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HAGERSTOWN - Buckshot, Katie and Obu-Jet are rolling in the money. When Ken Kemper, the former owner of the dogs, died of cancer last year, the well-heeled hounds inherited a house in Hagerstown and $400,000 from his estate. All together, the tail-wagging trio is worth about $800,000. The dogs live at their house on Marion Street with caretaker Roy Grady. "They get the best care," Grady said. "They don't know they have more money than most people. " When Katie sneaked out the gate last summer and was struck by a car, she received the best medical attention available, including 40 visits to the veterinarian's office to mend her broken legs and hip, Grady said.

By E.T. MOORE MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - Walking through the doors of the Red Wolf Grill brought back some old memories for me as expected. But once inside, my companions and I began to create some new memories of an upscale restaurant trying very hard to please. For the most part, the owners and staff succeeded in pleasing us as we were seated comfortably in what used to be a bank I frequented with my mother when I was a child. The crisp black and white decor blended nicely with the marble walls and pillars left over from the previous incarnation.

With a trio of chili cook-off contests on the horizon, and as contestants put the final touches on chili cook-off recipes for cash and bragging rights, let's leave the heavy lifting to the chef. It's time to get some chili. Starting Saturday, those hoping to taste the results of other people's toil have three chili contests to choose from. The Suns Chili Cook-Off and Music Festival returns Saturday, Sept. 25. There are two out-of-state cook-offs set for Oct. 2: Mainstreet Martinsburg Chili Cook-off in downtown Martinsburg, W.Va.

Sept. 6 - Sept. 12 The Washington County Commission on Aging offers noon lunches to anyone 60 years and older at seven locations - Hancock, Smithsburg, Keedysville, Williamsport and three in Hagerstown. A two-day reservation notice is required and a donation is asked per meal. For information, call 301-790-0275. Weekly menu Wednesday - Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, melon cup, whole-grain bread and milk. Thursday - Turkey cold-cut sub with lettuce, tomato and onions, Mediterranean seafood chowder, banana and milk.

Washington County Oct. 19 to 23 Elementary Monday - rib nibblers with barbecue sauce, vegetable rice casserole, pineapple tidbits, fruit turnover and milk. Tuesday - chicken nuggets, whipped potatoes with gravy, peas, peaches and milk. Wednesday - chili with corn muffin or steamer on roll, green beans, mixed fruit, Italian ice and milk. Thursday - French dip roast beef sandwich, seasoned potato wedges, beef gravy cup, apple and milk.

Healthful eating: Recipes Grape-nuts Loaf 2 eggs 1 cup Grape-nuts cereal 1 1/2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup nuts, chopped 1 tablespoon onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 tablespoons margarine Beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients. Let stand for 20 minutes until moisture has been absorbed. Place in greased 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serves 6. Oatmeal Walnut Patties with Mushroom Gravy 2 eggs 1 cup oatmeal, dry 1 cup ground walnuts 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 medium onion, minced 1 teaspoon salt pinch of sage 1 tablespoon soy sauce Beat eggs and combine all other ingredients with them.