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Use care when harvesting leafy greens

Matthew Mckernan
Friday, May 29, 2026
Harvesting Leafy GreensLeafy greens, such as lettuce, spinach, or kale, should generally be harvested when leaves are small to mid-sized and tender. If leaves are allowed to grow too large, greens can become bitter.
Excess salt assaults brain, heart health

Excess salt assaults brain, heart health

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Excess salt assaults brain, heart health

Dr. Roizen Dr. Michael Roizen
Friday, May 29, 2026
Guys, is salt assaulting your memory?American men down a third to two-thirds of an ounce of sodium a day, more than seven times the recommended 0.08 ounce or one teaspoon of table salt (it’s 40 percent sodium).
Showing kindness has real health benefits

Showing kindness has real health benefits

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Showing kindness has real health benefits

Lois Carlson Ksu Emeritus
Monday, May 25, 2026
Kindness. Just what is kindness? Does it really matter? Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind see. - Mark Twain Robin Williams is supposed to have said, “Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.”
Duley, Crain receive citizenship awards

Duley, Crain receive citizenship awards

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Duley, Crain receive citizenship awards

Ella Buzzard
Monday, May 25, 2026
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 24 - 30, 2001Citizenship awards have been presented to two graduating eighth graders of Central Junior High.
The Heywood-Wakefield company took advantage of the practical and decorative properties of wicker to make some of the most desirable antique wicker furniture. Photo Credit: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

The Heywood-Wakefield company took advantage of the practical and decorative properties of wicker to make some of the most desirable antique wicker furniture. Photo Credit: Thomaston Place Auction Galleries (c) 2026 by Cowles Syndicate Inc.

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Wicker furniture some of best for outdoor use

Terry Kovel
Monday, May 25, 2026
As the weather grows warmer, many of us like to set up furniture outside to enjoy the sunlight and spring breezes. Some of the best outdoor furniture, especially among antiques, is made of wicker. Wicker furniture has been made for thousands of years.
New $5 million jail may not cost city

New $5 million jail may not cost city

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New $5 million jail may not cost city

Ella Buzzard
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Extracted from Newspapers at the Genealogy Library25 Years Ago May 17-23, 2001American Legion School Awards were presented to two graduating seniors at Columbus Unified High School. Receiving the awards were Pat Holding, son of Kay Holding, and Lindsay Ellis, daughter of Bob and Cindy Ellis.

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Important to select correct fertilizer

Matthew Mckernan
Thursday, May 21, 2026
When fertilizing plants, it is important to select the right fertilizers. One of the biggest differences in most fertilizers is how quickly or slowly the nitrogen sources in the fertilizers are released to plants.
Understand critical spiritual concepts

Understand critical spiritual concepts

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Understand critical spiritual concepts

Allen Fischgrabe
Thursday, May 21, 2026
The Beginning of KnowledgeThe parables spoken by Jesus carry significant messages. These earthly stories with heavenly meanings help the hearer to better understand critical spiritual concepts.
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