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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 2002

Page

8

Dear Abby readers find strength through love and rescue

A reader recalls a brutal upbringing and a new life with partner Barry that brought healing and purpose. A younger sender shares abuse and a danger of an adult in the family, prompting guidance to seek help at school or Childhelp USA.

Abby Barry Craig Minnesota Childhelp USA

Purdue site helps farmers plan retirement from farming

Three Purdue University researchers launched a Web site to aid farmers nearing retirement. The Retirement Estimator for Farm Families guides users through winding down steps, estimating needed annual retirement income from rental income and sale of assets, and factoring in farm costs and succession concerns. The project notes many farmers stay longer due to affordability worries and the DIY internet habit. A USDA survey cited that many farmers are older, with 48 percent 55 or older and about 6 percent 70 or older.

Indianapolis Purdue University Sharon DeVaney Purdue DeVaney Num US Department of Agriculture

Autumn Joy Sedum and Coleus Shine in Drought Proof Gardens

A garden note recalls colorful blooms for next summer, highlighting Autumn Joy Sedum and burgundy coleus. The piece praises drought tolerance, low maintenance traits, and Victorian era appeal, urging planning to plant more coleus and sedums for heat resistance and visual impact.

David Asia Africa Tom Rapp Laurens Street Armitage Allan Armitage

Garden club seeds curiosity in Robeson County kids

In Lumberton two year hands on program by the Lumberton Garden Club engages Janie Hargrave Elementary students in nature learning. Mary Howard notes students extended the project beyond one year due to enthusiasm. The class explored the food chain ecosystems and practical plant uses, built terrariums, crafted pine cone bird feeders, studied birds and butterfly development, and received four bulbs to plant at home.

Jumberton N.C Lumberton Garden Club Janie Hargrave Garden Club Mary Howard Meta Wood Robeson County Howard Saa Lumberton, N.C

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