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Sunday News from Kenosha, Wisconsin • 24

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Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Home Sunday Marctj 17 1996 C6 ntxaszzL News My family off gaurdemeirs for the question your wounds do not need to be dressed I have it by good authority that no tree wound should be dressed except for an oak wound created in the spring And you never want to prune oaks in the spring A deadly beetle wiU spread Oak WUt into the oak Pruning an oak in the spring short of a crime That reminds me Paddy sorry to hear that your brother was convicted What was the sentence? Paddy: The judge offered him three months in jaU or three hundred dollars CoUeen: What did he do? Paddy: He asked the judge to give him the three hundred dollars CoUeen: Your charming Paddy Next question please Gardener Question: Last summer was dry and my grass suffered What problems should I anticipate this spring? Paddy: I seem to recaU that Tom wrote to us about the drought last summer in Kenosha CoUeen: Aye last summer was so dry that the trees were pulling- themselves up by the root and chasing dogs! As I look in journal he says that crabgrass was a problem last year due to the heat Crabgrass dies in winter but its seeds can resprout in spring anticipating lots of crabgrass seeds to sprout in Kenosha lawns this spring AS sure as eating corned beef tonight you had better haye a crabgrass preventative in' your lawn fertilizer this spring Paddy: I mean to sound lazy but Tom says there is no good reason to put on the fertilizer until late April or the first week of May Colleen: Speaking of lazy gardeners Paddy will you go outside and see if it is raining? Paddy: Begorra! make me move my bones off this couch please you just call in the dog and see if he is WET? Colleen: Ladies have you ever noticed that an Irishman always answers a question with a question? Paddy: Who told you that? Colleen: Oh Paddy there you go again! the next question that Tom asked us to answer? Gardener Question: the best sweet cherry variety to grow? Paddy: try this one: There once was a man from Pleasant Prairie Who wanted to grow a fine cherry He gazed through the book And found with a look The variety Stella whose sweetness is legendary Gardener Question: When can I start to till my garden outside? Colleen: Just make sure it too muddy Grab a fistful of soil and squeeze it Let loose of the soil If it crumbles loose you can work the ground If the soil stays clumped your ground is too muddy My guess is that still too muddy Paddy: Speaking of mud Colleen do you think that mud-pack our sister gave to Tom improved his appearance? Colleen: It did surely but the mudpack keeps falling off I know we have the gift of gab (just like our cousin Tom) but do you have any final comments to the fine gardeners of Kenosha Paddy? Paddy: May you all have a song in your heart a smile on your lips and nothing but joy at your fingertips! Colleen: Lovely I have a few kind words too: Like the warmth of the sun And the light of the day May the luck of the Irish Shine bright on your way Lastly it has been nice visiting with you lads and lasses of Kenosha May the hinges of our new friendship never grow rusty! Tom Kalb is Kenosha County UW-Extension hortlclutre agent Tom Kalb aid Isle and no blarney Speaking of blarney do you have anything to say to this gardener Paddy? Paddy (staggering up off the floor): Surely I do my fair Colleen: May each petal on your shamrock Bring a grand wish your way Good health good luck and happiness For today and every day (THUMP!) CoUeen: Glory be Paddy! Try to faU on the couch next time you pass out But that was a touching poem have another question from a fair Kenosha gardener Gardener Question: Should I put a wound dressing on my tree after pruning? If yes what should I use? Paddy: How about some whiskey? CoUeen: For a wound dressing? Paddy: No for me (THUMP!) CoUeen: Poor Paddy Now as MffiSKincasEs -M-iWlMi Brought To You Every Week By Roger and Man The Declaration of Independence wasn't signed on July 4 1776 as is popularly believed It was adopted that day but most of the delegates didn't sign it until Aug 2 1776 A A It seems hard to believe but Montreal Canada is farther south than Paris France Miami Florida's name was originally Fort Dallas The only cities or towns in America whose names start with the letter are Xenia Illinois and Xenia Ohio George Washington lived in a house called the White House 30 years before he was President When he married Martha Custis her home by coincidence was known as the Washington lived there in 1759 He become President till 1789 And here's another interesting fad this is the last in our year long series Roger Marv have enjoyed bringing you many little known but interesting facts We look forward to serving you at Kenosha's only locally owned and operated food and drug store ROGER ft MARVS FOOD DRUG 3401 80th St 694-7200 rather than replace Best Price! Best Quality! Best Services! CAU PI1IL KENOSHA 697-9411 DC8TDDILT GARAGE BUILDERS (333 Note to readers: My apologies but last night was a festive night in my household Our Irish family always enjoys St Day heartily and with my cousins from Ireland in town we wait to celebrate Needless to say the Guinness beer was flowing I woke up this morning with a of an Irish headache My goodness still seeing lep- rechauns when I close my eyes! Colleen my loving cousin from Ireland thoughtfully agreed to answer this gardening questions for me Her brother Paddy said that he will pick himself up off the floor and help when he can Enjoy my family and visit with you next week Happy St Day! Gardener Question: I just got a shamrock plant for a St Day gift How do I take care of it? Colleen: You need the luck of the Irish to grow a shamrock Give it moist soil and cool Irish nights night temperatures in the are best worry if the plant turns a little yellow after a few months It is just starting to rest like an Irish plant should If this happens just ease up on the watering and repot the bulbs in faU Take care of your shamrock plant and next St Day it will be as green as the Emer- RefinMi By Laura Christman Scripps Howard News Service Remember the and peace symbols Brady platform shoes and avocado green refrigerators? The decades are easy to recaU especiaUy if you happen to Uve with several large avocado appliances that constantly scream: While TV shows fashions and other trends easUy come and go the same be said of refrigerators stoves and dishwashers tinted an avocado hue Ditto for harvest gold What to do? WeU you could foss them aU and buy new ones But that would be extremely expensive not to mention foolhardy After aU the appliances are stiU in good working order Appliance reflnishing can help Using epoxy- or urethane-based materials refinishers can bring your appliances into the in a matter of hours Refinishing is also a way to give a shine to grungy showers or bathtubs Refinishing materials can be used too to repair cracks burns or other cosmetic problems on appliances counters sinks tubs or showers no reason why a fiberglass (tub and shower) unit should ever be tom out of a house because it can either be refinished or repaired something a lot of people WEDDING NOTICES If getting married or engaged you may have an announcement published in the Kenosha News at no cost by following these directions The deadline is 4 pm Tuesday for engagement notices the deadline is 4 pm Wednesday for wedding notices Information about an engagement must appear in the newspaper at least four weeks before the wedding date Information and photographs MUST be submitted within six Wednesdays after the wedding Pictures may be black-and-white or color but images must be bright and sharp and reproduce clearly Poor-quality pictures will be rejected Information should be provided to the News on wedding and engagement forms available from the librarian-receptionist on the second floor or on the counter of the Kenosha Life desk Wedding forms should be completed and returned to the Kenosha Life Desk before the wedding by a member of the or family Information not submitted within six Wednesdays after the wedding will be condensed into a short report that omits a says Pat Gavigan owner of BathMasters in Redding Calif Bill Bradfield owner of a tub reflnishing firm uses a urethane product to refinish appliances tubs and counters The product goes on in several layers and has a high gloss a durable coating that should last for many years he says "The product is good for sinks countertops washers dryers dishwashers and he says The coating material can be tinted to give customers any color they want Bradfield also uses the material to make repairs to burned plastic lamihate countertops or chips and cracks in bathtubs and showers Bob Campbell another refinisher says his Arm has refinished and repaired everything from bullet holes in showers to fire-charred appliances and bathtubs that have been used as water troughs The urethane product he uses covers up mineral stains and other flaws leaving tubs showers and appliances looking shiny and new Campbell says tile counters with mold and other stains in the grout can be given a new look through refinishisng The result is a uniform one-color surface with the grout sealed under the new coating Chris Adams owner of Adams Electro Re-color in Surgical (are Without A Hospital Stay Shasta Calif uses an electrostatic process to make epoxy paint stick to appliances 1 negatively charge the item and I have equipment that puts a positive charge on the paint The opposites attract each No matter which material or technique is used reflnishing jobs can be done on site saving the time and hassle of moving heavy appliances Adams recently turned an almond-colored refrigerator into a white one for Jane Victor reflnishing my kitchen and going all white I wanted everything to match I was just amazed the way he did it in the kitchen without taking it out There was no inconvenience at Jack Sitton had a white shower stall resurfaced in blue by Bradfield as part of a bathroom remodel "It looks like a shiny Sitton says adding he opted for reflnishing rather than replacement because it saved time and money The cost was $235 shower stall was in good condition we just like the he says Reflnishing prices vary depending on the exact job but in general you can expect to pay about $120 to $200 to refinish a sink $235 for a porcelain tub and $300 to $500 for a fiberglass tub and shower incomeexpense ratios can only heighten the frustration of planning for a financially successful purchase What seems to be lacking is a clear understanding of the specific costs involved ancf how to adjust those costs by choosing the right mortgage plan The good news is that there is a simple two-part solution to ease buyer concerns 1 The first step involves choosing a real estate agent to locate the perfect home The agent can provide a detailed which breaks down the various costs associated with purchasing a home While not accurate to the penny this wntten explanation is great for planning and leads to the next step Buyers should ask the agent to introduce them to a reputable lender The loan officer will help determine the right mortgage loan to fit the financial abilities An accurate good-faith estimate of detailed costs will also be provided The result ill be 41 a worry-free purchase transaction built on a sound financial plan Any questions you can think of can be answered by calling Century 21 Colleen Realty (414) 694-9550 Many of your surgical needs can now be met with outpatient services giving you the chance to recuperate in the comfort of your own home At Aurora Health Ambulatory Surgery Center we 4 1 5i 1 1 I i i il Get Lost! 1 offer the latest technology and equipment and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making your surgical procedure as comfortable and pleasant as possible When you need to talk about surgery ask your surgeon to schedule it at the Aurora Health Center Most homebuyers agree that the single most frustrating obstacle to purchasing a home is money More specifically the obstacle is a lack of knowledge about the financial requirements when buying a home Most buyers are prepared to provide a downpayment and make monthly payments After all those two items are a given a fear of unknown costs that seems to stir up frustration Some common concerns shared by anxious buyers include confusion over closing 71 first Call 697-7000 to request a brochure on our surgical capabilities AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER Aurora Health Center Aurora Healthcare 10400-75th Street Kenosha step involves cbcasi2 a real estate locate fee perfect home 'W 5 casts escrow deposits mortgage insurance costs discount points and prepaid items Each can add to the cash requirements at closing or push monthly payments higher Loan-to-value ratio and.

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