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Team Phobos graduates from Summer Space Camp, 2021. Submitted photo

Out of this World

Vivian Stanswick participates in maneuvers at Space Camp. Submitted photo

Out of this World

Spanswick receives her certificate of graduation from Space Camp. Submitted photo

Out of this World

Wallace Middle School student Vivian Spanswick recently fulfilled a dream of hers by attending Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Spanswick, along with other Team Phobos members, participated in a weeklong educational program promoting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), while training students with hands-on activities and missions based on teamwork, leadership and problem solving.

Trough gardening rocketing across the country
Trough gardening rocketing across the country

In Old Town of North Columbus, the American Flag waves in the troughs that have Suncredible sunflowers, Supertunia Bordeaux, Luscious Citron lantana and Snow Princess lobularia.

Trough gardening rocketing across the country

In addition to pollinators if their children look closely, they just may see the small Green Anole lizards.

Trough gardening rocketing across the country

In the cool seasons these troughs are full of colorful leaved heucheras like Dolce Spearmint Primo Wild Rose and Double Play Candy Corn Spirea.

Trough gardening rocketing across the country

The Lime Green picket fence attracts children to the playground at The Landings Shopping Center in Columbus GA but as they play the parents and children alike see beautiful flowers Like Truffula Pink gomphrena, Supertunias and Rockin salvia that are bringing in hummingbirds and butterflies. Photos by Norman Winter

Trough gardening rocketing across the country

Everyone has heard that old saying you can lead a horse to the trough and if he doesn’t drink make it a planter. Just kidding, but if you choose to jump on one of the hottest trends in the country, you can make your own jokes about some old caballo.

This summer, remember to apply sunscreen

Forgetting sunscreen can be a potentially deadly mistake. Photo from Metro Creative

This summer, remember to apply sunscreen

It can be easy to forget to apply sunscreen when a sunny summer day beckons you to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. But forgetting to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun is a potentially deadly mistake. According to the World Health Organization, one in every three cancers diagnosed is a skin cancer. In addition, the Skin Cancer Foundation notes that one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. The discomfort of a sunburn might seem relatively harmless, but the relationship between sunburns and cancer risk is significant. The SCF notes that having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a type of skin cancer that often and quickly spreads to nearby lymph nodes. Perhaps that’s one reason why the American Cancer Society reports that the number of new invasive melanoma cases diagnosed annually increased by 47% between 2010 and 2020. Avoiding sunburn by applying and reapplying a broadspectrum sunscreen with a minimum sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 should be a priority for anyone spending time outdoors.

Let It Roll

Let these sweet Sunday rolls be part of your Independence Day celebration. Photo by Metro Creative

Let It Roll

There may be little time in the schedule to prepare homemade breakfasts and enjoy a leisurely morning meal on weekdays. But once the weekend arrives, home cooks can experiment with tasty treats that fill homes with decadent aromas and rouse late sleepers from their slumber.

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Above, Taquitos La Chula #2's green food trucks sits at 2041 Interstate 35 Frontage Road in San Marcos. Below, a pambazo — a sandwich with toasted bread dipped in their secret sauce packed with chicken, sour cream, queso fresco and lettuce with a side of salsa. Daily Record photos by Lance Winter

Foodie Friday: Taquitos La Chula #2

Editor’s Note: The Daily Record is highlighting food trucks and stands in and around San Marcos. Know a food truck we should highlight this month?

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