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Gardening Time to catch up on busy month Keith C. Hansen Smith County Horticulturist February is a busy month for gardeners, with both indoor and outdoor activities. What's going on outdoors? February is a good time to prune. However, do not prune spring-flowering plants such as spirea (bridal wreath), azalea, forsythia or quince until after they bloom. More ... Tip of the Week Time to prune plum trees The plum tree you planted last year survived. Now what? If your tree grew vigorously last year it may be time to prune it. Plum trees should be pruned in the late winter, just before the bud breaks. Open center pruning is recommended for stone fruit trees and should be done when the tree is one... More ... TJC seeks female role models for a special program Women who use math, science, engineering and technology in their careers are being sought as role models for Expanding Your Horizons, a half-day of career workshops for middle school girls, to be held 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Tyler Junior College. More ... MILITARY NEWS Army Spec. Jason M. Allbaugh has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army... More ... Nutrition Celebrate National Heart month with good habits Natalie Roberts Love is in the air, and discounted Valentine candies line the store shelves, tempting you to buy more of that chocolate flavored, cream filled heart attack in a wrapper. Did you know that 64 percent of Americans are considered overweight or obese? More ... Hearts in the Park Come kick off March's National Nutrition Month with Hearts in the Park Fun Run/Walk and Health Fair. When: Saturday, March 3rd Where: Rose Rudman Park, Tyler, TX Times: 8:15 a.m. - On-Site Registration 8:45 a.m. More ...
Food Check Out Week was a hit this year, according to Joe Parsely, Cherokee County Farm Bureau president. The group held a "Farmer's Share Lunch." This was a lunch consisting of a sausage wrapped in a tortilla, a bag of chips and a drink for 25 cents. More ... Bullard SBC to offer neighborhood center in conjunction with CFFL Cancer Foundation for Life will open the first Neighborhood Center associated with the unique exercise program "FitSteps" on March 6 at Bullard Southern Baptist Church. More ...
Friendships reignite after 40 years ANTOINETTE JACKSON We wore out the sidewalk on West 64th Place from our corner house at 3455 to the corner house on the end of the block at 3403. Maybe not literally, but if South Side Chicago's strong cement sidewalks could wear out, my cousins Marietta and Betty Luparello and I would have done it. More ... Genealogy group sets research fair The seventh annual Family History Fair is set for Saturday, March 10, in Tyler. This seminar is open to the public at no charge. More ...
Bank recognizes award recipients During the February board meeting, Vice Chairman Jeff Austin III announced the 2006 Community Involvement Award recipients. In keeping with the bank's commitment to their employees and the community, Austin Bank recognized Vickie Lotito of Jacksonville and Margie Allen of Emory for service to thei... More ...
Rene Adams to wed Thomas Eubanks Bob and Donna Manasco of Whitehouse are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Rene Adams of Chandler, to Thomas Eubanks of Jacksonville. Thomas is the son of James and Louise Eubanks of Jacksonville. Rene is a graduate of Whitehouse High School and attende... More ... HOME TIPS Common-sense planning for an accessible home By James and Morris Carey With the nation's baby boomers approaching retirement, universal home design takes on new importance. Universal home design means being mindful of everyone rather than just the "average" person, and designing with common sense. More ... |
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