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Home & Garden November 29, 2007
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Towns third grade classes decorate at BVR
Becky Landress Sentinel Writer
      The third grade classes at Towns County Elementary got a special treat on Monday, after returning to school from their Thanksgiving Holiday break. Five classes loaded a school bus and headed down to Brasstown Valley Resort for a special day of decorating gingerbread houses with friends.
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Keep Your Tree Looking Its Best
      1. Select a fresh tree. The needles should be moist and not break when bent with fingers. 2. Store your tree out of direct sunlight and away from drafts. 3.
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Winterize outdoor pipes now, before they freeze
By Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Sentinel Guest Writer
      Extension Tips A few precautions now can save a lot of time, money and even water later. Depending on where you live in droughtstricken Georgia, it may have been a while since you've been allowed to water your lawn. But don't forget about your irrigation system or leave it unprotected this winter...
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Towns County FFA Poinsettias for sale
     They are $8 each, with your choice of a green or red wrapper with a bow. There are only 100 plants available. They will be sold on a first come first served bases. For more information call 706-896-4131 ex 1216.
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November Gardening Chores
By: Robert N. Brewer, Jr.
      Extension Tips November is the month when cleaning up the garden and getting prepared for the winter months ahead takes front and center stage. This month and for the next several months the window of opportunity for transplanting trees and shrubs without causing stress for the plants is open.
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Century 21 Scenic Realty holds Thanksgiving Celebration to benefit SAFE
      Century 21 Scenic Realty of Young Harris, GA held a Thanksgiving Celebration on November 13th honoring their clients. Rick Andrews, the owner, requested guests to bring donations for S.A.F.E. (Support in Abusive Family Emergencies) and provided a list of their most necessary items on the back of t...
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Some new helpful hints!
      Did You Know that drinking two glasses of Gatorade can relieve headache pain almost immediately without the unpleasant side effects caused by traditional 'pain relievers.
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This is a hammer- Water conservation at home
BY SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA
      This year saw unprecedented water shortages in the Southeast, as drought and a battle over available supplies took its toll on the region. The crisis drew attention to the impact of both individual water use and large-scale water management. But while it appeared to be limited to just one area of ...
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Donna's Day: Creative Family Fun
Create Ice Crystals That Never Melt
BY DONNA ERICKSON
      These one-of-a-kind sparkling crystals might appear overnight, but they'll last through the first thaw. Spend a few minutes with your family on a quiet evening this week, and make the first step of this winter craft using plain white pipe cleaners and a magic solution. Go to bed with visions of su...
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