Which of the following fits the typical profile of the 3.5 million millionaires in the United States? A. A widowed socialite covered in diamonds.B. An Ivy Leaguer who inherited Daddy’s fortune.C. A self-employed scrap metal dealer.D. Bill Gates.Believe it or not, the answer is C. According to “The Millionaire Next Door,” a best-selling book by […]

In her place sister PDP Joyce Gouin, along with her daughter, Lesley Dean and her niece PDP Beth Jones, presented this year’s flag to the Oxford County Agricultural Society. But this was no ordinary flag, nor ordinary story.Sister Joyce had three brothers, Rodney, Keith & Dwight Grover. All three “boys” served their country in WWII. […]

F. Phillip LangleyA 1959 graduate of Dartmouth College, Langley is director of racing for both Balmoral Park and Maywood Park. He had served as director of racing and racing secretary at Sportsman’s Park for over 30 years.Langley is a member of the Advisory Board to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the Illinois Strategic Planning Council, […]

(KRT) Dissatisfaction with a product or service is an all-too-common occurrence. Many people just grumble, chalk it up to experience and resolve to take their business elsewhere, but even good companies make mistakes, and knowing how to complain effectively can turn a negative experience into a positive one -and save you money in the bargain.Here […]

1 Most telephone sales calls are made by legitimate businesses offering legitimate products or services, but wherever honest firms search for new customers, so do swindlers. Phone fraud is a multi-billion dollar business that involves selling everything from bad or non-existent investments to the peddling of misrepresented products and services. Everyone who has a phone […]

By Greg StrongThe MONY GroupAbout 20 percent of Americans who receive Social Security have to pay taxes on their benefits.If you are among those 20 percent, you should learn how the tax advantages of annuities can help you. When is Social Security taxed? In 1983, Congress passed a law that up to 50 percent of […]

Blueberry muffins contest Entries: Saturday Sept. 13, 9 a.m. to noonJudging: Saturday, Sept. 13 at 1 p.m.Auction: 2 p.m.Criteria: Uniformity, overall appearance, taste and textureAges – three groups: 5 to 7 year, 8 to 10 years and 11 to 14 yearsRules: Must be a scratch blueberry muffin recipe. Must have 7 muffins on a disposable […]

Well-known restaurateurs, married almost 60 years, give young people advice on how to create and sustain a long, happy marriage.Gone are the days of sixty-year marriages being the norm. Such long-term marriages are now the exception to the rule, where “starter marriages” are almost expected and divorce rates are high. In recent years, the trend […]

Your friend comes over to tell you he finally proposed to his girlfriend. Then he pops the question to you, “I’d like you to be a groomsmen.” Refrain from wrinkling your face in disgust or confusion. Here’s the lowdown on how you’ll help out your buddy:Pre-wedding activities: You’ll attend the engagement party and rehearsal dinner. […]

How to plan the perfect bridal shower Before she actually “gets hitched,” there are a slew of parties for the bride — an engagement party, a bachelorette party, and of course, the bridal shower for the bride, her female relatives and friends. Traditionally, it’s up to the maid or matron of honor to plan the […]