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Welcome to the February edition of LouisaOnline.Com! February is a busy month in our area, despite it being the middle of winter. We have lots of fun to look forward to this month. Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow on February 2nd? If so, we are supposed to be in for six more weeks of winter. Who cares, with the great winter we have had so far!
And, don’t forget that special someone on Valentines Day, February 14th! And then there’s that OTHER special day – Super Bowl Sunday! Woo-hoo the fun never ends in February. February is also Black History Month.
As I’m sure everyone knows by now, FEMA did come through with earthquake disaster relief for Louisa County. They have also recently extended the deadline to file with FEMA until March 5, 2012. But why wait until the last minute? If you have not done so, file today! You can File a Claim by Clicking Here. to visit their website or by calling 800-621-3362, TTY: 800-462-7585. Additionally, you can also visit FEMA’s local "Disaster Recovery Center" located in the Triangle Plaza Shopping Center, 502 E. Main Street, Louisa, VA when they reopen on January 5, 2012.
If you sustained damage to your home but were denied aid by FEMA and by the SBA for the amount you need to repair your home, you still may qualify for assistance from the Louisa Earthquake Recovery Fund (LERF). For details, visit the Louisa County website’s LERF Guidelines Page.
We here at LouisaOnline.Com wish you a wonderful, safe, happy and prosperous 2012!
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Cuckoo Perspective - February 2012
We are all lucky enough to be living, arguably, in one of the most advanced societies to have ever evolved. We consider, arrogantly, that our way – our culture - is the only and best way. But that’s not always the case.
For example, let’s take a look at medicine. Most of us have had at least one experience with modern western medicine. You know the drill – call the doctor’s office and make the appointment. You arrive a few minutes early because you know there is always some sort of paperwork to complete, read the small print and then sign. You surrender your insurance card - if you are lucky enough to have one – along with your co-pay. What other service do you pay for before you receive it? But just try to buck THAT system! [Read More]
The Master Gardener - February Gardening Tips
February is the time to finish planning your garden and start planting in flats. Early in the month check to make sure you have all your seeds ordered and ready to start. Don’t forget to include extra for succession plantings and “summer planting for your fall harvest.” Indoors or in a cold frame, start some lettuce, parsley, early brassicas (such as cabbage and mustard), and broccoli. Early in the month finish sowing any remaining bulb onions from seed and hot peppers like Habanero because they are very slow to grow early on.
Mid month you can start sweet peppers and eggplants. Start more broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, celery, Chinese greens, and lettuce in flats. Later in the month start your first tomato seedlings. You may want to start a cold tolerant Russian variety or an extra early variety like Glacier or Stupice. Since you cannot have too many tomatoes, Mule Team or Eva Purple Ball tomatoes are excellent choices due to their heavy production of top notch fruits. Be sure and plant a new variety or two, along with your usual favorites.
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Community Events
February is such a busy month in our area! If you don’t want to stay inside and hibernate from the weather, there are plenty of things to do just outside your own home. Highly anticipated events this month range from Mother/Son and Father/Daughter Dances at the Betty Queen Center to jewelry making classes, concerts, stand-up comedy and even the Ringling Bros. circus! And, don’t forget the 8th Annual “Death By Chocolate” event to benefit the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation and Lake Anna Rescue Squad. So, get out and have some fun this February!
Check our Community Events page regularly for updates and newly scheduled events.
Don’t forget to check our Community Calendar to find additional events not listed here. Our Community Calendar is a free service to the community where you can enter your own events. Please feel free to enter your church, non-profits, organizations and individual events here. [Read More]
Health and Wellness
I have had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember. In fact, my mother recently commented that it was impossible getting me to sleep even as a young child. Going without sleep affects our concentration, decision making, our mood and our overall productivity. Long term sleep deprivation can also be detrimental to our well-being. Fortunately, there are a number of simple lifestyle changes you can make to ensure that insomnia doesn't leave you in a rut. Make sure you get outside in the sunlight every day, tire yourself out naturally with exercise, and don't consume caffeine before bed are just a few.
We all know the need for a good night's rest and how terrible we can feel when we don't get one. At any given time lack of sleep impacts your concentration, decision making, and general productivity. It can also influence your mood; increasing the chance that you will be the company grump. The longer you go without sleep the greater the risk that it will have an effect on your wellbeing. I have experienced issues sleeping for as long as I can recall. In fact, my mother recently said that it was hopeless getting me to sleep even as a youngster.
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Lake Anna - February 2012
Are you sure it’s February? I know, if you listen to the news or look at a calendar, yes – indeed it is February. But you sure can’t tell by the weather. And, what wacky weather! Some of us had some weird snow back in October of last year. Remember? Just two months after the earthquake and Hurricane Irene blew through, some folks in Virginia were without power for days!
But Mother Nature has been especially kind to us this winter…so far. At least weather-wise; did you feel the 3.2 magnitude “aftershock” on January 30th around 6:30 p.m.? Or the two we had one day a few weeks ago. I know I did. Those are REALLY getting old. But what I find interesting is that no one I’ve spoken to outside our area knows that we are continuing to feel these aftershocks. And, are they aftershocks? If it had not been for the 5.8 magnitude earthquake on August 23rd, some of these “aftershocks” would probably be considered earthquakes themselves. Ok, I’m over it for now but like I said, it’s really getting old. [Read More]
Spotlight on Community Services
What is JAUNT?
No doubt you have seen our red, white and blue buses in your neighborhood, pulling up to the library, or crisscrossing the myriad of back country roads in Louisa County. Despite our pervasive presence in the community the number one question I receive when I attend local events is “What is JAUNT?” It’s a great question to ask because our service is different in each locality that we serve.
JAUNT was organized in 1975 when several human service agencies realized that it would be much more efficient and cost-effective for them to have their clients share rides. We were first located on 1111 Rose Hill Drive in Charlottesville. The number of trips was few and the staff was small. The fleet consisted of less than six vans. Reservations were posted on index cards and posted on a wall. Need to change your trip? Your index card moved. [Read More]
Funny Video of the Month
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