October 21, 2016

Precious water

The announcement of a developing drought in Georgia is scary. In my 90 years I have survived some arid times. I remember in the 30’s my grandpa putting wooden whiskey barrels under each V slope on the roof. That provided rainwater for the cattle and the vegetable garden. 

Ellie Peters, Friend troubles

Ellie Peters, Friend troubles

Dear Ellie,

My friend is a great student and does all her work, but she is a little boy crazy. She will have a crush on one guy then she’ll see another one and start liking him. She currently has 3 “big crushes” and 2 “small ones.”

Enjoy a life of senior-living luxury at Discovery Village At Sugarloaf

Enjoy a life of senior-living luxury at Discovery Village At Sugarloaf

Today’s seniors can benefit greatly from resort-style home environments that bring an elevated level of luxury, comfort and convenience. Discovery Village At Sugarloaf’s well-appointed one- and two-bedroom independent-living cottages feature full-size kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as an attached one-car garage.

Everyday adults get concussions too

Everyday adults get concussions too

So much of the concussion discussion today focuses on youth athletes, but hundreds of thousands of adults sustain concussions each year as a result of the every day hazards of life. The reality is that concussions can happen anytime, anywhere. We’re all vulnerable.

Seated- Lally Cyr. Standing from left to right: Patricia Gray-Smith, Andrea White, and Elizabeth Lawless of Horizons Healthcare.

Tea and poetry for Lally Gaidelman Cyr

Snellville – A tea and poetry event was hosted by Silverleaf of Snellville, a personal care home specializing in memory care and Horizons Healthcare, an adult and geriatric healthcare practice based in Snellville. Lally Gaidelman Cyr, who is originally from England, was the guest of honor at the affair where various members of the community read selections from her recently printed book, Lally’s Voice: The Collected Poems of Lally Gaidelman Cyr.

Burton Hatchery loading trout

Trout streams provide perfect fall fishing opportunities

The north Georgia mountains make a great fall destination, and what better excuse to plan a trip than to take advantage of the many available trout streams, including five delayed harvest trout streams that open Nov. 1?

Georgia Angler Award Program celebrates your great catches!

Georgia Angler Award Program celebrates your great catches!

Each year, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division recognizes anglers for outstanding catches. Anglers who catch a fish that meets or beats a specific weight or length limit for that species are eligible for a free Angler Award.