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Ojai Living Treasure: Wendy HilgersTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:03PMBy Sally Rice A wide-brimmed straw hat, decorated with soft, pastel flowers is a signature accessory for this Living Treasure. Sporting the floral chapeau is Wendy Hilgers, a beacon among volunteers, whose treasure award was bestowed for her great dedication and service to the children of Ojai, as she supports their pursuit of happiness. Passing [...]

Dangerous plant found growing in Essex, NYTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:12PMNew York has gone to war against an invasive species. The giant hogweed is considered a threat to humans. It is illegal to sell it in the U.S. It came to this country as part of the ornamental trade. But now efforts are underway to get rid of it.

Residents plant second stage of rain gardenTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 4:49PMOCEAN TOWNSHIP — Volunteers joined together to enhance the township’s sustainability by completing the second stage of a rain garden landscape plan on June 25. The community residents together dedicated more than 60 volunteer hours to bring the second stage of the rain garden to fruition. read more

OC Fair: 25 years of crazy themesTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:47PMThis year's Orange County Fair theme is "Let's Eat." Fair officials have said this year's theme is expected to create the feel of holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving - days that bring families to the table to laugh and share experiences over a good meal.Here are...

Nancy Ruhling: Astoria Characters: The Stand-Up NannyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 1:37PMWhen performer Jenn Wehrung got tired of serving people hamburgers and fries, she put down her tray and auditioned to be a nanny. She got the part and played it perfectly for three years.

Ask Aunt FuglyTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:14AMAunt Fugly is the just-now-resurrected GFY agony aunt — kind of like Dear Abby, but less predictable, and often, less helpful.

View Private Gardens in Sullivan County on Saturday, July 23Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:07AMThe Third Annual Sullivan County Garden Tour features eleven private gardens between Liberty and Wurtsboro. The one-of-a-ldnd gardens will be open for visits only on Saturday, July 23 between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The tour is sponsored by SullivanArc andSullivan Renaissance to benefit the Sullivan Area Horticultural Program.

Just the (gardening) facts, ma'amTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:48AMNew book just right for beginning gardeners.

Community grants child's wishTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:13AMNorth Vancouver resident Hunter McAlduff (left), who was diagnosed in 2009 with MELAS, a progressive neurodegenerative condition, enjoys her new playhouse along with her brother Liam and best friend Kyra Ewart at its recent unveiling.