Oh Dog Poop -- Is Astro Turf the Answer for Dog Lovers Wanting a Yard? So what is the option, when your lawn cannot survive grubs, voles, snow mold, repeated droughts and dog urine from 140 pound plus Leonberger dogs. Our poor blades of Kentucky bluegrass and even fescue are not a match for Mer
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06/15/2014
We had three special reasons to raise Old Glory and sing the Star Spangled Banner on today's date, June 14, 2014: It is the 239th birthday of the United States Army, born in 1775. On this date we also honor the American Flag by celebrating Flag Day. This year marks the 200th anniversary of our
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06/14/2014
I attempted to post the following for quite some time yesterday, but as many of you know, there were some glitches uploading photos. In November of 1955, the Frost Studio in Bradford County, PA became the Fazekas Studio. My Daddy was hired to make major renovations to the studio/gift shop, and
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06/06/2014
The Farmers Open Air Market has returned to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center for the season, providing residents an opportunity to purchase locally grown food. The market will operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday until November. Our market has over 20 farm ven
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06/05/2014
As many of you know, my Daddy was a general contractor, and took me to work with him nearly every day. In my opinion my Daddy could build anything! Our family traveled to South Carolina to visit my Grandparents several times each year, and when I was three, I insisted on bringing sand home s
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05/29/2014
Each Memorial Day, people thank my husband for his service in the military, -- “Memorial Day” isn’t for him, but he always graciously accepts with a “thank you.” There are lots of reminders out there that Memorial Day is about more than a day off or barbecue. It's also about more than thank
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05/25/2014
Today we enjoyed perfect weather for the 32nd annual Memorial Day Program at the Pennsylvania Veterans Memorial, located at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. It was a day of both mourning and meaning, remembering and respect. Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak delivered the Memorial
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05/25/2014
If anyone reading this remembers the mid-century fluorescent circular ceiling fixtures, you will see one through the door. It appears as if I have a halo over my head -- see I am really an angel -- didn't believe me did you? From what I've been told, prior to this photo being taken, I had
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05/22/2014
Real estate agents have been "planting" flags in front of homes for years. It is an old "farming" technique that has been used for decades. While I'm probably more patriotic than the average person, I think our community looks so special with those small US flags lining the streets on holidays.
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05/21/2014
Pretend play is fun! We were having a tea party when my phone rang. The next thing I knew our Granddaughter was talking to her “pretend” client. I had to grab my camera to get this shot. She then sat down and began drinking her tea, with her little pinkie up in the air, and announced with a r
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05/21/2014
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