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By: Anne Mitchell Plant Rescue Team Springtime is breathtaking; summer is lush, autumn is glorious. But winter may be my favorite season in the Georgia mountains. For one thing, you can walk in the woods without having to contend with snakes, yellow jackets or gnats. For another, you can see forever. More ... Resolve to be Ready in 2008 Residents Urged to Prepare for Disasters 2008 PREPAREDNESSARTICLE SERIES - FOUR Previously we talked about pandemic influenza and how it might develop and spread. Today, let's look at some specific steps that we can take to prepare. If a pandemic were to occur, experts estimate that up to 50% of our population could be affected. More ...
By: Robert N. Brewer, Jr. Extension Tips Bird houses can be a great way to attract birds to your yard and if you want a unique natural look, the gourd bird houses may be the way to do so. The first thing that comes into mind when it comes to creating bird houses is to find the perfect gourd. This can surely help in saving effort and mone... More ...
By: Norma Flanagan Tips for 4-H and Youth Twenty-five million students ride on school buses. If you're a school bus ride, follow these safety tips - they can help prevent injury. Line up facing the school bus door- not along the side of the school bus. •Don't play in the street while waiting for the school bus. More ... New Dollar General Store to hold Grand Opening in Young Harris Shoppers in Young Harris will have a new place to shop for basic consumable merchandise at everyday low prices when Dollar General opens its new store at 1374 US Highway 76. The grand opening is scheduled to begin Saturday, March 8 at 9 a.m., and continue through March 9. The new 8,249- square-foo... More ... YHC beetle lab update By: Dr. Paul Arnold This is the second of our monthly updates on the progress of Sasajiscymnus beetle production in the Young Harris College Beetle Laboratory for the year 2008. I. Brief Statement of Financial Condition As of February 22, 2008, we have a balance of $35,019 in our Hemlock Project restricted accou... More ...
Lint Buildup Can Fuel Dryer Fire BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA Q: I read another columnist recently who warned about keeping dryer vents clean and free of lint, in order to prevent a house fire. Since then, I've cleaned the lint trap after every load, and had my son clean behind the dryer (as he's strong enough to move the appliance). Is there any other area ... More ... Donations come to SAFE for opening of Young Harris store Businesses in Union and Towns counties have stepped up to the plate to provide paint and supplies to S.A.F.E. for their thrift store projects. The S.A.F.E. Thrift Store in Blairsville and the S.A.F.E. Again Thrift Store in Young Harris serve the community by providing quality items for resale. The... More ... To your good health How to Choose Heartburn Medicine BY PAUL G. DONOHUE, M.D. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Please explain the difference between Protonix and the other medications available for GERD. I have been on Protonix for nine months, and no one is able to give me a clear definition. -- E.S. More ... Historical heritage of Towns should be preserved Towns County Historical Society held their Annual Public Meeting on February 16, 2008 at the Courthouse. Historical Society President Lynne Marshall opened the meeting with several items of business for the TCHS members. She announced a Heritage Festival that is being planned for Saturday, May 24,... More ... Company recalls crackers due to unlisted ingredients Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is alerting Georgians to the recall of a brand of cracker because it contains ingredients that are not listed on the label. Wang Globalnet, Brooklyn, NY, is recalling 19- gram packages of Lotte Margaret Brand Korean Cracker because they may contain eggs, pe... More ... Towns County Real Estate Transactions Recorded February 11 to 15, 2008 Trinity Builders, Inc (Samuel Pollock & George C Gienger) sold to Donald C, Sr & Arliss D Perriello 1.072 acres Lot 2 on Cedar Cliff Rd in Russell Manor Subdivision Phase III for $215,000. Beatrice Parrish gave to Brenda & Herman Hathcock 2.25 acres on Furman Gribble Rd off Hwy 76 West. More ...
Robert Brewer, Towns County Extension Service agent, gave a PowerPoint program on Watersmart tips for our homes and our landscaping at the February 28, 2008 Hiawassee Garden Club meeting. Even though Georgia has recently moved from Level 4- Exceptional Drought to Level 3-Extreme Drought, we still ... More ... |
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