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Publisher's Corner by Sean AtheyWell, howdy ya'll!

Thanks for taking some time to read through this issue of Tidbits... as always, we appreciate it.

We hope you are making it through another upper plains winter, as we are. Sometimes it gets easy to just stay home when that wind is whip-

ping that snow around out there. Lynette and I recently braved the weather for something other than work. We headed up to Clinton, Minnesota to participate in the Clinton Commercial Club Chili Cookoff Fundraiser. Last year we went through and taste-tested, but this year we brought our (in)famous "Hillbilly Chili - Bits of This and Bits of That" to share. It is one of those recipes that never gets written down, but always turns out deli-cious. We had a couple people worried with our table banner that depicted a squirrel and possum... I think one gentleman swore it was a rat. Sorry, we don't live that far back in the woods... just beef and pork and some secret ingredients like fresh-canned vegetables and a bottle of Habanero Beer that we brew, among other types. This one is brewed with a variety of peppers and spices from our garden and puts a kick in the chili.

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This is not our school, they have no program of this kind. Your caller ID may display the call as coming from Texas. Please do not donate or give any personal information!

February 6: 3-6pm Retirement Celebration for Dr. Kay & Dr. VanFebruary 8: 9am-1:30pm St. Lawrence Mardi Gras-Family Friendly Fun!!

Annual Milbank High School Career Day at the Milbank Armory on February 11th from 12:30~2:00PM-Set up for participants begins at noon

SchoolFebruary 2: 6:30 pm - PPE meetingFebruary 2: 4pm - 7th BBB @ Big Stone CityFebruary 3: 4pm 7/8 BBB @ Clear LakeFebruary 3: 5:15pm C-JV-V - BBB Home w/ CastlewoodFebruary 3: 5 pm C-JV-V - GBB @ MadisonFebruary 5: 6pm V-Gymnastics -Region 1A / NEC @ Clear LakeFebruary 5: 5:30pm JV-V - Wrestling @ MadisonFebruary 6: 4pm DH- C-JV-V GBB/BBB @ SissetonFebruary 7: ACT TestingFebruary 9: School out @ 1:30pmFebruary 9: 2:30pm Parent-Teacher ConferenceFebruary 10: 7:30pm HS Pops Concert

February 7 & 8: National Guard Weekend

February 2: 4pm MS Girls Basketball @ ArlingtonFebruary 2: 6:30pm Girls Basketball @ ArlingtonFebruary 3: 4pm MS Boys Basketball vs MilbankFebruary 3: 5pm Wrestling Quad @ PipestoneFebruary 3: 6:30pm Boys Basketball @ Great Plains LutheranFebruary 4: 11:30am-5:15pm BLOOD DRIVE @ Cardinal GymFebruary 5: 4pm MS Boys Basketball vs FlandreauFebruary 5: 5pm Wrestling vs Clark/Willow Lake & Webster @ ClarkFebruary 5: 6pm Region/NEC Gymnastics @ Clear LakeFebruary 6: FCA FeedFebruary 6: 5pm Double Header Basketball vs Britton (TV)February 7: 10am Wrestling LLC @ MontroseFebruary 7: 10:30am MS Wrestling @ WatertownFebruary 8: 12pm Boy Scout BanquetFebruary 9: 4pm School Board MeetingFebruary 10: SACH FeedFebruary 10: 4pm Double Header Basketball vs Sioux ValleyFebruary 10: 5pm Wrestling @ Clark/Willow Lake

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Community-School Survey is available on the school website or hard copies are available at Jurgens Oil, The Café, First State Bank, Wilmot Foods, or by calling the Wilmot School. The survey deadline is February 13th.

February 2: GBB vs Castlewood - 6:15February 3: Basketball DH @ Britton HeclaFebruary 5: World Music Fest in the gym. More information to come.February 7: Basketball DH @ Langford

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CLINTON, MNFebruary 11: 6:30pm Cupcakes & Canvas at the Memorial Building

February 14: 36th Annual Arctic Open Golfing in the morning & afternoon on Lake Eli & a dance, at the Memorial Building, with the Rock N Roll Farmer starts at 9pm.

Today I tried to donate blood but they had too many questions about where I got it.

Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.

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February 5: 12pm EDA Meeting at the Community CenterFebruary 17: 6pm "Heart of the Home" Tabor Methodist Church Call Carol @ (320) 237-2355 for reservations & more info.

Big Stone City SchoolFebruary 2 - Jr. High Boys BB vs. Milbank @ BSCS, 4:00pmFebruary 2 - Elementary Boys BB vs. Milbank @ BSCS, 5:00pmFebruary 5 - Jr. High Girls & Boys BB vs. Wilmot @ BSCS. 4pm & 5pmFebruary 9 - Jr. High Boys & Girls @ Wilmot, 5:30pm & 6:30pmFebruary 12 - Field Trip DayFebruary 13 - No SchoolFebruary 16 - Make-up Snow day; There will be school this day

Big Stone City Library - Janelle Kelly/Branch Manager400 Washington Street, Big Stone City, SD [email protected] • Wed. 2-6pm • Sat. 10am-1pmSpecial Library hours coming up-- Open Feb. 2, 2-6pm & closed Feb. 4, 2-6pm.• Puzzle Swap - Bring in your gently used board puzzles and swap for a different one to do this winter. January 14 through February 28. • Adult Reading Program - Read library books--Fiction, Large Print, Paperbacks, or Non-fiction, and sign up for weekly prizes for each library book read. For more info or to register contact Janelle at library, or email her at [email protected].

Horizons will be hosting a Free Bingo Party for Big Stone City Residents in February 2015. More info on back of your Big Stone City water bill.

Q: I’m planning to hang some pictures around my new apartment, but a friend told me I need to be sure to locate the studs in the wall first. I know these are the vertical boards behind the wall, but I’m not sure how to find them. Do I need to buy some kind of special equipment? -- Jamie, via e-mail

A: You could buy an electronic stud finder at your nearest home-improvement store, but if you don’t want to shell out $20 or more for a one-time picture hanging project, you can learn to locate wall studs without help. And if you still can’t locate the studs, or just want the extra assurance, you can go ahead and buy a stud finder (preferably one that also has a built-in laser level, which is very convenient).

Studs are usually spaced about 16 inches apart. This varies, however. Above doors and windows, studs may be doubled or tripled up to support a heavier load. But along a wall, they’re pretty evenly spaced apart. That’s helpful to know once you’ve located a stud, because you have an idea how much space is open on either side.

Studs are always located in specific areas: in each corner of a room, on either side of the window frame, and on either side of the doorframe. They also are typically next to light switches and outlets (a couple inches to the left or right) because electricians often

No Stud Finder? No Problem

attach the fixture’s box to the side of a stud. I say “often” and “typically,” because every once in awhile an outlet is just set into the drywall.

You can combine a couple of low-tech methods to locate the rough position of wall studs. The first is to simply tap the wall and listen. First tap on the location of a known stud (the corner, for example). Then tap the wall a few inches to the right or left. You should hear a hollow sound away from the stud. The area of the wall that has a stud should sound solid.

The second method is to measure 16 inches from the known stud. Tap the wall at the end of the tape; if it sounds solid rather than hollow, you know you’re at another stud.

Because you’re hanging pictures, and I’m assum-ing relatively light ones, it’s more important for you to locate the spaces between the studs, rather than the precise width and location of each stud. (If you are hanging really large, heavy frames, the studs play a more important role.)

Once you’ve got a general location for the studs, you can measure and mark the spots where you want to hang pictures.

HOME TIP: Trying to arrange several pictures on a single wall? Trace the outline of each frame onto blank paper, cut them out, and arrange the outlines on the wall to figure out the layout ahead of time.

Send your home tips and questions to [email protected].

Big Stone American Legion:February 1: Super Bowl Sunday Party / 5pmFebruary 6: 5-7pm Chicken & Fish Fry Benefit for Sue (Barnhardt) Harmening to defray medical costs.February 8: 21st Annual Mega Poker Ride ($2500.00 Purse Guaranteed) Contact Roger at (605) 949-0837 or Shelly at (605) 467-1895 for more info or for preregistration.

Big Stone City Municipal Liquor Store February 14: Valentine's Day Draw Doubles Sweetheart Tournament: 10:30 Registration & 11:00 StartWHIST Leagues will be held Monday Nights in February @ 7pm - $20/spot. Call for details.


February 7: Mite Jamboree Hockey @ George E. Maas Ice Arena February 7: 10am Free Family Movie at Odyssey 5 Theatres. The Free Family Movie featured will be How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG). Please note entry is free. Concessions are extra. Call (605) 886-7469 for more info.February 7: 8pm John Mueller's Winter Dance Party @ Dakota Sioux Casino. #1 & Official Tribute Show for Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens & the Big Bopper. February 8: 10am Youth Wrestling Tourney @ Watertown Civic Arena. For more info contact Susie Stroup at (605) 520-1058.February 8: 1:30pm FREE "Feel Good" Film Festivaal February 10-14: Watertown Winter Farm Show at the Codington County Expo Building. February 13 & 14: South Dakota State Gymnastics Meet at the Watertown Civic Arena

Watertown High SchoolFebruary 2: Jefferson Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Concert - 7PM - Aud w/Rehearsal All DayFebruary 3: Boys BB @ Huron - 7PMFebruary 3: Girls BB (H) Huron - 7PM - ArenaFebruary 5: Mellette Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Concert - 7PM - Aud w/Rehearsal All DayFebruary 5: Wrestling (H) Harrisburg - 7PM - ArenaFebruary 6: Band Rehearsal - All Day - AudFebruary 6: Boys BB (H) SF Lincoln - 7PM - ArenaFebruary 6: Girls BB @ SF Lincoln - 7PMFebruary 7: ACT'sFebruary 7: Girls BB (H) Pierre - 7PM - ArenaFebruary 7: Gymnastics ESD @ Pierre - NoonFebruary 7: MS Wrestling (H) 10:30AM - ArenaFebruary 8: Booster Club Wrestling (H) All Day - ArenaFebruary 9: Band Concert - 7PM - Aud w/Rehearsal All Day

Watertown Christian SchoolTo learn more about WCS, we encourage you to call (605) 882-0949 to

schedule a visit. We would enjoy getting to know you and sharing more of what God is doing at Watertown Christian School.

Great Plains Lutheran High SchoolFebruary 2: GBB/BBB @ Lake Preston 4:00 pmFebruary 3: One-Act Performance 2:50 pmFebruary 3: Boys C BB vs Deuel 5:15 pmFebruary 3: BBB vs Deuel 6:30 pmFebruary 5: State 1-Act Play CompetitionFebruary 5: GBB vs Langford 6:30 pmFebruary 6: Burger Feed 4:00 pmFebruary 6: GBB/BBB vs Summit 4:00 pmFebruary 7: Boys C BB @ Arlington 12:30 pmFebruary 7: GBB/BBB @ Arlington 2:00 pmFebruary 9: GBB/BBB @Elkton/LB 4:00 pm

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Deubrook Booster Club Prom Dress ResaleUpcoming Drop Off Dates at Deubrook High School in White:- February 3rd 5:30-8:00pm** Or call Dawn (605-695-9733) or Jodi (605-695-2358) to make other drop off arrangements.

February 2: Grades 1, 3 and 5 Health Screenings in TorontoFebruary 3: BB/GB vs. Sioux Valley in White 4:00 (C), 5:00 (JV), 6:15 (GV), 7:45 (BV)February 5: BB vs. DeSmet in White 4:00 (JH) 5:00 (HS)February 6: JH/JV GBB vs. DeSmet 4:00 WhiteFebruary 7: Booster Club Prom Dress Re-Sale in White 9:00February 8: Booster Club Prom Dress Re-Sale in White 9:00February 9: Board Meeting in Toronto 7:00February 9: JH GB/BB at Hamlin 6:00/7:00February 10: 1:30 DismissalFebruary 10: BB/GB at Hamlin 4:00

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Q: I have a set of egg cups that are marked “Union Pacific.” A railroad buff has told me the pattern is Desert Flower. -- Steve, Riverside, California

A: Egg cups have become one of the most popular collect-ibles in recent years. Still being produced, they attract collec-tors on several levels. Prices can range from inexpensive to many thousands of dollars. Your Union Pacific set is probably worth about $90. Be aware that railroad china is being repro-duced, so when buying, do your homework and be cautious.

• • •Q: I have a set of five Stone Craft mixing bowls that original-

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A: Your mixing bowls, also called pink and blue because of their color, were made by McCoy and are very collect-ible. In fact, in recent years I have seen mixing bowls double and triple in price at most of the antique malls and shops I have visited. Your McCoy set was made during the 1970s and is val-ued at about $250, according to Mark Moran, author of “Warman’s McCoy Pottery” (Krause, $24.99)

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A: There are several excellent references available, but my favorite remains “M.I. Hummel: Figurines, Plates, Minia-tures & More” by Robert L. Miller and published by Portfolio Press.

• • •Q: I purchased a Gouda ashtray at a yard sale several weeks

ago. I paid $35 for it, and I wonder if it is worth more. -- Susan, Hammond, Louisiana

A: Gouda pottery was first produced in Holland during the 17th century. Two companies -- Zenith pottery and the Zuid-Hollandsche -- were instrumental in making the pieces collect-ible throughout the world. After checking online and in sev-eral of my reference books, I believe your ashtray is probably worth about $25.

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Box Puppet “Play” Is Easy to Stage

Turn a dreary winter’s day into a “play day” filled with whimsical box puppets your family can make. Pick characters from a favorite book and retell a story “puppet show” style. Or mix and match characters from sev-eral books. You might even create some puppets that look like family members, for an even livelier troupe. Use extra props and make funny voic-es and sound effects for a memorable performance.

Before you begin making your pup-pets, collect a few empty food boxes, such as single-portion cereal boxes, which are quite easy for younger chil-dren to manipulate. As your cast of puppet characters grows, it’s definite-ly fun to use boxes in a range of shapes and sizes.Here’s what you’ll need:—1 single-portion cereal box, paper lining removed and open end glued shut. (For a larger puppet, use a standard-size cereal box.) —Poster paint and brushes—Markers—Construction paper—Glue and scissors—Odd and ends, such as felt, ping- pong balls, cotton`` balls and yarn for beards and hair.Here’s the fun:

With the front of the box facing you, draw a horizontal line around the mid-dle of the box. An adult should cut along the line on the front and two

narrow sides of the box. Do not cut the line on the back of the box. Instead, make a fold on that line so you can bend back the two connected halves of the box. Insert your fingers and thumb in the openings to test moving the “mouth” of the puppet.

Paint the outside of the box or cov-er it with construction paper. If you are making safari-style puppets, you might want to use adhesive-backed paper in tiger, lion or zebra prints.

Add craft supplies to represent the appearance of a book character or per-son in your family or neighborhood. Glue on ping-pong balls or plastic milk-jug lids for eyes. Make a dot in the center of each one with a marker. Add yarn or cotton balls for hair, and felt or craft foam for ears. Don’t forget to make a tongue and glue it inside where the box opens and closes. Draw teeth or lips on the outside of the box. Add other details to create a distinct personality.

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1. Detroit pitcher Max Scherzer set a major-league record for most starts to begin a career without a complete game. How many was it?

2. Who was the manager of the Houston Astros the first time the fran-chise won more than 90 games in a season?

3. Name the only Iowa football play-er to win the Heisman Trophy?

4. In 2014, the East and West squads in the NBA All-Star Game combined to score a record 318 points. What had been the previous mark?

5. The Calgary Flames tied an NHL record in the 2013-14 season for most games decided by one goal in a season (49). Who are the Flames tied with?

6. How many times has Canada’s women’s team won the Olympic gold medal in curling?

7. In 2014, Kevin Streelman set a record by recording birdies on the final seven holes to win a PGA Tour event. Who had the mark of six straight?

Answers1. It was 178 games.2. Bill Virdon led the Astros to a

93-70 mark in 1980.3. Quarterback Nile Kinnick, in

1939.4. It was 303 points, in 1987.5. The Florida Panthers, in the 2010-

11 season.6. Twice — 1998 and 2014.7. Mike Souchak, in the 1956 St.

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Ortonville HappeningsFebruary 2: 12pm Ortonville EDAFebruary 2: 7pm City Council MeetingFebruary 3: 9am City CouncilFebruary 5: 12pm Pollution Control Agency MeetingFebruary 5: 3pm Lego Club February 5: 3pm Robotics Club February 6: 1pm Health Insurance Counseling contact Ashley at [email protected] for more info.February 7: Chamber Annual Celebration at Sioux Historic ParkFebruary 7: 1pm Take Your Family to the Library (games, crafts & more)February 9: 7pm Citizens for Big Stone Lake

Ortonville SchoolAny students grades 7-12 who are interested in the Trap Shooting Team please sign up in Mr. Daneilson's, Mr. Giese’s, or the office for informa-tion on registering. There will be information/registration meetings for students and parents on February 9th and February 16th at 7:00pm in the commons.

Winter Carnival Week Dress Up Days: (Feb. 2-6)Monday: Pajama DayTuesday: Dynamic Duo/Twin DayWednesday: Class Color Day (Senior/Black, Juniors/Red, Soph./Blue, Freshmen/Purple, 8th/yellow, 7th/white)Thursday: Throwback ThursdayFriday: Dress to ImpressThe Student Council is sponsoring a talent show during Winter Carnival Week. It will be held Feb. 6. Sign up in the office.

Community DinerFebruary 2: Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Dinner Roll, DessertFebruary 3: Lasagna, Salad, Garlic Bread, DessertFebruary 4: Broiled Fish Fillet, Salad, Veggie, DessertFebruary 5: Crispy Chicken on a Bun, Waffle Fries, DessertFebruary 6: Beef Commercial on Fresh Baked Bread, Veggie, DessertFebruary 7&8: Chef's ChoiceFebruary 9: Broasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Dinner Roll, Dessert

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Lynette and I did our best to dress the part, and we even had a small memorial to Donna Douglas (Ellie May Clampett) who passed away at the beginning of January.

We had a great time giving out chili samples and talking with some of our readers from the Clinton area. It was quite a family affair, to be honest. My dad grew up outside of Clinton and is one of thirteen brothers and sisters. So, out of eleven chili entrants, I believe five of us were related somehow. Now that just makes the competition that much better, although I think my cousin Greg blatantly brandishing a baby to try gain votes for his chili was over the line... he claimed it was his "granddaughter" or something... whatever.

I have to say, I did get to try all ten other chillies and they were all fantastic. There was everything from a chicken taco chili to a classic five alarm variety (that one slowed me down a bit, I think I did have to step outside to cool off and wipe the sweat from my forward at one point.)

Thanks to the Clinton Commercial Club for putting on the event, I think next year will be the fourth annual chili cookoff... and thanks to everyone who came out to taste the wonderful varieties of chili that night and help support one of our many small towns.

Have a great week and be safe out there!Sean Athey, owner/publisher

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February 6 & 20 - Johnny Boyko will be performing at

Heather's Bistro & More from 2:30-4pmInter-Lakes Community Action ProgramFeb. 2: Roast Beef Combo, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Pears, BreadFeb. 3: Chicken Strips, Soup & Salad Bar (Includes Fruit or Veggies), BreadFeb. 4: Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Peas, Fruit Cocktail, BreadFeb. 5: Hamburger on a Bun, Hash Browns, Baked Beans, Onion Slices/Pickles, Pudding w/FruitFeb. 6: Taco Day, Meat/Vegetables/Salad, Fruit, Bread/Roll/ShellFeb. 9: Roast Beef Combo, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, FruitFeb. 10: Chicken Strips, Soup & Salad Bar, (Includes Fruit or Veggies), BreadFebr. 11: Swiss Steak w/Tomatoes & Onion, Baked Potato, Peas, Mandarin Oranges, BreadFeb. 12: Ham, Baked Potato, Squash, Pineapple, BreadFeb. 13: Taco Day, Meat/Vegetables/Salad, Fruit, Bread/Roll/Shell

SchoolFebruary 2: 6:30pm Girls Basketball @ SummitFebruary 3: 6pm Boys Basketball vs Sisseton @ ClarkFebruary 3: 6:30pm Dance Team Senior NightFebruary 5: 5pm JH Boys Basketball @ RedfieldFebruary 5: 5pm Wrestling Triangular @ Willow LakeFebruary 5: 6:30pm Boys Basketball @ RedfieldFebruary 6: 6:30pm Girls Basketball vs Redfield/Doland @ Willow LakeFebruary 7: 10am Wrestling Big East/LCC Tournament @ GarretsonFebruary 7: 1pm Double Header vs Castlewood @ ClarkFebruary 7: 1pm JH Boys Basketball vs Castlewood @ ClarkFebruary 8-14 FCCLA WeekFebruary 9-10: FCCLA Legislative Shadowing in PierreFebruary 9: 5pm JH Boys BB vs Waverly/South Shore @ Willow LakeFebruary 10: 5pm Wrestling Triangular @ Willow LakeFebruary 10: 6:30pm Double Header vs Tiospa Zina @ ClarkFebruary 12: 6:30pm Girls Basketball vs Aberdeen Roncalli

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A firearm safety class will be held Monday & Thurs-day March 12th-March 30th at the Appleton Sports-man's Club. They will also have a field day April 11th. Call 320-297-0202 to register.

Story Time at the library February 6 at 10:30amSupervised Ice Skating @ the Ice Rink February 7 at 2:30pmSupervised Ice Skating @ Ice Rink February 7 at 6pmSupervised Ice Skating @ the Ice Rink February 8 at 2:30pmSupervised Ice Skating @ Ice Rink February 8 at 6pmFriends of the Appleton Public Library Meeting February 9 at 5pmAppleton City Council Meeting February 11 at 5pm

SchoolAppleton and Madison summer rec applications are now available across from the Community Education, High School Office and on the Commons bulletin board. The application deadline is March 2nd.

Daybreak Meeting on February 6 at 5:30 in the commons.

No JH Knowledge Bowl practice until February 10.

Any junior interested in being on the prom committee can sign up in the office. Deadline to sign up is February 6th.

There are order forms for the Section 3AA individual Wrestling T-shirts across from the high school office in the information kiosk. The t-shirts are short sleeve and are $15.00. Orders and checks are due by 8am on February 4.

• If you store nail polish in the fridge, it will dry more quickly and last longer.

• “In cold winter months, keep your robe (and slippers or whatever else) under the covers with you when you sleep. Pull it next to or over you a few minutes before you get up. It’ll be toasty and will help make the transition into the cold a little less harsh.” -- G.G. in New York

• As tax time draws ever closer, try taping a large manila envelope to the fridge, leaving the top open. Immediately place all tax-related forms and receipts in the envelope as they come in. This way, when you are ready to start your taxes, all items will be together and easy to find.

• “To help moisten really dry feet, slather on lotion, wrap feet in plastic wrap, then slip on some socks overnight -- or for as long as you can stand it.” -- B.H. in Michigan

• “My no-iron tip: I toss the wrinkly garment into the dryer for about five to 10 minutes with a damp washcloth, and it steams most wrinkles out. It won’t look starched and pressed, but it’s good enough for casual wear or running-late mornings. I haven’t ironed in years.” -- E.W. in Florida

• Don’t forget to clean your washing machine ev-ery so often by running it on the highest-temperature cycle empty after adding a gallon of vinegar. This will clean out the hoses and get rid of stuck-on de-tergents.

• To remove soot from your carpet, sprinkle it with salt, let sit and then vacuum. Repeat as many times as necessary to remove all traces.

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 [email protected].

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Monday February 2nd- GBB at Summit with Clark/Willow Lake at 6:30 pm. Town board meeting at 6:00. Tuesday February 3rd- Circle of Smiles will be at the school. 7th and 8th GBB at Summit with Enemy Swim at 4:00 pm. 7th and 8th BBB at Summit with Enemy Swim at 5:00 pm. Wednesday February 4th- Circle of Smiles will be at the school. Jump Rope for Heart for K-8th graders at 3:00 pm. Thursday February 5th- Circle of Smiles will be at the school. 3rd quarter midterm. Friday February 6th- “Dare to Share” for staff members. GBB and BBB Doubleheader at GPL in Watertown, starting at 4:00 pm. Saturday February 7th- Parents Night - GBB and BBB Doubleheader in Summit with Northwestern, starting at 2pm. Sunday, February 8th- 9:00 am Sunday school, 10:30 Worship at Hope Lutheran. All are welcome.

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All lunches come with dessert.Summit Bar & Grill’s Lunch SpecialsMonday 2/2 ............................................ Fish Sandwich with FriesTuesday 2/3 ......... Meatloaf w/Baked Potato, Green Beans & RollWednesday 2/4 ..................................................21 Shrimp BasketThursday 2/5 ..................... Tater Tot Hot Dish with Bread & ButterFriday 2/6 ....................................BBQ Ribs with Fries & ColeslawSaturday 2/7 ....................................... Western Burger with Chips

Summit Bar & Grill Upcoming Events: • Feb 6th at 9pm Shades of Air• Feb 14th Full Gallop Band


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FOR SALE: 1962 IHC Scout Pickup. South Da-kota Title, 4 cyl, 4 wheel drive, not running but motor turns over. $1950.00. 30 IHC hub caps, 1930-1970 some new. Call (320) 226-8583. 0209 For Sale: 1998 Diesel Dodge 3/4 ton Pickup. Only if interested. Call Anytime 1-605-467-0561. 0112

FOR SALE: 352 Ford Engine bolted to C6 transmission. $325 OBO. 605-868-2974. 0223

FOR SALE: 1 Case of 00 Buck shotgun shells. Great for coyotes. 10 Boxes/$140. 701-899-2435. 0223

CLOVER LEAF SPORTING CLAYS Estell-ine, SD. Bring your friends and try our scenic Sporting Clay Course. A great place to start your bachelor party! Summer Leagues. Call Russell Nelson (605) 690-3955 0609

Wanted to buy 12 gauge shell reloader and supplies. Primers, wads, powder, hulls, anything to do with reloading. Call me at 605-881-1498. 0908

8' Bay Window. Two end windows open. Screen included. Make offer. Watertown. 605-753-5313 0922

FOR SALE: Briggs & Stratton 19 1/2 hp mower. 42" cut with bagger. 5 yrs. old $1000. 605-237-0184. 0825

FOR SALE: Dirt Devil Vacuum. Good condition, works well. 605-541-0122. 0223

FOR SALE: Pellet and corn stove with glass front. $1200 or best offer. 605-874-4321 0209

FOR SALE: 3 sets of lined pleated draper-ies. Large window is 6' wide and 7' tall (2) smaller windows are 4' wide and 7' tall. All rods and hardware are included. Very good condition. Call 320-568-2404. 0126 For Sale: 2 Matching Dressers. Very Good Condition. One is an armoire, lots of drawers, fancy handles, dark walnut. $375 for set. Call 605-880-5787 / 605-878-0544. Watertown

FOR SALE: 6 1940's Victorian Chairs. Good shape with original upholstery. Call (605) 272-7444. 0216

FOR SALE - Electric Stove. 2 years old, paid $450, will sell for $200. Call or text (605) 203-1821. 0216

LAKEVIEW KENNEL PET BOARDING - ATRUSTED NAME IN PET CARE. CLEAN, MODERN,STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITY. FOR THE BEST CARE AVAILABLE,CALL 605-882-3342! WATERTOWN. 0000

For Sale: 1995 Ford F150 FOR PARTS. New tires, good glass. $500. 605-924-1513.

Dutchman Kodiak won at Dakota Sioux Casino. Brand new, loaded, fireplace, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, Awning, TV, Stereo, Sunroofs. Deluxe model 29" Travel Trailer. 605-881-1693 0202

FOR SALE: 2007 SKI DOO Renegade 800 Snowmobile. 4300 miles, electric start, great shape. $4300.00 OBO Call (320) 905-9395. 0209

FOR SALE: 2008 Cruiser Travel Trailer, 31ft. Selling for health reasons. 3 slideouts, excellent condition, awning, great floor plan. The bank gets it back or you get a good deal. 20 miles from Watertown, SD. Asking $17,200. Location or more information. 605-237-4223. 0922

18ft. Starcraft twin 35 Johnsons Minnkota auto-pilot onboard charger and gas, livewell canopy and depthfinders. e-z loader trailer with winch. 3500.00 605-492-3337 0908

For Sale: German Shorthair Puppy, 10 weeks old. 320-287-3303. 1229

WANTED: Older Show Case with Sliding Glass Doors. Also older cash register. 605-881-3540. WTN, SD 0209

FOR SALE: Delta Scroll Saw. 16 inch - 2 speed. Used little. Milbank, SD 605-467-0889 0112

For Sale: Budweiser Holiday, Avon, Terry Redlin steins. Superbowl 16 Beer Galsses and many more. Nascar & MickeyMouse phones, lamps 605-881-5350. 0106

For Sale: (2) 1 ton hoists. 18 ft lift. 605-882-4541. 0106

For Sale: Nearly New 3-big wheeled JEEP stroller. Used less than 5 times. has MP3 player hookup. Great for walking and running. $60. In Great Shape! 605-237-6410. 1229

For Sale: Sony MP3/CD Walkman. New in box. Asking $10. Call or text anytime. 605-690-0055 1229

FOR SALE: 1968 3020 Diesel, Syncro, SHARP! $8,500.00 Call (605) 268-5212 Mornings. 0209

FOR SALE: Alfalfa - small square bales, 2nd cutting Alfalfa/Wheat mix - $3.75 per bale. 3rd Cutting is pure Alfalfa from separate field. $8 per bale. 605-949-2725. 1215

ESTATE HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER35 Lhotka Ave, Appleton, MN, 4 Bedroom, all Appliances, newer Furnace + Hot water heater. $15K or BO. 320-289-1412 / 952-934-9951. 0126

FOR SALE TO BE MOVED: 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-story farmhouse. Good condition. Watertown area. Contact 605-881-7536 or [email protected]. 0126

Aberdeen Home - Built 20122 bedroom, 1 Bath. Lg Fenced Yard, Lg Shed, Paved Driveway, Lg Deck, Close to Schools. Great modern starter home! Asking 115,000 Please Call 605-290-0473. 1208

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February 1: 1pm Open Gym • 5pm Adult VolleyballFebruary 3: 8pm Sno RiderFebruary 4: 8:30am TOPS • 4pm Al-AnonFebruary 4: Graceville Women's Organization • Adult Open GymFebruary 4: CGB Sports BoosterFebruary 8: 1pm Open Gym • 2pm Toqua Trooper 4-HFebruary 8: 5pm Adult VolleyballFebruary 9: 7:30pm Graceville American Legion

SchoolTraverse Electric will send 1 area youth to the 2015 Youth Tour of Washington DC. You must be a junior or senior between ages 16-18 and a child or dependent of a Traverse Electric member. The tour is June 13-18. All expenses are paid for you. You can see Mrs. Wahl for information on how to apply. Deadline is March 15.

February 2: 6:15pm Girls Basketball vs RosholtFebruary 3: 4:45pm Middle School Science FairFebruary 3: 5pm Wrestling @ Breckenridge TriangularFebruary 3: 6pm Boys Basketball @ KMSFebruary 5: 4:45pm JH Girls Basketball @ HancockFebruary 5: 6:15pm Girls Basketball @ HancockFebruary 6: 4:45pm JH Boys Basketball vs OrtonvilleFebruary 6: 6pm Girls Basketball @ AshbyFebruary 6: 6pm Boys Basketball vs OrtonvilleFebruary 7: 12pm Girls Basketball @ NDSCS vs KindredFebruary 9: 6:30pm Monthly School Board MeetingFebruary 9: 7:30pm Boys Basketball @ Underwood

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Puzzle Answers

1. Detroit pitcher Max Scherzer set a major-league record for most starts to begin a career without a complete game. How many was it?

2. Who was the manager of the Houston Astros the first time the fran-chise won more than 90 games in a season?

3. Name the only Iowa football play-er to win the Heisman Trophy?

4. In 2014, the East and West squads in the NBA All-Star Game combined to score a record 318 points. What had been the previous mark?

5. The Calgary Flames tied an NHL record in the 2013-14 season for most games decided by one goal in a season (49). Who are the Flames tied with?

6. How many times has Canada’s women’s team won the Olympic gold medal in curling?

7. In 2014, Kevin Streelman set a record by recording birdies on the final seven holes to win a PGA Tour event. Who had the mark of six straight?

Answers1. It was 178 games.2. Bill Virdon led the Astros to a

93-70 mark in 1980.3. Quarterback Nile Kinnick, in

1939.4. It was 303 points, in 1987.5. The Florida Panthers, in the 2010-

11 season.6. Twice — 1998 and 2014.7. Mike Souchak, in the 1956 St.

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