Lifestyle
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Pests aren’t always to blame for problemsAug 07, 2024 1:32 am - Be sure to identify the insects on your plants before treating them with an insecticide to determine whether they really are a problem.
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In many regions, it’s time to start turning some of the garden over to fall vegetables
Aug 07, 2024 12:05 am - It’s time to plant vegetables that can be harvested in the fall.
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Hilltop Community Supper offer picnic-style meal Aug. 13Aug 06, 2024 11:05 pm - First Congregational Church of Dundee is hosting its next Hilltop Community Supper on Tuesday, Aug. 13. The free supper will be offered as a “Picnic on the Hill” or drive-through and to-go dinner.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 11-17Aug 06, 2024 10:55 pm - Bonsai shows, garden club meetings, prairie walks and more.
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Greek salad is perfect, if you make it right. Here’s how
Aug 06, 2024 3:44 pm - The secrets to a good Greek salad: Make it in season, when tomatoes are at their best, and use the best-quality feta — preferably sheep’s milk or a mix of sheep’s and goat’s milk — and extra-virgin olive oil.
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Should smokers be grandfathered if smoking rule changes?Aug 06, 2024 3:14 pm - We are considering amending the declaration to prohibit smoking anywhere on the property, including in the units. Do current “smokers” need to be grandfathered in the amendment?
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Missionary from Africa visits Shepherd of the Prairie in HuntleyAug 05, 2024 6:42 pm - Daudi (David) Msseemmaa, one of the missionaries Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church helps sponsor in Africa, took part in worship on Sunday, July 21, at the Huntley church.
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Husband of six years comes with bothersome baggage
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Free as a bird: In retirement, columnist plans to travel in hopes of new sightingsAug 05, 2024 11:52 am - Words on Birds columnist Jeff Reiter recently retired from his day job and looks forward to traveling and new sightings of birds.
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Grief & healing: Appreciating joys of becoming an AmericanAug 03, 2024 6:30 am - Watching someone go through the process of becoming an American citizen can make you feel gratitude for the rights and freedoms that come with being born in America.