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First Place: Dameli Aimbetova: C++ Programming, Luke Beenken: Advanced Accounting. Johren Carpenter: Fundamental Desktop Publishing, Jerren Jensen: SQL Database Fundamentals, Danny Johnson: Extemporaneous Speech, Aubrey Kessel: Medical Office Procedures. Second Place: Scottlyn Anglesey: Administrative Support Research Project, Matthew Dey: Computer Security, Danny Johnson: Presentation Management Individual, Aubrey Kessel: Marketing/Management/Human Resources Concepts, Skylar Petrik: SQL Database Fundamentals, Austin Watterson: Legal Office...
As the weather gets warmer, the City Parks Department has been busy getting ready for upcoming spring and summer events. "It's only March and I've already been working on irrigation and cleaning out flowerbeds. Last year it seemed like we were behind schedule, but this year it looks like we're getting a jump-start on projects," said City Parks Superintendent and Richland County Tree Board Secretary, Stephanie Ridl. The installation of playground equipment is almost complete at Lalonde Park; the...
A few years ago at a County-wide conference there were some citizens in attendance who wanted to have a place to grow vegetables for those who lived in apartments/campers/or houses with no backyard to do so. These citizens decided that a Community Garden would be the best possible solution to address this situation. The County Commissioners happened to be at the conference as well and decided that, of all of the issues that were raised at the conference, the Community Garden idea was one that could be fairly easily addressed. So with a...
When it comes to preparing an area for a vegetable garden there is one point that I cannot stress enough and that is to do whatever you possibly can do to limit the amount of “damage” to the soil. By damage, I am referring to soil compaction, breaking soil structure, robbing the soil of nutrients, and things like that. I know how anxious some people get when it finally warms up and conditions are starting to be right for working in the soil but sometimes waiting an extra day or two to let the soil dry out some or warm up a little pays off tre...
Repainting your old furniture and decor can be fun, therapeutic, and cost effective. However, if you're just getting started using Clay / Chalk / Mineral based paint for the first time, then there are 9 important things you should know. Clay Paint is Thick If you're used to traditional latex and acrylic based paints, you'll notice APC's clay based paint is quite thick. Don't worry! There is nothing wrong with your can of paint, this is normal. In fact, APC customers love the thick nature of the...
You know you are an introvert if you find crowds stressful, have a hard time meeting new people and you just kind of like to sit back with a good book or your phone and TV and do absolutely nothing. You know you are an introvert if you are courteous, a good friend and have an old soul. You know you are an introvert if are balanced; balancing alone time and socializing, an opportunity to have fun without burning out. But, when it comes to Spring Break season, a lot of introverts seem to miss out...
Most people will tell you that they can tell when spring has arrived by watching trees bud out or seeing the grass green up, and while that is true for me as well, there is one definitive item that signals to me spring is here, the greenhouses start to go up and fill up. Some businesses that specialize in other items the rest of the year start to roll out flat after flat of annuals, perennials, and vegetables for you to choose from. While I would agree that selecting plants to purchase from these retailers is not rocket science, there are a...
