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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1996
Page
18
A cardinal signals spring with early February singing after snow. The male courts through antiphonal duet with the mate as she replies then stops, the male continues, and they often sing together. The female wears olive and buff tones, with red-tinted tail and wings, black face and red bill. In the South the cardinal is a beloved yard bird and a radiant singing ruby in winter light.
A gardener notes yearly cardinal nesting in a Carolina cherry hedge with thorny vines and dense growth. Cardinals lay four greenish white eggs in April and chicks hatch after about 12 days. The male helps raise fledglings as a second nest is built, with pairs sometimes rearing multiple broods. Cardinals cluster in flocks in winter and are expanding north into the Mississippi Valley and New England, possibly aided by winter feeding.
A gardening essay debates pruning styles from snipping to whacking and cautions against overcutting. It contrasts careful pruning with extreme removal and notes spring tuning depends on the gardener’s long term vision and balance between therapy and mayhem.
The piece contrasts meticulous care with neglect in garden maintenance. It urges pruning and regular upkeep to prevent a chaotic, overgrown jungle like growth taking over space and reducing light. It stresses removing dead and invading growth and daily grooming for a serene landscape.
Pearl Andrews of Buffalo asks how to learn more about small restaurant glass creamers and where to find additional resources. Lloyd Bindscheattle answers with a subscription offer: send $5 for an annual CREAMERS newsletter, four issues yearly, with illustrations and hard-to-find information.
Antiques By Anita Gold advertises sources and a $1 option for a 20 page booklet with current or back issues. Readers are instructed to mail $1 and a SASE to Anita Gold P O Box 597401 Chicago Illinois 60659.
A Newport News-Times report recounts a Christmas Eve incident where a couple in Lincoln City Oregon feared a bomb after UPS delivered an unrequested package. A 15 pound Virginia smoked ham was found on the beach unharmed after the wife rushed the box to the coast and reported a bomb to police. A separate NY Times item notes a Bronx condo toilets lawsuit alleging explosions from flushes causing injuries.
Dave Barry mocks the idea of an exploding toilet epidemic while noting the Times coverage and public fascination. He recalls previous sensational epics and jokes about presidential debates on commodes. In LaPorte Indiana, workers tried to move a World War I monument using drills and jackhammers, with the outcome detailed on page 3C.
A reader asks about paying for a lunch for a baby visit and whether it is proper to expect the host to pay. Abby says the inviter should cover the meal, though some people go Dutch. A second letter, from a 31-year-old dating man with two adult daughters, discusses marriage plans with a significant age gap.
Texas reader asks how children should address a stepparent with adult children nearby. Abby suggests either the first name or a mutually agreed nickname to avoid formality or discomfort. A separate letter from Mrs. "0" questions disclosing shocking family past in a life journal and Abby advises weighing potential harm before revealing sensitive details.
Special birthday guidance highlights success in banking arts and media with realistic goals and potential raises as 1996 ends. Aries through Pisces cover home money talks romance caution, appetite for change, and invitations to events or encounters, with advised self-care and prudent budgeting.
Whit Gibbons notes growing demand for real ecologists and environmental educators. He highlights outdoor, community, and national roles in government agencies, universities, and public programs, citing field work, teaching, and outreach as key career paths.
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