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Help an Adult Learn to Read
see page 2 Garden Supply & Soil Factory
Local Organically Grown Veggie Starts
Large Variety To Choose From
Tomatoes
Low Cost Rabies Clinic,
May 18, 2011 Squash
see page 8
Beans
Melons
Zucchini
Artichokes
Peppers
A California Heritage Trek, May Lettuce
22, 2011 Herbs
see page 10
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THE WORM FARM. Worm Castings &
Compost Mix, Red Worms. See ad in the Murphy’s
Pacific Bell Yellow Pages, Pgs. 373 or 387, clear braces
Durham. 530-894-1276 www.thewormfarm.net
Pawn & Loan
$10/yard - Composting Mulch - Soil
Neighbors Helping Neighbors invisalign® treatments
FAST CASH
Amendments - growing soil available
High quality, Organic Composting Mulch and
soil Amendments. Can be used as soil for
growing. Full analyticals available. $13/yard for
over 30 years of
pickup/trailer loads, $10/yard for 60+ yards. We are Pawning & Buying
continued
Call 693-1566 Gold & Silver
Tools (hand, electric & gas)
care in the
Power Equipment · Autos · ATVs North Valley area
Motorcycles · TVs · Game Consoles
DVDs · Musical Instruments quality treatment by
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Long Weapons soon to come - Look for the Announcement!
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From the files of… – A Fantasy Musical –
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Directed by Miss Jenn (Jennifer specialist
and
Stampanoni) of Stamp Your Feet dentafacial
Performing Arts Centre orthopedics
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ering
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of the work of Fred C. Leidecker. May 21
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*BRAND NEW* QUEEN mattress set,
pillow-top, in factory plastic, sacrifice $139. AAA RECYCLE. We accept old
Real Estate Furniture 530-520-0475 TV’s, computer monitors. We buy
copper, brass, computers, radiators,
#1 Selling- SEALY Posturepedic batteries, anything aluminum, pot
Queen Mattress SET $399- 10yr Job Opportunities metal, un-stripped electric wire,
Warranty. Call 965-2826 alternators, starters, electric
NEW Maple Bedroom Set $500-1000/DAY For answering the phone? motors, lead, catalytic converters,
Queen HB, Dresser, Mirror, & NS You bet. No selling, no MLM, no products to stainless, mother boards, silver,
$399. Can deliver - 965-2826 buy, no kidding! Call 800-664-5147. IRS steel/cast-iron & more. Aluminum cans
approved. $1.90/lb. 1615 Parker Ave.
NEW CAL-KING, pillowtop mattress set, MATCH OR BEAT ALL BUTTE
factory sealed, full warranty. Will sell $285, EARN $1000’s WEEKLY Receive $12 every
CLASSIC CRAFTSMAN-NEW ON THE COUNTY PRICES.
can deliver. 530-327-2989 envelope Stuffed with sales materials. 24-hr.
MARKET,$97,950 530-532-7950
Information 1-800-682-5439 code 14
Perfect for the first time home buyer program, Sofa & Love-wood frame with lifetime warranty
recent rebuilt, energy efficient, great RETIRED OLDER COUPLE with supplemental
$399 Can separate. 965-2826
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car garage, call mike 530-693-8451 Tempurpedic Style QUEEN rent. Quick-books knowledge a must, Call for WURLITZER UPRIGHT PIANO, $800,
Memory Foam Mattress Set. $299 more details 530-533-7009 excellent condition, always kept inside,
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Sat. Noon-3 CDL Drivers - Great Pay! Tons of Texas Frac
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NEW Cal King Pillowtop Mattress Set work! Bulk pneumatic trailer exp. req.
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TEMPURPEDIC STYLE Memory Foam Queen
set. New in plastic, 17” thick, full manufacture
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Pet o f the W warranty. Retails $2k, sell $275
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SPCA SOFA, WHITE, CLEAN, good condition, $45,
office file cabinets, 4 drawers, $25/ea,
fax/scanner, computer printer, $15/ea, chairs, CASH FOR CARS!
Pogo $10/ea, 530-679-2276 Bangor
BRAND NEW PUB STYLE DINING SET
We are looking for Pharmacy
Technicians Instructors in Oroville CA. Oroville
$250 PER VEHICLE
3 Years Old WE TOW & THE DMV WORK
Includes table and chairs, will sell $290, Adult School in partnership with Boston Reed
Neutered Male U-PULL*U-SAVE BIG BUCKS!
530-520-0475 College will be holding a Pharmacy Technician
Basset Hound BRAND NEW SOFA and love seat, Course in Spring 2011. Our course is held on 530-533-0717
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Pogo is very sweet,
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housebroken and
gets along with 530-520-0475 707-307-5017. 1-800-201-1141 Criminal Justice. Job placement assistance.
other dogs. When
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he gets excited
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“pogo stick”. $475. 530-520-0475 since 1992! Call 1-888-302-1522
TACK & THINGS SWAP meet for Breanna
www.howtowork-fromhome.com
KING-SIZE CRAFTMATIC ADJUSTABLE bed, Elliott’s trip to Australia, as people to people
2787 South Fifth Ave. w/dual controls. paid over $3000, sell $1500, CDL Drivers - Great Pay! Tons of Texas Frac Ambassador, June 4, 10-4, $10/space,
work! Bulk pneumatic trailer exp. req. 530-693-0442, 530-282-0259
530.533.7636 call 530-589-4815
1-800-397-2639
New Queen Pillowtop Mattress Set BIG SALE ON OAK, Fig trees, and Giant
Bark Avenue -in plastic- $159- 965-2826 ACTORS/MOVIE EXTRAS - $150-$300/Day
depending on job. No experience. All looks
Bamboo, $5-$20, call Jim 530-534-5363
530.532.0660 COUCH, BLUE, VELOUR, excellent condition,
needed. 1-800-281-5185-A103 CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC
$85, 530-533-2750 TEST STRIPS - up to $17/Box! Shipping paid.
2045 Park Ave., Oroville MYSTERY SHOPPERS! Earn up to $150 daily.
Sara 1-800-371-1136.
Get paid to shop pt/ft. Call now 800-690-1272.
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WE ARE
WE ARE FAMILY
FAMILY 7 Days A Week Barter/Trade ROCK 4 LESS
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All Day
BUY 1 GET 2nd
ANTIQUE 1940’S MAGNAVOX WINDSOR
RADIO PHONOGRAPH, GREAT SHAPE! Delivered and Spread Sand
GREAT PIECE OF FURNITURE
COLLECTORS ITEM.
DG & Topsoil. Quarry Direct
FAMILY RESTAURANT
for $2.99 $800 OR TRADE FOR ???
530-534-8706
Prices. Visa, Mastercard
Accepted.
Buy 1 Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner
for $5.99 or more, and Miscellaneous Call 530-873-0173
NEW Fresh From Get 2nd Breakfast, Lunch or www.rock4less.net
FREE HD for LIFE! DISH Network. $24.99/mo. CLEAN FILL DIRT WANTED
the SEA NEW Dinner for $2.99
(of equal or lesser value).
- Over 120 Channels. Plus $500 BONUS! Call 530-521-8706
WI-FI 1-800-915-9514
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special or on holidays. Dine in only. DIRECT to home Satellite TV $19.99/mo.
FREE installation, FREE HD-DVR upgrade.
· Assorted Shrimp Coupon Valid thru 5-31-11.
New customers - No Activation Fee! Credit/
Debit Card Req. Call 1-800-795-3579
· Red Snapper & More Buy One Entreé How Would You Like To Get FREE Stuff and
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Children’s Menu & Take-Out Available
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& receive 2nd Entreé get hundreds of Free things and you can make
Gourmet
Wraps
Salads Seniors STEEL BUILDINGS: 3 only 16x20, 30x48,
40x52. Selling For Balance Owed! Free
prices. 6060 Pentz Rd., Paradise. 877-0323
CASH PAID FOR Lawn, Garden and Compact
Tractors and Equipment, Go-carts, Golf-carts,
Save 20%
M-F 11am to Closing
Delivery! 1-800-462-7930 x152
1994 FORD RANGER, PB, PS, CC, AC, 5sp,
$2000, 28’ ext. ladder, $165, HD golf cart,
ATVs, Chippers, Wood Splitters, Etc. Fixers
especially. NO JUNK PLEASE! 530-868-5063,
530-218-4563.
Minimum 65 years 3 wheel, needs batteries, $300, misc mechanic
hand tools, 530-589-1365
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Red Suspenders Days
FRIDAY — MAY 20th
Chamber will hold our famous “Unjustice Court” at Daddow Park in Gridley
from 10 am to 2 pm. Warrants will be available in the Gridley Herald, Chamber
News Letter & Chamber Office during the week.
Gridley Fire Department and Gridley Police Department will hold their 8th
Annual guns & hoses softball game in Vierra Park on Washington St. at 6 pm
Gridley, CA • 8 am-2 pm •
Car Show - Kentucky St. between
• 1 pm •
Parade awards - Daddow Park
Sycamore & Spruce Sts. Firemen’s water games at Rotary Park.
“Small Town with A Big Heart” • 9:30 am • Search & Rescue, bucket brigade and
Bed Races & Tire Races - Virginia St. Candy Search & Rescue.
• 10 am • Pinewood Derby on Hazel Street
h am b e r
Line up for the Parade check in with • 4 pm •
y t h e C Lions Club - Virginia/Magnolia St. Booths Closing
St op b i c k u p yo u r
o p
B o o t h t s & H ats
T-Shi rt 49th Annual
RED SUSPENDERS DAY “ YOUR MORTGAGE BANKER”
FHA & Rehab loans 203(k) · USDA – 100% financing
Contact: Ed Becci, Sr. Loan Officer
Gridley
Reed Johnson Teri Garcia
(530) 870-2040 (530) 370-0158
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Ppdl, P/W, Mp3, Onstar,
1742 Hwy 99 Gridley Jon Crawford Patti Haynes fully self contained #A06407 $10,999 Leather Loaded,
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W E D D I N G D I R E C T O R Y 2 0 11
APPLIANCES BEAUTY
Holbrook’s Betty & Darla Homested Furnishings Marcozzi Jewelers
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Buy the best like new for less! “When you look good - You feel good!” Also including Vanities, Hope Chests and Know Your Jeweler!”
Affordable stoves, refrigerators, freezers, 20+ years experience as beauticians & Jewelry Armoires Celebrating 60 years in Oroville.
washer and dryers. stylists. Mention this ad & receive 15% off your 1511 Myers St.
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BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE PARTIES Derek Ralston
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Adult Novelties, DVD Rentals & Sales, AEP - Jewelry Oroville • 532-0492
rable. Let us design a menu for you! Engagement rings, ladies & men’s wed- www.freestylebrides.com
Party Favors, Lingerie
Specialized & tailored to your event, full ding rings - Gifts for bridesmaids &
2pm - 9pm · Tues thru Sat meals or party trays, delivery or pickup.
1967 Montgomery, Oroville • 693-8451 groomsmen. Plus beautiful jewelry for all Tonya Paul Photography
Call for reservation. occasions. Wedding Memories
Inexpensive Ways
538-8342 4514 Pacific Heights Rd. Come in for an appointment and book
Oroville • 534-5626 early. Studio appointments available.
Located inside Surplus City 2140-A Feather River Blvd.
To Make Your Oroville Flower Shop
Wedding Flower Specialist Crown Jewelry Co.
Oroville • 533-1120
OPEN
25¢ Sodas • Pet Supplies
town on accessories. Cell phone, Computer
25¢ Cotton, • Dog Toys & Treats
Candy, & Snow
and Playstation repair. cellphonesforu.com,
530-680-4344, 1900 Oro-Dam Blvd, Suite 4
Work Wanted
Cones Saturday, May 21st
WHITE, MXT-E METAL detector, 3 programs
9:00 am until 3:00 w/distinct hunting screens, like new, unused,
$500, 707-260-4350, Chico
Book your Dog’s Spring Sparky the Fire Dog!
Grooming Appointment! SONY DE-897, 7.1, 100 watt per ch., surround
Free Raffle! receiver, $100, Panasonic HDD & DVD
recorder $50, DT-156 Mitsubishi double
Pampered Pets Spa & Boutique dubbing cassette deck $100, Brother color
ink-jet copy/fax machine $100, Tektronix 453 ALL WATER
533-5500 · 2359 B Myers St. • Oroville Oscilloscope, w/manual, 2 probes $200, WELL PUMP SUPPLIES
(Raley’s Shopping Center next to the Post Office) 55 gal. aquarium, light, pumps, heaters, Fire Systems, Storage Tanks
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530-809-0831 530-533-2420
SMALL BUT POWERFUL backhoe/loader, just
$50/hr with the operator. Only 1 hr minimum.
Immediate response is possible, 530-534-7225
YARD WORK, CLEAN-UP, tree pruning,
sprinkler work, gutter cleaning. Small & big
jobs. Free estimates. 530-828-1116,
530-589-4458
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Backhoe, Small Tractor,
Utility Trailer (Equipment Mover)
Blvd.Oroville 533-2103 afterhours 370-2714
Monday, May 30th Great American Pump Co. CA Lic. # 573853
Thank you for your business!
530-533-0301
BUYING OLD COINS, Antique Gun and
to observe Memorial Day Weapons, Military Stuff.
CASH. TOP DOLLAR PAID!!! 530-990-4120
U-CALL I-HAUL; 20yd dumpster $275, will
move cars, iron, any metal debris, also
landscaping services, 530-315-0613
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Sp r i n g A Special
Supplement to
2011
Home & Garden
Look Inside for:
o k in g F or
· Great Home Improve- L o n g Ideas
ment Projects For u c a p i
Spring Yo nds ?
· How To Start Compost-
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FREE
ing For Your Garden
· Shortcuts To Make
Yard Work Easier
· Get Back To Recycling
Basics
· Spring Clean Your
4" Plant
(select varieties only)
Homes Exterior
· Help Protect Wildlife with a $25 or more purchase
In Your Own Backyard
Whether your project is large or small, stop by and let our
· Use Indoor Plants To
experienced staff help you create a garden that fits your style.
Brighten Your Home
• Flowers, shrubs and trees
· Protect Your Home • Large variety of unique decorative items
Before Going On • Special orders for your yard
Vacation • Fountains & art sculptures
• Gifts for that special occasion
· Tips For Selecting
Summer Fruit
· Keep Kids Safe From
Common Household
Ambee’s Bloomer’s
Tues - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Garden Center and Gift Shop
Poisons
530-533-4530 · 3163 Olive Hwy., Oroville
Spring Home & Garden 2011 • The Digger Shopper & News • May 17, 2011 Page 1
Get Back To Recycling
Basics
(StatePoint) When it comes to being and given a second life as clothing, car-
“green,” sometimes we simply need to peting, furniture, gardening equipment,
get back to basics. backyard decks, new bottles and bags
An easy place to start is by examin- and other products we use every day.”
ing your recycling efforts. Something as Here are some tips to get you back to
simple as recycling more of the plastic recycling basics:
bottles, bags and wraps you use every * Understand your local recycling
day can make a big difference. program. Recycling programs vary
But recycling doesn’t stop with throw- across the country, but most commu-
ing your plastics in the bin; purchasing nity curbside programs collect plastic
products made with recycled materials bottles, and many major grocery and
is another great way to go green. retail chains now offer bins to collect
In fact, nearly 83 percent of Ameri- plastic bags and wraps for recycling. An
cans say they feel more “green” when increasing number of communities also
buying products made with recycled collect other containers such as yogurt
plastics or other recycled materials, ac- and butter tubs -- check to see if yours napkins, bathroom tissue and diapers. * Support the second generation. Re-
cording to a recent survey by Plastics is one of them. Simply store the clean bags and wraps cycled materials often go on to become
Make It Possible, an initiative sponsored * Check the neck. For recycling pur- inside another bag and then drop them second generation products such as car-
by the plastics industries of the Ameri- poses, a bottle is any container with a off at a participating grocery or retail peting, fleece jackets and new bottles
can Chemistry Council. neck smaller than its base. This includes store to be recycled. and bags. For example, it only takes eight
“We have so many options today to beverage containers, food jars for prod- * Hold on to your recyclables. When recycled plastic bottles to create a soft,
buy products that not only look good ucts such as mayonnaise and dressings, away from home, recap and store empty new t-shirt. Look for innovative prod-
but also help us feel good about helping and bottles for shampoo, laundry deter- bottles in a backpack, briefcase or your ucts made with recycled materials at
the environment.” said Steve Russell, vice gent and household cleaners. And re- car until you arrive home and can toss your favorite retailer so you can close the
president of the plastics division of the member, recyclers want the caps, too! them in the recycling bin. recycling loop and reap the rewards of
American Chemistry Council. “Ameri- * Bag it. Collect plastic bags from gro- * When in doubt, leave it out. Be your recycling efforts.
cans can close the ‘recycling loop’ by cery, retail and dry cleaning stores, and careful not to contaminate your recy- For more recycling tips, visit www.
purchasing products made with recycled plastic product wraps from items such clables with items that aren’t recycled in plasticsmakeitpossible.com.
materials. Many plastics can be recycled as newspapers, bread, paper towels, your community.
Gary Vincelet
provement projects that would be in- round,” says Bill Wetzel, product man- Now Serving Butte Co.
convenient during winter. ager of Fireplace Systems for Lennox. 530-262-4393
Adding an extension, sanding wood- “After all, who wants to spend money 530-370-1602 ~Truck Mount Unit~
en floors or replacing a roof are a lot on home improvements you can only
easier when you’re not worried about use half the year?”
the weather and diminished day light. * Tinker with Plumbing: Because
Also, contractors are less likely to have bathroom and kitchen renovations often
weather-related delays that blow time- require plumbing changes, the warmer
lines, making spring renovations run months are the best for these projects.
more smoothly. Now’s the ideal time to expand that
Here are some home improvement half-bathroom with a shower stall, or
projects you may want to start this sea- to upgrade your master bathroom with
son: a whirlpool tub. And there are many
* Replace the Roof: If your roof is choices of eco-friendly fixtures from
starting to leak or you notice dramatic such brands as Delta, Kohler, American
increases in heating or cooling bills, it Standard and others.
may be time to replace it. The best time * Install Skylights: With longer days
to do so is when the weather is warm and clear, starry nights, it’s the season
and dry. Keep in mind the U.S. Depart- for gazing at the sky. But allergens can
ment of Energy recommends light roof- make sky gazing difficult for some. Con-
ing colors, which will keep down cooling sider installing skylights in your home
costs and help reduce global warming. this season.
For more energy-saving home improve- * Sand the Floor: Most people think
ment tips, visit www.energy.gov. of floor maintenance as a cool weather
* Check the Perimeter: Inspect your activity, but floor sanding kicks up in-
home’s exterior, making sure to check credible amounts of dust. In warmer
your siding. Mold and cracks can be weather, you can throw open doors and
a sign you need to re-paint or replace windows and set up fans to suck the
boards. Also, now may be a good time dust outward.
to repave your driveway. Asphalt needs The better weather makes almost all
the right factors of temperature and home improvement projects more en-
moisture to set properly. Better weather joyable. So take advantage of the season
leads to better driveways. to upgrade your home!
* Add a Fireplace: Fireplaces are great
focal points to any home, and now ho-
meowners can
double their
impact by add-
ing see-through
Composted soil is great for your garden. A properly managed compost bin or
(StatePoint) Ecological experts have pile will not attract pests or rodents and
proposed countless ways to improve the will not smell bad. Therefore, make sure
environment, but something as simple you know what you can and cannot add
as changing the way you dispose of your to a compost pile.
trash could have a significant impact on Many everyday items can be used,
the future of our planet. including fruits and vegetables, yard
By composting biodegradable materi- trimmings, eggshells, coffee grounds,
als, such as yard trimmings, food waste teabags, and certain paper products. For
and disposable paper products in a pile example, Chinet’s Classic White and
or bin, a nutrient-rich soil is created that Casuals lines of paper plates are 100 per-
can be used for gardening. This soil re- cent biodegradable and endorsed by the
duces the need for chemical fertilizers U.S. Composting Council. You can also
and pesticides, is better for the environ- add dryer and vacuum cleaner lint, pet
ment and will save you money. It also fur and fireplace ashes.
promotes healthy foliage and growth -- Other biodegradable materials, like
a boon to gardeners everywhere. hay, straw, grass clippings, saw dust and
“Few Americans realize that nearly 50 leaves can also be added to compost
percent of the waste from their home is piles, with the exception of black walnut
compostable,” says Eric Happell, Direc- leaves, which release chemicals that are
tor of Fiber Business Unit at Huhtamaki, harmful to plants. Also, don’t include
the makers of Chinet paper products. “If diseased or insect-ridden plants, or
every American household composted, plants treated with chemicals or pesti-
we could reduce our solid waste stream cides; these, too, will make the compost
by more than 60 percent.” harmful or toxic.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to starting Be sure to avoid adding food and
a composting pile at home: organic matter that will make the com-
* Select a convenient spot for com- post pile smell, such as dairy products,
posting. This spot can either be indoors egg yolks (whites are okay), fats, grease,
in a compost bin or outdoors in a semi- lard and oils. Meat and fish scraps are
shaded and well-drained area. Don’t put compostable, but make sure they do not
your compost pile under acid producing contain parasites or bacteria.
trees like pines. For more tips on composting and
* Combine organic wastes such as other environmental activities, visit
yard trimmings, food scraps and biode- www.mychinet.com and click on “Envi-
gradable products into a pile, then add ronment.”
bulking agents such as wood chips to “The average American produces
accelerate the breakdown of organic ma- four pounds of landfill waste daily,” says
terials. Happell. “Composting is a simple solu-
* Let nature take its course. Typical tion to reducing your family’s ecological
compost will turn into rich soil in two footprint.”
to five weeks.
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Keep Kids Safe From Shortcuts To Make Yard
Common Household Work Easier
Poisons
(StatePoint) Each year, approximately parents or caregivers are home but not
2.4 million people -- more than half un- paying attention, so it's important never
der age 6 -- swallow or have contact with to leave poisonous substances within
a poisonous substance, according to the reach of children, even for a minute. If
American Academy of Pediatrics. The your child comes in contact with a poi-
most dangerous potential poisons are sonous substance, and is unconscious,
medicines, cleaning products, antifreeze, not breathing, or having convulsions or
windshield wiper fluid, pesticides, fur- seizures due to poison contact, call 911
niture polish, gasoline, kerosene and immediately. For mild or no symptoms,
lamp oil. call your poison control center at 1-800-
Most child poisonings occur when 222-1222.
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away at yard work and lawn care. sharp chains, such as pruning and trim-
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ting yard work done in less time and sharp.com.
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Air Conditioning-Heating ing will tire you out sooner and make Senior Product Development Engineer
you more likely to experience back and for Blount, the makers of PowerSharp.
knee pain later on. If you need to get low “But trimming dead branches from your
to the ground, bring a low stool with trees and shrubs will ensure their health
LICENSED TO CHILL
you to sit on. and add to the beauty of your home.”
And give your body a break by trans- You should also clear plant beds of
porting all your tools in a kiddie wagon. dead foliage, which can smother bud-
Or you can use a collapsible wheelbar- ding greenery and foster disease. And
row with a wire frame and nylon bag. when reseeding your lawn, it’s best to
Call Us A Choose a lightweight one that also stores stay off it for at least two weeks to allow
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our Tune
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and kneeling. You may want to use ones keep your yard lush and green with little
Conditioning 8
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spend more time outdoors enjoying your
yard than trimming its trees and shrubs.
And isn’t that what the weekend’s for?
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Use Indoor Plants To Tips For Selecting
Brighten Your Home Summer Fruit
(StatePoint) Are you tired of the growing plants need less nutrients and (SPM Wire) Some shoppers thump Be sure to wash all fruit before slicing
rooms in your home? Got the indoor often less water. Fast growing plants like fresh summer fruit before buying it. into it, since any germs or bacteria on
blues but can't afford new furniture and to be consistently damp. Trial and error Others squeeze it, sniff it or hold it aloft the skin will enter the fruit when your
decorations? and a bit of research will help in deter- as they try to discern which is the fresh- knife goes into it.
Why not brighten your home with mining what's right for the plants you est or sweetest or juiciest. For more tips for choosing and eat-
some indoor plants? They're an in- want to grow. So what's the proper way to pick the ing fresh produce, visit FruitandVeggie-
expensive way to lift your spirits and Or you can use innovation to your best summer fruits for your family? Guru.com.
change your decor. And they're often advantage. For example, a product called Shoppers should remember that each Summer is the best time to incorpo-
easy to care for and grow, even if you're the AeroGarden is a soil-free, indoor fruit is different. With this in mind, the rate more fruits and vegetables into your
a novice gardener. growing system that lets you grow any- experts at FruitAndVeggieGuru.com family's diet, since so many different va-
have put together some guidelines to rieties are at their freshest and tastiest.
help savvy consumers find the freshest
fruits for their table:
* Watermelons: If you want to thump
a watermelon, go ahead, but be sure it
has a hollow sound. A better test of
freshness is to look for one that's heavy
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Spring Clean Your Homes
Exterior
(StatePoint) When spring cleaning left it outside exposed to the elements, is to lay them
your home, it's easy to focus on interior it's likely your outdoor table and chairs flat on a cloth
closets and drawers and forget the first need a once-over before they're ready for or soft surface
thing any visitor will see -- your home's use. When choosing cleaning products, outdoors to
exterior. But outdoor surfaces and fix- make sure they're biodegradable so they keep the frames
tures need your attention, too. won't harm your plants or lawn. Then from get-
"Outdoor furniture can collect grime rinse the furniture and the grass with ting scratched.
and rust during winter," says Alison your hose after cleaning. Then, hose
Gutterman, President of Jelmar, manu- You should also choose a cleaning them down
facturer of CLR cleaning products. "It's product that's safe for furniture, such as and scrub
important you clean them annually with CLR Outdoor Furniture Cleaner, which gently with an
an effective yet safe cleaner that won't can be used on plastic, wicker, wood, all-pur pose
harm your lawn or garden." wrought iron, canvas and other outdoor cleaner. Fi-
Make sure your spring cleaning in- materials. Also look for UV protectants nally, rinse the
cludes these outdoor dirt-magnets: to keep your furniture from fading in screens again
Siding and Windows bright sun. and tap off any
Even if you're not putting a fresh coat Gutters excess water.
of paint on your house this year, it's Clean gutters prevent flooding and Air condi-
important you clean any facade or sid- roof damage. The best way to check if tioning filters
ing that's prone to grime. Use a power your gutters need cleaning is to look up should also be
washer and start at the highest point to at the outside rim of the top of the gut- changed as part
avoid washing dirt down onto clean ar- ter. If there is discoloration, there likely of your spring
eas. is buildup in the gutter making it diffi- cleaning, espe-
Pressure washers also make window cult for water to flow. cially if anyone
cleaning easier. But be careful using When cleaning gutters by hand, you in your family
Cleaning your gutters regularly will prevent roof damage.
them on wooden areas such as decks can create a "gutter scoop" by cutting the has allergies. Al-
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spray often damages the surface of po- a box knife. Then, after removing any owner's manual to
rous materials like wood. leaves, twigs or debris, flush the gutters determine the location of the filter and Remember, keeping your home's ex-
Outdoor Furniture with water to clean them properly. the size needed to ensure the proper fit. terior clean makes a big difference.
Whether you conscientiously stored Screens and Filters For more spring cleaning tips, visit
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ald’s duties include membership, advertising done, and she’s always fun to work with.” U-PULL*U-SAVE BIG BUCKS!
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Phone Numbers
• Tai Chi: Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-10am 3RD THURS. MTHLY
• Palermo Grange Swiss Steak Dinner, @5-7pm, www.DemocraticActionClubofChico.com
Oroville YMCA Events, 533-9622 4th Sat., 7600 Irwin. Women, games Wed.11-2.
Info, 533-1276 BUTTE COUNTY BIRD CLUB
Tinseltown, Chico 879-9612 • STRUT M/W 8 am; T/Th 9 am • Retired Teachers 11:30am, Cornucopia, 1st Wed,
7:30pm 2nd M. mthly @ Chico Grange, 2775
• TAI CHI M/W 7:45-8:45 am; T 5:30 pm mthly, Info, 534-9198
Pageant Theater, Chico 343-0663 • CHAIR TAI CHI M/W 11 am • Toastmasters, Noon-1pm each Weds. @Holiday
Inn Express, 550 Oro Dam Blvd. Info, 514-2462
Nord. Exotic Live Bird Raffle. http://butte-
countybirdclub.angelfire.com/homepage
• AQUA FIT M-W-F 8, 9,& 10am+ 5:30pm • United Bikers of N. Calif. 7pm, Mt. Mike’s Pizza,
AMH/OPUS, Willows 934-2959 • PILATES M/W 6:30 pm; T/Th 5:30 pm 1st Mon., mthly. RAPE CRISIS TRAINING Call 891-1331
• ZUMBA 5:30 pm M/W •Wyandotte Grange: Breakfast,7-11am, 1st Sun.
Paradise Cinema 7 872-7800 • WATER FLEX M/W 11 am
mthly. Dinner, 5-7pm 3rd Sat. mthly. Bunco, 2nd
Wed. mthly. 6-9pm. Scrapbooking each Mon. SUPPORT GROUP INFO: 879-3807
MEET AT 109 PARMAC RD., STE. 2
Feather River Cinemas *Pool is dome covered, heated, & available 3:30, & Crafts each Tues. 10am, 4900 Foothill
Blvd. Info, 589-5932 •GRIEF & LOSS SUPPORT Thurs,11-Noon
for rental. Email: orovilleymca.org
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Louis here...
* Indicate that these clues are directly related to the puzzle’s theme.
Arrived home yesterday—warm,
AMERICAN HISTORY
CROSSWORD actually a little hot, but good to be
back. Golfers came by to say “Hi”
and “Welcome home.” Love my
grass—keeps me cool, and I love it
in the evenings, just after the sprin-
klers go off. Cool on my belly.
This morning the gardeners came
by and turned off the sprinklers.
Guess it’s that time of year, when
they let the grass die back and reseed
it. Boy it’s gonna get dusty here. deal. But I don’t think Mom would
The golf course looks like it’s get- like the way they trim mine for her!
ting dry, too. That means the golf- Tee hee, just kidding, could just
ers won’t be coming by for awhile. imagine my mom getting her feet
But the good thing is that the people trimmed by a vet!
walk their dogs, take jogs on the Returned home today to find the
cart paths, and I still get some visi- golf course under siege. They are
tors. Boy I love this place. scraping the lawns; lots of dust and
I am not confined to a deck and the wind is blowing. Can’t stand to
porch anymore, I have grass under go outside, makes me and my mom
my feet, although it is drying out, & sneeze. After they scrape the lawns,
I still get to run around! Mom gave they vacuum them and then put new
me my Humpy to play with again, seed down and water every 30 min-
ACROSS 41. Mount _____ in Israel
43. Indian nursemaid but I bury it as soon as I can, when utes for about 2 minutes. A lot of
she is not looking. I don’t know why
1. Give this and they take a mile
5. 4 qts. 44. It often precedes “havoc”
water goes down during this time.
I bury him, but it just seems like the
8. *Original one had six frigates 46. Scat singer Fitzgerald
12. Small, olive-gray bird 47. Kamarupan languages But after two weeks, the lawns look
14. *Given name of civil rights advocate Wells
15. Fairytale dust-sprinkler
48. Chewy stuff in “Baby Ruth”
50. Cocoyam right thing to do. Mom gets mad, like velvet, and you just want to roll
16. Sour in taste 52. Short for Leonard ‘cause then the sprinklers come on around on the lawn, cause it looks
(Humpy gets wet and muddy), and
17. 1985 Oscar-winning Kurosawa movie 53. Italian automobile manufacturer
18. Small island 55. Proof of identification, pl.
so soft. Wow, it’s cooling a little
19. *FDR’s response to Great Depression
21. *U.K., France, Russia to U.S. in WWI
57. *Fort _______, where Civil War began
60. *Cold War armed conflict locale when I bring it into the house, she bit, but still warm. Lawns looking
23. Salt in Mexico 64. Beatle-_____, 1960s frenzy
65. Ostrich-like bird
gets mad. Well, what would you great, even ours, although I still pee
expect? I am a dog, you know. She
24. Radio station location
25. Women’s undergarment 67. Liquid excretory product
on it, but Mom keeps putting new
tried to give me a bone one day; I
28. Bum 68. “In the _____ days”
30. *Famous doctrine introduced in 1823 was named 69. Bother persistently seed down all the time. This would
after him 70. Xe
71. Galley slave buried it immediately. Boy was she probably be a good time to bury
mad, keeps telling me not to bury
35. *Cold War enemies, slang
37. Novelty dance of 1960s 72. Public promotions
Humpy, but she took it away from
things, but it’s in my nature to do
39. Middle measurement 73. Direct one’s course of way
40. Relating to the ear DOWN me last week and has not given it
1. He was “Terrible”?
2. Bon Jovi hit “Have a ____ day” that. I can’t help it if there is only back. I get it for about three hours
3. Captain’s team grass in the yard, and I dig it up. every two weeks, then she takes it
Last week at the house at Squaw,
4. Shepherds’ flocks
5. “My ____,” song away ‘cause I bury it. This seems
6. Dental group
7. Hawaiian veranda I buried my Humpy in the garbage to be a game with her. But I am not
2057 Mitchell Ave., P.O. Box 5006 8. Not yet final or absolute can in the bathroom. She found it, sure I like it. It’s my Humpy, and I
Oroville, CA 95966 9. Wheel shaft
530-533-2170 • Fax 530-533-2181 10. Competes when she went to empty the gar- should be able to do anything I want
PUBLISHER
11. Up to present time
13. African sorcery bage. I got chewed out for that, too! with it. Don’t you think so?
David A. Miller 15. Kind of talk shared by lovers
20. Upward Boy, you would think she would un-
derstand that I am a dog!
EDITOR
Pat Miller 22. An escapee who’s “on the ___”
ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER
24. Renaissance man’s jacket
25. *_____ vs. Board of Education, 1954 Heading for the vet today. Mom SOLUTION
made an appointment for me to get
Suzanne Legg 26. Like poodle skirt today, e.g.
CLASSIFIEDS 27. Farewell in Paris THE FIFTIES
Shary Shifflet, Jon Boothe 29. Slope or hillside my nails trimmed. I don’t like it
when Mom and Dad try. When I
31. Indian flatbread
ADVERTISING SALES 32. Saudi Arabian money
Lisa Beebe, Lanny Dragon,
Paula Shetrone
33. Tributary of Missouri River
34. *_____ Allen, key founder of Vermont see those clippers come out, I run
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
Mary Younie, Ryan Stephens
36. Heroin, slang
38. *49ers quest
and hide. I hate it. So now my mom
WEB 42. Halves of diameters takes me to the vet, and they do it.
Mary Younie, Ryan Stephens 45. Sultan’s cloak
49. Loose it on casual Friday Don’t much like it there either, but
All advertising is subject to the approval of the publisher,
who reserves the right to reject or cancel any advertise-
51. Folie _ ____ or shared psychosis
54. NBA venue
they are three people, and I am out
ment at any time. Errors not the fault of the advertiser
which clearly lessen the value of the advertisement will 56. Spread by scattering matched! But it only takes a few
minutes, and then I am done. Mom
be adjusted. Contents Copyrighted 2009. Published 57. *The Louisiana Purchase transaction
every Tuesday by Great Ad-Ventures Publishing, Inc. 58. Backward arrow command
said it was a better deal than when
Classified deadline is Friday at 3:00 p.m. Display advertis- 59. Dignified manner
ing deadlines is 3 p.m., Thursday prior to publication.
60. Rock cavities
she gets a pedicure. They charge
The business office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday-Thursday and 8:30-4:00 on Friday. 61. Number of judges on Supreme Court
her $18 for two paws, and I get four
62. In a little while, old-fashioned
63. “Cobbler, cobbler, ____ my shoe”
64. Janitor’s tool
66. Insane paws done for $20. I get a better
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