When I was a child in Oklahoma, cowboys were the super heroes of the day. Pretending to be the likes of Wyatt Earp, Matt Dillon, and Roy Rogers was my favorite pastime. I had a leather vest with leather fringe and a Stetson-like hat made of woven straw, and I galloped about the yard as […]
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Not So Good Old Days
Before we begin, a hearty “Thank You” is in order for the readers who missed this column over the seven-and-one-half months. It was beyond touching to know folks wanted to see its return. Your “historeporter” is once again able to walk up the slope to reach the Norway library’s microfilm projector. Without further delay then, […]
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What I’ve Learned/Blood Pressure
Imagine you are preparing for a water balloon fight. If you fill the balloons only half full, the pressure of the water won’t exert enough force against the balloons and the balloons won’t burst when thrown at an opponent. If you fill the balloons too full, they’ll burst in your hand when you try to […]
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Pet of the Week: Heidi
Stunning. That’s a good adjective to describe Heidi. Heidi is a six year old, long hair, tortoiseshell cat that can also be described as opinionated. She is what the shelter calls, a “turn around” cat. When Heidi entered Responsible Pet Care she wanted no part of being in a kennel and took every […]
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Healthy Cooking for the Whole Family/ Frittata
Frittata If you’re looking for a fast and healthy crowd pleaser that helps you use up the stray of vegetables and cooked proteins in your refrigerator, than look no further than the frittata. It’s basically a crustless quiche. Use whatever non juicy vegetables and/or meat you like. Family Cooking Tip:Let the kids go on a […]
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Roy Landesberg is Just Getting Started
Roy Landesberg was born in 1949 in New York City, where he lived until the family moved to Long Island. After college, Roy began working for his father’s exporting business. Later he married Lydia [nee Herzig], and they raised their four children in Katonah, New York. They now live in Waterford, from where Roy runs […]
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Healthy cooking for the whole family
Tabbouleh Tabbouleh is a traditional whole grain dish that originated in Lebanon. Its easy to make, stores for up to week refrigerated and makes a great take along dish to a pot luck or lunch the next day. Use all those cucumbers and tomatoes and mint you have on hand right now! Recipe Note- Bulgur […]
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What I’ve Learned/ Tidal Locking
NORWAY — In a recent column, I expressed amazement that one side of our Moon always faces the Earth. Dawn Nelson, a professor of biology at the College of Southern Nevada, emailed me to say that while our Moon’s timing is amazing, it’s not unique. “The phenomenon of the Moon facing Earth is well-known to […]
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Home Cookin’
Frozen Pickles Dorcas Butler, Norway 2 Quarts sliced unpeeled cucumbers 1 onion, chopped (can use more if desired) 2 Tablespoons salt 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1/2 Cup vinegar Mix cucumbers, onions and salt in a large bowl. Let stand for 2 hours. Combine sugar and vinegar and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. […]
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Gentle giant needs castle
Meet Luke. He is a gentle giant that loves everyone and everything. Luke is six years old. He is a mix of Boxer and American Bulldog weighing in around 60 pounds; but, he thinks he is a lap dog. Luke enjoys long walks and hanging around with his person. He has a great smile and […]