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**MEET THE HOMESTEAD**
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JOSEPHINE
This
is
Josephine. You never know where you will find her. She loves to take
walk-abouts. She is about 15 years old.
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on image)
YORKIE AND PUDDIN'
Yorkie
just came to the homestead March 20. It took a day for Puddin' to warm
up to him. After some shoving and biting the two are sharing the same
cozy home.
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FREEBERT
MAXWELL
Freebert
came to us about two weeks ago. We
suspect he flogged his way
out of his previous home. Kevin gave him his name, Freebert, because he
was a "free bird". Husband humor! I gave him his middle name Maxwell
because he just needed a middle name. We are hoping he does a good job
protecting the hens and maybe providing us with some young ones to
raise.
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ZIGGY
FEATHERDUST
Ziggy is
the free rare and exotic chick we got
with our Red Star order last year. He is a White Crested Black
Polish Bantam.
I wish he still looked this good.
He allows the hens to pick out his tail feathers and the white feathers
on his head. He has plenty of chance to get away, but he just stands
there and gets bald. He kind of looks like Friar Tuck from Robin Hood
now.
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THE LADIES
These
are
the ladies that support the animals of the homestead. They are mostly
Redstars almost a year old. A few older Rhode Island Reds and one very
old White Rock.
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TEASA
Teasa
is a
pymy goat. She came here with her mother and brother. Her mom and
brother moved to a large goat farm in Washington County, but Teasa
stayed here as a pet. Kevin gave her her name because when she was
small she would jump on top of the dog box of our Malamute mix and
tease him. She has a son named Wooly Bear. You'll meet him soon.
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BRISTOL
Bristol
whose name is really Bristoria is named after a Pennsylvania town in
Greene County.She is the black, white and gray pygmy goat standing
there with her nephew Wooly Bear. She is the sweetest goat we have and
is Teasa's sister.
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WOOLY BEAR
Wooly
Bear
is the baby of the goats. He is a year and a half. He was supposed to
go to a friend when he was weaned, but he ended up staying with us. He
is quite a goat. Full of energy and quite entertaining. We would have a
very calm homestead if it weren't for Wooly.
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COPPER-RONI
This
is
Copper-Roni. He is our watch-dog. He lets us know if a squirrel climbs
a tree or if a butterfly flies by. At night if there are lightening
bugs or bats he lets us know all night long. He howls when the fire
department sirens go off. We have two departments within a mile. He
howls when the roosters crow. He is the sweetest dog we have.
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DUCK
DUCK
Duck
Duck had a very unique beginning. I had a female muscovy duck who lived
in the coop with the chickens. She couldn't seem to hatch any eggs and
I had a broody hen who was at her wits end because I kept taking her
eggs. Well the hen decided she was going to start sitting on the duck
eggs. Duck Duck never found out that he was really a duck and
not
a chicken.
Our friends at CommunityChickens.com have
wonderful bloggers, including Liz, who offers great advice on keeping your
poultry flock cool during the hottest of summer days. More ...
We’re celebrating spring (or is it summer?) here at Grit with a live webcam focused on the office brooder.
Check back frequently for a fun view of newly hatched chickens, ducks and
goslings (and perhaps even a turkey or three). More ...
Good fences make better animal husbands. Hank has some thoughts on fences and
neighbors in the latest Tough Grit Hints From Hank Will. The blog
post accompanies a new television episode of “Tough Grit,”
“Suits You to a T,” about T-posts and fence wire, which recently aired on
RFD-TV (check local listings for upcoming episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays).
To watch online, visit www.ToughGrit.com. More ...
Making Garden Beds
Sometimes garden writers make things involve
more work and expense than necessary. Raised garden beds are one
example. Your crops will grow fine whether your beds are level, raised
or even sunken (a good choice in dry, windy regions).
Maintaining dedicated beds — where you plant crops — and dedicated pathways where you walk is the important piece.
Compacted soil is the enemy of strong plant growth. The more easily a
plant can send roots into the soil, the faster the plant can absorb the
nutrients it needs and the more drought-resistant it becomes. If the
plant has to spend energy pushing roots into hardened soil, the plant
has less energy to grow and produce well.
In nature, meadow mice, moles, earthworms and other critters tunnel
throughout the soil — and thus counteract compaction — and humans and
other large critters do not walk over the soil often. But in a garden,
we walk back and forth a great deal, and our footsteps definitely
compact the soil. “One winter, we took a shortcut across a fallow
field, using the path almost daily,” reports market gardener Anthony
Boutard in his splendid book, Beautiful Corn. “When I looked at an
aerial photograph taken three years later, I could still see that
pathway reflected in the reduced growth of the crop planted there.”
Starting to build
a new garden isn’t difficult. Most people begin by going out into their
yards with a shovel or garden tiller, digging up the dirt and putting
in a few plants. Following the organic and natural methods, add a
little mulch or compost, and you’re well on your way to make good soil
for your homegrown vegetables. But in the long run, the success of your
garden depends on making healthy garden soil. The more you can do to
keep your soil healthy, the more productive your garden will be and the
higher the quality of your crops.
In the last issue, I discussed the value of soil care methods that
imitate natural soil communities. These include protecting soil
structure, feeding the soil with nutrients from natural and local
sources, and increasing the diversity and numbers of the microbes and
other organisms that live in the soil.
In this article, I’ll focus on specific ways to achieve these goals.
There are many ways to do this, but they all revolve around two basic
concepts: For more fertile soil, you need to increase organic matter
and mineral availability, and whenever possible, you should avoid
tilling the soil and leave its structure undisturbed.
The
Chestnut Ridge Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting 7 p.m.
May 21 in the Cook Township Community Center, 1698 Route 711 North,
Stahlstown. This month's speaker will be Charles Martin who will
discuss the Civil War. Charles graduated from Dartmouth College with
honors and pursued free lance photography. He put his slides to
classical music with his last project being dedicated to the historic
Civil War re-enactors. The pictures for the Civil War presentation were
taken at reenactments at Gettysburg, Antietam, Bedford Village, and
Cedar Creek. The sound track is from the movie "Gettysburg". The
presentation captures the mood of the Civil War with old friends by a
campfire, the thunder of guns during battle, and a young solider
praying before his first battle. The public is welcome to come and join
them to hear Charles discuss these moving moments and the heartfelt
experiences of the people in our past.
There will be
a Flea Market 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the Saltlick Township
Volunteer Fire Department’s fire hall, 2009 Indian Head Road, Indian
Head. Vendor cost is $8 for an inside table and $5 for an outside spot.
Bring your own table for outside. There will be a bake sale and other
delicious food available to purchase. The event benefits the Ladies’
Auxiliary. For more information, call 724-455-7858 or 724-455-1109.
There will be a Spaghetti Dinner on Election Day, May 21, at the
Bullskin Senior Center, 52 Medsger Road, Connellsville, from 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. The cost in advance is $6.50 for adults and $3 for children.
Tickets at the door are $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Children
under 5 eat free.
Stop by the Clinton Church of God’s Family Spring Rummage and Bake Sale
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Clinton
Church of God Fellowship Building, 640 Buchanan Road. A large variety
of delicious homemade baked goods will be available for purchase.
Refreshments will also be available; sandwiches, baked beans, potato
salad and sodas.
The
Indian Creek United Methodist Men invite you to an all you can eat
Strawberry Festival 4 to 7 p.m. May 18. On the menu will be
strawberries, cake, ice cream and drink. Tickets are $6 for adults,
$4.50 for children ages 4 to 12, and ages 3 and under free. Sandwiches
will also be available to purchase. The Festival will be held at the
Calvary United Methodist Church, 328 Calvary Church Road, Champion. For
more information, call 724-593-7875.
A
Hobby & Home Market where you can Buy, Sale or Trade will be held
the second Saturday of every month from June through October from 9 am
to 2 pm. If you are interested in setting up a space it will be $9 per
lot. You must provide your own set up/or table. Admission is FREE. It
will be for livestock supplies, cages, tanks, nesting boxes, brooders,
homemade items, local grown plants, livestock supplies, horse tack,
home made crafts, goat milk soap, create your own t-shirts and much
much more. IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING UNIQUE YOU RAISE, GROWN OR MAKE, STOP
OVER AND GRAB A SPACE! There will be advertising done on multiple
sites, papers, and flyers will be handed out at different events and
there will also be a article being done in the local papers. There will
be entertainment and food. So don't miss out! The events will be held
on the following dates.
June 8th, 2013
July 13th, 2013
August 10th, 2013
September 14th, 2013
October 12th, 2013
(From 9:00 am to 2:00 pm)
51 Mt. Tabor Road Connellsville, PA 15425 - Located up the mountain off Rt. 711 Please feel free to email crystal8780@gmail.com
Or TEXT's ONLY to (724) 691-1951 for questions.
Sales are between you and the buyers Crystal is not responsible for any
transactions that take place. The $9 space rental is to cover the
charge of the rental for the space and entertainment provided for each
event. This is not being done for profit only to bring people together
in the community that work from home with great home made and quailty
raised small livestock that you won't find commercially.
ALL ANIMALS / LIVESTOCK / EXT..... MUST BE PROPERLY CAGED OR LEASHED AT
ALL TIMES! YOU ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR CLEAN UP OF YOUR SPACE!
The
ICV Food Pantry, 3330 Springfield Pike, Normalville, is open the first
and second Wednesdays of the month 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12 to 2 p.m.
Bring proof of income, social security numbers, and an electric bill
for your household. The Clothing Pantry is open 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 12
to 1 p.m. those same days. There are no income guidelines for clothing.
Anyone in need can come. The Pantries are open to Saltlick and
Springfield Township residents. For more information, call
724-455-2830. Donations are appreciated. Please call before bringing
donations.
PICTURES WANTED!
Wanted
historical pictures for the realcountrylife website to share with
everyone. Any old pictures of local people and places.Looking for any
pictures of Roger's Mills PA. Email or call
for more information.(can
be scanned at
your home if you are nearby
and never leave your possession) Two new pictures received last week!
WATCH
THE FEATURED PICTURE TO
SEE THEM!
Sunshine
Learning Center
Center
Quality in an in-home atmosphere
(724) 628-4363~(724)
570-5545
Sunshine Learning Center is now accepting
enrollments ... CCIS funding
accepted. 6wks -12yrs. monday-Friday. 6am-11pm. Contact Janet.
742-628-4363
210
N Prospect St, Connellsville, PA 15425
Near the
intersection of
N Prospect St and E Peach St
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The Kecksburg Volunteer Fire Department Ladies' Auxiliary is hosting an
all you can eat pasta bar 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 19 at their social
hall, 5128 Water Street, Mt. Pleasant. The cost is $6 for adults, $3
for children, and there is no charge for children under 4. You will
have a choice of two different pastas and three different sauces. Also
included are a pasta salad, rolls, salad, dessert, and drink.
The first annual Bullskin Opry Bluegrass Festival will be held on June
28,29, and 30 at the Woodale Fairgrounds in Bullskin Twp. 938 Pleasant
Valley Rd., Mount Pleasant. Admission is by donation only. Local and
regional bluegrass bands will be performing on stage throughout the
weekend. There will be crafters set up, food and drink will be for sale
by Aumers, camping is available without hook-ups. There will be a
Christian service on stage Sunday morning along with Gospel and
Bluegrass music following. For more information call info Bill Springer
at 724-455-3919.
Mt.
Zion Christian Academy, 159 Kreinbrook Hill Road, Acme, is once again
hosting its school yard sale. Public shopping hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. May 17 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 18. All items are in the school
gym, so come rain or snow. All proceeds benefit the school. For
directions visit www.mtzionacme.org or call 724-547-3028 during
business hours.
The Normalville Area
Volunteer Fire Department, 3387 Springfield Pike, will hold their 4th
Annual Poker Run June 8. Registration is at 9 a.m. and start time is 10
a.m. The cost to participate is $20 per bike and $10 for an additional
rider. Both bikes and cars are welcome. For more information, call
724-455-3509 or 724-455-6510. The event benefits the fire department.
You
are invited to a Missions Festival at the Critchfield Alliance Church,
471 Jim Mountain Road, Route 653, 2 miles from Normalville, May 18 and
19. The Festival will feature Bob Fugate, a Christian Missionary
Alliance international worker to Chile. The Festival will begin
Saturday with a 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. service and continue Sunday
9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 7 p.m. Call for further details at
724-455-2284.
There will be a Soup and Bake Sale 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. May 21 at the Ridge
Community Center, 853 Buchanan Road, White. The proceeds will benefit
the Community Center.
Local author, Annie
McClain Ulery, has written and published a new fictional book of
romance and mystery. If anyone would like more information, you may
contact her at 724-244-9224 or anniemcclain@hotmail.com. On Amazon!
Another
local author, Rock Foster's book, On the Banks of Gauley,has
been listed on
Amazon's E-books, . It's winter, you can't do anything
outside,
you need a diversion, read a book, support a Hillbilly!
Thanks
for
your support, PEC
Westmoreland & Fayette Co. Directors:
Jean
Gilmore
724-593-5098 milkmaid@LHTOT.com
The
Normalville Area Volunteer Fire Department, 3387 Springfield Pike, will
hold their 4th Annual Poker Run June 8. Registration is at 9 a.m. and
start time is 10 a.m. The cost to participate is $20 per bike and $10
for an additional rider. Both bikes and cars are welcome. For more
information, call 724-455-3509 or 724-455-6510. The event benefits the
fire department.
There will be a Father's Day Buffet 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 16 at the
Normalville Area Volunteer Fire Department firehall. The cost is $10
for adults and $5 for children. The event benefits the Ladies'
Auxiliary.
Mt. Zion
Christian Academy is
located at 159 Kreinbrook Hill Road in Acme, PA,
behind the
Bear
Rocks Community. Free
transportation
is provided.
Students in grades K5-12 are taught by an experienced teacher. Mt. Zion
Christian Academy meets or exceeds all state standards. For more
information you may call 724-547-3028 during business hours or visit
www.mtzionacme.org
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mt.
Zion Christian Academy, Acme (behind Bear Rocks Community) has opened
enrollment for the 2013-2014 school year. The school is currently
taking registrations for students going into grades Kindergarten to
12th grade this fall. Some financial assistance is available.
Information can be found on the school website www.mtzionacme.org or by
calling 724-547-3028 during business hours.
Check
out our website
at www.champion.org/ccs. You can find information
about our accreditation, staff, curriculum, and we even have a
financial aid estimator on the web to give you an idea of cost. There
is free bussing from six surrounding school districts: Connellsville,
Uniontown, Mt. Pleasant, Ligonier, Somerset and Rockwood. Join the
growing number of families who are choosing Champion Christian
School, committed to academic excellence within a nurturing and
distinctly Christian atmosphere.
Email
us
at Real Country Life
to have your School News listed in this column.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare 2 sheets of aluminum foil to wrap
bread, overlap the foil so the bread will be completely covered.
In a medium skillet over medium high heat combine beef, pepper, chile,
garlic and steak seasoning. Cook until browned. The fat
should have absorbed, but if not drain on paper towels.
On a cutting board, slice bread in 3/4-inch intervals, being careful to
not cut all the way through. Cut again, crosswise, not cutting all the
way through.
Slide bread onto foil and stuff half of cheese between all cuts, then
stuff beef between cuts. Sprinkle loaf with remaining cheese and
bacon.
Wrap foil around bread and bake for 35-45 minutes until cheese inside
starts to melt; uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until cheese is
bubbly. Serve hot.
Last week’s trivia question was: what soap opera is celebrating their 50 year anniversary this year?
Peggy Magyor, Henry Nicholson, Betty Bando, and William Shepler all called to answer.
The correct answer is “General Hospital”.
This week’s question is asked by Peggy Magyor: what did Pharmacist John Pemberton invent in 1886?
Daily Christian Message
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News of the Weird
Well-Earned Retirement
In March, twin sisters Louise and Martine Fokkens, 70, announced their
joint retirement after more than 50 years each on the job -- as
Amsterdam prostitutes. (In February, the minimum age for prostitutes in
the Netherlands was raised to 21, but there is no maximum.) The twins
estimated they had 355,000 client-visits between them, and Martine noted
that she still has one devoted regular who she'll have to disappoint.
Louise, though, appeared happier to hang up her mattress for good
because of arthritis. The sisters complained about the legalization of
brothels in 2000 (with East European women and pimps out-hustling the
more genteel Dutch women) and ensuing taxation (which required the women
to take on more clients). [Daily Telegraph (London), 3-14-2013]
Teen Quest is
a Christian
organization ministering to children for over 36 years. Call
814-444-9500 or go to teenquest.org for more information.
Check
us out at www.TeenQuest.org
or call for your free brochure at 814.444.9500 today! Hurry,
fun awaits!
CRITCHFIELD
ALLIANCE CHURCH
If
you are looking for a church home or would just like to visit,
Critchfield Alliance Church, 471 Jim Mountain Road, Mill Run, would
like to invite you to their church services. Sunday School begins at
9:30 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. and Sunday Evening
Service at 7p.m. Wednesday Services are all at 7 p.m. and include;
Adult Prayer and Bible Study, Kidz Club (grades K-6) and Youth Group
(Grades 7 to 12). For more information, go to: www.critchfieldcma.weebly.com
or call 724-455-2284.
The Critchfield Alliance Church, 471 Jim Mountain Road, would like to
invite teens, grades 7 to 12, to their new youth group Wednesdays at 7
p.m. Call 724-455-9183 for questions.
ROARING
MOUNTAINS PRAYER
FOCUS
Join
us to
pray for our area. A
great awakening is in God's plan.
Please join us to pray daily for your community.
THIS
WEEK'S PRAYER FOCUS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
For
the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is
eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans
6:23 (KJV)
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TIME
IS SHORT
AN
END-TIMES MINISTRY
Revelation
1:3 Weymouth New Testament
Blessed
is he who reads and blessed
are those who listen to the words of this prophecy
and lay to heart
what is written in it;
for the time for its fulfillment is now close at hand.
Matthew
24:4-8 NIV
4 Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives
you.
5
For many will come in my name, claiming,
‘I am the
Messiah,’ and will deceive many.
6 You will hear of wars and
rumors of wars, but see to it
that you are not alarmed. Such things
must happen, but the
end is still to come.
7 Nation will rise against
nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and
earthquakes in various places. 8 All these are the beginning of birth
pains.
JUST PRAISE HIM
JESUS IS LORD
369 Hellen School Road, Acme, PA
724-593-6910
Sunday Mornings 10:30 a.m. or
Online at www.justpraisehim.com
Seventh Street, Connellsville, PA, 15425 (behind Valley Dairy)
Services Sunday at 10 a.m. Tuesday Bible Studay at 7 p.m.
The
mission of BFM is to empower the people of God to operate in the faith
of Jesus Christ. Since Jesus Christ is identified in the Bible as the
author of our faith, it is His faith that we must assimilate into our
daily life. Paul said it best in Galatians 2:20: “The life I now live
in the body, I live it by the faith of the son of God.”
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