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Arbor Day
I cannot recall a time when trees were not a part of my life. During WWII while our father was away in Panama City building ships, we moved a mile north of our farm and lived in the teacher's home on the campus of the Gitano Grammar School. In that setting I formed my first memories of trees.

January 31, 2012 2 Photos
Travel Technology
After leaving the Trapani Salt Flats on the western coast of Sicily on a late November afternoon, I maneuvered our vehicle down yet another remote, unmarked dirt road and passed dozens of vacant houses. No one was on the streets. It had been 10 minutes since we had seen another car. Sunlight was at a minimum. We had been warned several times about remote areas of Sicily.

February 2, 2012 1 Photo
Jr. Garden Club participates in dig
In October, the members of the Hoe and Hope Junior Garden Club traveled to Piave to experience a prehistoric archaeological dig.

January 31, 2012 1 Photo
Master Gardener program taking applications until February 1st
Do you want to be a Master Gardener? Applications are being accepted in Jones County for anyone who wants to sharpen their horticultural skills and share that knowledge with others.

January 31, 2012
Gamma Iota members take part in ‘Ariel’s Pillow Case’ project
Members of Gamma Iota chapter in Laurel are participating in “Ariel’s Pillow Case” project.

January 31, 2012 1 Photo
WCU to host exhibit by Robert Long
William Carey University hosted a reception to celebrate the opening of the exhibit “Robert Long: Works in Clay” by artist Robert Long. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 31 and is open to the public, free admission.

January 24, 2012 1 Photo
Our Odd Family Tree
When younger, I often sat on the porch with our great-granny while we read the afternoon newspaper within view of the tree, and I frequently listened as Granny repeated the story of how the unusual tree came to our family farm.

January 24, 2012 2 Photos
LRMA to present 10th Annual Garden Lecture on Feb. 10th
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, along with the Laurel Garden Club. will present its 10th Annual Garden Lecture on Friday, Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. in the LRMA American Gallery.

January 24, 2012 1 Photo
Master Gardener program taking applications
Do you want to be a Master Gardener? Applications are being accepted in Jones County for anyone who wants to sharpen their horticultural skills and share that knowledge with others.

January 24, 2012
Laurel Kiwanis Club is inspired by the AEE
The Kiwanians learned a great deal last Wednesday regarding the cutting-edge educational programs which are provided by the Association for Excellence in Education in Laurel/Jones County.

January 17, 2012
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