it-yourselfcustom storage and organizationsystems for all areas of the home.
•Establish the transition area—the space that’s reserved forhanging coats, storing shoes andboots, and setting down packages,groceries or mail when you’reopening the door.
•Next, determine a need-it-now area for quick and easyaccess to things like dog food andleashes, water bottles and otherbeverages, or recycling bins.
•Decide which area is best forlong, thin yard and maintenancetools like shovels, rakes andclippers.
•Identify elevation zones, cre-ating a storage area for largeitems that may be stored out ofthe way for months at a time,such as coolers, camping gear andholiday decorations. Reserve easy-to-reach areas for the kids to keeptheir sports equipment.
•Plan an area for frequentlyused items such as active gear, out-door games and cleaning supplies.
•Stake out a workspace forhobbies and interests. From gar-dening to fishing, woodworking orautomotive work, designate aspace for organizing tools and sup-plies needed to work on theseprojects.
AMultipurpose SpaceTo help homeowners complete
the conversion of their garage to atruly multipurpose family space,EasyClosets created organizationsolutions that keep the garage inorder, improve its appearance,
and make it easy for family mem-bers to find or put away the thingsthey need.
“Transforming the garage intoa hardworking, multipurposespace can actually empower afamily’s active lifestyle,” saidEasyClosets organization expertDenise Scopas.
Homeowners can choose fromcabinets, shelves, drawers, worksurfaces and clever accessories.EasyClosets garage cabinets areavailable in several depth andheight options, and can even becustomized to meet a variety ofwidth requirements. To maximizespace, the company also offersslatwall panels to hold hooks,racks and baskets. The cabinetscome in seven on-trend colors andwith stylish hardware that coordi-nates with today’s homes.
Designed and engineered espe-cially for the garage environment,the solutions feature heavy-dutycabinets with integrated full backpanels, one-inch-thick sturdyshelves, and doors with wide-opening Euro-style hinges. Legscan also be added for additionalsupport or style.Intuitive Design FeatureThe company offers an intu-
itive online design tool to makespace planning quick and easy forhomeowners. Complimentary de-sign service is also available,allowing customers to have anexpert review their plan or createit for them. The solutions aremade specifically for do-it-yourselfinstallation. Components are cutto order and shipped with a com-plete set of hardware and detailedinstructions to make home assem-bly successful—even for thosewithout remodeling experience.
To learn more, visit www.easyclosets.com/family-garage.
Making The Garage An Organized, Family-Friendly Space
Experts say that for many, thegarage is becoming a family-friendly space that serves a vari-ety of functions.
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HELOISEʼS KITCHENEERING BY HELOISE The Season for Cast-Iron Pans Dear Heloise: Several years ago, I
bought my wife a new CAST-IRON FRYING PAN that is now starting to develop small rust spots on the cooking surface. I later learned that cast-iron pans are supposed to be “seasoned” to prevent this from happening. Can this pan be fixed, or should we just buy a new one? And what is the proper care of cast-iron cookware? -- Jim T., via email
Don’t throw out the pan! Rust can develop when the pan is air-dried or even scrubbed with steel wool. The pan should be washed and dried immediately. Many cooks (me included) put the pan back on the still-hot stove burner to dry.
To season or re-season, use hot water, only a drop of soap and a nylon scrubbie or plastic brush to clean (NEVER place the pan in the dishwasher). Rinse and dry well. Then, to season, use melted vegetable shortening. Wipe it all around the pan until the entire surface is covered. Place in a 375 F oven, upside down on a cookie sheet. “Bake” for an hour. Turn the oven off and let the pan cool completely before taking it out. -- Heloise
P.S.: Wipe the pan with a little vegetable oil on a paper towel every time you clean it to prevent rust.
SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com
DON’T WASH Dear Readers: Are there certain
foods you should NEVER wash before cooking? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raw meats and poultry should NOT be
washed because of possible cross- contamination from the juices spreading to the sink, counters, dishes and utensils. Cooking meats thoroughly will kill all the bacteria that may be present.
People sometimes soak meat, like country ham, because they think it reduces the salt content. But the USDA advises that this does not remove much salt anyway, so don’t. -- Heloise
NO-STICK S’MORES Dear Heloise: I have a hint that I
wanted to share. We love making s’mores around the campfire but don’t like the mess that the sticky marshmallows make on our hands.
Instead of taking the marshmallow off the stick with our hands, I make the s’more while the marshmallow is still on the stick. I have someone else hold the stick while I use two pieces of graham cracker to sandwich the marshmallow, and then just pull the stick out. No more sticky marshmallow all over your hands. -- Julie Kane, Shippensburg, Pa.
STORING PIE Dear Heloise: My family loves
eating pies, both store-bought and homemade. My question is, Do all pies have to be refrigerated? -- Gayle L., via email
No, not all pies need to go in the refrigerator. Pies that contain eggs (for example: pumpkin, cream or custard pies) should be refrigerated. Fruit pies, however, don’t have to be refrigerated (unless your kitchen is on the warm side) and can be kept at room temperature for about two days, if they last that long. Most people prefer to keep all types of pies in the refrigerator. -- Heloise
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Dodgers Aug 30 Urbandale Away 7pm Sept 6 Sioux City East Home 7pm Sept 13 Marshalltown Away 7pm Sept 20 Mason City Home 7pm Sept 27 Ames Away 7pm Oct 4 Des Moines North Home 7pm Oct 11 Johnston Away 7pm Oct 18 Ankeny Home 7pm Oct 25 Sioux City North Home 7pm Oct 30 Substate Tourny TBA 7pm Nov 4 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 8 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 11 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 22 State Tournament TBA 7pm
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Aug 30 BIshop Garrigan Home 7pm Sep 6 Mason City Newman Away 7pm Sep 13 MV-AO Home 7pm Sep 20 Pocahontas Area Away 7pm Sep 27 Ridgeview (homecoming) 7pm Oct 4 IKM Away 7pm Oct 11 Manson NW Webster Home 7pm Oct 18 Sioux Central Away 7pm Oct 25 Eagle Grove Away 7pm Oct 30 Substate Tourny TBA 7pm Nov 4 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 8 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 11 Substate Tourney TBA 7pm Nov 22 State Tournament TBA 7pm