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October 22, 2010
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BUSINESS
& AG
U
of I
branch
offers
digital distance diagnostics
[MAY
8, 2000] The
University of Illinois Extension Office analyzes hundreds of samples
for area residents each year, ranging from insect specimens to lawn
problems. This year
there will be a new tool to help with samples that can’t be
diagnosed locally.
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ORGANIZATIONS
& EVENTS
Annual
bird
count logs
beautiful birds
[MAY
8, 2000]
“Is that a beautiful
bird, or what?” The beautiful bird, an indigo bunting,
continued catching insects in the grass, giving the 18 bird-watchers
a chance to focus their binoculars and see its feathers glimmering
iridescent blue in the sun.
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BOOK
LOOK
A
gardener’s guide
[MAY
8, 2000] The arrival of
warm weather signals that it is time to begin preparations for
working in the garden. Some
of us are always on the lookout for new and creative ideas for
growing plants and flowers. Others
consider alternative methods of gardening to enhance our living
space or beautify a smaller area.
Chuck and Barbara Crandall's book “A Gardener's Guide To
Planters, Containers, and Raised Beds” is an enlightening look at
how to spice up your surroundings with exciting garden projects.
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