Christmas Tree Origins and Area Growers Listed
National survey details how most Christmas trees come from plantations and take four to 16 years to mature. The article lists top producing states and names multiple Lorain Medina and Huron County farms offering cut-your-own options and services with varieties including Scotch Pine White Pine Austrian Pine Douglas Fir Fraser Fir and Canaan Fir among others.
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National Christmas Tree Association Inc
Oregon
Michigan
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
California
North Carolina
National Christmas Tree Association
Ohio
Rhea Dawn Smith
Ohio Christmas Tree Association
West Virginia
Canaan
Auster Road
Wakeman
Skinnky Acres
Wellington
Medina County Farms
Lodi
Black Hills
Norwalk Road
Medina
Windfall
Holiday Tree Farm
Granger Road
Fortney Tree Farm
State Road
White House Tree Farm
Eti County
Cherry Road
Vermilion
Huron County
S. Norwalk Road
Norwalk
Pork Chop Downs
Zenobia Road
Collins
Spencer's Tree Farm
Tips for Selecting and Caring for a Fresh Christmas Tree
How to choose a fresh tree by testing needle shed and shaking the branches. Keep it in a sheltered area before decorating, make a fresh cut, and use a water-filled stand. Water daily, avoid heat sources, and test light cords to prevent fires. Avoid adding sugar or alcohol to the water. tap water is best.
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National Christmas Tree Association
Promise Keeper wives defend group as marriage aid
A reader supports Promise Keepers claiming the group helps men grow spiritually and improve marriages. A wife from Lake Oswego says her husband changed after a Seattle rally, learning to listen and value her decisions.
Inflammatory breast cancer tale by Kaye Spector
The Chronicle columnist Kaye Spector, aware of her family history, reports on her two month wait for a cancer diagnosis. She shares days of fear and small wins in a diary style series as she fights to join the four in ten who survive.
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Kaye Spector
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Kayes
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I Want a Divorce and a Chance to Be My Own Person
Molly, a 32 year old mother of two, tells of feeling penned in and unimportant as her husband Don, a social worker, spends long hours away and focuses on others. She analyzes his procrastination and her guilt while a book by Susan Bushwong offers steps to recognize feelings, identify patterns, and act to rebalance life. Molly communicates to Don, seeks a compromise, and begins taking college courses, gaining patience and new friendships.
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Molly
Don
Susan Bushwong
Dear Dr. Sylvia Tackles Child Behavior Clashes
A reader asks why an eight year old acts polite at school but nasty at home. Dr. Sylvia notes that parental disagreement, argumentative styles, too many choices, and inconsistent no versus yes patterns fuel disrespect. a firm, positive teacher helps, and a 20 20 video on overindulged children is offered for purchase.
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Dr. Sylvia
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