Snake Safety; Important tips for your family
By: Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Extension Service Agent UGA
      As our long hot summer approaches we receive more snake related calls. Of course we all want to avoid snakes. If you have a large amount of snakes you need to determine if you have ideal conditions for a snake to have a reason to stay around. Is your house surrounded by natural countryside with ...
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A beautiful sight in nature-or a nuisance
By JOAN CROTHERS Sentinel Editor
      When the Canada geese were first introduced to the Lake Chatuge area by the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), many homeowners along the lakeshore were delighted to see the very attentive mother and father sailing smoothly along on the lake's surface, e...
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Outdoor Conservation Tips
      There are many waterSmart tips to help you beat the drought. Plants need 1 inch of water every 7 to 10 days to stay healthy. Try these five to help them thrive: .Water only once a week. When it hasn't rained, a deep soaking every week will provide your plants with plenty of moisture.
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Mountain Living Showcase
Attention Builders and Building Industry Companies:
      The Union-Towns Home Builders Association is excited to announce the upcoming MOUNTAIN LIVING SHOWCASE set to take place this summer, August 24th-26th, 2007 at Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris. The Mountain Living Showcase weekend is a 3-day event comprised of a Home Expo Show, a Parade of ...
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YHC Beetle Lab Update
      So far in 2007, thirty-one adult beetle & egg releases have been performed in Towns, Union, Fannin & Lumpkin counties, a total of 41,843 adult beetles & 15,492 beetle eggs, all on National Forest land.
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Now Here's a Tip
BY JOANN DERSON
      . How long do tennis shoes last? You can keep them smelling nice with baking soda or charcoal briquettes, but after about 500 miles of wear, the materials start to break down. If they are just your walkingaround shoes, you can stretch that a bit longer, but if you are a runner and rely on their st...
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Food Safety; children snacking alone
BY: NORMA FLANAGAN 4-H Director
      How can you be sure your child will have a safe and enjoyable snack when mom or dad are not at home to help? 1. Establish some basic "kitchen rules" and consider putting them in writing. 2. Teach your child the importance of clean hands, utensils and other basic food safety techniques.
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Donna's Day: Creative Family Fun
Recycle Your Picnic
BYDONNAERICKSON
      Ask kids what they like most about neighborhood or family picnics, and they'll likely say that being together with family and friends is the key ingredient that makes the outing fun and memorable. Sure, the hot dogs and potato salad are essential to a gathering, but it's the conversations, giggles...
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