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Thanks to a reader who wrote that a stain eraser by Helmac works great to remove paint, correction fluid, and much more. She used it on clothes that were washed before the stain was removed and it works wonders. The stain eras er comes in a pen-like tube and is sold by Ebersol’s Fabrics, 558 Gibbons Rd., Bird-in-Hand, Pa. 17505. ANSWER Linda Miller wanted to know how to raise thick stalks of rhubarb. Thanks to Lowell Pepple, Orrtown; and Karen Kinnane, Shartlesville; and Cather ine Parrish, for sending tips. trouble-free silo unloader, then look to Van Dale. Whether you choose Maflnum with the Magnum or SD 2000 Surface Performance Plus", Drive, or Magna-Matic 360 or impeller CD 3000 Center Drive, you’ve chosen a silo unloader that - - just won't let you down. Van Dale... since 1950. Still ahead of the pack! 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ANSWER Anna Grace Moore, Cochranville, wanted to know how to make ’ crafts with Christmas or birthday cards. Thanks to Karen Kinnane, Shartlesville, for writing that the cards make great gift cards for packages. • Open card, cut apart the four parts with scissors. • Put together the front of card and the all white section from the back. • Cut through both layers around design with pinking shears. • Punch two tiny holes neartopor on right side. Thread thin, coordinating ribbon through holes and make a neat bow on picture side. Use the remaining parts of cards for scratch paper and notes to friends who are interested in ecology. ANSWER A Lehighton subscriber has an appliance called Merit Quik Chef Fast Grille with the card and plug with it. She wanted to know where she could purchase a plug or have the address of the company that makes the grill so that she could purchase some instructions? 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