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J.A. Bolton | Making use of what you have
When my Mom was a child, back in the 1930s, the effects of this country’s Great Depression were still very evident. It had filtered down to just about every household in America.
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Paige Burns ClarkExtension @ Your Service
Unless you enjoy keeping up with the latest trends on social media, you may have missed the growth of a recent fad: houseplants.
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Hamlet Middle honor roll for 2nd nine weeks
Hamlet Middle School recently named its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
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Mineral Springs honor roll for 2nd nine weeks
Mineral Springs recently named its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
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West Rock honor roll, 2nd nine weeks
West Rockingham Elementary recently named its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
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The one that didn’t get away
Several years ago my wife and I were invited to go and do some night fishing for crappie at Lake Jordon. Our friend had a nice pontoon boat that was very comfortable to fish from.
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Considerations for weaning calves
With spring a couple of months away, it’s time for cattle producers to begin planning to wean last year’s calf crop. Cattle producers have the goal to keep calves healthy and growing throughout the entire weaning process while maintaining profitability. We all know weaning is a stressful experience for both calves and their dams and while we cannot totally alleviate stress, there are some management practices that can be used to help minimize it during the process.
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Missing movie theater popcorn? Here’s how to make it at home.
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, I went to the movies a lot, often alone, and I’d see pretty much anything, because the golden-salty greatness that is movie theater popcorn makes seeing almost anything worthwhile. I’d order the large size (only a dollar more — they’re practically paying you to get it!), eat until my mouth hurt, then put the rest in a plastic bag to take home. Yes, I brought a plastic bag to the theater expressly for this purpose. And over the course of a dozen pre-COVID-19 Dinner at a Movie reviews, it was my total pleasure to learn more about the nuances of movie popcorn from Seattle Times film (and book, and popcorn) critic Moira Macdonald. I miss the movies and I miss Moira — but I can still see both of them, if only on a home screen. I’ve probably missed movie popcorn an inordinate amount over the last 17 years, I mean, 10 months.
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Ashley Chapel’s honor roll for second 9 weeks
Ashley Chapel Educational Center recently named its Honor Roll for the second nine weeks.
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Tree of the Month: English Holly
Photo courtesy of the Hamlet Tree and Beautification Group
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A nice Christmas surprise
By J.A. Bolton
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Springtime broccoli is made in winter
In Richmond County, the farmers’ market starts up in late April or early May, but local growers typically have little to sell at that time. A market window is thus available for crops that are ready to harvest at that time. For example, at the Sandhills AGInnovation Center Demo Farm we will be testing an overwintering, sprouting broccoli that can be planted in late summer or early fall to provide a 3-week harvest in early spring. This new variety needs protection only if the temperature drops below 20oF. We will also see if customers will buy it, since it differs from standard heading varieties.
