Archive for August, 2008
Are you Computer Savvy or want to be?
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Lancaster Adult Education Center will offer numerous computer classes from September through November, including an in introduction to computers, intermediate computer and Microsoft Excel. Classes are $60 each. For details call 803-285-7660
It looks weird. But Believe it or not you can read it!
Friday, August 22nd, 2008I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset [...]
New Zip Code pays Revenue to York County
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Changing our zip code from 29715 to 29707 has apparently sent local tax revenue to the wrong county. The new 29707 zip code was designated as a York County zip code by the SC Department of Revenue. 30 Indian Land Business paid sales tax revenue to York County which went into York County’s pennies for [...]
Lancaster County Water Problem
Friday, August 22nd, 2008Lancaster County Water and Sewer District has lowered the level of a contaminate in the county’s drinking water. Though this is good news, and they are making good progress, county officials are still trying to lower the rate even further. Food Lion has weekly sales on bottled water..
Car Lovers - Explore the BMW Factory!
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Tour the BMW Factory September 24th. $35 per person includes Motorcaoach Transportation, Continental Breakfast (at the Lake House), Guided Factory Tour and Much More.. Limite Space - Register soon! Click BMW Factory for more details.
2 degrees makes a big difference
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008Energy Saving Tip: HVAC - Adjust (lower) the thermostat 2 degrees in the winter and adjust 2 degrees (higher) in the summer when at work or sleeping. You can save over $180 per year.
Tropical Storm Fay drenches Florida Keys
Monday, August 18th, 2008Tropical Storm Fay soaked the Florida Keys on Monday, flooding roads and creating a handful of possible tornadoes as it moved north, emergency management officials said. The storm killed at least five people in the Caribbean, The Associated Press reported, but in the strip of islands south of Miami, the storm seemed poised to do less [...]
A Summer treat: Fresh Yellow Corn
Monday, August 18th, 2008Corn is good for skin care, boosting nervous system, digestion and maintaining low cholesterol levels.
Corn Chowder
Ingredients
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoon flour
2 cups whole-kernel corn
2 cups diced potatoes, cooked
2 cups milk
Salt and pepper to taste, fresh parsley, chopped Paprika
Directions
– Saute bacon, onion and celery until tender.
– Remove from heat [...]
Live Music at Ballantyne Village
Monday, August 18th, 2008Live music on the plaza (soft rock) Wednesday through Saturday 7-10 pm provided by Village Bistro. Head out and enjoy the events!
Creative Writing Workshops
Monday, August 18th, 2008The Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) offers a series of free workshops. These workshops are for want-to-be writers as well as published writers. The workshops are for adults only and are limited to 12 participants each. Registration is required. To sign up, please call or register in person at the library you [...]
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