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have problems with little whippersnappers running willy-nilly around the floor of the Garden, demanding hugs from Carmelo Anthony. And just because that happened, it doesn't mean we have to watch Monica Seles get stabbed again, Nancy Kerrigan get bashed again or the guy in the fan suit crashing into the ring during the Holyfield-Bowe title fight. Actually, I wouldn't mind if they showed that helicopter crash into the ring again. But that doesn't mean we need a grim backstory rehashing the fan man's life. The story can end with the paraglide into the top rope... maybe a few seconds of the subsequent walloping he took at the hands of ringside security, but that's it... end it there. I think we should stop with the soap-opera stuff. I think we should let the actual games be what we talk about. I further think that I now stand guilty for contributing to the very thing I've been complaining about, but just like the "renew lease?" prompt on the iPad that nobody understands but accepts anyway, it was something that needed to be said.
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So, just after the Oregon Ducks did what was right in beating the Duke Blue Devils in the NCAA tournament, legendar y coach Mike Krzyzewski summoned the dark side of his personality and yelled at another team's player. I'm not quite sure what the rule is when it comes to something like this — ever yone knows you're supposed to talk only to your own team. I mean, you are supposed to hide stuff from the other team. But this was after the game, so it's not like you could call a technical on the guy. And while we all know it's bad for m to d e n i g r ate another team's players, let's not forget the first thing: They're schoolkids. They're there to learn. They can handle a little criticism. Coach K told the other team's kid that he was too good a player to take a last minute three-point shot to run up the score. The kid replied, "my bad," adding that he respected Coach K "so much."
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Does that sound like an epic blow-up? Doesn't it actually sound nice in a way? It's not like they were insulting each other's wives and girlfriends. All this really said to me was that Coach K will go on to become the retired guy who really likes to take care of his lawn and is not afraid to tell this to groundskeepers and pesky pizza delivery drivers who insist on walking through the flowerbed. Besides, he missed the rest of the point: Oregon's Dillon Brooks took the shot because the Ducks had too much respect for Duke's well-coached squad. The Ducks were not leaving anything to chance. But it's not like the NBA is any bastion of civility. Does anyone really care who Lebron James is unfollowing on Twitter? If Stephen Curry tracks the trajectory of every shot he makes, instead of simply turning Mark Vasto is a veteran and running back on defense? He's busy. He sportswriter who lives in had things to do. He New Jersey. wasn't showing anybody © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc. up. Besides, they too
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HEALTHY WOMAN EVENT APRIL 26 On Tuesday, April 26, the Crossroads Community Hospital Healthy Woman council is hosting their annual dinner. In the past, the speaker has been inspirational and motivational, from celebrities to survivors to “biggest losers”. The evening has always been entertaining, but we wanted to really bring the enjoyment this year. “Laughter is the Best Medicine” is the theme for this year’s Healthy Wo m a n d i n n e r . Entertainment will be provided by Scott Burton, award-winning comedian and juggler, who happens to be a cancer survivor.
“When we looked at our speaking options, we started to look at comedians that we could bring to Mt. Vernon. Scott Burton was the funniest and most entertaining option available to us, and it really fits with the mission of healthy woman as he talks about using humor to overcome life’s obstacles,” says Marcus Holland, Director of Marketing at Crossroads. The evening will start with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m., where 30 vendors will set up in the atrium of the Holiday Inn. Then dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. There will be door prizes given away by the vendors and
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CORLHS DEDICATION SERVICE Christ Our Rock Lutheran High School will hold a New Addition Dedication Service on Sunday, May 1 at 3:00 p.m. Doors will open at 2:00 p.m. with the dedication starting at 3:00 p.m. Refreshments and an open house will follow the service until 5:00 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to tour the entire facility and grounds. If you can’t attend but would like a tour, call 226-3315 or visit www.corlhs.org.
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CITY WIDE SPRING CLEANUP WEEK APRIL 25 THROUGH APRIL 29, 2016 The City of Centralia would like to announce that this year’s spring city wide cleanup event is scheduled for Monday, April 25 through Friday, April 29, 2016. This curbside pickup service is provided by the City of Centralia Public Works D e p a r t m e n t . Participation is limited to single-family residences, town homes, condominiums and apartments that do not exceed four units per building. All items are to be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on the assigned pickup day. Any item(s) not longer than 5 feet or more than 50 pounds left at the CURBSIDE at any of the above defined residential units will be picked up except for the following: 1. Yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, brush and tree material. 2. Household refuse/ garbage that should be put out for normal collection. 3. Large quantities of rocks, concrete and construction materials including roofing materials, siding and lumber (small amounts will be taken, no more than a 5 gallon bucket). 4. Tires or cans of paint. 5. Large automobile parts such as engines and transmissions.
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Ron Daniels, Regional Superintendent of Schools, hosted the annual High School Scholar Bowl on Friday, April 8, 2016. Teams from Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington and surrounding Counties were invited to attend. During a scholar bowl game, teams of five players are read questions by a moderator. There are two basic types of questions: toss-up questions and bonuses. Tossups are questions any player can attempt to answer. If the answer is correct, the team is given a bonus question to answer that they will solve using a team approach. Participants are given a time limit to state their answer. Centralia High School received first place. Wesclin High School students were awarded second place and Nashville High School captured third place. The All Tournament Team is made up of students who did exceptionally well during the entire competition. Trenton Rubenacker, Hamilton County High School; Trevor Fauss, Woodlawn Hi g h S c h o o l ; Kat i e Brethorts, Carlyle High School; Garrett Jones, Webber High School; Collin Henderson, Wesclin High School; and Ben Ashby, Centralia High School received the honor of securing a spot on the prestigious team.
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You gotta love it! President Raul Castro warned Cubans over the weekend that the United States was determined to end Cuba's socialist revolution, despite restoring relations and an Obama visit, saying oneparty communism was essential to defend the current system. Standing in front of a huge portrait of his brother Fidel, Raul spoke over two hours. He said Obama's desire to end U.S. sanctions was welcome but just a change of "method" in reference to efforts by Washington to bring political change to Cuba ever since the Castro brothers toppled a proAmerican government in 1959. Castro went on to say, "We are not naive, and we are aware of powerful external forces that aspire to, as they say, 'empower' non-state actors to generate agents of change and finish off the revolution by other means." So much for Obama's visit. The leaders of Cuba are still tyrants, and if you don't believe me, ask any Cuban American who escaped Fidel's rule of terror. I was taught years ago that if you lie down with dogs you'll wake up with fleas. In other words, you're as bad as the company you keep! Would I have made the trip to Cuba? The answer is NO! As much as I'd like to think evil people can change, it generally doesn't happen. And in my opinion, the Castros are the Castros are the Castros! The world at large has little respect for, or should I say fear of, America, from
Iran to Russia to China. Who is responsible? Take a guess. You got it, this current administration that has spent years drawing red lines that have been crossed, making agreements that are violated time and time again before the ink is dry. Let's face it, the Obama doctrine has made the world more dangerous. A perfect example was five years ago when Obama and then Secretary of State Hillary Clinton hailed the military campaign in Libya that toppled Muammar Gaddafi as one of the foreign policy triumphs of his Presidency. So much for his commitment, along with Clinton, to "lead from behind." On to the New York April 19 primary. I'm calling it for Trump. But why stop there? Trump will take California and Pennsylvania, too. Looking at the latest polls in The Donald's home turf, he has 54% support among the GOP primary voters, giving him an even bigger lead in delegates over Cruz. At this point Trump leads Cruz by 185 delegates. He has 45% of what he needs of 1,237 delegates, with the best yet to come. At stake in New York are 95 delegates. But Trump needs to keep in mind that in the GOP convention in July, the game is about winning on the first ballot or he could be done. Ever yone, including Trump, is saying the system is rigged. In my opinion, if you want to look at rigged, look at the Democratic Party with its regular delegates and those super delegates, who initially staked Hillary to a 400 point advantage. That's what I call rigged.
On to the Clinton / Sanders race. Will last Thursday's hot debate affect anything in New York? It won't. The fix is in for Clinton to win New York. Even the debate moderators controlled the debate for Hillary. Too many power backers in New York to think it would be any other way. But I hope I'm wrong. Going back to Trump, as promised, he has a new nickname for Hillary. Let's see, there's Lying Ted, Little Marco, Low Energy Jeb, and now there's Crooked Hillary, a perfect nickname for her. And speaking of corrupt, I understand that Hollywood's own Mr. and Mrs. George Clooney had a fund raiser for Crooked Hillary. It only cost $353,000 for a couple to attend. When Mr. Clooney was asked about the ticket price he had to admit it was obscene and went on to say, "It's horrible we have that kind of money in politics." Hollywood is Hypocrite Heaven. And yes, they are that stupid, believe it or not. They would have had to pay me $353,000 to attend! And I still wouldn't have voted for her! A final thought: Let me recommend everyone read Dick Morris' book, Power Grab. Until next week. To comment on this or any column in The Shopper’s Weekly, please mail to: Editor, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia IL 62801, email to info@theshoppersweekly.com or drop it off at the office on 301 E. Broadway. In order for your letter to be considered for publication, you must provide your signature and an address and phone number where you can be reached. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published.
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The Measure of Success Can you imagine what life would be like without a standard of weights and measures? We even have a department of weights and measures to standardize, monitor, and enforce proper weights and measures. Without proper standards there would be confusion, fraud, and mistakes of epic proportions. What about the measure of success? Humankind has its assessment of success, but the ultimate judge is God. The pinnacle of Jesus’ teaching is the Sermon on the Mount found in Matthew 5-7. Here we can see God’s assessment of the true measure of success. After Jesus concluded his teaching we find this postscript, “The crowds were amazed at His teaching because He taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law.” (Matthew 7:28) We have it on good authority, Jesus the Son of God’s measure on true success. Measure your life by Matthew 7. T H E M E ASU R E OF JUDGING. Judge not. Jesus gives an urgent warning, “Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgement you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” (Matthew 7:1-2) This should strike the fear of God in us. We
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will all stand before a just and holy God. We will be judged according to how we judged others. Jesus illustrates with a humorous analogy. A man tries to remove a speck from his brother’s eye when he has a plank in his own. Jesus calls him a hypocrite! Jesus said, “First remove the plank from your own eye and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.” (Matthew 7:3-6) Use the measure of mercy. Make this the mission of your life this week: Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others. T H E M E ASU R E OF PRAYER. Don’t give up. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened to you. For ev-
eryone who asks receives.” (Matthew 7:7-12) Jesus taught perseverance as the measure of praying with success. He illustrated with a father who knew how to give good gifts to his son. “How much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him.” (Matthew 7:9-11) Your mission today: never give up praying! Miracles happen every day. THE MEASURE OF THE GOLDEN RULE. “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12) Your mission this week: Never let a bad situation bring out the worst in you. Choose to stay positive! Be the strong and loving person God created you to be. THE MEASURE OF THE GATEWAY TO ETERNAL LIFE. Narrow is the way. Jesus said, “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction . . . Because narrow is the gate . . . which leads to life.” (Matthew 7:13-14) Jesus is the way. (John 14:6) Are you on the way? THE MEASURE OF THE PROPHETS. By their fruits you
shall know them. (Matthew 7:15-20) Be careful who you allow to speak into your life. What kind of fruits do they display? Is their life godly or ungodly? God will judge by our fruit. THE MEASURE OF OBEDIENCE TO GOD. “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.” (Matthew 7:21-23) A wise man will not measure his success by how much he reads and knows the Word of God, but by obedience to God. (Matthew 7:2427) I recently saw this post on Facebook, “Many books can inform you. But there’s only one that can transform you — the Holy Bible.” But I would add, only if you put it into practice. Use Jesus’ measure of success, not man’s. Every human life, preborn and born, is created with intention and purpose. How will you live out the beautiful life you’ve been given? Shalom, Cliff Sanders Eagle Life Ministries eagleslife8@gmail.com
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Cooking With Lizzie
Derby Day Brunch (Part 1) The horses have run for the roses since 1875. The derby is still off and running the first Saturday of May. This year May 7 is the big event. Across the south there are celebrations galore, with big floppy hats in derby style, and mint julep is the drink of choice. Gatherings are centered around lunch, dinner and brunches in honor of the occasion. Party conversations focus intensely on the race unless guests are distracted by country ham, fresh strawberries and mint juleps. My menu for Derby Day Brunch is: Citrus Burst Fruit Dip, Spring Spinach Salad, Brunch Eggs, Country Ham, Modern Beaten Biscuits, Marinated Asparagus Spears, Derby Pecan Tarts and Mint Juleps. I will share three of the recipes with you this week and the rest of the recipes will follow next week.
Brunch Eggs 2 T. unsalted butter or margarine 2½ T. all-purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese 1/8 tsp. hot sauce 5 slices bacon
Happenings At The Centralia Recreation Complex
CO-ED SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
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League Info
• Mandatory Captains Meeting: 6:00 p.m. Thursday, May 26 at the Centralia Recreation Complex. • Each player must sign the roster / hold harmless agreement before the first game. The roster maximum is 15 players. • Must be over 18 to play. • There will be no separate divisions • Roster changes must be final before the last game. The rosters will be frozen, and no substitutions can be made before the tournament.
HORSESHOE PITCHING LEAGUE
Registration Now – April 29th
Leagues To Begin June 9th - July 14th
• Games will be held at Fairview Park on Thursday Night. • Must be 18 years or older to participate • Mandatory Captains Meeting held on Thursday, May 19th • 2 players per team • $60 per team
Notes: Sponsorships are acceptable and encouraged. All forms can be found at the Centralia Recreation Complex for your convenience. Registration Form and Hold Harmless Release are needed to participate. Anyone registering after April 29 will be charged a $20 late fee. No refunds will be given Registration will be accepted at the after the League has been set. Centralia Recreation Complex, 115 E. For more information, contact Brenton Ward 2nd St., Centralia, IL, 62801 at 618-532-3214 or bwardcrc@gmail.com
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CO-ED SAND VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Registration: May 16th through June 4th at the Centralia Recreation Complex Team Fee: $100 (15 player roster maximum) Games Will Be Played on Thursday Evenings At Fairview Park. Rosters Can Be Picked Up At The Centralia Recreation Complex Anticipated Start Date: June 16th Questions: Contact Jacy Chapman at 532-3214 or jchap.crcprograms@gmail.com A Public / Private Partnership
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1/2 cup diced ham 1/4 cup chopped green onions 12 eggs, beaten 1 (4-oz.) can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/3 cup soft fresh bread crumbs 1/4 tsp. paprika
Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and bubbly. Add cheese and hot sauce; stir until cheese melts and mixture is smooth. Set cheese sauce mixture aside. Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove bacon, reserving 3 T. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside. Saute ham and green onions in drippings until tender; add eggs and crumbled bacon. Cook without stirring until mixture begins to set on bottom, then stir gently to form large, soft curds. When eggs are set, stir in mushrooms and cheese sauce. Spoon egg mixture into lightly greased 12x8x2" baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and paprika, stirring well. Sprinkle over egg mixture. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Preheat oven to 350° F. Remove casserole from refrigerator; bake, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until heated through. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.
Country Ham 1 (12- to 14-lb.) uncooked country ham 1 quart apple cider 2 cups apple juice 2 cups orange juice
Whole cloves 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar 2 T. water
Place ham in very large container; cover with water and soak 24 hours to remove excess salt. Pour off water. Scrub ham in warm water with stiff brush and rinse well. Preheat oven to 325°F. Drain ham; place in large roasting pan and cover with apple cider, apple juice and orange juice. Insert meat thermometer into ham, making sure it does not touch fat or bone. Cover and bake, basting with pan juices, for 2½ to 3 hours, or until meat thermometer registers 142°F. (about 15 minutes per pound). Drain ham and let cool. Discard pan juices. Place ham fat side up on cutting board; remove skin from ham and score fat in diamond design. Stud with cloves. Return ham to roaster, fat side up. Pat 1½ cups of the brown sugar over ham. Combine remaining brown sugar and 2 T. water in small saucepan; place over low heat, stirring until sugar is melted. Brush ham with sugar glaze. Place ham on lowest rack in oven and roast 5 minutes, basting with sugar glaze. Remove ham from roaster and carve into thin slices. Yield: 25 to 35 servings.
Derby Pecan Tarts Tart Pastry Shells: 1 (3 oz.) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Filling: 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. unsalted butter, softened 1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Combine cream cheese and butter; blend by hand until smooth. Add flour, mixing well. Refrigerate dough 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°F. Shape dough into 24 balls; place each in lightly greased miniature muffin pan, pressing with fingers to form a shell. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let tart shells cool before filling. Combine ingredients for filling, mixing well. Spoon 1 tsp. filling into each pastry shell. Bake 15 minutes or until golden and set. Yield: 2 dozen tarts. *** If you have a favorite recipe and want to share it with us, just send it in c/o The Shopper's Weekly, P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to: info@theshoppersweekly.com, (Subject - ATTN: Lizzie) Also, if you have a household problem, like a stubborn stain or a kitchen conundrum, drop us a line, our readers just might have your solution! I'm also interested in your general decorating or household tips. Send your message in a bottle and we might just publish it and enlighten our readers! Until next week, Au Revoir! —Elizabeth Fenton
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By Larry Cox Ruby Glass Q: I have a 50-piece set of ruby glass. Several years ago, I was offered $75 per glass, but I want to sell the entire set. Any suggestions? — Marilyn, Sonoma, Calif. A: Ruby glass is a flashed glass, deeply red in color, and was manufactured by numerous companies beginning during the 1890s and continuing through the 1940s. Although it is sometimes confused with red carnival glass, it is made differently and not the same. Values are tricky. It might be a good idea to consult the numerous price guides available and monitor ruby glass prices on eBay. Another suggestion is to contact a good appraiser. Although you will pay a nominal fee, you will get an expert's opinion of what your collection is worth. *** Q: We have a collection of 78-rpm and LP recordings, mostly classical. Could you provide me with the names of buyers? — Janice, via e-mail A: I get questions about older recordings at least a
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DEAR P AW ’ S CORNER: My mother has a 3-year-old mixed Shi-tzu/poodle. He is very spoiled and loves to go with her everywhere. The problem is that when she leaves him (it doesn’t matter what house he’s left at), he leaves a large, smelly “present.” I can see this is in defiance, but what can we do? Please reply; I’m desperate. — C.L, via email DEAR C.L.: Your first move should be to erase the word “defiance” from your vocabulary. Yes, your mother’s dog (let’s call him “Fluffy”) is getting upset when he’s left behind, but he’s not being angry or defiant or
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petulant. The term here is “separation anxiety,” and many pets suffer from it. Fluffy is very attached to your mother. And your mom keeps the dog close by at all times, bringing him along on most of her errands, as well as to your house, where she occasionally leaves him while she runs out. The length of time she is gone doesn’t matter. When your mother leaves Fluffy behind, he becomes very anxious. Like many anxious pets, he engages in destructive behavior — in this case, soiling. Some pets chew up their owners’ shoes or destroy the living room. Yelling at Fluff y, rubbing his nose in his own mess or confining him will not stop the behavior. His anxiety has to be addressed. Fluffy needs independence training, possibly combined with an antianxiety drug. The veterinarian is the first step in the process. An obedi-
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1. This is an adult, male, Lab mix. He is friendly and loves attention. 2. This is a young, female mix. She is friendly but does not do well on a leash. 3. This is an adult, female cat. She is friendly but does not like to be held. 4. This is an adult, male Beagle/ Bassett mix. He is friendly but likes to run. He is also heart-worm positive. Residents of the City of Centralia who own a dog or cat are required to purchase a city tag for each animal. They can be purchased at City Hall. Failure to purchase this tag can result in a $150.00 fine. If you are interested in a Pet of the Week, or any animal, call 5337647 or visit the Centralia Animal Shelter. Directions to the shelter are as follows: Turn south at the intersection of Hwy. 161 E. (McCord) and Airport Rd. Go 1-1/2 miles, then turn left on Copple Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Woods Lane, turn left to shelter on left. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. ADOPT AN ANIMAL, SAVE A LIFE! Visit Us On Petfinder: petfinder.com/shelters/IL415.html Visit Us On Facebook: facebook.com/centralia.animalcontrol
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Raise Your Paw If You Want Your Picture Taken! Send us a cute photo of your fuzzy child and we may print it in our next edition of Paws & Claws. Send photos to P.O. Box 1223, Centralia, IL 62801 or email to info@theshoppersweekly.com. Or drop your photo by our office at 301 E. Broadway, Centralia.
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centralia humane society 1. Hoot is a three-year-old, female tabby. She is a meek and mild cat, and is very quiet. Hoot is spayed, microchipped, and current on shots. 2. Icy is a six-year-old, female DSH. She is a dominant female and needs a home where she is the only cat. Icy is very sweet and loves to lick fingers. She is spayed, litter box trained, microchipped, and current on shots. 3. Tuff is a three-year-old, male DSH. He is very playful and loves high towers to lay in. Tuff is neutered, microchipped, litter box trained, and current on shots. 4. Sophie is a two-year-old, female calico. She is very, very playful and loves mouse toys. She is very energetic and would love kids to play with. Sophie is spayed, litter box trained, and current on shots. Please consider adopting any of these Centralia orphans; it really does save lives. Every time you adopt a pet, you help us save another! If you can give these or other cats or dogs a good home please contact the Centralia Humane Society House of Hope, 8190 Shattuc Road, Centralia.
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by Samantha Weaver • It was award-winning Canadian novelist, poet, essayist and literary critic Margaret Atwood who made the following sage observation: "Your romantic tragedy when you were 19 becomes a funny anecdote by the time you're 45. And then, 30 years later, you can't remember their name." • In 1819, some Native peoples in the United States got quite a surprise. Fearing trouble
from tribes, a group of western river explorers traveled in a steamboat that had been modified to resemble a fire-breathing serpent. • After the disaster of the Exxon Valdez, the oil tanker's former captain, Joseph Hazelwood — who evidently had been so drunk that he was passed out in his bunk when the devastating collision occurred — was hired by the New York
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Whether a waiting period is taking longer than expected, or just seems that way, the anxious Lamb would do well to create a center of calm within her- or himself, and not do anything rash. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Practical matters dominate the week, but cultural activities also are favored, especially those that can be shared with someone special in the Bovine’s life. Some important news might be forthcoming. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) You need to know more about a possible career move in order to see if it offers a real opportunity or just a change. You’re sure to get lots of advice -- some of it good -- but the decision must be yours. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) The arrival of hoped-for good news about a loved one dominates most of the week and provides a great excuse for the party-loving Moon Child to plan a special event to celebrate. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos and Leonas rushing to finalize their plans might want to think about slowing down the pace, or risk overlooking an important consideration that could become a sore point down the line. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) The week’s challenges call for logical approaches. But sentiment also has its place. Sharing memories with a special someone, for example, strengthens the bond between you. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A brand-new approach
Maritime College. His job? Teaching students how to stand watch. • At one time in New York City it was against the law to play pinball. • Tombstones weren't always used to record information about the deceased's life; they were originally just large, unmarked slabs of stone placed atop a fresh grave — a barrier to ensure that no undead creature or ghastly spirit could escape to trouble the living. • The woman who was declared the female winner of the 1980 Boston Marathon had the title stripped from
to a problem could have a good chance of succeeding if it’s based on a solid foundation of fact to strengthen its potential for standing up to scrutiny. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A favorable report should give your optimism an important boost as you confront another phase of a challenge. Don’t be timid about accepting advice from someone you trust. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) You might want to target another goal if your current aim is continually being deflected. But stay with it until you find that first sign of an opening, and then follow through. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Although offers of advice might not always please the usually sure-footed Goat, good counsel is always worth considering, especially from those whose experience can be invaluable. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Don’t rush to make up for lost time. Your productivity can be measured not only by what you do, but how you do it. Move carefully until the job is done the way you like it. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Emerging facts about someone you know might cause you to rethink your relationship. But remember to make judgments in context of a full situation, not just on scraps of data. BORN THIS WEEK: You are known both for your love of acquiring beautiful things as well as for your generosity to others. © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
her after officials noticed her absence from any of the photographs or video footage from the middle of the event. It seems she veered off course, killed a little time around town, then rode the subway to a spot less than a mile from the finish line, rejoining the race at the very end. *** Thought for the Day: "A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad." — Theodore Roosevelt © 2016 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Lusch Excavating & Sanitation
FOR SALE: 50'w x 100'd empty lot, 10 D'Ann Dr., Centralia. Call 618-322-6757
Install • Pump Service Aerators & Septic Tanks
548-2637
On April 29, 2016 at 10:00 AM- MH Acceptance Inc., will sell, after payment of all outstanding liens, the following personal property:
Sale terms: Cashier’s check only, if manufactured home to be removed from sale site, security deposit required and removal to be within 5 days of sale. For information regarding sale and inspection terms contact TAMMY MUNOZ at 574-389-7298 ext. 348. 4-20
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302 Auto & Trucks For Sale FOR SALE: 2000 Dodge Ram, ext. cab, 6 ft. bed, 1 owner, well maintained, PRICE REDUCED $6,500. 5-4 618-532-4197 FOR SALE: 1973 Ford 2 ton grain truck, 44,000 mi., extra sharp; 65 Chevrolet steel bed grain truck; both with hydraulic beds, excellent tires and run great! 1086 tractor, 7,000 hrs., excellent tires. 4-20 618-242-6445 FOR SALE: 2002 Ford Taurus SE, V6, auto, pwr. seat, A/C, AM/FM/ CD, new parts, 106,000 mi., clean inside & out, good cond., $2,700 o.b.o. 618-246-4732 5-4
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LOGSDON CONSTRUCTION & HOME REPAIR Rehabs • Electrical Plumbing • Roofing Concrete • Flatwork Over 30 Years Experience
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WORK WANTED: Mowing; cleaning gut602 Furniture & Appliances ters, basements, garages; hauling junk, metal, wood, tree limbs; tear FOR SALE: Used, down buildings; any beautiful 92" La-Z-Boy odd jobs! No distance pillow sofa, gold w/black too far. Call & burgundy pillows. 618-547-7728 4-20 Also, matching chair & 1/2 w/ ottoman, 802 Wanted To Buy excellent condition. Perfect for living room or great room setting. NEED CASH? 618-244-3119 I buy estates, antiques, 5-4 TFN
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Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or related field. Master’s Degree and License Preferred. To apply, send resume to: Clinical Director, Community Resource Center, 904 E. M L King Drive, Centralia, Illinois 62801, or email resume to adavis@crconline. info. HRSA Federal Loan Repayment Program participating site. E.O.E. 4-20
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WANTED TO BUY stained glass windows 618-780-1511 TFN
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ESTATE AUCTION SAT. April 23, 2016 – 9:00 AM
DIABETIC TEST STRIPS WANTED
Unexpired-Any Type-Any Brand. Will Pay Up To $10/Box. Call Ron 217-556-3398 Please Leave Callback Number
Auction Site: Indoor Exhibition Hall, Wayne County Fairgrounds, 1317 West Main Street, Fairfield, IL 62837
Seller: Estate of Verdonna Harl, deceased
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WANTED: Will pick up new swarms of honey bees. 618-267-7102 5-11 FOR SALE: Canna bulbs, $6 per dozen; also, houseplants, $2 ea. Call 618-918-0743 4-27 FOR SALE: Dog pen, 10x12x4; Cardinal bobbleheads; Brett Hull game jersey 25th anniversary. 618-532-5515
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES – GLASSWARE – COIN GLASS DEPRESSION GLASS – CARNIVAL GLASS FIREKING – JADEITE – GLASS ROLLING PINS 50+ HEAD VASES – WICKER PATIO FURNITURE PRIMITIVES – HOUSEHOLD – ASST. COCA-COLA ITEMS ASST. BLACK MEMORABILIA ITEMS FRAMED PRINTS – JEWELRY – COINS – & MORE PLUS 2010 FORD EDGE SEL w/approx. 29,000 miles. YOUR ATTENDANCE SINCERELY APPRECIATED! REFRESHMENTS & RESTROOMS ON SITE.
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One 1996 Fleetwood manufactured home, vin# TNFLS26A76234RL13 located at 112 Aspen, Mt. Vernon IL 62864 where the sale will be conducted.
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Well known for bringing color to autumn landscapes, mums actually are a perennial that can be planted in spring to come back each year.
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hrysanthemums, often referred to as “mums,” are among the most popular flowers for autumn plantings and landscape decor. But these hardy, often vividly colored plants are worthy of attention as early as the spring gardening season. Although mums are most often purchased in September and October and cast aside shortly thereafter, the plant that many people mistake for an annual is actually a perennial — meaning with the proper care it can come back year after year. By planting mums in the spring, gardeners ensure the plants have enough time to develop solid root systems, including their hallmark underground runners that enable them to grow tall and wide and over-winter. While it’s best to plant potted mums that were used in fall decorating after the flowers die
and before winter sets in, some container plants can still thrive and come back the following year. When cleaning gardens in the spring, do not trash withered mums that may have been stashed behind the shed. Try planting them and you may be surprised that they thrive and rebloom in the garden this year. Remove the dead branches and dried-up parts of the plant only after new shoots begin to grow. Gardening experts advise planting mums in sunny spots with southern exposure. However, be sure to keep the plants away from artificial lighting, such as streetlamps or garden accent lighting, as mums are short-day plants that bloom only when the hours of darkness are greater than the hours of daylight. Mums that get too much light at night may not bloom to their fullest capacity, or they may be “leggy,” with longer stems instead of being compact.
Pruning or “pinching” mums in June and July will help keep mums compact as well, resulting in more flowers. Mums desire a rich and moist but well-drained soil. Planted mums will require less water than container plants, but the ground should never become soggy. Wellwatered plants will offer more flowers. Hardy mums work well as edging, in mass groupings to create a shrub-like appearance and even in containers. Thanks to their relative affordability, mums are an inexpensive way to dress up landscapes. Mums are hardy in USDA zones five through nine. Although fall-flowering mums may not be the first plants to come to gardeners’ minds at the onset of spring, planning chrysanthemum landscaping now can help ensure beautiful plants when spring and summer flowers begin to wither.
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omeowners understandably envy the award-worthy photo spreads in lawn and garden magazines, wanting to emulate those same looks on their own properties. Scores of designers and landscape architects are involved in the process of creating those amazing lush lawns and perfectly placed plantings. Although not every homeowner has the budget to create lavish landscape designs, it’s still possible for homeowners to create lawns they can be proud of.
Find An Inspiration Piece
Great landscapes are inspired by many things, whether it’s a memorable piece of art or a landscape layout in a lawn and gardening magazine. Use photos of other gardens or neighbors’ yards as inspiration and build off of them. As long as the theme is cohesive, it will look pleasing to the eye.
Establish Your Budget
The first step in any project is to determine how much money you can devote to the job. Once you have established the budget, all other factors can be built around it.
Consider The Space And How You Want To Use It
Understanding the space will help you better allocate your budget. If your yard is more of a retreat, look for ways to create privacy and a vacation feel. If you have kids and entertaining friends is a main priority, focus on recreational aspects, such as a pool, playset and some durable plants. Understanding how to allocate your budget will help you to avoid spending money frivolously.
Think About Reclaimed Or Repurposed Materials.
Brand new items can quickly eat up a budget. However, repurposing salvaged or inexpensive items can stretch that budget while adding some unique flair to a landscape. See if you can find an outdoor patio set that someone is giving away or selling for a lower price. All it takes is a coat of paint and some new cushions to make it look like new. Discarded bricks or stones can be worked into a patio space or used to create raised garden beds. Purchase inexpensive
flower pots and then paint them to make them look like stone or another desired material.
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Gravel is an inexpensive landscaping material that can fill in voids where plants or ground cover simply do not flourish. Those working on limited budgets may be happy to learn gravel is typically less expensive than concrete or pavers.
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Explaining Aeration
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irst-time homeowners or those just beginning to embrace their inner landscaper may notice their neighbors using a machine to punch holes in their lawns and wonder what they’re doing. While aeration is slightly more complicated than simply punching holes in a lawn, that’s likely what your neighbors are up to when you see them manning an unfamiliar machine in their lawns. Aeration may be a foreign concept to men and women with little lawn care experience, but it’s a relatively simple way to ensure your lawn stays healthy. What is aeration? Lawn aeration is the practice of perforating the surface of a lawn in an effort to promote stronger roots and a healthier landscape. A host of factors, from inclement weather to kids using the yard as a playground to the type of grass in a yard, can make it difficult for lawns to thrive. Aerating is a way to counter some of the things that prevent lawns from looking lush. Why should I aerate? Aeration is practiced so lawns can grow deeper roots, as poking holes in the surface breaks up compacted soil, thereby allowing air, nutrients and water to reach the root system. Over time, a lawn that is not aerated is likely to feature compacted soil that won’t absorb water and nutrients, which are essential to maintaining a healthy lawn. Lawns that are not aerated also tend to build up thatch. Thatch is a matted layer of materials that can build up in a lawn over time. Grass clippings and other debris might not stick to your shoe when you walk through the yard, but they are combining to create thatch just below the surface of the grass. That thatch also makes it difficult for water and nutrients to reach the soil where they can promote strong, healthy root systems. Aeration helps to combat the buildup of thatch and promote a healthy lawn. Can I do it myself? Homeowners with little experience caring for their lawns may want to con-
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sult professionals before tackling the project themselves. Many professional landscaping services have experience in aerating lawns, which can be laborintensive. Aerating is not necessarily a difficult task, but some aerators do not cover much soil surface with each pass they make, so it can take a while to complete a full aeration of your lawn. In addition, some homeowners may be uncomfortable operating an aerator, and that can lead to mistakes that can harm a lawn. Homeowners pressed for time or those concerned about their ability to operate an aerator may benefit from hiring professionals and then watching how the pros do it. If you watch carefully, you might be more confident come the next time your lawn needs to be aerated. How often should I aerate? Lawns that are not subject to heavy use can go longer between aerations than those with more frequent use. If kids play in the yard every day or if you routinely host parties where guests spend lots of time in the yard, your lawn will benefit from more frequent aeration. Speak to a landscaping professional about how often your property needs to be aerated, as there may be certain region-specific variables that will influ-
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How and when to fertilize your lawn
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arious components go into creating beautiful, lush lawns. Lawn maintenance involves ensuring lawns have all of the nutrients they need to thrive. Fertilizer is essential when feeding lawns, but fertilizing a lawn involves more than spreading fertilizer around the yard and hoping for the best. Fertilizing is a process that should be done carefully and timed correctly for optimal results. According to Scotts®, a premier lawn seed and care company, no two lawns are alike and each lawn has different needs. The type of grass and whether a lawn is mostly in the sun or shade may dictate fertilizer requirements. While many lawns are comprised of several different grasses, a general rule of thumb is that the lawn will need to be fertilized
in the spring at the very least. After that, fertilization schedules should be customized according to grass type, climate and other factors. Spring is a prime time to fertilize because the lawn is reviving after a long season of cold weather and dormancy. Come spring, lawns need to be fed to turn green and grow. Soil supplies some of the nutrients grass needs, but many soils lack elements that lawns need to survive the growing season. Lawn and garden experts at Lowes say a healthy and actively growing lawn uses a great deal of energy, and fertilizer will provide the boost it requires. Fertilizer helps promote new root and leaf growth, aid in recovery from damage, reduce weeds, and replace nutrients lost to water runoff.
Follow these steps to feed the lawn and help it thrive. • Identify the type of grass in your lawn and consult with a garden center to find the right type of fertilizer for your grass. Many grasses are categorized by season and may be referred to as cool season, transitional or warm season grasses. • Test the soil to check for pH. You want the soil to be as close to neutral as possible so it can readily process the nutrients in the fertilizer. • Broadcast or rotary spreaders will evenly distribute fertilizer and will not cause striping on the lawn like drop spreaders might. Resist the urge to fertilize by hand, as you may lay an uneven amount of product, producing burns and brown spots. • Fertilizers come in slow-release, fast release, and weed and feed formulations. Which fertilizer you use will depend on the type of grass you have and how much time you have to devote to lawn maintenance. Slow release fertilizers may be preferable because they do not need to be reapplied often.
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rought is a serious condition that can impact landscapes and natural resources tremendously. Drought occurs when there is a serious shortage of water, due in part to lackluster precipitation combined with hot, arid weather. As early as March of this year, a large portion of the United States already was experiencing extreme drought and severe drought conditions, according to the National Climatic Data Center. The western coast of the United States as well as middle American states are notorious for drought conditions, but drought can occur anywhere should precipitation be scarce, particularly during the summer season. When droughts occur, restrictions often are placed on watering lawns or washing cars. People are urged to conserve water in any ways they can. It can be disconcerting to see all of one’s landscape dry up during a drought, and some homeowners wonder how they can preserve some of their plantings. The first step is to minimize or stop fertilization of lawns, says the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension. Fertilizers often can cause the lawn to use up more water, so hold off on fertilization until wetter conditions return. Homeowners also should keep their lawns mowed at a higher height than normal. Raising the mowing height can encourage the development of deeper roots in the grass. Taller grass also will shade the soil and roots, reducing, in some effect, the rate of evaporation. Watering smartly also can help. Underground irrigation systems will deliver water right to the roots of
lawns and plants, rather than having the water settle on top. These types of systems reduce the amount of water that is wasted on sidewalks, driveways and other nonliving areas, because they’re specially laid out to deliver water where it’s needed. For those without such a system, keep sprinklers located only on green surfaces and turn down the pressure of the spray so water is not caught in the wind and blown elsewhere. Lawns do not need daily watering to thrive. If strict restrictions are placed on watering, heed them. Although the lawn will brown, it can be revived. Lawns without adequate water will simply go dormant. When conditions improve, the lawn can bounce back. Homeowners may want to direct watering to delicate plants and trees that would benefit more from the water. In fact, many experts say that trees should get watering priority over lawns during droughts. To conserve water, homeowners can fill 5-gallon buckets with water and poke small holes in the bottom of the buckets so water can be delivered slowly and consistently to tree roots and garden beds. Drought can be a time of stress for many plants. Homeowners should reduce gardening efforts and disturbances as much as possible. Now is the time to curtail mowing, thatching, aerating, planting, and pruning. Let the landscape rest as it uses its energy to survive the harsh conditions. In addition to these management tips, homeowners can take precautionary measures against drought by choosing native, droughttolerant plants and using mulch to keep the soil moist.
awns and gardens tend to draw the bulk of homeowners’ attention come spring and summer. But it’s important that property owners tend to the trees that dot their property as well. The types of trees homeowners have on their property may influence when it’s time to trim and prune the trees. Homeowners concerned about tree maintenance should speak with local landscaping professionals and tree services about caring for the trees on their specific properties, but there are a few tricks to pruning trees that homeowners should keep in mind when dusting off their gardening tools. Prune at the right time. The Arbor Day Foundation® notes that pruning during dormancy (i.e., winter) is the most common practice. Pruning in late winter, after the season’s coldest temperatures have passed, can lead to impressive and healthy growth in the spring. The ADF advises that some trees, including maple and birches, may bleed sap during pruning. But this is normal and should cease as the tree starts to bloom. Novice landscapers should confirm with landscaping professionals about the best time to prune trees on their properties to ensure they are not inadvertently harming the trees or making them more vulnerable to fungus. Use appropriate tools. When removing branches, use sharp tools to minimize damage to the bark. The ADF notes that young trees are best
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pruned with one-hand pruning shears with curved blades. For trees with high branches, use a pole pruner or hire a professional tree service. Novices should avoid anything too risky when pruning their trees, leaving the more difficult jobs to the professionals. Follow the rules of pruning. When pruning trees, the ADF advises homeowners follow the one-third and a quarter rules of pruning. In adherence to these rules, no more than a quarter of a tree’s crown is removed in a single season, and main side branches are at least one-third smaller than the diameter of the trunk. When trimming deciduous trees, homeowners should never prune up from the bottom more than onethird of the tree’s total height. Finally, where possible, homeowners should aim for side branches that form angles that are one-third off vertical to form 10 o’clock or 2 o’clock angles with the trunk. Water correctly. Like lawns and gardens, trees need water to thrive. Insufficient watering can make it hard for trees to thrive in summer, but overwatering can be harmful, too. The ADF suggests that watering each tree for 30 seconds with a steady stream of water from a garden hose equipped with a diffuser nozzle should be sufficient. Newly planted trees may need more help as they try to establish deep root systems, so consider laying mulch around newly planted trees. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and form deeper, stronger root systems.
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lanting a vegetable garden can be a worthwhile endeavor for anyone who has an available patch of land. Gardens need not take up much space, and even apartment dwellers without yards can plant small gardens in containers they place on terraces or window boxes. Although establishing a garden is easy enough, beginners may make a few mistakes along the way. Those who already have paved the garden way before can offer novice gardeners some worthwhile tips. One of the first decisions novice
gardeners must make is which crops to grow. This will help determine how much land you will need and which supplies or soil amendments will be necessary. According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, a common error for beginners is planting too much and more than anyone could ever consume, so it’s best to start small and be proud of that small garden. Plants such as peppers, squash and tomatoes produce throughout the season, so you may not need many plants to provide for your needs. Less prolific plants may require a greater
investment to produce a similar yield. Locate your garden in an area that gets adequate sun. Many vegetables need between six and eight hours of sunlight per day. Without enough light, they will not bear as much and could be susceptible to insect infestation. Vegetables and fruit also need plenty of water because they’re not very drought-tolerant, so keep gardens close to a water source. Another good tip is to locate the garden near the house or barbecue grill. This way you can easily harvest fresh produce and use it when
cooking. Soil preparation is also key. Till the soil and remove debris like rocks, sticks and hard clumps of dirt. Work with organic material, such as manure or compost. Apply mulch after planting to help maintain moisture levels in the soil. Plant the tallest crops at the rear of your garden bed. Work forward with shorter crops. Try to leave a foot or more between planting rows. It’s easy to get a garden started and enjoy fresh food for many months to come.
4. Include similar-needs plants. Mixing plants that have different requirements can make it challenging to care for the fairy garden, so select plants that require similar levels of sunlight, prefer similar soil conditions and require roughly the same amount of watering. Herbs are a smart choice because they stay small and are easily maintained. 5. Don’t forget a fairy dwelling. You will need to add a house for the fairies to inhabit. Small bird houses can work, but you also can consider old
teapots, bird-nesting boxes or even homemade houses assembled out of bark and twigs. Use your imagination and the garden will take on a life of its own. 6. Invite the fairies. Children can invite fairies to take up residence (fairies often show up at night and tend to remain unseen), or children can create their own fairies using craft materials. Fairy gardens are a fun way to introduce children to gardeing. Once families get started, they may want to create entire fairy villages.
6 steps to creating fairy gardens for kids
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ardening can be an enjoyable activity for adults and children alike. Gardening encourages creative thinking and can make for an eco-friendly activity as well. Adding a touch of whimsy to gardening can make it that much more attractive to children. Perhaps that is why fairy gardens have become so popular among youngsters. Fairy gardens can be designed in outdoor gardens or in containers that children can nurse and enjoy indoors. Here are six steps to get your fairy garden up and running. 1. Choose your container or location. Decide where to place the fairy garden. Hollowed-out tree stumps are both contained and outdoors, and kids may feel like the fairies inhabited this neglected area of the yard and made it their own. Otherwise, use containers you already have, such as old pots,
hanging baskets, picnic baskets or cookie tins. Wooden birdhouses with their roofs removed also can make for clever places to house the gardens. 2. Choose a theme. Fairy houses can take on any theme their creators prefer. Themes help children decide what to include in their gardens. For example, a seaside retreat may work well with little reclining chairs, sea grasses and succulents. You can then complete the theme by adding some seashells and colored stones. 3. Draw up your design. Before securing anything in the container or digging into your garden bed, sketch out a garden design. This gives you an idea of how the finished product will look. Even before planting, gently place plants and other components in their spots and move them around accordingly until you find the desired look.
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awns and gardens can often benefit from the laying of mulch. Mulch serves various purposes in lawns and gardens, and many experienced lawn and garden enthusiasts lay mulch to ensure their properties make it through spring, summer and fall unscathed. First-time homeowners with little or no landscaping experience may not understand the benefits of mulch, which can be used to strengthen soil and protect properties from the elements. What is mulch? Mulch refers to a material spread around or over a plant to enrich and/or insulate its soil. Many homeowners prefer mulch made of wood chips, which is both effective and readily available. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that organic mulches, which include leaves, wood chips, compost or grass clippings, can be used by homeowners who want to develop eco-friendly landscapes. Why mulch? Mulching can benefit plants around a property in various ways. Many people lay mulch because the mulch helps soil retain moisture in the summer, when temperatures tend to be at their hottest. This can help plants survive summer heat waves.
Mulch also can be used to suppress weeds. Weeds, which steal moisture plants need to build strong roots and survive summer, need light to grow. When laid correctly, mulch deprives weeds of the light they need to grow. Organic mulches can even provide homes for crickets and a type of beetle that feed on weed seeds. Mulch also can deter harmful pests depending on the type of mulch homeowners choose. When purchasing mulch, homeowners will have to choose between the aforementioned organic mulch or man-made mulches, which may be made of plastic or rubber. While man-made mulches may repel pests, they also can have adverse effects. Plastic, for example, can heat up in the summer and cause plants to burn. Certain organic mulches can repel insects that can threaten plants. That’s because the majority of organic mulches increase the amount of beneficial bacteria in the soil, and they also increase the presence of helpful insects that do not pose a threat to plant life. Those helpful insects help keep harmful insects at bay. Compost is a type of organic mulch that may attract harmful insects. While that does not mean homeowners should shy away from using compost as mulch, they should know that they may need to employ organic insecticides to combat their unwanted guests.
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Did you know? While it might be tempting to lower mower blades when summer temperatures reach their hottest, it is possible to cut grass too short. Homeowners who want to cut back on the time they spend mowing their lawns under the hot summer sun should avoid lowering their mower blades too low, as doing so can cause significant damage to the lawn. Lawns that have been cut too low are less capable of surviving drought and are unlikely to thrive. When grass is cut too short, the stem tissue from the grass is exposed, and that exposure can lead to unsightly grass that turns yellow or brown. Grass that is cut too short also may suffer from weaker roots, which in turn makes the grass weaker and less likely to grow in strong. In
addition, weaker grass is more susceptible to weed growth, which can be both a nuisance and an eyesore. When mowing, homeowners should remove no more than one-third of the grass blade. Mowing at this height will promote strong roots and protect the grass when the weather gets especially hot in the summer.
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Identifying problems that can threaten lush lawns
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andscaping can be a rewarding hobby that instills a sense of pride in homeowners. Whether you prefer to get your hands dirty planting perennials or devote the bulk of your attention to crafting a lush, green lawn, chances are you will run into a problem during lawn and garden season. Some problems are easy to identify, while others are more complex. The following are a handful of diseases homeowners may encounter when spending time on maintaining their lawns and gardens over the next several months. Anthracnose Anthracnose is a term used to describe various diseases that produce a host of unsightly symptoms. Those symptoms include tan to brown leaf spots or blotches; distorted, cupped or curled leaves; irregular defoliation, such as leaves falling in spring; and dieback, a condition in which trees or shrubs begin to die from the tips of their leaves or roots backward. Permanent damage due to anthracnose is rare, but the diseases can weaken trees over time and that can leave them vulnerable to pest infestations. Brown Patch Brown patch is unsightly and most likely to occur during summer. According to the Penn State Center for Turfgrass Science, perennial ryegrass, tall fescue and bentgrasses are the grass species most susceptible to brown patch. When a lawn is suffering from brown patch, its leaves and stems die out in large, circular patches. In
high-cut grasses, these patches can stretch from a few inches to several feet. Tall fescue grasses may not exhibit symptoms of brown patch in patches. In such instances, the brown patch may be noticeable on individual leaves that feature tan or light brown lesions, and the Center for Turfgrass Science notes that these lesions will be surrounded by dark brown borders. Dollar Spot The American Phytopathological Society notes that dollar spot refers to a disease of the leaves of turfgrass. Grasses suffering from dollar spot will have white to straw-colored lesions that progress downward from the leaf tip or laterally across leaf blades. Leaf blades affected by dollar spot may have several small lesions or one large lesion, and in some instances, the entire leaf blade may be affected. Turfgrass affected by dollar spot may be susceptible to weed invasions. Summer Patch Summer patch is most common in warm climates and is characterized by yellow to straw-colored patches that can be several inches or several feet in diameter. According to Scotts Lawnservice, summer patch is often linked to shallow root systems that result from poor soil conditions. Large swaths of grass suffering from summer patch can be an eyesore, appearing as though the grass has burned under the summer sun. Lawns, gardens, trees and shrubs are susceptible to the elements. Identifying lawn diseases quickly can help homeowners find solutions before the problems escalate.
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Embrace greenscaping for a healthy lawn Leaving grass clippings in the yard after mowing can contribute to a healthier lawn.
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awn and garden enthusiasts are often on the lookout for new trends that can make their lawns and gardens healthier and more robust. One trend that has gained considerable popularity in recent years is the move toward greenscaping, a set of landscaping practices that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says can improve the health and appearance of lawns and gardens while protecting and preserving the planet’s natural resources.
greenscape. Greenscaping promotes the planting of native plants, which are already accustomed to local climates and therefore do not require as much time and effort to care for than nonnative plants. Non-native plants may struggle to adapt to foreign climates, requiring homeowners to water them more frequently than native plants. And homeowners who plant nonnative plants can expect to spend money to ensure they survive. So nonnative plants can waste water and also cost homeowners time and money.
Why Greenscape? While the opportunity to protect and preserve natural resources is reason enough for many lawn and garden enthusiasts to embrace greenscaping, there are additional benefits to turning a landscape into a
How Can I Greenscape? Planting native plants is just one element of greenscaping. The following are a handful of additional ways men and women with green thumbs can turn their properties into healthy greenscapes.
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Build and maintain healthy soil. The EPA notes that a single teaspoon of healthy soil contains roughly four billion organisms. These organisms help create a loose soil structure that promotes strong, healthy roots. In addition, healthy soil recycles nutrients for plants while protecting them from certain pests and diseases. One way to create healthy soil is to conduct a soil test to determine if it has any nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium or lime deficiencies. Another way to build healthy soil is to add compost when mixing top soil for new garden beds or plants. Among its many benefits, compost can help soil retain nutrients and water. Water effectively. Lawns and gardens need water to thrive, but overwatering can be just as harmful to lawns as drought. Make a list of the types of plants (including the types
11B of grass) in your yard, and then do your homework to determine how much water each plant needs. The EPA notes that vegetables and other annuals should be watered at the first sign of wilting, while perennials typically only need water if they are still sagging when temperatures cool in the evening. Trees and shrubs with fully established roots usually do not require any watering, though they might need some in years that are especially dry. Avoid watering in midday, when summertime temperatures are typically at their hottest and water is likely to evaporate. In addition, watering in the evening may encourage the growth of mold or disease, so water in the early morning. Practice “grasscycling.” When mowing the grass, leave clippings on the lawn (though not in large piles dumped from buckets attached to the mower). It’s a misconception that grass clippings contribute to the buildup of thatch that blocks water from getting to the soil. In fact, when clippings are left on the lawn, the soil recycles the clippings into fertilizer.
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How to handle weed growth
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omeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens know just how problematic weeds can be. Weeds can make otherwise wellmanicured and thriving lawns and gardens appear unhealthy and illkempt. But homeowners don’t have to sit back and accept weeds as an inevitable byproduct of warm weather. The following are a handful of ways homeowners can handle weed growth so all their hard work is not masked by unwelcome weeds. Pull Weeds After Watering It might seem odd to water weeds, but watering weeds can actually make it easier to pull them out so they never return. When you pull weeds from soggy soil, you can more easily pull weeds’ entire root system from the ground. That means you aren’t just pulling the stems and leaves, but the entire weed from the ground. Lay Mulch Mulch can benefit a garden in many ways, not the least of which is helping to prevent the growth of weeds. Mulch prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, helping to prevent the growth of weeds before they even appear to cause you headaches. In addition, mulch helps soil retain moisture, which benefits plants as summer temperatures rise. Lay Landscape Fabric Homeowners who want to do more than mulch can lay landscape fabric in their gardens as well. Landscape fabric will work in much the same way as mulch, blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds and therefore preventing the weed seeds from germinating. When laying landscape fabric, simply cut holes in the fabric where the plants will be, lay the fabric down and then cover the fabric with mulch.
Plant Strategically How you plant also can help defeat weeds before they ever appear. Speak with your landscaper or a local lawn and garden professional before planting, asking if it’s possible to plant particular plants close together to prevent weed growth. Plants that are planted in close proximity to one another
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will block sunlight from reaching the soil, which will make it more difficult for weed seeds to germinate. Weeds are a formidable and unwelcome foe to homeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens. But there are several ways to combat existing weed infestations and prevent their return in the future.
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