| Palm Springs Sun arrives
Regular features in The Palm Springs Sun will include "Kids of the Week,'' "City News," "Athletes of the Week," "School Notes," "Good Deeds," and an "Our Neighbors" feature, as well as news about births, deaths and resources that are available in the community. John Pivinski, CEO of the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce, said anything that promotes Palm Springs is a good thing. "We hope that it will add to readability of The Desert Sun in the Palm Springs area and give us greater depth to current local news and other articles relating to living and working in Palm Springs," Pivinski said. .
Project volunteers needed everywhere
Feedback told the United Way of Mower County that its Day of Caring, an event for volunteers to provide help to nonprofit agencies, was worthwhile. "Volunteers love it, home owners love it," said Mandi Lighthizer-Schmidt, executive director of United Way of Mower County, referring to the upcoming United Way Day of Caring. Started by United Way of Mower County last year, Day of Caring recruits volunteers from the community who want to provide a helping hand to area nonprofit agencies and individuals that need assistance. Projects can include painting, washing windows, landscaping and other yard work, gardening and sorting clothing. Teams ranging from two to more than 10 people can sign up. "Day of Caring is one of those unique opportunities to get out and volunteer with your friends, families or co-workers on a one-time basis and truly make a difference in the life of an individual or an organization," said Lighthizer-Schmidt.
Nursing nurseries
FREDERICK -- As spring spawns nature's rebirth, gardeners are warming to the task of beautifying their home's lawns and gardens. But for nurseries, the new year could be a mixed bag. Spending on lawns and gardens is down, as are lawn and garden retail sales, says a report of the National Gardening Association. Spending in 2005 was down 16 percent over 2004, according to the latest figures available. The association found that, while overall participation in lawn and garden activities increased, the average amount spent per household decreased, resulting in a small decline in total lawn and garden sales in 2005. Despite that, Frank Vleck, owner of Wakefield Valley Nursery in New Windsor for more than 20 years, said he is optimistic about spring. With the return of warm weather, customers are ready to get outdoors.
• POLITICAL LANDSCAPE: Push for genocide bill
The California State Senate and Assembly will vote on Monday on whether to approve Joint Resolution 15, which would designate April 24 as California Day of Remembrance for the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923.Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, who represents Glendale and Burbank, introduced the bill in February. It was co-authored by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino and state Sen. Jack Scott, who represents Glendale and Burbank. .
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