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By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Poinsettia Tips - Keep poinsettias well watered and away from direct sun and heat sources, such as fireplaces or radiators. They'll droop at the drop of a hat and won't recover well. Miscellaneous Tips In moderation, add the wood ash from your fireplace to your compost heap. More ... Taking care of those indoor plants By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Houseplant Help Low light, low humidity, dry air and too much soil moisture are the primary culprits that can weaken and destroy our indoor plants. Proper management of these growing factors, of course, is essential to your maintaining healthy vigorous houseplants. How then, you may ask, do I kno... More ... Strange but True By SAMANTHA WEAVER • Perhaps unsurprisingly, it was feminist author Gloria Steinem who defined a liberated woman as "one who has sex before marriage and a job after." It should be noted, however, that she made that observation in the early days of the feminist movement, before those activities became quite as wi... More ... Local Social Security office moves Individuals who need to visit the Gainesville Social Security office will soon do so at a new location. The local SSA office will move from 1865 Thompson Bridge Road just a mile down the road to the new location 2565 Thompson Bridge Road, located in the Rubicon building, suite 210. SSA will be open... More ... Now Here's a Tip By JOANN DERSON If you're having trouble with your car's battery, follow this tip from B.D. of Virginia: "Disconnect the battery terminals and clean them with a wire brush. Reconnect and smear with petroleum jelly. The jelly will prevent corrosion and help keep the battery cranking all winter. More ...
Low-stress holidays: scale back, organize and delegate By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA Q: I am so tired of putting up tons of lights and decorations all around my house each holiday season! But I feel like I have to do it to put my family in good spirits and to help the neighborhood look festive. By the time Christmas rolls around I'm exhausted from decorating, parties, cooking and b... More ... Dollars and Sense Holiday gifts under $25 make excellent gifts BY DAVID UFFINGTON Selecting gifts while on a budget isn't difficult when you plan ahead. The key is to think about the recipient's hobbies, tastes and interests. Here are some ideas for gifts under $25. -A subscription to the recipient's favorite magazine. Ask that the magazine send the gift subscription notificati... More ...
Due to a shortage of foster homes in Western North Carolina, the Department of Social Services has sometimes had to send local foster children to other parts of the state to receive care. Truett Baptist Association has created a partnership of local agencies to try to keep those foster children in ... More ... |
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