Easter greetings to all our Christian friends and neighbors.

Passover greetings to all our Jewish friends and neighbors.

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Garden report: Leaf buds are visible on the lilac bush. The willow tree has leaf buds with their pale green hue. I planted some zinnia seeds in flats to be transferred outdoors when they have two sets of leaves. It is definitely springtime.

I have started hanging laundry outside.

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The Mill District General Store is holding its second annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., according to an email I received. Besides the hunt, the day includes games and activities for children as well as real rabbits to admire. There will be three rounds of the egg hunt. It’s free.

Registration is required to ensure enough eggs will be available. Visit www.generalstorelocalgallery.com to register.

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The South Amherst Congregational Church will hold an Easter Egg Hunt on the South Amherst Common Saturday, April 8 at 2 p.m. Bring your own basket or bag, according to the email I received. It’s free.

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The paper has had stories about homeowners worried about paying for work on pipes that are between the house and road. Homeowners can get a rider on their insurance policies that would cover such work. I did that a few years ago. It cost less than three figures.

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I lost my internet connection this week. I called Comcast and the automatic voice said I was disconnected because I hadn’t paid my bill for two months. The automated voice didn’t hear me yell, “WHAT!!!!” I pay my bill every month. I looked and saw I sent a check Feb. 27, which had not been cashed by April 3. In addition, they should have received the March check by April 3 since it had been six days.

I agreed to pay the overdue payment by credit card, which reinstated my internet in 30 minutes. Now I will write and ask them what they do with my checks

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