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Place: Romers Catering andEntertainment Facilities321 South Eastern Ave.St. Henry

Date:Thursday, March 3

Time: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.Refreshments will be served.In the event of inclement weather, call(419) 464-9461 for information about theOpen House.

NextEra Energy Resourcesis exploring building a wind

generation facility in Mercer

County. Residents are invitedto stop in, meet our staff and

discuss the proposed project

with us.

About the Proposed Project:

Between 40 - 70 wind turbines Enough safe, clean and renewable energy for

28,000 average Ohio homes $26 million in escalating land lease payments $14millioninsalariesandbenetsforpermanentstaff

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The word barometeris derived from the greekword baros, or weight.Thus a barometer is adevice for measuring theweight of atmosphere.

The life span of insectsranges from a few days orhours for adult mayfliesto 50 years or more forsome queen termites.Most insects live less thanone year.

The Jerusalemartichoke has nothing todo with either Jerusalemor artichokes. It is actuallypart of the sunflowerfamily.

The term restaurantwas first used byBoulanger, who openedthe first establishment ofits kind in Paris in 1765.

The earlieststopwatches were knownas pulse watches. Made inthe 1680s, they were usedby doctors.

A Dutch strikingis when a clock chimesevery hour on the half-hour, but with a differenttone from when it chimeson the hour. Got that?

By the time a personturns 18, he or she willhave spent 12,000 hoursin school.

The first umbrellafactory in the U.S. openedin Baltimore, Md., in1928.

The worlds smallestgrand piano was createdby Sega Toys Company.Available in Japan, itsequipped with an 88-key keyboard. Its 4millimeters wide andweighs in at about 8pounds. Theres anappropriately sized benchthat goes with it.

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010Automobiles

WE BUY Directly fromYOU!! Bring in your Car,Pickup, SUV, or Van To-

day!!! Or stop over andcheck out our Large Se-lection of Vehicles, seep ics & p r ices a twww.rpauto.net RandyPoeppelman Auto Sales, 1mile east of 127 on 274,Carthagena,419-925-4747, Weekdays9-5, Saturdays 9-3.

012Animals/Pets

BEAUTIFUL MALTI-CHONS; Yorkies,ShihTzus, Pom mix,Fancy collars; sweaters,toys, jewelry to pleaseeveryone. Garwick!s ThePet People. 419-795-5711

015Card of Thanks

AT THIS TIME we wouldlike to thank all of the fam-ily, friends and neighborswho helped us through theillness and death of ourbeloved mother, grand-mother and great-grand-mother Mildred Dues.Thanks to the staff at Bri-arwood Village an State ofthe Heart Hospice for all oftheir care and kindness.Thank you to everyonewho visited, called, wroteor prayed for us and mom.Thanks to everyone whocame to the funeral hometo visit with us, sent flow-ers, cards, left mass sti-pends or donations.Thanks to Fr. Rick Wallingfor celebrating the funeral

mass. Thanks to the pall-bearers, servers, organistand the funeral choir. Andthanks to everyone whohelped with the lunch aftermass.The family of MildredDues.

025For Sale

ALFALFA HAY 3x3x8bales. Clover/ryegrassand alfalfa balage 3x3x6bales. $100-$145 ton DM.Volume purchase dis-count. Analysis reportsavailable.Email:cowsfly@hotmail.com260-517-9298. Decatur, In-diana.

ALL-NATURAL chickensand Thanksgiving turkeys.

Pasture-Raised. Fednon-GMO feed. Also100% grass-fed Angusbeef. www.pasturesde-lights.com 260 517-9298.Decatur, Indiana.

025For Sale

APPLIANCES. BIGGEST

and best selection of re-conditioned in or out of

country. 25 refrigerators,20 sets washers, dryers,10 single washers, 17 sin-gle dryers, 24 ranges,starting at $59 at Carl!sAppliances, next to breadstore, 605 West Logan,Celina, (567) 890-1335.

CENTRAL BOILER Out-door Wood & Corn Fur-naces. Stop paying highenergy prices and use re-newable energy. Call forcurrent specials. ClassicComfort Heating & Supply.G r e e n v i l l e , O h i o .888-296-3875.

DRY ANIMAL Bedding.Semi !s-100 cu yards.M.L. Enterprise, LLC,260-341-8928.

OAK WOOD PELLETS

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RECLINERS, SOFAS,bedroom sets, table andchairs, curio/wardrobe,televisions, computerdesks, microwaves,lamps, kerosene and elec-tric heaters, childsize fold-ing chairs, drafting table,baby crib, bar stools, re-frigerators, adult mobilityscooter and much more.Nice clean furniture/ frac-tion cost of new. Yester-days Treasures, 973 S.Meridian St., Portland, IN.260-726-8175.Monday-Friday 12:30-5and Saturday 10-2. $1.00off all DVD!s. $2.00 offvideo games. See our adat jaycoshopping.com.

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Furniture. Best prices

around on new and usedfurniture and mattresses.

200 East Main, Van Wert,(419) 238-5079. Mon.

10-7, Wed.-Fri., 10-5:30,Sat. 10-2.

SOWAR!S INTERIOR De-sign, Coldwater. SALE onvalences and draperies.Huge selection of fabrics.(419) 678-2811. Blinds,shades, installed and re-paired.

WOODSHAVINGS deliv-ered in 12-90 yard loadsfor horses, calves, andchickens. Compost alsoavailable. Reliable,prompt and friendly serv-ice. 260 622-4059 or877-573-3631.

035Help Wanted

DRIVERS AND OwnerOperators. Growing com-pany is seeking driversand owner operators for adedicated customer in VanWert. CDL Class A and 2years experience required.For details call (260)589-8112.

040Notices

***ARE YOU A BargainHunter?*** Welcome to

Replay ConsignmentShop where there aredeals on every rack. Lo-cated in downtown St. Ma-ry !s on the corner ofSpring and Vine Street at702 E. Spring Street. Newand Gently used Men!s,Women!s, Teen!s andChildren!s clothing. Manyitems are marked $1.00each. Hurry in while sup-plies last. Currently ac-cepting Spring apparel inall sizes. Prom and Partydresses for resale. Visitour website for more infor-mation www.replaycon-signmentshop.com or call419 300-8847. Hours:Tuesday-Friday 12:00Noon to 6:00 p.m. Satur-day 10:00 a.m. to 3:00p.m. Find us on facebook

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AIR DUCT Cleaning, dryervent cleaning. Breathehealthier air. Preventdryer fires. Contact JohnWendel at HealthyHomes. Locally owneda n d o p e r a t e d .888-492-6499. Free esti-mates

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AT CANALSIDE BookShop. Thousands of usedbooks! Low prices! 115West Spring Street, St.Mary!s (419) 300-2665

CALL PANTRY drop-offyear round. Receive sav-ings certificate with dona-tion. Angie!s Cuttin! Cor-ner (419) 586-3584. Ap-pointments or Walk-ins.

EARN TOP $$ sellingwomen!s designer inspiredhigh fashion jewelry. #1Direct Sales Company inthis industry, establishedin 1955. No inventory in-vestment, no delivery.Call Dee for an interview.419 230-9942.

HOME BUYING SolutionsUse your tax return for adown payment on a newhome!! Hurry, interestrates are rising. We workwith credit dings and will

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045Wanted

CASH FOR Gold, ScrapGold, Gold Jewelry. Silvercoins. Silverware, PocketWatches, Diamonds,Raines Jewelry, 2330Shawnee Rd., Lima, (419)229-2899

JD!S SALVAGE. Wantingto buy running/non-run-

ning cars, trucks, ATV! sand motorcycles. Free

pickup! 765 509-0355

NEW CONSIGNMENT

Shop. Wanted new andused items. Non-profit.Best consignment payouts. 228 W. Oak St., Un-ion City, IN. 937-732-5000www.consignment-bar-gains.com

SCOTT!S PROPERTY

Maintenance, AWHRAmerican Hot WaterHeater rentals. Repairs allmodels. Greg (419)296-3433 or Scott (419)979-3507.

WILLIAMS AUTO PARTSWe buy late modelwrecks. We have latemodel used auto and truckparts, late model re-buildable wrecks. 127 De-troit Avenue, Portland, IN.,260-726-8001.

050Work Wanted

AMISH CREW SamSchwartz, Wants anyType of: Carpentry Work,Room additions, Garages,Siding, Foundation Re -placement, Crawl Spacew o rk , r e s t o ra t i o n ,roofs/re-roofs. Free esti-mates, 260-701-8020.

050Work Wanted

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TION -Amish Crew. Alltypes of construction work.Additions, remodeling,pole barns, basements,foundation and floor re-pair. Driver number260-849-1581. Pleaseleave a message.

HILTY CONSTRUCTION

Foundations, concrete,roofing, siding, residentialremodeling and new con-struction, pole barns, ga-rages, homes, Free esti-mates. Call Keith,260-726-8283

SMALL AMISH Crew, anykind of roofing, includingthe New Life Time AnduraRoof which covers overANY existing roof withouttearing off. Foundationwork. Any kind of repairwork. Any kind of paint-ing. Dry wall finishing andrepair. References, Expe-rienced. Free estimates.Call 937-260-5871 - Joe.

STATE CERTIFIED ScaleBuying, hauling away junk,wrecked, used vehicles.Scrap metal of all kinds.Roll-off container services.24 hour towing. Sellingused and new parts.III Sons Towing, Haulingand Salvage LLC (419)363-2277.

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053Farm Machinery

SKID LOADERS -2000John Deere 260-3000

hours-$9500. 2004 Cat287 on Tracks-2000

hours-$16,500. 2005 Case85XT-600 hours-$22,500.

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061Real Estate

5.7 ACRE COUNTRY lot.Pond, t rees, central

sewer. 4 miles from Cold-water, 1 mile from Celina.

$67,500. 419 268-2279.

020For Rent

APARTMENTS FOR rentat Limberlost Apartments inGeneva, IN. Phase 1 has onebedrooms available now w/rental assistance, free utilitiesfor those 62 years and olderor disabled regardless of age.Income based rent ranging from$0-$612. Phase II has onebedrooms available for familiesof all ages, rent is based onincome. All are curb front park-ing, single story, maintenancefree inside and out, appliancesfurnished and pet friendly. 556Bristol Drive. For more infor-mation call 260-368-7900/TDD1-800-743-3333. Refer a friendand get a cash referral! EqualHousing Opportunity.

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1 egg1 c buttermilk or sour milk2/3 c vegetable oil2 c all purpose our1 3/4 c sugar1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder (plus extrafor dusting)1 tbsp baking soda1 tsp salt1 c brewed hot coffeeFROSTING:1 c sugar1/2 c milk6 tbsp butter12 oz semi sweet chocolate morsels1-2 tsp freshly brewed hot coffee

1 1/2 c pecan halves, toasted3/4 c caramel ice-cream topping

Directions

Grease three 9 round cake pans. Linebottoms with parchment. Grease paper;dust with unsweetened cocoa powder;set aside.

In a small bowl, combine egg, buttermilkand oil; set aside. In a large bowl, stirtogether our, sugar, 1/2 cup cocoapowder, baking soda and salt. Graduallyadd buttermilk mixture, beating withelectric mixer until combined.

Gradually beat in hot coffee. Pour batter

Cafe Latte

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into prepared pans; spread evenly. (Layerswill appear shallow)

Bake at 350 for 25-30 min or until awooden pick inserted near center comesout clean. Cool in pans on wire racks for10 min. Loosen sides from pans, invertcakes on racks. Peel off paper; coolthoroughly.

FROSTING: In a small saucepan,combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk.Add 6 Tbsp butter. Bring to boil, stirringconstantly. Remove from heat.

Add 12 oz pkg. semi-sweet morsels.

Whisk smooth. If frosting is too thick orgrainy, stir in 102 tsp freshly brewed hotcoffee. Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Place one cake layer, top-side down, ontoa serving plate. Using an icing spatula orwide knife, work quickly to frost top with1/3 of the frosting, pushing it out slightlyfrom edges to make ripple effect. Arrange1/3 of the pecans on top and drizzle with1/4 cup of caramel topping. Top withsecond layer, top sided down. Repeat withfrosting, pecans,and caramel topping. Topwith third layer, right side up. Repeat withfrosting, pecans and caramel.

Chill cake 1-2 hours before serving.Submitted by: Lynn McLean Imlay City, MI (Pop. 9,040)

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(NewsUSA) - Accordingto a report from real estateresearch firm Reis, thenational apartment vacancyrate reached 7.8 percentin the third quarter -- thehighest level in 23 years-- which gives rentersthe upper hand to requestmoney-saving amenitiesto cut costly bills. Whilethe economy is starting toshow signs of improvement,unemployment rates stillremain high, which has ledto higher rental rates. Thereare 38 million renters in themarket looking for ways tobe fiscally responsible.

While fancy amenitieslike granite countertops andwalk-in closets were popularbefore, the new budget-savvyrenter is looking for a well-built and energy-efficienthome. In fact, according toApartmentGuide.com, added

features that save rentersmoney, like paid utilities andwashers and dryers in units,topped the list of popularamenities.

Renters who suspect theirlaundry pair and kitchenappliances havent beenreplaced in years should findthe model and serial numbers

on each unit and contact themanufacturers customerservice line to determinethe year they were made.ENERGY STAR estimatesthat upgrading appliancescan result in a savings of $75annually on utility bills.

If it has been some timesince the appliances havebeen replaced, renters shouldconsider asking for a newlaundry pair, since newermodels offer considerablewater savings -- and landlordstypically pay the waterbill. An ENERGY STARqualified washer could save17 more gallons of water eachload, which is equivalent toa daily shower. In additionto conserving water, high-efficiency washers, such asthe Maytag PerformanceSeries, use up to 77 percentless energy compared topre-2004 conventional top-loaders. It also features theexclusive Fresh Hold optionwith Dynamic VentingTechnology that combinesintermittent tumbling actionwith air circulation from afan in the rear of the washerto reduce moisture in theload, allowing consumersto delay drying for up to ten

hours. This new technologyactually begins drying clotheswhile they are in the washer,thus increasing the life of thedryer and saving energy bydecreasing drying time.

Additionally, in order toensure their unit is as efficient

as possible, renters shouldrequest an annual inspectionof their windows, heatingand cooling equipment andinsulation, since heatingand cooling costs accountfor more than half of utilitycosts. This annual reviewshould include a thoroughinspection around the atticand windows to see if adraft is coming through, aswell as a visit to each roomin the unit to see if thereis a constant temperature.Fluctuating temperatures orincoming air could indicateduct problems, inadequatesealing and/or installationaround the windows. Olderwindows that havent beenupgraded more than likelywere not installed with todaysstandard of installation. Andpoorly performing ducts canleak air and reduce a homesefficiency by as much as20 percent by causing thesystem to work harder.

In addition to the annualchecks, the HVAC air filtershould be replaced monthlyas dirt and neglect couldcause the HVAC system tobreak down. By asking forthese efficiency inspections,upgrades and fixes, renters

can capitalize on theiradvantage in the marketnow, lower their costs andavoid moving during theseuncertain times.

Renting? Its Still Possible to Have

an Energy-Efficient Home(NewsUSA) - Just like

people, dogs feel much betterwhen they are healthy. Butunlike people, dogs cant takecare of themselves. To keepyour favorite furry friend onthe track to wellness and betterliving, follow these tips:

* Exercise builds efficientbodies. Nothing makes a poochhappier than a stroll through theneighborhood. And while yourdogs satisfying his curiosityby sniffing trees and bushes,hes also burning calories. Formore intense physical activity,try throwing some balls orfrisbees. This should makeyour dog run a little harder,helping expand lung capacityand tone muscle. No matterwhat activity you choose, yourcanine companion will enjoythe benefits of regular exercisewhile forging a stronger bondwith you in the process.

* Protect your smiles. Youprobably remember to brushyour own teeth, but doggiedental care often goes by

the wayside. For dogs thatare temperamental about petowners or vets touching theirteeth, a simple and effectivesolution can be found using anew type of probiotics, calledTeddys Pride Oral Care (www.MyTeddysPride.com), thathas been designed specificallyfor the oral care needs of dogsand cats. These probiotics canbe used in addition to brushingor as a stand-alone oral careroutine.

* Read food labels.Unlike people, dogs cantread food labels. They aredependent upon their ownersto give them the best possiblenutrition. For dogs, make surethat the first ingredient listedis, for example, Chicken,not Chicken Flavor or DogFood with Chicken -- itemsthat list the name of the meatcontain 95 percent of thatingredient, while the withdesignation means that thefood only contains 3 percentof chicken or beef.

* Visit the vet regularly.Similar to people visitingthe doctor, dogs need regularveterinary care. Every dog haspotential health risks it mustguard against -- and manyrisks vary according to dogbreed. Your dogs veterinarianwill let you know whenrecommended vaccinationsare due, give proper care tokeep your dog healthy andnotify you about potentialhealth risks and treatments.

Four Tips to Lead Your Dog to Better Health

(NewsUSA) - The Internetis an important educational tool.With a click of a mouse, kidscan find information on justabout anything. Unfortunately,children who dont practicebasic Internet safety mayexpose themselves and theirparents to certain risks.

Children can easilystumble upon inappropriatecontent. Chat rooms have areputation for encouragingInternet predation, butpedophiles can stalk victimsfrom Web sites like Facebookas well. Many kids dont realize

that anyone can read what theywrite on the Internet, so theypost home phone numbers,addresses, their full names orthe names of their schools.

Social networking sites

may also expose children tobullying, as peers can senddemeaning e-mails, instant

messaging and text messageswithout attracting attentionfrom parents or teachers.Finally, children may downloadpirated music or movies, oreven computer viruses orspyware.

The Internet is animportant resource for kids, ifthey know how to use it, saysJohn Goslin, chief technologyofficer of Boys & Girls Clubsof America (BGCA), a non-profit organization that strivesto help young people realizetheir potential. Parents needto be aware of the potentialdangers and create guidelinesto help kids avoid them.

CA Technologies, which

serves as the BGCAs nationalinformation technology securitypartner through its global

philanthropy program, CATogether IT, helps keep 56,000BGCA computers secure. Itstarts off with security software,including anti-virus, anti-spamand anti-spyware technology,and prevention measures thatrestrict unauthorized use.

Software can helpprevent viruses, spywareand inappropriate spammessages, and allow parents tomonitor and help protect theirchildren online, says GeorgeKafkarkou, general managerof CA Technologies. Butparental supervision is the bestsecurity measure available tokids.

Parents should know wheretheir children go online andwith whom they communicate.Placing computers in a familyroom can help you keep aneye on their activities. Parentsshould instruct children not togive out personal informationonline, even on sites likeFacebook, and ask children tocome to them if they encounteranything that makes themnervous or uncomfortable.

For more information, visitwww.bgca.org.

Are Your Kids Savvy About Internet Safety?