4 SNOW REMOVAL SAFETY TIPS Snowmageddon 2020?
Warm up before shoveling. If we do get some snowfall, be ready to move it out of the way. Snow can freeze into sheets of uneven ice, which might cause someone to slip and fall on your property. Just take care not to hurt yourself while shoveling the snow away! Shoveling is a workout, so do some stretches and warm up before you get started. Don’t make snow piles. When shoveling, throw the snow as far away from the walkway as possible, preferably into your yard. Never pile snow on the sides of your sidewalk or driveway. The piles can melt as the temperature warms up and flood back into the walkway. When the temperatures drop again in the evening, you’ll have a new sheet of ice to deal with. Though snow and ice aren’t usually a big problem in Georgia, it’s always smart to be prepared. You never know when Jack Frost might pay us a visit.
One of the best parts about living in the South is that our winters are pretty mild. We might not get a white Christmas, but one look at the snowstorms in Massachusetts and you can’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. The last full-fledged blizzard to hit Georgia was in March 1993. However, because snowfall is so rare, Georgians aren’t always prepared to deal with it when it appears. This can cause some serious accidents. In Georgia, property owners are expected to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. This includes removing snow and ice in a timely manner. Here are some tips for dealing with snow and ice before someone gets hurt. Break out the salt. While we probably won’t see heavy snowfall that traps us indoors, ice can be a problem during the winter. Be prepared to remove any ice that freezes on your sidewalk or driveway. Sprinkle rock salt evenly and shovel melted ice off walkways before it can freeze again. Add a little sand (or kitty litter). A cheap, effective way to add traction to slippery surfaces is to apply sand or cat litter. Pouring some cat litter on your front steps can help guests keep their balance as they come in and out of your home.
THE CHAMPION POP QUIZ
HOPPIN’ JOHN
Inspired by Epicurious
Ingredients
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• 1 cup dried black- eyed peas • 5–6 cups water • 1 smoked ham hock • 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice • 1 dried hot pepper,
optional (arbol and Calabrian are great options)
away a brand-new Amazon Echo Show 8 , the latest in Amazon’s smart virtual assistants. Enter for a chance to win by answering this month’s trivia question: What’s the most popular New Year’s resolution in the United States? Email your answer to tamsie@thechampionfirm.com for a chance to win. Submissions must be received by Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, to qualify. Congratulations to our November pop quiz champion, Judith K., who scored tickets to a Hawks home game.
Directions
1. Wash and sort peas. 2. In a saucepan, cover peas with water,
cups of liquid remaining.
4. Add rice, cover, drop heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes, undisturbed. 5. Remove from heat and let steam for an additional 10 minutes, still covered. 6. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and serve.
discarding any that float.
3. Add pepper, ham hock, and onion.
Gently boil and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until peas are just tender, about 90 minutes. At this point, you should have about 2
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