Fish for Free on July 4
      To encourage more people to get outside and on the water, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission announces a free fishing day. On July 4 from midnight until 11:59 p.m., anyone- resident or non-resident- can fish in any public water, including coastal waters, in North Carolina without purchasing a...
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Presentation for potential development of closed county landfill
      There will be a presentation concerning a potential joint project with Pacesetters at 9:30 am Saturday, June 23. The presentation will focus on the development of the closed Cherokee County Landfill for the production of a large variety of organically produced fish, small livestock, vegetables, gr...
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Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors Gives $1,000 to the Community Council
      The Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors donated $1,000 to the "Partners in Service" Campaign of the Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center. The annoucement was made by Karen Godfrey, President of the Board. "The Board of Realtors is pleased to support the work of t...
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Summer a Great Time to Enroll in Hunter Education
      Hunting seasons may be months away, but summer is an ideal time to enroll in a Hunter Education Course. Whether for basic instruction required to obtain that first hunting license, or to update skills for a long-time hunter, taking a Hunter Education Course in the summertime is easy.
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Realtor keeps her promise
     Lisa DiCuffa, of Foxfire Realty group is still keeping her promise to donate $100 per Real Estate sale Here she is presenting a check to Nancie Williamson! She also invites all dogs to her Annual Dog showand Parade at Wings and Things 10 am July 4th benefiting her favorite cause.
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Top 10 reasons to replace your garage door system
      Top 10 reasons to replace your garage door system (643 words, US, CAN) (MS) - Replacing your old garage door system can completely change the appearance of your garage and bring undeniable advantages to your home.
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Water Landscapes Efficiently
      There are certain ingredients vital to the survival of your landscaping. One of the most important is water. H2O is the lifeblood of plants, trees and lawns. Still, as simple as watering your lawn and garden may seem, there is in fact a science behind doing so correctly and efficiently.
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Foods (and more) That Can Be Toxic to Pets
      People love to pamper their pets and one way they do so is through the treats they bestow. Many pet owners have become wise to the potential fillers, preservatives and generally unhealthy ingredients in some of the commercially produced pet foods. They may turn to natural or home-cooked foods to ...
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Outdoor Rugs ... Complete Outdoor Living Spaces
      Our indoor living spaces have never felt complete without the warmth, softness and color provided by rugs. With the trend toward decorating outdoor living spaces, it only makes sense that the same should apply.
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Tips for Frugal Gardening
      Who doesn't want a picture-perfect garden? After all, if you're going to invest the time and effort into revamping your landscape you don't want to cut corners, right? Actually, you can take shortcuts in the garden to save a lot of money without compromising the finished product. This mostly invo...
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THIS IS A HAMMER
Stain, Stain Go Away
By Samantha Mazzotta
      Q: This spring I discovered that the compressor I had stored in my "garden shed" had sprung a leak in the tank and there was a large oil stain (wet) on the concrete floor. First I tried the "cat litter" treatment, but that did not lift all of the stain. Then I tried your idea of the ready-mix conc...
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A Garden Shed or Home Office?
      Imagine sealing a deal in Boston while wearing pajamas in a 'garden shed' in California. It's not that strange. Telecommuting has come of age. Offices are getting smaller as people are seeing the sense in working from home. Consider Nancy, part of a growing trend of people with an office on their...
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Deep Root Feeders Water Effectively During Drought
      According to the National Climatic Data Center, 2006 was the warmest year on record. And another hot year is underway! Heat hits landscapes hard. Drought can occur, scorching grass and stressing trees and shrubs leaving them vulnerable to disease. Watering with a deep root feeding system like the...
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How to Create a Home Office
      In recent years, installing a home office has become a popular renovation project. Many homeowners are turning spare bedrooms or finished basements into home offices to enjoy a more flexible work/life schedule. Others are working full-time from home.
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Tree House Tips
      Atree house can be a place of wonder and imagination for children. It can also be a great construction project Dad and kids can worth on together.
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