Untarnished etiquette: Holiday etiquette missteps can be avoided
It’s Christmas. It’s a special time of year and a very stressful time. So much is expected of us in about a month. To relieve a little bit of tension, here are some protocol and etiquette guidelines, which may be helpful in avoiding some of the typical holiday faux pas.
Talk about money: Tax code needs an overhaul
Some Republican presidential candidates say we should throw out our tax code and replace it with a much simpler system. But as one local accountant says, “Don’t hold your breath.”
Your Health: Diabetes, Part II
In my November column on diabetes, I discussed the definition, symptoms, causes, risks and complications of this common disease (“Diabetes a common peril,” Page 20, Nov. 23). Today, I would like to discuss the diagnostic tests and treatments for diabetes, prevention and the impact of the disease on our society.
The Mountain Gardener: Garden trimmings gain new purpose to trim holiday halls
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose. The garden's been put to rest for the winter, now covered with a nice blanket of compost.
Teen time: Experience the exhilaration of gift giving
Christmas is right around the corner and is already filling the streets with cheerful decorations, lights and laughter. While all of this is fun, the hardest part of this time of the year can be shopping for presents for others.
Felton Fire District to review parcel tax proposal at meeting Thursday
Felton Fire Protection District (FFPD) Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed...