New Deer Harvest Record Needed for 2011-2012 Season

New Deer Harvest Record Needed for 2011-2012 Season

SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. (9/2/2011)

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division reminds all deer hunters, including big game license holders, honorary and lifetime license holders, hunters under 16 years of age and landowners, to obtain a new deer harvest record for the upcoming season.
Deer harvest records are required for any person hunting deer, regardless of age, are free of charge and available at www.gohuntgeorgia.com/recreational-licenses or at any retail license agent.
“A deer harvest record is good only for a single hunting season because the bag limit is a season limit,” said John W. Bowers, WRD Assistant Chief of Game Management.
Hunters must complete a deer harvest record before moving a deer from the site of a kill, except when participating in a wildlife management area or national wildlife refuge hunt that requires hunters to check out harvested deer. Hunters may not possess or use multiple big game licenses or deer harvest records and should keep harvest records with hunting licenses.
“We appreciate the honesty, cooperation and support from each hunter in respecting wildlife and the conservation tradition by following game and fish laws. We encourage hunters to police themselves by using the anonymous Turn In Poachers (TIP) line (1-800-241-4113) to turn in individuals who violate these laws,” said Bowers.
For more information, visit www.gohuntgeorgia.com , contact a Wildlife Resources Division Game Management office or call (770) 761-3044

Simple Ways to Break Out of Dinner Menu Monotony

(ARA) - With mom's and dad's work schedules running up against after school activities and homework time, the opportunities to share delicious meals are fewer and further between than ever before. If your family is crunched for time, relying on the same old dinnertime standards can become a habit. However, it might be easier than you think to break out of your routine and incorporate something different into your evening meal.

Sissy Biggers, lifestyle expert and mother of two, says she's always been on the lookout for new recipes that help her move away from the tried and true. "Because busy schedules are the new norm and were for me when my kids were growing up, everyone is looking for ways to cut cooking time and prepare meals that don't require a laundry list of ingredients or preparation steps," notes Biggers. Following are her top tips for making mealtime easier and more interesting.

* Use staples in a new way. You've probably got a pantry and refrigerator door packed with products that you rely on but don't use too often. But don't let those staples sit unused - they can be the key to making dinner different and more delicious. For instance, adding Hellmann's(R) Real Mayonnaise to chicken recipes like Parmesan Crusted Chicken, which has just four steps and four ingredients, can produce a juicier, crispier meal that your family is sure to love.

* Incorporate a single new item. There's a whole grocery store full of options just waiting for you - why not look for an ingredient you haven't yet tried? Adding a single new ingredient is an easy way to break the monotony without going overboard and cooking an entirely new type of meal. The bonus is that you'll be exposing your family to what could become a new favorite - and if they like it, you can try new cooking methods in the future.

* Get everyone in the kitchen. The old adage about too many cooks spoiling the broth isn't necessarily true. By gathering the family in the kitchen to help with dinner prep, you'll not only be distributing the workload to make things go faster, you may inspire a new interest in cooking. That, in turn, could lead your kids to look for recipes that they want to debut on your evening menu.

Adding a new taste to your dinner can start as early as tonight. In just 30 minutes, you can have a delicious dinner of Parmesan Crusted Chicken ready to wow your family. Visit hellmanns.com for quick and easy meal ideas and vote for your favorite Hellmann's(R) recipes.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

1/2 cup Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)
4 teaspoons Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs

Preheat oven to 425 F.

Combine Hellmann's(R) or Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise with cheese in medium bowl. Arrange chicken on baking sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

Makes 4 servings.

Four simple ways to modernize your home decor

 

(ARA) - If you're like many people, your home interior could likely use some updating. But you don't need to hire a professional designer to modernize your home decor. No matter how much of a decorating novice you may be, a few simple updates can give new life to your living space and bring your home to the forefront of interior design.

Modern colors
Color is a key aspect of interior decorating, and paint is one of the easiest, most cost-efficient ways to update your home interior. To give any room a clean and contemporary look this season, take some hints from the professionals.

Pratt & Lambert Paints recently announced its 2012 Color Trends, which are divided into five palettes: Enough, Expressive, Instinctive, Essence and Echo. Pratt & Lambert's Color + Design team identified these colors as their top picks for the modern home, and Color + Design Manager Donna Schroeder says the Instinctive palette offers a number of great options for fall. From Cafe Cubano to Dusty Mink to Garnet, Schroeder predicts nature-inspired shades will pop up on ceilings, trim and walls everywhere. And with Pratt & Lambert's Quart-Size Color Sampler option, you can test out your choice before painting the entire room, ensuring a look you'll love.

Ground level
Just because the floor is under your feet, it shouldn't be last on your list of interior updates. You know that old carpet is ugly, but it will also overshadow more modern elements in the room.

Natural materials like granite and hardwood floors are popular, but their high cost may limit how many rooms you can update. Fortunately, stylish options are available that won't break the bank. For instance, luxury vinyl tile (LVT) is available in hundreds of styles that mimic authentic wood and stone to give your home a modern, lavish look for less. With a wide range of brands, price points and installation options available, LVT is a great choice for anyone in need of a flooring update. Plus, LVT is more durable than some other flooring options, so you can enjoy new-looking floors for longer.

Time to reflect
Mirrors are an easy and inexpensive way to inject personality into a room. Hang a large square mirror to open up a small space, or arrange a number of smaller mirrors in a fun pattern to create an artistic statement.

With endless framing options available, you're sure to find a match to complement any room's style. A thin, simple rectangular frame will create a contemporary look, while an ornate metal frame gives an oval glass a traditional, old world feel. Or, for a completely clean and modern effect, frameless mirrors come in a wide variety of shapes and edge designs.

Brighten up lighting
New lighting can change the entire feel of your home's interior, and there are seemingly endless options to help you brighten up a room. Recessed lights create a clean look that can open up smaller rooms or highlight an area such as a photo or piece of artwork. Table and floor lamps can act as artful vessels of light, adding colors and patterns to a bland room. And hanging lighting, such as a unique chandelier, will bring interest and personality into a room while serving its functional purpose. To give your new lighting a sustainable side, energy-efficient light bulbs will save you electricity costs and last longer than standard bulbs.

Don't let your hesitancy to redecorate leave your home in the past. With these four easy updates, you can renew your living space and give your home a new, modern feel.

Dear Neighbors,

This is my first Blog post here at the New Of Local Interest Magazine Blog. I am so excited to have a way to communicate with you via the internet. This blog will allow me to share information and articles on a more frequently.

Just a note on navigation. Rather than add information weekly like the print version, the blog will post daily or every other day in some cases. For Instance our Cooking Corner might be on Mondays and All Around the House may be on Tuesdays. I haven't set up a schedule yet, but plan to experiment a little. Each day I'll feature a blog post article that will be similar to what you may find in the print version. To make sure you see all of a weeks posts check out the archive at the bottom of the Blog Page. Depending on the length you may or may not see all of the posts on the screen.

Comments. Feel free to comment on the posts. I have been having a one-sided conversation with all of you for years. It's exciting that now you will be able to comment on whether an article was helpful to you or whether you have other suggestions on the subject that you would like to share with other readers.

This is going to be a learning process for all of us, but I hope that you will enjoy this new endeavor.

Until Next Time,
Tammie Gibbs
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