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• It was British mathematician, philoso-pher and social critic Bertrand Russell who made the following sage observa-tion: “Every advance in civilization has been denounced as unnatural while it was recent.”

• If you’re like most adults, you have approximately 1,000 hairs per square inch of your scalp. That might seem like a lot, but consider the otter: Its 1 million hairs per square inch of skin make it the owner of the densest fur in the world.

• The next time you’re out for a walk in the country, kneel down and scoop up a cupful of soil. You might be surprised to learn that that single cup of dirt could hold more bacteria than there are people on the planet.

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Kyle's Awesome WinWhat a difference a victory makes.Kyle Busch arrived at Richmond International Raceway, where

he won in the past three springs, ranked 13th in the Sprint Cup points. He had placed 36th, 11th and 10th in the previous three races.

Guess what? Busch won again. He moved up to 11th in the standings. The Capital City 400 was the 24th victory of his career. His older brother, Kurt, even won the Nationwide Series race a day earlier driving a Toyota Kyle owned.

Kyle, who turned 27 on Wednesday, wasn't exaggerating when he said, "It was an awesome victory overall."

Crew chief Dave Rogers said, "I think the key to the game was Kyle kept us in it all race. He never got frus-trated or discouraged."

"Kyle just stayed real patient, never worried about things, kept his poise, and things just worked out right for us in the end," added owner Joe Gibbs.

Another important factor was Busch's pit crew, which managed to get his No. 18 Camry out of the pits ahead

of Tony Stewart's Impala in its final stop."Once I got out front, I knew I had 10 laps," Busch said. "I could abuse the

heck out of that thing and drive it for all it was worth, and didn't have to save any tires."

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In addition to his fourth straight springtime victory in Richmond, Kyle also

Kyle Busch used a bit of skill and got some pit-crew help to stay ahead of Tony Stewart and win the Capital City 400 at Richmond. (John Clark/NASCAR This Week photo)

equaled his older brother's total of career victories."It's neat that we're still racing around here in Cup," Kyle said, "and hope-

fully with many more wins that we can both achieve."• • •

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Don’t Forget Your Best FriendBy Tresa Erickson

Do you adore animals? Do you own a variety of pets and spend much of your free time with them? Do you rarely go anywhere without one of your pets and fret when you do? If so, then you’ll be glad to know that when you get mar-ried, you might be able to incorporate some of your pets into your celebration.

Almost any pet from a gerbil to a dog can take part in a wedding. Before you decide what your pets will do, you should ask officials at the venues where your ceremony and reception will be held if they allow pets on the premise. Some will have no restrictions in place, while others will.

If you are given permission, then you can start thinking about the role your pets will serve. Some pets are best suited for a spectator role. Goldfish, for example, are spec-tators by nature. While you could have them carried down the aisle, they would work better circling in their bowl on top of the cake or at the main table at the reception.

Shy, skittish pets should definitely be spectators, whereas more outgoing pets might be able to take more of an active role. Keep in mind that it is best not to involve too many of your pets due to the risk. You don’t want one of your pets to act up and cause the rest of them to go into panic mode, resulting in a chain of commotion.

For active roles, select well-behaved pets. Depending upon their nature, they could serve as attendants or walk down the aisle with an attendant. A dog, for example, might make an excellent bridesmaid, whereas a snake would not and would best be carried by a bridesmaid. A

hamster perched on the ringbearer’s pillow or rolling down the aisle in a ball beside the flower girl would make a cute addition to any ceremony.

Whatever role you choose for your pet, keep in mind that they will need a handler other than you who can care for them and get them down the aisle if need be. Well-trained dogs may be walked whereas other animals will have to be carried or handled in some other way.

Once you have designated your pets’ roles and found them a handler, you can start preparing them for what lies ahead. Have the handlers come over as often as possible and practice, practice, practice. Make certain you bring your pets to the rehearsal dinner. This will be your last chance to see if they are up to the task.

Whether a spectator or a participant, all pets in your wed-ding should be given the opportunity to dress for the part. This can be as simple as attaching a bow to their cage or collar, or you can go all out and purchase formalwear for them. There are a number of companies that make formal-wear for all types of pets. Dogs and cats, of course, will be easier to dress than snakes, gerbils and parrots.

Do your best to dress your pets for the occasion, but don’t make them uncomfortable. If they refuse to cooperate, give them a good grooming and be done with it. There is no need to cause them any undue stress.

A parrot perched on the minister’s shoulder, a dog trot-ting down the aisle in a tux, a kitten sitting in the flower girl’s basket...any or all of these make for a welcome sight at weddings. If you really love your best friend, don’t over-look having them in your wedding when the time comes. Just make sure the venue allows it and your future spouse approves.

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You have so many things to do before your wed-ding day that you can’t imagine getting everything done. Everyone has their own stories, good and bad, of what they did and maybe you should consider do-ing this, that or the other for your wedding. You are getting stressed out, which doesn’t make you happy in what should be a happy time.

You need to realize that planning a wedding can be stressful and be prepared to deal with that fact. Don’t

fall into the trap of thinking that everything will go perfectly. This will only add to your stress when things don’t. Focus on what you have to work with, not on what you don’t have. Everyone will have their own ideas about your wedding, but keep in mind you can’t please everyone. You and your spouse-to-be are the only ones you need to please because it is your wedding.

In order to deal with stress, you need to recognize it. Symptoms include headaches, moodiness, poor concentration, stomachaches, problems sleeping, rac-ing thoughts and irritability. Should these symptoms persist or get worse, they could indicate a more seri-ous condition, so pay attention to what your body is telling you.

After you have acknowledged you are feeling stressed, there are a few things you can do to cope with it. These include:

• Space out deadlines and set them far enough ahead to allow for problems. Don’t let everything go until the last minute.

• Delegate responsibilities to people you trust. Check in with them occasionally but let them handle things.

• Set boundaries and be assertive. If others are interfering too much or taking up too much of your time, let them know how you feel without being too aggressive.

• Don’t take everything so seriously. Try to laugh when things go wrong.

• Spend time with your spouse-to-be. Discuss ev-erything and make sure the wedding plans are going the way you both want them to.

• Stay healthy. Get enough sleep, eat right and ex-ercise. Avoid outside stimulators like alcohol, drugs, caffeine, nicotine and sugar.

• Take a breather when necessary. When feeling stressed, practice some relaxation or meditation exer-cises or go for a walk. Don’t be afraid to talk to others about how you are feeling.

Chill!By Ronda Addy

• Pamper yourself. Go to the movies, read a book, take a bubble bath or spend a day at the spa.

• Keep your activities in check. It’s only natural for others to be excited for you and want to get together to celebrate but don’t overextend yourself with too many social obligations. If you don’t have time to get together, let others know that. Your friends will understand that you are busy.

With so much emphasis put on the wedding, it cn be easy to forget that the event is just the beginning of your marriage. Your wedding will be over within a matter of hours and then the real work will begin on creating a long, successful marriage. If your wedding isn’t perfect, it’s not the end of the world. In fact it, it might make it more memorable, so go with the flow, as they say. Don’t let things get to you and keep your stress under control.

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Fresh Meat Cut Daily • Bakery Available

If you’re searching for the perfect graduation or bridal gift, wok this way! You can purchase a wok (or large, heavy-bottomed skillet) and use it as a gift container. Fill it with a beautiful pair of chopsticks, curry and five-spice mixes, packaged udon noodles, rice vinegar, coconut milk, fish sauce, roasted red chili paste, sesame oil and wooden stir-fry uten-sils. Thread a ribbon through the handles of the wok or around the skillet handle, tie it in a bow and your present will contain the basic ingredients needed to prepare the perfect stir-fry!

You can enclose my recipe for Wok-Fried Salmon and Vegetables on a pretty card, and use it to make a quick, easy and delicious meal for yourself!

Stir-Frying Tips:--Prep all the veggies in advance in similar-sized pieces for even

cooking;--Vegetables should be rinsed and drained

ahead of time;--If using a non-stick wok, pre-heat on

medium-high to high heat for at least a minute before adding oil;

--Drizzle the oil down the sides of the wok so that it coats both the sides and the bottom of the wok. The oil heats faster this way;

--When adding sauce to vegetables and/or meat, form a “well” in the middle by pushing the ingredients up the sides of the wok. Add the sauce in the middle and stir to thicken before combining with the other ingredients.

WOK-FRIED SALMON AND VEGETABLESFor the Sauce:

2 tablespoons organic rice vinegar1 tablespoon sugar, honey or stevia1 tablespoon grated ginger root1 tablespoon cornstarch2 tablespoons hoisin sauce1/2 teaspoon fish sauce1 to 2 teaspoons roasted red chili paste, to taste

For the Stir-Fry:2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped2 cups purple or green broccoli florets2 medium carrots, sliced in ribbons3 bunches baby bok choy, rinsed and sliced in quarters6 green onions, cut in half, roots removed and discarded2 cups chopped purple cabbage1/4 pound salmon fillet2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

1. In small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, ginger root, cornstarch, hoisin and fish sauce, and red chili paste. Mix well and set aside to allow flavors to combine.

2. In large wok (or skillet), heat oil over high heat. Add in onion, broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry, stirring constantly, for 3–4 minutes or until vegeta-bles begin to soften. Add bok choy, green onions and the cabbage, stirring constantly. Immediately place salmon fillet on top of vegetables. Reduce heat to medium, cover wok or skillet and cook for 4–5 minutes or until salmon flakes when tested with fork. Flake salmon and stir into vegetables.

3. Make a well in the center of the wok or skillet. Stir the vinegar mixture and add it into the wok or skillet. Turn heat to medium-high and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens. Drizzle with the sesame oil. Serve immediately over hot, cooked udon noodles or rice. Serves 4.

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11am - Grand Parade, Starting at Fair Grounds12Noon - Meal at Fire Hall

1:30pm - Water fights, by Fire Hall and Main Street Industries

2pm - Kids Games, in Fire Hall4pm - Baseball Game

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PICKS OF THE WEEK“The Grey” (R) -- A plane carrying Alaskan oil-rig

roughnecks goes down in the frigid wilderness just as the wolves are getting hungry. Fortunately, Liam Neeson’s character survived the crash. Neeson plays Ottway, a man hired by the oil rig to keep wolves and bears away. Yet when they’ve crashed into the tundra and wolves are circling the survivors, some people still want to argue with the expert.

The trailer and posters suggest that this is a movie about Liam Neeson punching wolves. The script also gets a bit philosophical without getting too corny or heavy-handed. For a movie called “The Grey,” things sure get dark. Well worth checking out for a tale of grizzled determination and man-versus-wolf survival.

“Chronicle” (PG-13) -- A few high-school boys develop mental powers, and it’s all fun and games -- for a while. This refreshing, character-driven movie has supernatural powers, but veers away from colorful tights and silly catch-phrases. After three boys explore a mysterious hole in the ground, they come out with new psychokinetic powers that they use for tomfoolery. As their abilities grow, dark sides come out and bonds are put to the test.

The whole thing is shown from the perspective of a handheld camera that the teens always seem to have with them. The found-footage approach has been used quite a lot lately, and it’s hard to say if it brings anything to this film. What is here is an original movie with an original take on something we’ve otherwise seen before.

“Rampart” (R) -- Woody Harrelson plays Dave Brown, a Los Angeles cop with a corrupt sense of duty. Brown’s life spirals out of control after he gets caught on film viciously beating a suspect. The film is tightly focused on Harrelson and his portrayal of a irredeemable, delusional man. Har-relson makes this dirty cop captivating.

Liam Neeson in “The Grey”

DOG OF THE WEEK“One for the Money” (PG-13) -- Based the first book in

a long series of quirky mysteries, this film misses all the good parts about detective stories and just gives us the cli-ches and one-note characters. Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) is a sassy Jersey girl who gets down on her luck and takes a job as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down Morelli (Jason O’Mara), a former cop who had a high-school fling with Stephanie.

It’s a detective-themed romantic comedy romp with the lady from “Grey’s Anatomy,” so what could go wrong? The banter is excruciating, the mystery plot is dull and the Jersey accents are so bad they must be crossing some line. Even those who like Heigl will find her as irritating as the rest of us.



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Reprinted from theRoberts County Record February 18, 1886

Some Facts in the History of the smallest town in Roberts County, Dakota!

How to get there and what you’ll find when there. By one who has been there!

“Wilmot is at the terminus of the working portion of the Whetstone branch of the Chicago - Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad, about 14 miles northwest of Milbank, and 210 west from St. Paul. The railroad track extends about 15 miles farther northwest into the Sisseton Indian Reservation and has been surveyed through into Marshall County. Wilmot has no competing towns nearer than Milbank. Several vacant town sites are scattered over different parts of the county, from six miles to twelve miles distance, but therein no ways affect the prosperity of Wilmot. Besides being the most prominent town in Roberts County, Wilmot is the county seat and boasts of as fine a Courthouse as any county of its size in Dakota.

“The town lies about halfway between the Dakotahs and Big Stone Lake, on a well drained location and is surrounded by some of the

finest farming land in the world. Just as the southern edge of the No. 1 Hard Wheat section and not far enough north but that corn ripens.

“Combining the advantages of both grain and stack raising, this valley between the hills and the lakes, is

destined to be one of the richest in this wonderful land of Dakota. It is a fact worthy of note that crops in this vicinity have never failed. Good water can be obtained usually 25 feet from the surface. An abundance of running streams flow from the never-failing springs in the hills to the Whetstone and Minnesota rivers. Plenty of small game is found and the fishing in the lakes cannot be excelled. Surrounded by a soil unsurpassed for fertility, blessed with a climate neither too hot or too cold; bounded on one side by the inspiring Dakotahs and on the other by the deep pure lakes; this valley will become noted for its “health, wealth, and happiness,” and Wilmot is known as the central point of this favored region. There is room here for enterprising men of all classes to better their condition by growing up with the country.”

www.wilmotsouthdakota.com Wilmot welcomes you!Wilmot is located in the Northeast corner of South Dakota in Roberts County. A quiet little community of 500 people along SD Hwy 15. We are just 8 miles from Big Stone Lake and 7 miles from I-29 on the west of us. Wilmot was estab-lished in 1881.

QUICK FACTSLatitude/Longitude:

45°24'30"N 96°51'31"W

Elevation: 1,198 ft.

Population: 492 (2010)

Established: 1881

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Q: I have a “tire” ashtray that I think is probably from the 1930s. Are these collectible? -- Carl, Dayton, Ohio

A: Most of the “tire” ashtrays that I’ve seen being offered for sale were originally given away as premiums by service stations, tire manufacturers and garages. The earliest styles were crafted of glass circled by a miniature rubber tire. On the tire is embossed the name of the company. Ashtrays of this type produced before about 1950 are especially collectible. Typical prices are Goodrich Double Eagle, $125; Firestone Deluxe Champion, $45; Zenith, $40; and Jetzon, $20. As with most collectibles, condition is extremely important. For non-smokers, some of the ashtrays were issued that featured a pin tray.

• • •Q: My mom collected Avon bottles, and I have inherited them. I know nothing about Avon

and current values. Can you help me? -- Susan, Stigler, Okla.A: The California Perfume Company was founded in 1886 and the Avon line was not in-

troduced until about 40 years later. Collecting the earlier items is still competitive, but ones issued after about 1960 have little or no value to serious enthusiasts. After monitoring eBay for several days, I still believe that the Avon market has softened. There are several guidebooks available at amazon.com, but you should take the prices listed in them with some caution. For example, one guide lists a Nile Blue Bath Urn for $15, but it actually sells for about $5.

• • •Q: I have a reverse paint-

ing on glass identified as “Scene in Scotland.” Any information you can give me would be appreciated. -- Barbara, Sun City, Ariz.

A: Such paintings were especially popular during the early 20th century. They were painted by a variety of artists; some signed their work, and others did not. Paintings on glass of this type generally sell in the $50 to $100 range depending on subject matter, condition and desirability.

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