Responsible Recycling
By Anne Mitchell Sentinel Guest Writer
      Hey, what's this? I already recycle. What else is there? Well, there's a good way, and there's a better way. As we work to make our recycling more effective and reduce the amount of recyclable material going into the transfer station, here are a few hints to help.
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Healthy 'tween' habits - healthier adult weights
By Norma Flanagan Tips for 4-H and Youth
      Help girls develop healthy eating habits early to avoid problems later. American girls who are overweight in their "tween" years - between 9 and 12 years old - are 10 times more likely to grow into overweight adults, says a recent Journal of Pediatrics report. Experts say a good family nutrition...
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Don't give a plant to a 'brown thumb'
By Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Sentinel Guest Writer
      Extension Tips Giving a plant to someone without a green thumb can be like giving a pet to someone who isn't an animal lover. "How long potted plants remain attractive depends on the care you give them," said Jim Crawford, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Coordinator in Jefferson C...
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"Creattiing A Backyard Habiittatt"
      Watching wildlife can be fun and relaxing, and when you can view them from your own deck, it's even better. The right ingredients will bring mammals, butterflies and birds into your backyard. Our speaker will teach us how to understand the needs of wildlife and how to provide these in their correc...
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Water Conservation Poster Winners Announced!
     The Towns County Environmental Science class is proud to announce the winners of the Water Conservation Poster Contest. They are: Laura Burch, Andrew Griffin, and Hunter Moss (all from Ms. Blythe's first grade class). The winners received a 2 hour Fun World time card donated from Fun World. Thanks t...
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Drought Doesn't Have to Equal Dead Landscapes
BY: ROBERT N. BREWER, JR.
      Just because you can't water shouldn't keep Georgians from gardening this fall. You don't need a lot of water to have a lovely landscape. The secret is in the soil.
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