December 2010 - Allegheny West Magazine

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Poinsettia TipsPoinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are a popular plant to give as giftsduring the holiday season. The plant, native to southern Mexico, was firstintroduced in the United States in 1825 by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first U.S.ambassador to Mexico.If you plan to give a poinsettia as a gift this holiday season, choose plantsthat have large bracts (brightly colored petal-like leaves), tightly closed yellowbutton-like centers (the plants true flowers), and a full complement of rich,dark green leaves that grow down to the plant’s base. The plant should standon its own without the aid of ties or sticks and should not be stored in a plasticsleeve. Check plants for insects and carefully wrap them before goingoutdoors. If the plants are exposed to cold temperatures (50° F or lower)they will drop their leaves.When you get them home, place them in bright, indirect sun in a warm room(60°-70° F) and keep them away from cold drafts or direct heat sources. Theplants should be checked daily to see if they need water. If the soil is dry,water the plants until the water runs out the bottom and discard the excesswater immediately so the roots are not damaged.If you want to keep your plants for the following year, continue to waterthem as directed. In May cut the stems back to approximately 3-6 inchesabove the soil and fertilize every 2-3 weeks. When the outdoor temperatureis consistently above 60° F, set the plant outside in partial shade. As theshoots grow, increase the frequency of your watering and pinch the top inchof growth back when the shoots are several inches long. Wash the sap offthe plant and move the plant to a sunny indoor location in late August/earlySeptember, keeping the plant at a consistent 65° and 70° F. In order to getthe plants to flower in December, the plants must endure an 8-10 weekperiod of less than 12 hours of daylight. In October place your plant intotal darkness from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. and in a sunny location from 8 a.m. to5 p.m. You should water and fertilize every week as needed until the bractcolor develops. Once this color develops you can stop placing the plant inthe dark in the evening and it should bloom for the holiday season.To learn more about theNorth Fayette Garden Club,call (724) 693-8413.presented by theNorth Fayette Garden ClubNews fromHeritage Public LibraryComputer classes are being held at the library on Saturdays from 10 a.m.to noon. Participants are required to sign up in advance so the library isprepared for the class. For details and the types of computer activitiesbeing offered, contact the library at (724) 926-8400.Weight Watchers meets at the library on Tuesdays starting at 6 p.m.The Friends of Heritage Public Library campaign is underway. Ask at thelibrary how to become a friend. Additionally, the library is seeking boardmembers. If interested, stop by the library for more information.The library offers a community meeting room. It is available for meetingsand parties. Call to inquire.Scrapbooking workshops will resume in February.A book discussion group meets the second Tuesday of each month at1 p.m. The book title for December is “The Lost Quilter” by JenniferChiaverini.LIBRARY HOURS:Mondays: 4-8Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12-8Fridays: 10-2Saturday: 10-4PHONE: (724) 926-8400www.heritagewpublib.org54 Allegheny West Magazine December 2010
North Fayette Township 2011 Recycling CalendarRepresents holiday with no garbage pickupRepresents garbage pickup 1 day lateand boxed Represents recycling weeksS M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 52 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 11 129 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 14 15 16 17 18 1916 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 2623 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 27 28 29 30 3130 31S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 43 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1110 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1817 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2524 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 33 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 1010 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 1717 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 2424 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 3031OCTOBERS M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 32 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 109 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 1716 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 2423 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 25 26 27 28 29 30 3130 31JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCHAPRILMAYJUNEJULY AUGUST SEPTEMBERNOVEMBERDECEMBERWhen:What:Not acceptable:Instructions:Important Info:Questions:Holidays:On your regular garbage pickup day during the weeks shaded above.Clear and colored glass, aluminum and bi-metal beverage cans and steel ( tin)food cans, plastic food, soda and milk containers. Plastic types 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.Unmarked plastic, motor oil containers, grocery bags, drinking cups, toys, fast foodcontainers, styrofoam items, sheet plastic, Aerosol cans, paint cans, window glass,light bulbs, pyrex, or ceramics.Remove lids and metal rings - rinse - do not break glass. Metal and plasticcontainers may be flattened. Place in recycling container. Do not use plastic linerin container. All recyclables can be placed in the same container.The special container(s) provided for recycling are property of the Townshipand must be returned if you move (unless purchased by resident). They are to beused for recycling only.Contact the Township Office at 412-788-4888 or 724-693-9601There will be NO garbage pickup on the following holidays: Memorial Day,Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.Garbage service will then be one day late for the balance of that week.Website: www.north-fayette.comDecember 2010 Allegheny West Magazine 55
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