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Easy Tips for Turkey Perfection (ATH!!)

Easy Tips for Turkey Perfection (ATH!!)

Photo Caption: Turkey is easier than most people think, especially with this recipe. Credit: Curtis Robert Tyree Summary: Turkey perfection is within anyone’s reach, it just takes time and these simple tips. The holiday season is usually seen as the season of eating; being defined by food centered family gatherings like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Perhaps the most iconic dish of this season is...
Swiss cheese maker named Grand Champion for fifth time in ten years

Swiss cheese maker named Grand Champion for fifth time in ten years

Summary: The title of “Grand Champion Cheesemaker” has been given out to over a dozen different companies since its origin in 1949. The new 2011 title goes to a now five time winner. “When I was a little kid, I’d go down to the cheese house, and we used to have the big Swiss wheels of cheese. There’d be a big cloth on there. I made my first quarter by helping them scrape the cheese off...
Neither wind nor rain could dampen spirits of Dalton’s runners

Neither wind nor rain could dampen spirits of Dalton’s runners

Summary: Despite the wet weather, the Rich Dalessandro Memorial Fall Turkey Run received overwhelming community support. Story: Hundreds of runners and walkers withstood cool temperatures and drizzling rain to support a community cause when they competed in the 4th annual Rich Dalessandro Memorial Fall Turkey 5k, 2-Mile Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, Oct. 1 in Dalton, Ohio. The race,...

Big families with a small budget can still enjoy the season

Summary: Large family get-togethers don’t have to be costly or stressful. Invite relatives near and far for a day of crafting, decorating, cooking, eating and laughter. You’ll reminisce about days gone by and create new memories to cherish. Succulent roast beef can take the place of the traditional turkey for a variation on the holiday theme. Let everyone pitch in for a special day spent...

Helpful tips to keep your home rodent-free

Summary: No need to worry about traps or poisons to eliminate mouse or rat infestations if you take precautions to keep the pests from entering the house in the first place. Clever creatures can be outsmarted when you seal cracks, keep tree branches trimmed and keep property free of trash, clutter and places where rodents might hide. Temperatures are dropping quickly and it won’t be long...

Bring outdoor plants in this fall

Summary: Some plants that have enjoyed and in some cases endured the heat of summer can be brought indoors where they can beautify your home, keep indoor air cleaner and be a reminder of the days of summer. Garden plants become house plants when enough light is available to keep them happy. There are a few plants in the garden that I dig up every fall and bring indoors until the weather warms...

Admiring children’s creativity, especially the grandchildren

Summary Bruce Stambaugh shares about the creativity of children. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he can’t think of anything else to include. For Oct. 10, 2011 A painting hangs on a wall in my home office where I spend much of my workday. The...
A handwritten card this holiday season will leave a lasting impression

A handwritten card this holiday season will leave a lasting impression

Summary: The art of handwriting is getting lost and some schools don’t even teach it anymore. Writing can be beautiful and with practice even those of us with mediocre skills can improve them. Sending a handwritten card or letter this holiday season will brighten someone’s day and make them feel special when you take the time to write your feelings and sentiments in your own hand. Some people...
Boy Scouts of America’s October popcorn campaign to benefit military troops overseas

Boy Scouts of America’s October popcorn campaign to benefit military troops overseas

Summary: Whether age eight or eighteen, the young boys and young men of the Boy Scouts of America are canvassing neighborhoods to not only sell popcorn for their scouting activities, but also to benefit American service men and women overseas. It’s October, and that means that boys in Boy Scouts of America (BSA) uniforms will be canvassing neighborhoods across the county, offering customers...
It’s tourney time!

It’s tourney time!