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Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans - the Grand Army of the Republic - established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. Read More
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Capt. Raymond Dwayne Hill II, 39, was the first death Turlock experienced since the start of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and it was a sobering reminder about the real costs of war. Hill was with the National Guard and was killed in action on Oct. 29, 2005, from a roadside bomb that exploded near his Humvee while on patrol in Baghdad. He left behind a wife and two young daughters. He enjoyed working ... Read More
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(Family Features) The do-it-yourself movement in home improvement continually grows stronger as a way for people to update their homes while saving money. Fueled by home-improvement shows and popular inspiration sites like Pinterest, homeowners nationwide are looking to get their homes in great shape and most likely increase their market value at the same time. If you're one of those DIYers ready to get to work, you need to make sure you have ... Read More
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Many of us are hopeless when it comes to decorating our homes. We’ve all heard horror stories about home projects gone badly. We can't decide which furniture to choose, what color scheme to work with, how to best use the features and rooms in our home. For help with pulling together the look and design of living spaces many turn to professional designers and decorators, who have the skills to transform colors, fabrics and ... Read More
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If a tree is situated between two property lines, whose responsibility is it? Can you be held responsible if "an act of God" causes a tree to fall on a neighbor's property? What right does your neighbor have to prune a tree that has branches or roots crossing property lines? How can you best protect your arboreal assets? Read More
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Flower bouquets can bring the sights and smells of springtime into any home, no matter the weather outside. Margaret Hooper, former owner of Nature’s Own Florist in Modesto, believes that a little creativity is the key difference between a boring bouquet and an extravagant arrangement. Not only is Hooper a retired florist, but she comes from a long line of gardeners and agriculturalists including nine aunts who were all named after flowers. ... Read More
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Spring is finally here and "Spring Fever" is in the air! If you're like me, you're busy planting and planting and planting. Spring is when I fill every usable inch of soil with plants, much to the misery of my kids since it leaves very little dirt to play with! Read More
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The majority of Americans say that their yard is important to them. A recent U.S. Poll conducted by Harris Interactive for PLANET, found that 81 percent of those with a yard/landscape say the upkeep of their yard/landscape is important to the look of their home. Why is it so important? Showing pride was the No. 1 response (42 percent of those surveyed) followed by the desire to create a relaxing outdoor space (16 percent). Read More
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A love for animals and a beautiful friendship brought Christa Brooks and Terrance Truax together in the summer of 2008. It was Terrance’s first day as a veterinary technician at Taylor Veterinary Hospital and the moment he walked in the clinic, Christa took notice. “I was working as a receptionist the first day Terrance stepped foot at the veterinary clinic. He walked up to the office manager that morning and I thought to ... Read More
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