Mandy's Portfolio

The Party Animal-This is the person who will leave the room every night because "they have better places to be." Their daily routines might consist of waking up at around 1:00 (as you walk in from your three morning classes,) then they might go to a couple of classes, study for an hour, and then spend the next two to three hours on the phone figuring out where the party is for the night. Next, they will find someone's room to "pre-drink" in before the real party, which will leave them stumbling in drunk at around 3 or 4 a.m. That is, unless they "shack-up" for the night. Luckily, this roommate will usually get a reality check around semester break when grades come and they're on academic probation.
The Study Bug-This person eats, breathes, and lives to study. They are heartbroken if they get a B+ on a test and frequently utter comments like, "my parents are gonna kill me." This will mean even more hours devoted to trying to maintain their 4.0 GPA. When I went to freshman orientation, I encountered one of these. She studied the entire night for a Calculus placement test. (NOTE: Placement tests are not something you normally study for.)
The Lazy Slob-You will find this person sitting on your futon while stuffing his or her face with potato chips and watching endless hours of South Park. Occasionally, a book might be open in his or her lap (covered with oils from the chips.) You may trip over a mountain of shoes when you walk in the door, but don't worry because a pile of dirty clothes will be waiting to break your fall.
The Unwanted Third-You've finally crawled into bed at 2 a.m. after a long day, praying your roommate won't bring over her boyfriend tonight. Five minutes later, this roommate enters with a muffled giggle. "She won't hear us, we just gotta be quiet." Before you know it, the room is filled with whispered sounds that you'd rather not hear.
The Rich Kid-This is the person who everyone loves to hate. They have asked to borrow your closet space because all of their clothes won't fit in their own and turn up their noses on your bargain Target purchases. I knew this girl whose "daddy" provided her with unlimited access to his credit card. Every now and then, my friends and I would hear her charging up the card with calls to J. Crew and Calvin Klein. Soon after, "J" and "Calvin" were nicknamed her boyfriends.
The Gung-ho Greek-As I mentioned, my roommate Megan was the gung-ho Greek. Her entire half of the room was covered in Absolut bottles and Alpha Chi Omega paraphenalia. Twenty-six items to be exact. Megan, like many Greeks, loved to party, but at least she realized that in order to be in a sorority, she had to keep her grades up.
The Avid "Borrower"-This person has style a lot like yours. In fact, you have that exact same shirt! When you confront him, he says, "but I was gonna give it back." I'm sure he was, with complementary cigarette burns or beer stench.
If you're lucky, your new roommate will become your best friend. The key is open-mindedness and communication, no matter who is. But, don't worry, because if you do get someone you simply cannot tolerate, most schools will allow you to change.

HL: LeMond's serves 'better than anyone else'

FAIRFIELD, Ill.-Imagine driving 400 miles to purchase a motorcycle. Chris Strawn, of McPherson, Kan., doesn't have to-he did.
"It is definitely worth the drive," said Strawn, who plans on making the trip to LeMond's Honda of Fairfield again. "LeMond's deals with me better than anyone else."
Strawn, who said this trip saved him at least $1,000, is obviously not the only satisfied customer. LeMond's Honda has been servicing customers for more than 20 years with brands such as Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki. They stock more than 300 new and used motorcycles and ATVs, as well as scooters and pre-owned vehicles. Also, LeMond's provides a sizable selection of originally manufactured motorcycle parts and accessories. In addition to a great selection, LeMond's is a leader in maintenance and repair. They offer services from minor oil changes to major overhauls.
Service and selection are big factors that contribute to LeMond's success. However, the key to their prosperity is that way they treat their customers. "We treat all of our customers with respect," said Manager Jerry Munselle. "Sometimes they complain that other dealerships blow them off, but we don't do that here."
LeMond's guarantees the latest product at a great price, which is one of the many reasons that the one-hour drive from Evansville to Fairfield is well worth it. However, if customers are not up for the trip, they can shop online at www.lemonds.com. On the Internet, shoppers can view new and used vehicles, as well as buy parts and accessories, which will be immediately shipped in approximately two days. Also, an online map and directions to LeMond's are available on the site. Stop by and see why people such as Chris Strawn favor the ample selection and friendly staff at LeMond's.

HL: Kirby turns 'oh, no' spills into 'no problem'
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If you have an indoor pet or small child, you're probably familiar with spills. Spills on the carpet, spills in the car, spills everywhere. As the only factory-authorized Bissell and Kirby center in Evansville, Kirby Distributing Company can turn those spills from "oh, no" to "no problem" within seconds.
Bissell now provides Kirby Company with the Spot Lifter, a cordless rechargeable vacuum for easy clean-up of liquids. This hand-held vacuum deep-cleans using sprays and suctions, which allows the vacuum to lift out the spill instead of blotting it in. In addition, the Spot Lifter adjusts from wide to narrow in order to clean both bigger and smaller spill areas. At other stores you could purchase the Spot Lifter for up to $50, but it is only $44.95 at Kirby.
Also, Kirby now provides the Power Steamer Pro-Heat Plus. The carpet shampooers normally sell at other stores for $300. However, at Kirby, you can purchase the steamer for $249. These steamers heat the water as you are cleaning, so hot water is always available. It offers a dirt lifter power brush, which rotates the same way as a vacuum brush for effective deep down cleaning and grooming. In addition, the steamer provides a turbo brush for upholstery, mixes the cleaning solution automatically and adjust the formula for all cleaning jobs.
The Kirby Company offers a Service Special on all makes and models, where for $34.95 they'll conduct a 21-point checkover to "tune up" your machine. Through the special, any parts that are required will be discounted. For a limited time, mention this article when you order the Service Special , and the price is lowered to $24.95-a $10 savings for just reading this article!

HL: Meacham Ham offers variety through mail order service

STURGIS, KY.-Instead of "eat more chicken," as the popular ad slogan says, President Rodman T. Meacham of Meacham Ham, Inc. emphasizes to "eat more ham."
According to Meacham, Meacham Ham is a niche-oriented business that processes and cures hams the same way it was done 70 years ago, (when the business opened.) Meacham Ham sells a variety of products such as smoked ham, ("city ham") peppered ham, smoked turkeys, smoked chickens, sausage and bacon.
However, the most popular item is the boneless dry-cured country ham. To assure the finest country ham flavor, these hams are aged in a process that takes nearly a year. Each year, more that 10,000 hams are hand-cured in the winter, hung on a rack in the spring, aged within natural summer temperatures and finally, smoked and packaged in the fall.
Businesses and individuals alike can purchase Meacham Ham products through a mail-order service that ships to all 50 states. A catalog is produced for customers three times a year and includes a special holiday issue. Prices range from $20-$65 and gift certificates are also available. In order to be placed on the mailing list, call 1-800-552-3190. Or, Meacham is available at www.meachamhams.com. Online, customers can purchase products, ask sales questions and view the entire catalog.
In addition to fine quality and variety , Meacham Ham provides superior service. With an advanced computer system, Meacham pays extra attention to detail. For more information about Meacham Ham Inc., email sales@meachamham.com or visit their website.

HL: Little Wagon Buffet Review

PATOKA-As I drove 40 minutes up to Patoka, I had expectations of the Little Wagon Buffet as I usually do when reviewing a restaurant. I expected Rick, the manager, to tell me that the food was great and the atmosphere was friendly. Rick did say these things, but more importantly, he proved it to me.
When I walked into the restaurant, I immediately felt welcome. The high ceilings and small tables surrounding the buffet created an instant comfort level. Because I arrived in Patoka at 8:30, two hours before opening, I was unable to sample the main buffet. Instead, Rick placed before me a piece of Carrot Cake and Pecan Pie, which both ranked up and above grandma's cooking. (But don't tell her I told you that!) He told me that these were just two of their delicious desserts. They also offer homemade cream pies, fruit pies, cheesecake, angel food cake, chocolate cake, and ice cream, to name a few. And, for diners who have to watch their sugar intake, the Little Wagon also offers sugar-free fruit and cream pies.
Okay, now that my favorite part of the meal has been covered, the main course cannot be neglected. (Because I am certain that it is just as delicious.) The Little Wagon proudly uses Amish recipes to provide "grandma's cooking at its best." Its buffet provide four meats for lunch and five for dinner, including pork chops, meatloaf, ham, chicken, lasagna, catfish fidlers and BBQ ribs. The buffet is $5.99 for lunch and $7.99 for dinner, which includes bottomless drinks. In addition, a 10% senior discount is offered Monday through Thursday and children under ten eat free every Tuesday evening.
The Little Wagon also provides a banquet room that holds up to 50 people, which would be perfect for large conferences or church functions. Call (812) 779-2077 to reserve today.
Well, now you know all bout the Little Wagon Buffet and I must tell you, it is well worth the drive. But don't believe me! Try it yourself. It is located on Highway 41 at the Patoka exit, just three miles north of Princeton. It is open six days a week: Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Last Updated: June 13, 2001

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