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Madelyn• Dear God: My turtle died. We buried her in our yard. Is she
there with your now? If so, she really likes lettuce.• Dear God: Did you invent skateboards? Do you have them
up in Heaven too? I love mine a lot and can do lots of tricksalready. Do you like watching me?
• Dear God: I’m sorry I forgot the words to your songs yes-terday in Sunday School. I don’t sing that good anyway sosometimes I just hum along. Is that okay with you?
• Dear God: Molly got new pink shoes, and I want them. Isthat bad? I won’t steal them or anything, but would you sendme some too?
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• Dear God: Did baby Jesus cry all the time? My new broth-er does, and I don’t like it. Mommy says all babies do, and Idid when I was little. I’m six now. I don’t think baby Jesusever cried. He’s your son, so you must know the answer. Wehave a bet on it, so please write back.
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• Dear God: In Sunday School we learned that You areeverywhere. How big are You? As big as Shaq? He plays bas-ketball and is the biggest I’ve ever seen.
• Dear God: Do you listen to my prayers every night? Do youreally know when I only pretend to brush my teeth? Don’t tellMommy, okay?
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by Charlie Nardozzi, Horticulturist andLeonard Perry, UVM Extension Horticulturist
Hardening off seedlings before plantingoutside, checking for tent caterpillars, andreseeding lawns are some of the gardeningtips for this month.
Be sure to harden off indoor-grownseedlings before setting them into the gar-den. Acclimate plants to outdoor conditionsover the course of at least a week, andpreferably two, by gradually increasing theamount of time you leave them outdoors.This includes both exposure to cooler tem-peratures and sunlight. Put them in theshade for a few days to adjust to thebrighter sun outdoors. Plunging them di-rectly from indoors into the full sun oftencauses sunburn — a rapid bleaching anddying of foliage.
If you’ve taken advantage of this earlyspring by planting your container gardensalready, be sure to protect them from aspring frost by moving them indoors onchilly nights or covering them with a float-ing row cover.
If you haven’t planted containers yet,consider adding a water absorbing product(sold as this in garden stores) to the soilfirst. You only need a little (follow label di-rections), with the result being you’ll needto water less often as plants grow. Thiskind of addition is especially useful inhanging baskets that tend to dry outquickly.
Check apple, cherry, and other fruit treesfor nests of tent caterpillars. Blast low-ly-
ing nests with water to destroy them, orknock them to the ground and destroythem. A spray of Bt will kill emerging cater-pillars but is not toxic to beneficial insects,birds, or humans.
If you want to move some spring-bloom-ing bulbs to another spot, wait until the fo-liage has turned yellow, then carefully digthem up and let them dry in a shady spotfor a few days. Store the bulbs in a cool,dry place for the summer until it’s time toplant them in fall. Or you can replant themthen and allow the foliage to continue todie back. This is needed for nutrients to gofrom the leaves back into the bulbs for thecoming season. Don’t have a place to plantthem yet? Then you can “heel” them in,planting in a shallow trench, or pot themfor holding.
When you transplant annual flowers andveggies, don’t try to loosen the root balls.With such a small root mass, a plant iseasily set back if many roots are damaged.With only a summer in which to grow,these plants need to hit the ground run-ning with no delays.
Before reseeding bare spots in the lawn,spread 1 to 2 inches of compost over theareas and firm it down. Then sow grassseed. Sprinkle a thin layer of compost ontop of the seed, cover with straw and keepit moist. If you have pets, encircle the spotswith stakes and tie string around them todeter pets.
Reduce the weeds in walkways in yourgarden by covering the soil with some type
of mulch. Some people like to use carpetscraps placed upside-down. Several sheetsof moistened newspaper topped with hay orstraw works very well, especially if youmove your planting areas around a bit fromyear to year. Try to avoid tilling to removeweeds because the process brings up weedseeds from deeper in the soil and exposesthem to the light they need to grow.
Other tips for this month include fencingpest animals out of gardens, staking toma-toes while young, and keeping lawnsmowed regularly yet not too low (3 incheshigh is often good).
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by Donna EricksonAmazing Travel Maze
Game“Please turn off all
electronic devices,” an-nounces the flight at-tendant as the door islocked shut on the air-craft taking you andyour kids to your desti-
nation. No longer teth-ered to gadgets andgizmos, you are offi-cially an unpluggedfamily. Now it’s timefor real, live entertain-ment. Take advantageof the incredible viewthrough the frame ofyour seat window as
your plane banks overyour departure city. Nomatter how manytimes you’ve flown, it’salways a new adven-ture to catch the scenebelow. Your kids maysqueal, “Where’s ourhouse? Is that the Mis-sissippi River? Wow,
look at all the cars onthe freeway duringrush hour!” Not evenDisney makes a ridelike this.
When you soar abovethe clouds, pull outthis handheld toy andlet it keep you enter-tained until thepeanuts and pretzelsarrive on your traytable. It’s a maze madeusing simple suppliesincluding a tiny bead,bendable straws forbarriers, and a plasticCD case.
Here’s how to make amaze toy before yourtrip:
1. Open a CD caseand remove the con-tents. Cover the bot-tom of the case with a
sheet of heavy con-struction paper or craftfoam. Cut to size andglue in place.
2. Be maze archi-tects. Set the CD casein front of you. Deter-mine where the“START” entry pointand final goal will benear the bottom andmake dots with amarker as a guide forconstruction, or simplywrite “START” at thetop and “FINISH” atthe bottom of the gameboard. To create a pathfor the game, sketch aroute on the boardwith a pen from“START” to “FINISH.”
3. Arrange differentcut pieces of bendablestraw lengths on the
game board using thedrawing as a guide. In-clude several deadends along the way fora challenging course,and leave ample spacefor the size of the beadyou choose to rollthrough the course.When you are satisfiedwith your design, gluethe straw segments inplace. Let dry.
4. To play, set a beadat “START,” snap thecase closed and let itroll. For an extra chal-lenge, time the con-testants with a stop-watch. When you real-ly get the hang of it, trygoing through themaze without looking,using verbal cues fromsiblings, or Mom andDad.
Extra idea: Con-struct the game with atiny bead that goesthrough the bendablestraws instead ofaround them.
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Gas-powered mowers re-main the No. 1 choice amonghomeowners, accounting forfour out of every five mowerssold in the United States, ac-
cording to The StevensonCompany, a leading consumerresearch organization. Lawncare experts say they aren’tsurprised because gas mowersgive consumers so many choic-es when it comes to power,price and options — somethingthey don’t get with electric andbattery-powered mowers,which are mainly an option forhomeowners with small yards.
“Gas mowers provide a rangeof power to reliably mow anysize yard and even tall, thickgrass,” explains Rick Zeck-
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Today’s gas-powered lawnmowers, he points out, are alsoin tune with today’s environ-mentally conscious lifestyles.
Other innovations and bene-fits of the newest gas mowersinclude:
• Easy starting, with a singlepull of the starter rope or thepush of a button, like in thenewest cars;
• Improved fuel efficiency andadvanced muffler systems thatproduce a more pleasant soundquality and less vibration;
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• A variety of options tomake mowing easier, frommowers that automatically ad-just to the walking pace of theperson mowing to digital dash-boards that show the time, fuellevel, maintenance remindersand other information.
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with strawberries. Strawberries are always a nutri-tious choice and a wonderful treat. The strawberry gotits name from the common practice of growing berriesunder straw to protect them from winter cold and latespring frosts. A member of the rose family, the straw-berry sometimes gives off a rose-like aroma. Manyspeculate about how the luscious fruit was discov-ered. It is known that the strawberry goes as far backas the Romans and perhaps even the Greeks.
Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C, anantioxidant that may reduce the risk of heart diseaseand some types of cancer. It helps protect the skin frombruising, helps heal cuts and keeps gums healthy. Onecup of strawberries provides 3 grams of fiber and only46 calories. Strawberries also have potassium, whichcan help maintain a healthy blood pressure.
When picking or buying packages of strawberries,look for ripe, shiny and brilliantly colored berries with-out any soft or brown patches. Never buy strawberriesthat are green or hard, or that look dry, dull or wrin-kled. When buying berries packed in a basket, checkthe bottom to see if there is a juice stain. This meansthat the strawberries at the bottom are crushed.
Always dispose of any berries that have signs ofmildew or are rotten, as they’ll contaminate the rest.Refrigerating strawberries ruins the flavor, and thestrawberry aroma is easily picked up by other foods inthe refrigerator. Store the berries in a cool place.Strawberries should be lightly rinsed, not washedbefore serving, and eaten as soon as possible.
This Strawberry and Spinach Salad with bluecheese crumbles and a balsamic-based dressing is a“berry” good way to serve strawberries.
Strawberry and spinach salad1 pound baby spinach leaves, triple washed 2 cups strawberries, leaves and stems removed and
sliced1/2 small purple onion, sliced thinly1/2 cup sliced almonds 2 ounces crumbled blue cheeseIn a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.Dressing:1/2 cup stevia or honey1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/2 cup olive oilIn a saucepan, heat the stevia or honey,
Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepperand olive oil over medium heat until the stevia orhoney dissolves. Remove mixture from heat. Whendressing is cool, toss with the salad mixture untilwell-combined. Serves 4.
(Additional information provided by TammyRoberts, MS, RD, LD, nutrition and health educationspecialist, Barton County, University of MissouriExtension.)
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This week’s Sudoku solution
Warm cabbage salad1/2 package (4 ounces) bacon1 head (large) green cabbage, about 3 pounds1 bunch (about 3/4 pound) spinach, or 1 10-ounce
bag fresh spinach2 tablespoons salad oil1/4 cup cider vinegar1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt
1. Cut strips of bacon crosswise into 1/4-inchslices. In 8-quart Dutch oven or saucepot over medi-um-low heat, cook bacon until browned, about 10minutes. With slotted spoon, remove bacon to papertowels to drain. Discard bacon fat from Dutch oven.
2. Meanwhile, cut cabbage into 1-inch chunks; dis-card any tough pieces. Reserve several pretty spinachleaves to line platter later; coarsely chop remainingspinach.
3. In same Dutch oven over medium-highheat, in hot salad oil, cook cabbage, stirringfrequently, until cabbage is tender-crisp,about 15 minutes. Stir in vinegar, sugar andsalt; cook 5 minutes longer. Remove Dutchoven from heat; stir in chopped spinach.
4. To serve, garnish deep platter withreserved spinach leaves; spoon cabbage mix-ture onto leaves. Sprinkle with crumbledbacon. Serves 8.
• Each serving: About 105 calories, 6g totalfat, 4mg cholesterol, 395mg sodium.
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(NAPSA) — For barbecue lovers, the season can’tstart too early. As daylight hours get longer, theaction heats up and the season can last well into thefrosty days of fall. But the standard fare of such tra-ditionally warm-weather gatherings — grilled meatand veggies — deserves to be followed with a deli-cious chilled dessert.
One tasty way to kick off the outdoor season iswith Strawberry Lemonade Pie, a light summerdessert with a nontraditional twist. Like manycrowd-pleasing desserts, this recipe uses KaroSyrup to add just the right amount of sweetness.
Strawberry Lemonade PiePrep time: 25 minutesBake time: 30 minutesChill time: 2 hours Yield: 8 servings1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust3/4 cup sugar3 tablespoons all-purpose flour4 eggs1/2 cup Karo Light Corn Syrup1/3 cup lemon juice1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons Karo Light Corn Syrup1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon peel3 cups thinly sliced strawberriesSweetened whipped cream and thinly sliced
lemon, optional
Fit pie crust into a 9-inch tart pan with removablebottom and trim the edge OR a 9-inch pie pan andflute the edge. Line the crust with a double sheet offoil. Bake in preheated 350˚F oven for 10 minutes.Remove foil and cool slightly.
Combine sugar and flour in a medium bowl. Addeggs, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1/3 cup lemon juice andvanilla. Beat until smooth. Pour into partially bakedshell. Bake about 30 minutes until filling is goldenbrown. Cool. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Combine remaining 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1teaspoon lemon juice and lemon peel. Cover and setaside. Just before serving, arrange sliced berries ontop of baked filling and drizzle with lemon mixture.Top each serving with whipped cream and a lemonslice, if desired.
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AsparagusAvailability: Almost year-roundPeak season: March, April and MayBuying tips: Look for bright-green, firm, crisp
stalks with compact tips and no trace of brown orrust. Buy evenly sized stalks for uniform cooking.
To store: Asparagus is very perishable. Stand thestalks in 1/2 inch of cold water in a container.Refrigerate up to two days.
To prepare: Hold the base of each asparagus spearin one hand and bend back the stalk; the end willbreak off at the spot where the stalk becomes tootough to eat. Discard the tough stem. Rinse well toremove any sand. Some cooks like to peel aspara-gus, but this is a matter of personal choice. Leaveasparagus whole or cut diagonally into 1- to 2-inchpieces.
To cook: Asparagus can be boiled, steamed, stir-fried, roasted or grilled. Serve hot, room temperatureor cold. To boil, in a 12-inch skillet, heat 1 inch ofwater to boiling over high heat. Add asparagus and1/2 teaspoon salt; heat to boiling. Reduce heat tomedium-high and cook, uncovered, until barely ten-der, 5 to 10 minutes (depending on the thickness ofasparagus); drain. If serving cold, rinse under coldrunning water to stop cooking; drain again.
Spring Garden SauteWith its bright colors and flavors, this warm dish of
spring vegetables tastes even better than it looks.2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-
inch pieces
8 ounces sugar snap peas, strings removed1 tablespoon margarine or butter1 pound radishes, each cut into quartersSalt and pepper4 tablespoons snipped fresh chives1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to
boiling on high. Fill large bowl with ice water; setaside. To saucepot, add asparagus and snap peas;cook 4 minutes. Drain vegetables; cool in bowl of icewater. Drain vegetables well.
2. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat margarineon medium until melted. Add radishes, 1/4 tea-spoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground blackpepper; cook 10 minutes or until tender-crisp.Transfer to bowl; keep warm.
3. To same skillet, add asparagus, snap peas, 1/4teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon freshly groundblack pepper; cook 5 minutes or until tender-crisp,stirring occasionally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chives.
4. Transfer to serving bowl; arrange radishesaround edge. Sprinkle with remaining chives. Makes10 side-dish servings.
TIP: Asparagus and snap peas can be cookedthrough step 1 up to one day ahead. Place in plasticstorage bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Each serving: About 45 calories, 2g total fat,185mg sodium, 5g total carbs, 2g dietary fiber, 3gprotein.
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Delicious dessert to start outdoor season
One tasty way to kick off the unofficial beginning of theoutdoor season is to whip up a Strawberry LemonadePie.
by Healthy ExchangesOatmeal raisin muffins
Somehow, muffins seem to fit the bill for a fillingbreakfast, a tasty snack and even as an offering fordessert. These muffins are no exception!
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup quick oats1 cup raisinsSugar substitute to equal 1/4 cup sugar, suitable
for baking1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon apple pie spice1 cup fat-free milk2 tablespoons fat-free sour cream1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 12-hole muffin
pan with butter-flavored cooking spray or line withpaper liners.
2. In large bowl, combine flour, oats, raisins,sugar substitute, baking powder, baking soda andapple pie spice. In a small bowl, combine milk, sourcream, applesauce and egg. Mix well with a fork tocombine.
3. Add milk mixture to flour mixture. Mix justuntil moistened (batter will be lumpy). Evenlydivide batter into prepared muffin wells. Bake 18 to22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in centerof muffin comes out clean.
4. Place pan on a wire rack and let set 5 minutes.Remove muffins from pan and continue cooling onrack. Makes 12 servings.
(NAPSA) — Eating a more nutritious diet and main-taining a healthy weight may have more to do withwhat you add to your daily routine than what yousubtract. Adding salad dressings and mayonnaise toyour menu could help you achieve your goals.
Many diets cut calories at the expense of flavor, soit’s hard to stay motivated. A smarter way to stick toyour goals may involve including more vegetables inyour diet and using dressings to add a tempting dol-lop of tasty flavor.
For example, salad is delicious and nutritious.Salad eaters tend to have higher intakes of essentialnutrients such as vitamins C and E and folic acid.
Adding a variety of flavorful dressings can add to
the appeal of eating salad every day. The healthy oils found in many salad dressings can
help the body to better absorb key nutrients.Mayonnaise can also be part of a well-balanced diet,
as it’s made with healthy oils and contains omega-3fatty acids.
You can use salad dressings as dips, while mayon-naise adds terrific flavor to deviled eggs, sandwichesand deli salads.
If you must count calories, there are a number ofreduced-fat and light options of salad dressings andmayonnaise available.
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Dress up your diet with delicious dressings and mayonnaise
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figurines & memorabilia, power tools, small electronics, coins, costume jewelry, police scanners, vintage magazines, bar & beer signs,
glass, porcelain and so much more.
Our inventory changes almost daily...who knows what treasure may catch your eye.
3 IN 1 TREASURES1305 Nott St., Schenectady, NY 12308
(1 block from Ellis Hospital) For more information, call
518-377-0757
DIAMONDS
518-377-4011Buy/Sell Gold/Silver
State Street Coin & Jewelry735 State Street - Schenectady, NY 12307
Games & ElectronicsTools & HardwareBuy-Back
Hours M - F 11:30-5:30Sun - Closed
Present Coupon • Receive 10% Off
Computers Computers
TriTown ComputersSales & Service
518-234-1679836 Main St., Cobleskill, NY 12043
Announcements
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ADVERTISERSGet the best response fromyour advertisements byincluding the condition, age,price and best calling hours.Also we always recommendinsertion for at least 2 timesfor maximum benefits. CallPeg at 1-800-836-2888 orcall 518-673-0111
CHECK YOUR AD - ADVER-TISERS should check theirads on the first week of inser-tion. Lee Publications, Inc.shall not be liable for typo-graphical, or errors in publica-tion except to the extent of thecost of the first weeks inser-tion of the ad, and shall alsonot be liable for damages dueto failure to publish an ad.Adjustment for errors is limit-ed to the cost of that portion ofthe ad wherein the erroroccurred. Report anyerrors to 800-836-2888 or518-673-0111
YARD SIGNS: 16x24 full colorwith stakes, double sided.Stakes included. Only $15.00each. Call your sales repre-sentative or Beth at Lee Publi-cations 518-673-0101. Pleaseallow 7 to 10 business dayswhen ordering.
Announcements
INDOOR GARAGE SALE: Atthe Century Club in Amster-dam,NY June 15 & 16, 10am-4pm. Tables for rent. Call Mar-lene 518-526-8012
NEED BUSINESS CARDS?Full color glossy, heavy stock.250 ($45.00); 500 ($60.00);1,000 ($75.00). Call yoursales representative or or LeePublications 800-218-5586and ask for Beth or 518-673-0101 [email protected]
Rare 1900’s Colonial in excellent condition on35 acres of open fields, rolling hills, & woods.Barn in great condition w/horse stalls & storagearea. Detached 3 car garage w/heated work-shop. Home features wood floors, granitecounter top, french doors, woodstove and 9 ft.ceilings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$324,900
Real Estate For Sale Real Estate For Sale
Real Estate For Sale
I will Sell your house for ONLY a 3% commission
Yvonee M.. Cooper 518-788-6381www.upstatenydreamhomes.com
Dream Street Properties
Country Home For Sale 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, Living Room, DiningRoom, Den, Washer/Dryer Room, LargeKitchen, Pine Floors Throughout, NewPellet Stove, Stove, Refrigerator, Full Cellar,Hot Water Heat, 2 Stall Garage w/Loft,Large Yard. Sprout Brook Area.
323 Main StreetSchoharie, New York 12157Business 518.295.8547 Ext. 29Cell 518.944.9505Fax 518.295.8691Email [email protected]
Dogs
THREE SIBERIAN HUSKYPuppies, two female, onemale, dewormed, ready to go$375.00 each. 518-568-7142
Fencing
ELECTRIC FENCE CON-TROLLER REPAIRS. Factoryauthorized warranty center forZereba, ParMak, many others.No charge for estimates. Quickturn-around time. Send orbring to our shop, any make,any model. 518-284-2180
PINE FIREPLACE MANTEL,great for pellet stove, $95; Hottub cover, 8x8, like new, $150;Pump and motor, $100. 518-762-3971
Guns
I BUY HUNTING RIFLES formy collection. 518-673-0029,518-321-5372
Lumber &Wood Products
PINE SHAVINGS, kiln dried,3.25 cu.ft. paper bags niceand soft. 529 Klock Rd., FortPlain. 518-568-3203
Miscellaneous
BANNERS BANNERS BAN-NERS any size. Call yoursales representative or Bethat Lee Publications 518-673-0101 Please allow 7-10 work-ing days to receive your ban-ner after ordering.
SIGNS SIGNS SIGNS All Kinds. Corrugated PlasticSigns With Stakes. Call yoursales representative or Bethat Lee Publications 518-673-0101. Please allow 7-10working days to receive yoursigns after ordering.
Motorcycles
1986 HD 883 SPORTSTER,33k miles, $2,500/OBO. 518-231-1951
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Motorcycles
BIKE 4 SALE: 2000 HondaShadow Sabre 1100cc, greatshape, custom paint, wind-shield, back rest, luggagerack, runs great, just passedinspection, professionallymaintained, $2,500. 518-673-8124
Music
RECORDS WANTED: We’llbuy your old records from1930-1970. 45’s, 78’s,Albums, Rock-N-Roll, Blues,R&B, Country, etc. Call Pete518-673-2384.
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