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As the sunshine-yellow blossoms of daffodils open, spring rolls in to warm our hearts and we get to roll up our sleeves.
On March 20, the sun will officially shift into our vernal equinox, bringing the lively weather of spring with it. All I can say is expect everything, all four seasons, throughout the month.
If nothing else, it will certainly keep us on our toes, as if the mud isn’t enough.

In the aftermath of last Friday’s storms, we all have much to be grateful for in Anderson County.
The storms convinced me to take shelter in a safe place when the warning is sounded. I’m not going to stand outside and look at it.
In addition to having a safe room for shelter, it’s good to be prepared for a power outage. Follow these guidelines for food safety.
Make a few simple preparations so you can put a plan into action when a tornado watch or severe thunderstorm watch is initiated.
Keep the freezer full

As we approach the busiest month of the year, I thought this month’s column should be about paying taxes and licensing your vehicles.
The Anderson County Clerk’s Office strives to provide information that will better assist the consumer with their transactions in our office We want your experience to be as pleasant as possible.  Each year, the Department of Revenue places a value on your vehicle. Tax rates set by each taxing district are then applied to your vehicle’s value.

March might be cold, wet and snowy, but I still believe we have come out ahead this winter.
I joked to someone the other day that this is the kind of winters I expected to have when I moved here 16 years ago.
This is the time of year when I really hit the pantry. I tend to scrimp on using up my home canned stuff in fall and winter, fearing I’ll run out before the fresh stuff is harvested. Now, I can eat all I want of the stuff.