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(A THE NEWS-JOURNAL Kaeford, N.C. March 12, 1997 Gardening Birds liven up a garden :'!Nancy R. Anderson :':Cooperative Extension Service 9 •I * A hummingbird is such a wonder- ' ful sight that certain plants are worth growing for the sole purpose of at tracting this bird. Hummingbird’s favorite food is floral nectar. The only things that flowers ask in return for the nectar is that the hummingbird pollinate the 'blossoms. =; The ornithophilous (bird-polli- -inated) flowers don’t have much use • .for insect pollinators. Hummingbirds ': are attracted to brilliant colors, mostly •; reds, because these are the colors that stand out against grass and leaves. In . the shade, yellow and orange flowers •! stand out the most and are attractive to •Uhe birds. The typical hummingbird flower also has a long floral tube into *'which hummingbirds, and not much else, can reach. Because humming birds can hover in midair to work flowers, such flowers do not need “landing pads.” After spending winters in Central American, many hummingbirds gradually make their way northward with the progression of nectar-yield ing blossoms. Early in the growing season, these tiny birds cannot be choosy about their food, and you may find them feeding at holes made by sapsuckers. Honeysuckle, columbine, coral bells, horse chestnut, azaleas and the early-blooming hawthorns are other flowers welcome to the hummingbird during the early part of the season. A little later, the birds feed at the blos soms of foxglove and larkspur. Summer brings a lot of flowers that are attractive and nourishing to the hummingbird. Such flowers in- Nancy Anderson Agricultural Extension Agent elude delphinium, petunia, phlox, butterfly weed, snapdragon, pinks, tiger lily, daylily, sage, loosestrife, morning glory and bee balm. Some plants not only provide us with food and beauty, but they also atract the hummingbirds. The scarlet runner bean, a twining vine which produces tlavorful green beans, is one such plant. The bright-colored flow ers which precede the beans never fail to bring hummingbirds. To keep hummingbirds around as long as possible, grow some plants to attract the birds in the fall. The peren nial trumpet creeper vine is a good choice, and herbaceous flowers like cardinal, nicotiana and petunia should bloom until September. By then the hummingbirds will already have left cold winter areas for their winter homes. To supplement floral nectar, many people put out hummingbird feeders. The standard syrup solution for feed ing hummingbirds consistsof one part white sugar to four parts water. The sugar will dissolve as the the solution is brought to a boil. Boiling is important as it kills mold spores and bacteria and, through evaporation, reduces any chlorine or flourine that may be in the water. After the solution is cooled, it’s ready to be placed in the hummingbird feed ers. Any leftover should be stored in the refrigerator. Military News Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rodney L. Shaw, a 9991 graduate of Hoke County High School, is half way through a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea aboard the aircraft carried USS Theodore Roosevelt. Shaw is one of more than 5,500 sailors and marines aboard the carrier who departed their home port of Nor folk, Va., in November, as the lead ship of the USS Theodore Roosevelt Battle Group, which includes eight tactical aircraft squadrons, seven sur face combatants, two submarines and the three-ship USS Nassau Amphibi ous Ready Group. Deployed around the world in sup port of U.S. interests, aircraft carriers, like Shaw’s ship, have been called our nation’s most flexible tool of di plomacy. They serve as a highly vis ible deterrent to aggressors sand if deterrence fails, offer the most versa tile and powerful weapons system worldwide. Shaw’s had traveled more than 13,(X)0 miles, and has participated in various operations and exercises, in cluding Operation Deliberate Guard in the Adriatic Sea where the ships aircraft flew missions,in support of . theU.N. mandated no-fly zones over Bosnia. Shaw has also participated in exercises involving Tunisian, Israeli, French and British military forces. So far during the deployment, Shaw and shipmates have conducted 10 community relations projects during six port visits, Anging from yard work to painting and carpentry. In addition to spending Christmas in France, Shaw's chip has also visited Israel, Italy, ''pain and Turkey. Hejoined the Navy in April, 1992. Dedication Service for Center Grove Missionary Baptist Church was held on February 2 at 3:30 pm. The pastor. Rev. Dr. W. O. McCullough, and the church congregation cel ebrated the new and remodeled addi tion to the church. We thank the con tractor, Henry Dial, owner of Dial Construction Co., because while the work was being done to the church, not any of the church services were cancelled. For the grand occasion, many Hoke County dignitaries were present. Those present were Hoke County Commissioners: chairperson, Jean Hodges and her husband; vice chairman,James Leach; L. E. McLaughlin Jr.; Cleo Bratcher and his wife; City Councilman, Clyde Thomas Jr. and his wife and family; Hoke County Sheriff Wayne Byrd and his wife. Due to illness, Henry Dial could not be present. His wife, Joyce Dial and their son. Rev. Shelly Dial, who worked very closely with his father on the remodeling of Center Grove, was there to represent him. Learn how to stash more of your cash By Carol Birckhead County Extension Director Do you feel that you do not have any money to save? Why not start saving $2 and then $3, move on up to $5 per week, then before you know it, you will be up to $100. Your goal should be approximately 10 percent of your gross income. Here are some painless suggestions from the Cheap skate Monthly to help you start to save some money: • Give up expensive habits. If you spend just $6 a day eating out, our are spending at least $1,500 a year. •Never spend coins. Not even pen nies. At the end of the day, empty out your pockets into a change jar. • Save all refunds. Instead of cash ing rebate and refund checks, save them. • Authorize payroll savings deduc tion. It is amazing how little you will miss money you never see. • Join a credit union. They usually offer better interest rates and are usu ally eager to help you with checking^ and savings needs. • Hang on to windfalls. If yom receive a cash gift, bonuses, inherit ances, retroactive pay, etc., do not cash them. Instead, deposit it all into your savings program. • Keep making payments. As you pay off your credit card debts, keep making the same payment to your savings account. • Save reimbursements. When you are reimbursed for travel or other out- of-pocket expenses, save the money. • Keep checking account balances low. If it is not in there, you can not keep writing checks. • Pay off debt. All the interest you do not end up paying can be diverted straight into your savings account. For more information on money management, please call the Coop erative Extension Service Center, 116 W. Prospect Ave. at 875-3461. CALL 875-2121 TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD ANSWERS RKMao^Btioids 106 Central Avenue • Raeford 875-4021 Food & Friends would like to thank the town of Raeford for your support. Come join us for a Uciwii Home Pig Pickin’ Thursday Night 4 pm - 8 pm All You Can Eat ^5 (inc. drinli) HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri. & Sat. 6:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunday 6:00 am - 2:00 pm TURN OF THE CENTURY CAFE 124 C. Central Ave., Raeford, NC • 875-77741 Hrs: M-T-W 9am-3pm; Th-F-S 9am-10pm Week of March 10-15 Lunch special: Yankee Steak Sandwich *4.75 March 14-15 Dinner Special: Honey Citrus Glazed Pork Chops, Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Grilled New York Strip, Grilled Veggie Kabobs, Boiled Potatoes Week of March 17-22 Lunch Special: Grilled Chicken Salad *4.75 March 20-22 Dinner Special: Grilled Salmon Steak, Italian Pep per Steak, Chicken Parmigan w/pasta. Baked Po tato, Glazed Carrots Week of March 24-29 Lunch Special: Beef Fajita *4.75 March 27-29 Dinner Special: Dijon Mustard Fillets, Steak Teriyaki w/grilled pineapple. Chicken ala King, Rice Pilaf, French Style Green Beans CROSSWORD 1 2 n 1 2 1 5 1 8 22 23 26 29 38 39 40 1 6 B 9 1 0 1 1 p 4~ P ^ 2 1 25 28 43 46 52 55 47 3 34 iO 5 1 ACROSS 1. Environmental Protection Agency 4. Come into sudden contact with 7. Mammary gland of cows and sheep 12. Shaped rotating disk to convert circular into linear motion 13. 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Unit of energy Homeboimd menus Menus for the older adults nutri tion program for the week of March 17 - March 21(for the congregate and home-delivered meals program are listed below: Monday, March 17: stew beef, honey glazed carrots, cranberry juice, rice, dinner roll with margarine, chocolate chip cookie, milk Tuesday, March 18: smoked sau sage, pickled beets, steamed cabbage, mixed vegetables, hot dog bun with It’s Time to Fertilize Your Lawn and Garden 10-10-10 soib. 34% Nitrogen so ib Slow Release 28-4-4 20 ib * 11 °° Slow Release 15-0-15 20 ib * 12“ Get dll your lawn and garden supplies here! THE JOHNSON COMPANY 110 E. Central Ave., Raeford, NC 875-3550 mustard, milk Wednesday, March 19: country style beef patty, coleslaw, corn, din ner rdll, pufple plums, iliilk Thursday, March 20: sliced tur key breast with gravy, green beans, rice, dinner roll with margarine, pine apple tidbits, milk Friday,March21: meatballs with gravy, mixed greens, mashed pota toes, dinner roll with margarine, or ange, milk 41 Personal 1^ Touch Discount Fashions Children's & Ladles Dresses 24 mths - 5X Ladies Hats % Hours: MJ.W, & F -10-6 Thurs. - 10-8 Sat. - 9-5:30 944-3301 211 W. (Aberdeen Rd.) (1/4 miles past Doxey Furniture on the right) Jr HOKE ORTHOPEDICS 301 Birch Street, Raeford 910-904-0690 Orthopedic Surgical Staff: Paul F. Rush, M.D. Ralph E. Carter, M.D. Philip Holzknecht, M.D. John A. Smid, M.D. Specializing in: Fracture Care • Total Joint Replacement • Athletic Injuries • Arthroscopic Surgery • Shoulder, Elbow, & Hand Surgery • Foot & Ankle Surgery Insurance Accepted and Filed Our hours of operation will be: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. NOTICE of Raeford Residents All complaints/suggestions concerning Time Warner Cable are to be in written form and mailed to CITY OF RAEFORD P.O. BOX 606 RAEFORD, N.C. 28376 Attention: Betty Smith City Clerk or put in drop box outside City Hall on Main Street. Deadline date: March 31, 1997. /
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