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Heat, drought make for more flavorful produce

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Chef Dan Jacobs expected his recent batch of jalapeño poppers to be tame because peppers grown at this time of the year are generally mild. But he quickly discovered that his spicy appetizer carried an unexpected fire.

July 25, 2012 | AP | Family+Health


Racquetball tournament next week

Register by Monday for the Racquetball Tournament scheduled Aug. 2-4 at Newman Fitness Center.

July 23, 2012 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Satisfy your stevia tooth?

Here in the South, we like our tea served up so sweet it'll rot the teeth right out of your head. That's probably not going to change.

July 17, 2012 | By Jessica Leigh Lebos Connect Savannah | Family+Health


Which countries drink the most Coca-Cola products??

Given the saturated U.S. market, The Coca-Cola Co. is increasingly looking to emerging markets such as China and India for growth.

July 17, 2012 | AP | Family+Health


Post changes child supervision rules

Revised home alone policy The revised home alone policy for Fort Stewart/Hunter Army Airfield will have an impact for families who'll have children attending the Fort Stewart DoDEA schools in the school year that starts Aug. 6. Students under age 12 will require close parental/adult supervision at all times when students are walking to and from school. Children 5 and younger will not be left alone at any time. Plan ahead to ensure your ...

July 16, 2012 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Fodor’s Honors Tybee Island as one of the best family beaches in US

TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. – Fodor's recently honored Tybee Island, Ga., an island paradise located just east of historic Savannah, as one of eight "Best Family Beaches on the East Coast."

July 16, 2012 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Seventeen magazine: We celebrate all shapes, sizes

NEW YORK (AP) - Score one for girl power. A 14-year-old Maine ballet dancer who led a crusade against altered photos in Seventeen magazine now has a promise from top editor Ann Shoket to leave body shapes alone, reserving Photoshop for the stray hair, clothing wrinkle, errant bra strap or zit. And when Shoket or her staff do manipulate images, she vowed in the August issue, they'll post before and after shots on the magazine's ...

July 13, 2012 | AP | Family+Health


Trip to Jacksonville Zoo late this month

Leisure Travel is offering a trip to the Jacksonville Zoo on July 28, departing at 9 a.m. Register by July 25 for the chance to come face to face with animals of South America, South Africa, Australia and Florida. The trip costs $23 for adults and $17 for children ages 3-12. The price includes transportation and admission. For details, call 767-2841 at Stewart or 315-3674 at Hunter. Childcare space available Childcare service is available ...

July 09, 2012 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


New TMC opens on Stewart

Fort Stewart soldiers have a new health care facility on post with the June 20 opening of the combined North Troop Medical Clinic and Dental Clinic Six.

July 03, 2012 | By Michelle L. Gordon Fort Stewart MEDDAC PAO | Family+Health


National park service offers military, families free annual pass

WASHINGTON - The National Park Service extends free annual park passes far beyond the droves of Pentagon employees who lined up to take advantage of the offer today.

June 28, 2012 | By Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service | Family+Health


Just another day on the flip side

Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk was 9 years old when he received his first skateboard, an old, beat-up blue fiberglass one his older brother handed down.

June 25, 2012 | By Patty Leon | Family+Health


Singles try to sniff out love at pheromone parties

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sniff your way to love? Singles who have attended so-called pheromone parties haven't ruled it out.

June 25, 2012 | AP | Family+Health


Appalachian Trail celebrates 75th anniversary

Harpers Ferry, WV – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the completion of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, measuring roughly 2,180 miles in length from Georgia to Maine. The anniversary will occur on Tuesday, August 14, 2012.

June 21, 2012 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Middle-income family spends $235,000 to raise baby

WASHINGTON (AP) - For $235,000, you could indulge in a shiny new Ferrari - or raise a child for 17 years.

June 18, 2012 | By Sam Hananel AP | Family+Health


Pool open, ready for swimmers

Although the area desperately needed the rain, there is much to be said about a bright, sunny day and a nice cold swimming pool.

June 11, 2012 | By Patty Leon | Family+Health


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Foreign-exchange families sought

World Heritage Student Exchange Program seeks local host families for high-school students from more than 30 countries, including Spain, Germany, Thailand, Denmark, Portugal, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway and more.

June 17, 2013 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Reduce West Nile risks this summer

Summer quickly is approaching, which means that mosquito activity soon will become more widespread. Mosquitoes can carry West Nile virus, which can cause mild to serious illness. The best way to prevent WNV is to avoid mosquito bites.

June 14, 2013 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


WACH changes emergency room access

Currently, the Winn Army Community Hospital Emergency Department is accessible only from the entrance off 9th Street. New emergency signs have been posted to reflect the new entrance. The Niles Avenue entrance is closed to begin construction on the two-story, 43,637-square-foot emergency department, which is expected to be completed by fall 2014. It will built on the existing emergency-room parking lot.

June 14, 2013 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Don't let your financial guard down

Some new reports say segments of the economy are springing back. Others aren't so positive.

June 14, 2013 | By David Uffington King Features | Family+Health


Prescribed fire on Stewart today

A prescribed fire will be conducted today in Liberty and Long counties. The fire, which may present smoke to residents of Bryan, Evans, Liberty, Long and Tattnall counties, will be carried out by Fort Stewart Forestry.

June 13, 2013 | Georgia Forestry Commission | Family+Health


Scholarship sweepstakes in reading program

HOUSTON COUNTY - The Georgia Public Library Service and the state's Path2College 529 Plan once again are partnering on the summer reading program and its summer reading program sweepstakes, which will award a child with a $5,529 college-savings contribution.

June 10, 2013 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Armstrong sets 'Become a Teacher' session

Armstrong Atlantic State University's college of education will host a "Become a Teacher" information session from 6-7 p.m. June 18 at the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. in Savannah.

June 10, 2013 | Special to Connect | Family+Health


Middle school students try out careers

Liberty College and Career Academy CEO Tom Alexander pitches the charter school as "not your daddy's trade school," and about 70 middle-school students can say they participated last week in something that's "not your mama's summer camp."

June 10, 2013 | By Danielle Hipps Correspondent | Family+Health


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