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Be sure to keep your houseplants looking their best with proper winter care.

By Melinda Myers Gardening Book Author, READ MORE > 695 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:24 PM

Holidays are filled with new plants and decorations that often find our houseplants relegated to any out of the way available space. Be sure to keep your houseplants looking their best with proper winter care.

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Scale insects have needle-like mouthparts that allow them to pierce the leaf and stem surfaces

Managing a Difficult Insect Pest on Houseplants

By Melinda Myers Author of more than 20 Gardening Books, READ MORE > 318 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 04:20 PM

A sticky substance on plant leaves, plant stands, and the floor are often the first clue alerting gardeners to a problem. If a closer look reveals bumps on the upper and lower surface of leaves and stems, it means scale insects have moved in to dine on your houseplants.

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Fresh Veggie Pizza

Nearing the End of the Alphabet and Wellness (Part 2)

By By Jane Pelkki, Registered Dietitian Diabetes Care and Education Specialist DePaul Community Health Centers, READ MORE > 211 Reads
On Wed, 01/13/2021 - 02:17 PM

As we move close to the alphabet’s end, here are more wellness thoughts for the year ahead. What wellness actions are

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Dumas District Court Judge Howard M. “Corky”Holthoff swore in the Dumas City Council and other elected officials Thursday mornign at city hall. Shown from left are Holthoff, Councilmember T.C. Pickett, James Jackson and Christopher W. Hays, Mayor Clay Oldner, Councilmembers Franklin Healey, Diane Fisher, Dwayne Snider and Rocy Dalton, and City Clerk Shrry Flippo (Foreground). Not shown is Raymond Riggins, who was absent because of family illness.

News of Yesteryear

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:21 PM

They solemnly swear...

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Shrimp Scampi

Mixing it up

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:18 PM

Mixing it Up

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Hot Apple Orange Cider

Nearing the End of the Alphabet and Wellness

By By Jane Pelkki, MPH, RD, LDN Diabetes Care and Education Specialist DePaul Community Health Centers, READ MORE > 169 Reads
On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 02:00 PM

Happy New Year! Here are some of my alphabetical thoughts about ways we can choose to take care of ourselves in the year ahead. What are your thoughts for wellness in 2021? Email them to me at jpelkki@ascension.org and we’ll include them in this column.

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CASA of the 10th District is currently seeking local community members to advocate for foster children. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering for a foster child in your community, please visit www.CASAofthe10th.org or call (870) 367-9449.

CASA of the 10th District seeking local community members to advocate for foster children

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On Mon, 01/11/2021 - 01:46 PM

In 1977, a Seattle Juvenile Court Judge David Soukup, was concerned about making drastic decisions with insufficient information conceived the idea of citizen volunteers speaking up for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom. CASA volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for abused or neglected children, to m

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A transition in Desha County government came January 1 when Baine Poole, left, former state representative for District 85, suceeded Judge Bonnie Zook, who served for 16 years.

News of Yesteryear

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:47 PM

Join in transition

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The Omega Lodge #547 donated $500 to the Dumas Food Pantry December 15

Omega Lodge # 547 gives to Dumas Food Pantry

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On Wed, 12/30/2020 - 01:17 PM

The Omega Lodge #547 donated $500 to the Dumas Food Pantry December 15. Ted Martin, lodge representative, presented the donation to Jacque Talley, the DFP treasurer. This is the first year for the lodge to donated to the pantry.

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Roy Dalton on the lift decorating the outside tree at Delta Memorial Hospital

Tree outside Delta Memorial Hospital glows with lights

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On Wed, 12/23/2020 - 12:14 PM

Kudos to Roy Dalton and James King, Anderson Holmes, Thomas Fisher, Larry Claibourne, and Charlie Clark for making the tall cedar tree outside the Delta Memorial Hospital glow with lights of all colors. Delta Memorial Hospital Auxiliary sells light cards each year to fund the nursing scholarship program.

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