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How to prepare soil for spring

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Spring is a season of rejuvenation, and perhaps nowhere is that rebirth more noticeable than in the yard. Each spring, grass begins to grow again as inviting landscapes beckon people outdoors.

Spring Cleaning: Don’t Toss That ‘Junk,’ It May Be Valuable!

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It’s time to hit the garage, basement, attic and closets for that age- old task of spring cleaning! Before hauling unwanted possessions to the curb, you may be surprised to learn they might be valuable -- especially if you have sports cards and memorabilia gathering dust.

Did I just say Mr. Muscles?

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My husband, Peter, is learning Spanish his own way. I do Duolingo online. It is free. It is easy to do. The whole thing is designed like a game, and dancing animated creatures hop up and down and celebrate every time I get five answers in a row correct. This shouldn’t matter to me -- yet I find it deeply satisfying. Peter doesn’t do any of this.

Pelican State Celebration at RES

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Ruston Elementary School third grade students show off decorations during activities to celebrate Louisiana Day recently.

Thank you Reggie, for Elvis and me

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When the Ruston High School football team was making its thrilling run for the Superdome late last year, I had the opportunity to see an old friend surface again thanks to his amazing talent.

Back in Time RUSTON CLUBS

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Ruston has always been wellsupplied with civic and cultural organizations. Perhaps the first club organized in the town was the Culture Club, which came into being in the 1890s as an embroidery circle.

A little country French inspiration

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A fragrant concoction of chicken, red wine and vegetables braising in the oven is just what the winter ordered. This recipe is inspired by coq au vin, a traditional country French dish.

Tech’s Jeffus named Truman Scholarship finalist

Louisiana Tech University junior Ethan Jeffus has been named a Truman Finalist; he will travel to Texas for the final interview process this month. Jeffus is a Political Science major and student in the Honors Program at Louisiana Tech.

BIRTHDAYS

March 5

CHURCH NEWS

Editor’s Note: If you have a submission regarding your church’s worship services, you should email the information by 5 p.m. Wednesday to newsroom@ rustonleader. com.