New Year's Resolutions in Shades of Green
By Jennifer Cordier Plant Rescue Team
      It is 2008 --- a brand new year. Our mountains and valleys are quiet, the trees are bare and hoarfrost shimmers on high mountain peaks. As nature rests, we too take time to sit by a fireplace, read a good book, reflect on the past and plan for new year.
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Continuing Education on native plants at Tri-County Community College
      Looking forward to spring after the recent cold weather? Treat yourself to six Thursday afternoons this spring with a local naturalist learning more about native plants of the southern Appalachians! Tri-County Community College's Continuing Education program is offering a course from 1-4pm on Thur...
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How to Have a Beautiful Spring Garden Despite Drought
      In these times of severe drought in many parts of the country, consumers are desperate for plants that will make their gardens shine, in spite of water restrictions. The secret is selecting plants that are naturally not thirsty.
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Towns County Real Estate Transactions December 17-21, 2007
      Louis C & Nadine H Gentry sold to Billy J, Sr & Zadie B Peters Lot 2 and part of Lot 1, Block F at 3127 Chatuge Overlook in Lake Forest Estates for $382,000. Frank & Brooke Leatherwood sold to SBA Towers II, Inc 10,000sqft at Young Harris Site off Hwy 76 for $157,000.
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Bulging Floor? Check Joists
BY SAMMAZZOTTA
      Q: I saw your column a while back about sagging floorboards. Well, have the opposite problem. A couple of spots underneath my livingroom carpet feel like there is a "hump" there.
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Pet Stores Quarantined due to Psittacosis
      The Georgia Department of Agriculture is quarantining PetSmart stores in the state and a Superpetz store in Martinez due to psittacosis, a bird disease that can be transferred to humans, Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin announced today.
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Good Housekeeping One
New England Cod Chowder
      A creamy winter warmer made with potatoes, fennel, carrots and chunks of codfish. COOK: 20 minutes TOTAL: 50 minutes MAKES: About 10 cups of soup or 5 main-dish servings 4 slices bacon 3 medium carrots, each cut lengthwise in half,
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Good Housekeeping Two
Hot White Chocolate
      A touch of almond extract gives this comforting winterwarmer a deliciously nutty aroma. COOK: 5 minutes TOTAL: 15 minutes MAKES: 4 servings 1 quart milk 3 ounces white chocolate,
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Donna's Day, Creative family fun
Publish Your Own Night Night Book
BYDONNAERICKSON
      Make a family reading resolution this year, and kick it off with a brand-new book you publish with the youngest budding reader in your family. To get you started, here are some ideas for your first book, titled "Night Night Book." Not only will your child have a one-of-akind book to enjoy, but als...
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Now Here's A Tip
BY JOANN DERSON
      • January Sales Items: Get great deals on leftover holiday decorations and cards, appliances and furniture, as well as linens, towels and other "white sale" items. • Keep a few fabric-softener sheets in the linen closet. It will keep the towels smelling fresh. If you have lots of extr...
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