May 2010 Volume 42, No. 5
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Jacob’s Log Hanging in there with my mama.
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If You Blow a Fuse, What Should You Do? Take this quiz to test your understanding of electrical safety.
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Green House
FAVORITES
Some of the latest ideas for home improvement options that can save money, energy and the environment.
Departments
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More Power to You How much energy do swimming pool pumps use?
A Passion for Covered Bridges North Carolina covered bridges as seen by artists Dempsey Essick, Ashley Fetner and Eddie Hough.
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First Person You can trust the Energy Star label. Plus your letters and photos.
“Breaking Ground” New art from Ronald Ragland.
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Them There Pans The first Teflon pans, learning to eat beans and cornbread, the table with Aunt George, and more of your favorite memories.
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Carolina Country Store License plate guitars.
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Joyner’s Corner A North Carolina Sudoku.
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Marketplace
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Carolina Gardens Flowers on fire.
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Carolina Compass May events.
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Energy Cents Tracking home energy use.
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Classified Ads
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Carolina Kitchen Green Pea Salad, Barbecued Hot Wings, Marinated Catfish Fillets, Grilled Pineapple, Vanilla Pudding Dessert
ON THE COVER
The covered bridge on the pond at Camp Caraway, a camp, retreat and conference center in Sophia, Randolph County. Photography by Ken Hall.
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