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By ROBERT N. BREWER, JR. Extension Service Agent UGA It's that time again, the lady beetles are back. This publication by Beverly Sparks is timely indeed. Native and exotic species of lady beetles are some of our most successful predators are highly beneficial. There are approximately 480 species in the family Coccinellidae in North America. Lady b... More ... Victory Junction accepting camper applications The Victory Junction Gang Camp has changed the lives of more than 4,500 campers since its opening in 2004 and expects to continue this tradition during the summer of 2007. The camp gives children ages 7-15 with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses a life changing camping experience free ... More ... Adopt-A-Campground Looking to try something new this year? Consider volunteering for your local Chattahoochee National Forest! The Brasstown and Toccoa Ranger Districts are seeking people interested in helping others and the environment. Here are two ways you can help. More ... Dollars and Sense America's cheapest family By DAVID UFFINGTON Some financial advice books work - and some don't. "America's Cheapest Family Gets You Right on the Money," by Steve and Annette Economides (Three Rivers Press), is one of the questionable ones. The book, subtitled "Your Guide to Living Better, Spending Less, and Cashing in on Your Dreams," has p... More ...
Cheezer is an altered male black and gray tabby about four years old. He's a very friendly sort of guy, but needs special food because of a sensitive stomach, so he should probably be the only cat in a home. He'd really like to have a nice loving family. Shelter # AO1843635 More ... Strange But True By SAMANTHA WEAVER + With April 15 right around the corner, you might want to note that Matthew is the patron saint of tax collectors. + It's well-known that noted American poet Emily Dickinson was a recluse, but she had some other quirks of personality that aren't as commonly known. More ...
Buick's Legendary GS and GSX CRUISIN' By Greg Zyla Q: I am a fan of the Buick Gran Sport (GS) muscle cars from the '60s. Which one is the most collectible? - K.M., Pennsylvania A: In 1970, Buick rewrote the muscle-car book with the introduction of the GSX line, an option that could be added to the GS. The base GSX came with a huge 455-inch V-8 th... More ... Moments in Time + On March 1, 1692, in Salem, Mass., three women are charged with the illegal practice of witchcraft. More than 150 people were later accused of Satanic practices and the resulting trials ended in the execution of 19 innocent women and men. + On March 3, 1863, during the Civil War, the U.S. Congre... More ... BodySense has SPANX® Body Sense carries the now very popular SPANXR which is part of this year's fashion around the globe. SPANX literature says, "Every product we make at SPANX is born from that moment where we think an "ah ha" as we think of ways to improve, refine and update product for womens that help them look an... More ... Curves® supports communities nationwide with 9th annual food drive Curves of Blairsville will be participating in the Curves Food Drive to benefit local food banks. Last year, the Curves Food Drive collected 11 million pounds of food for local communities all over the world. More ...
Darrin Sparks, Cadence Bank President in Blairsville, recently announced that Lisa Weldon has joined the staff at the Blairsville Banking office in Customer Service. "We are very pleased to have Lisa join our team," said Sparks. More ... Tops Records By LARRY COX Q: I purchased a collection of 1,750 78 rpm recordings from an estate sale several weeks ago. The records are all songs issued on the Tops label and originally belonged to a distributor. They are still in their cardboard mailing cartons from the 1950s. I paid $2,000 for the entire collection and wo... More ... Age recommendation for meningococcal vaccine expanded Recent emphasis on meningococcal vaccine for college students may have led people to think that the illness is a problem only on college campuses. While it continues to be a problem on college campuses, the truth is that anyone can get it. Surprisingly, meningococcal disease is also a threat for in... More ... New entrepreneur workshops coming to NGTC A new series of workshops is being offered to local agricultural producers, artisans and other entrepreneurs as part of an Asset- Based Development Initiative to capitalize on traditional arts, culture, and heritage in order to impact economic development in the seven-county area served by North Ge... More ... Grace Community Presbyterian Church to hold Mission Conference March 8-11 has been chosen as the dates for the 2007 Mission Conference of the Grace Community Presbyterian Church. Keynote speaker is Dr. Tom Hale, M.D. Dr. Hale is a surgeon and author who served with his wife, Dr. Cynthia Hale, M.D. (a Pediatrician, concert pianist and public health educator), ... More ...
Support continues to pour in for the new Electrical Lineworker Apprentice Certificate Program to start at North Georgia Technical College Clarkesville Campus Spring Quarter 2007. Crews from Habersham EMC and Jackson EMC constructed the EMC line for the outdoor lab, while a Georgia Power crew constr... More ... |
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